River City Rapids

River City Meet – Results

River City Rapids — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:52:39 +0000

Hi Everyone

Thanks for attending our meet today, from all accounts another great day for all.

If you are interested in results please click here to be taken to our events and results page.

A big thank you to all of our volunteers and officials. Again, we can’t do it without your help. It’s fantastic to see lots of family members helping out on the day for the good of our great swimmers in Queensland. With all of you helping, the future is bright for our sport. Keep it up.

River City Meet – Session One Results

River City Rapids — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:35:12 +0000

Results for this mornings events can be viewed here.

Information Updated for River City Meet 12 Feb

River City Rapids — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:16:04 +0000

Following this link and scroll towards the bottom to see the latest info regarding the meet in Sunday.

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River City Qualifying Meet 12 Feb 2012

River City Rapids — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:19:55 +0000

Keep an eye on our Events page for up to date info regarding our Meet this weekend.

All information regarding nominations and timekeeping will be posted tonight.

Opens Deadly at SA States Open meet

Dion — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:53:10 +0000

Hannah, Lauren, Jacob and Nick showed some great racing spirit to end up 11th club at this weekends SA Open in Adelaide. In the middle of hard training they posted a total of seven PB’s winning eight medals in the process – three Gold and five Silver. Hannah led the PB count with four – most of these a direct result of some very deadly pullouts. Lauren made a huge jump with a 1 sec PB in the 100 Back posting a 1:02.59 – only 1/10 sec outside the Target Gold time. We now have two SA Open Champions with Hannah winning the 200 Bst and Nick claiming the 100 and 200 Bst.
This meet served as an excellent opportunity to race in the pool where the Olympic trials will be held and to get some good racing experience. I was very impressed with the way our swimmers managed to swim fast in both heats and finals with nearly all times faster than those done at Qld States.
It’s now two weeks of hard training, and then off to Sydney for their State Championships, where we hope to again see some deadly times from these four swimmers.

Australia Day Training Sessions.

Dion — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:51:24 +0000

This Thursday 26th Jan, there will be no Junior or Intermediate squad sessions. The Seniors and Senior Development will have one session available from 6-8 am. This will be a gym/swim session.

Nominating for Swim Meets

River City Rapids — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:59:27 +0000

Carnival Nominations Instructions for RCR Members

Outlined below are the procedures to follow when entering RCR swimmers into carnivals:

Nominations:

Please include the following information for each event being entered:

Event #:
Distance:
Stroke:
Time:
Achieved at Meet:
Date of Meet:

Email entries to rivercityrapidsswimclub@gmail.com ; OR

Use the NOMINATE tab at our website www.rivercityrapids.org.au ; OR

Use the nomination envelopes available at the pool and deposited in the club box at the pool canteen.

Closing date for all carnivals:

Nominations for all carnivals are to be submitted to the club one week (ie. seven days)prior to the official closing date for all carnivals swimmers are entering.

When this deadline can’t be met due to the timing of another qualifying meet, please notify the club of when nominations will be sent.

When entering carnivals that are not on the list of carnivals suggested by the club, please include website link for program/ carnival info etc., where possible. (When entering additional carnivals, please speak to your coach to let them know your intentions).

The Club offers no guarantee that nominations without payment or handed in after the closing date will be accepted.

Entry fees:

Please put cash or cheque in one of the nomination envelopes available at the pool and deposit in the box at the Pool Shop; OR

Pay online into the River City Rapids bank account:

Account Name: River City Rapids Swim Club

BSB: 034013

Account No.: 190646

(If paying online, please reference the payment – “ENTRY SURNAME” and email a confirmation of the deposit to rivercityrapidsswimclub@gmail.com)

When Preparation and Opportunity come together

Dion — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:39:10 +0000

Experience has taught me that there is one chief reason why some people succeed and others fail. The difference is not one of knowing, but of doing. The successful man is not so superior in ability as in action. So far as success can be reduced to a formula, it consists of this: doing what you know you should do.

Roger Babson

Senior, Senior Development and Intermediate Squad Standards

Dion — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:28:55 +0000

At the moment, Dale and myself are in the process of ensuring all swimmers are training in the appropriate squad. This is no easy task, as some swimmers are very competent in one area but not so in others. The main factor we use to determine each individual’s squad placement is how they will benefit.
For each squad, there are standards that apply to ensure that all swimmers within that squad have the opportunity to fulfill their goals and reach their potential. These standards are outlined below. if you feel that any of these are inappropriate for your squad, or are unsure of any of the standards, please come and see me before your next session.

Squad standards 2012

Dion — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:13:38 +0000

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