2015/2016 Registration Package

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2015/2016
Registration Package
Early Season Registration Dates
August 28 at Watermania – 4:00-6:00pm (For all Returning Members)
August 29 at Watermania – 9:00am- 1:00pm (For New & Returning Members)
September 2-3 at Steveston Community Centre – 4:00-6:30pm (For New & Returning Members)
Sep. 8- 9 at Minoru Pool – 4:30- 6:30pm (For New & Returning Members)
Group Start Dates - Regular Watermania schedule begins September 28
RSS 1A/B, 2A/B, 3A, 4A, 5A - September 11 at Minoru
RSS 1C/D, 2C/D, 3B, 4B, 5B - September 10 at Minoru
RSS 3C - September 28 at Minoru
AGD1-2 - September 8 at Richmond Country Club - See schedule on page 24
RD1-3, PAG, NAG, ND, NAT - Sept 8 at Steveston Pool - See schedule on page 24
Youth Fitness, Youth Competitive - October 5 at Watermania
Pre-Season Dryland Training begins Aug 24 for NAT and Aug 25 for NAG - Schedule on page 24
14300 Entertainment Boulevard, Richmond, B.C. Canada V6W 1K3
Ph: 604-275-7946 Fax: 604-274-7946 Email: swim@richmondrapids.com
www.richmondrapids.com
Table of Contents
Welcome Letter from the Director of Swimming
Registration Instructions
Registration Information and Glossary of Terms
Arena Sponsorship & Suit Ordering
Gear Ordering & Pricing
Group Organization Flow Chart
Description of Rapids Swim School & Levels
Cancellations/Pass & Mini Meets/Dryland Preparation
Description of Watermania Groups
Age Group Development
Regional Development
Provincial Age Group
National Age Group
National Development
National & Senior National
University and Paraswimming
Youth Fitness and Youth Competitive
Summer Swimmer Winter Maintenance
Parent Participation Points
September Training Schedule
Swimming Canada Consent Form Letter
Contract and Release Forms
Volunteer Signup Page
Parent Protocol for Conflict Resolution
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Welcome to the Richmond Rapids Swim Club
Our organization offers a progressive and balanced approach to the instruction, training, and
competitive experiences of all our young swimmers. We have programs available to suit children of all
ages and abilities. Our mission is to provide a competitive swimming experience for swimmers,
enabling them to realize their personal potential in a fun and safe environment.
We have a committed coaching staff that strives to inspire great character and integrity in each of
their athletes. Our goal as a team is not only to create great athletes, but to also create outstanding
individuals. We want our athletes to succeed in all aspects of their lives: academically, athletically and
socially. Our staff goes to great lengths to stress the importance of hard work both in the pool and in
the classroom. The skills and ethics taught by the Rapids staff are ones that each athlete will be able
to carry forward for the rest of their lives. The hope is that these skills will allow them to be better
equipped to handle all the challenges that they will face both in the pool and in life.
Our program is divided between two pools in Richmond. The Minoru Aquatic Centre is where we run
the Richmond Rapids Swim School. This program handles most of the 10 and under athletes within
the Rapids program. Watermania houses our main competitive programs. This includes our young
introductory swimmers all the way up to our Senior National athletes.
The Rapids Swim School is an innovative learn-to-swim program of incredible quality. The program’s
methods teach children to swim more efficiently and in less time than traditional programs. The
Rapids Swim School is a program dedicated to teaching children to swim well in a fun, challenging
and rewarding atmosphere. Our young athletes are taught the basics of the four swimming
strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, as well as competitive swimming starts
and turns. Our swim program is fun and motivational, and allows participants to track their progress
throughout their swimming lessons with the use of skills charts and report cards.
The Age Group program of the Richmond Rapids emphasizes technique in all groups. Our coaches
implement a program that teaches balance, core development, propulsion, starts and turns. Age
Group swimmers (14 and under) are provided with critical instruction in these areas that becomes the
foundation for success at the senior level (15 and over). The Rapids promote long-term athlete
development with continuous improvement as the swimmers move through their career. This
enhances desire, motivation, and opportunity for improvement at the senior level of competition.
Good luck in the upcoming season. Let’s try and make it the most successful one in Rapids history.
-Robert Pettifer, Head Coach and Director of Swimming
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2015/2016 Registration Instructions
1. Read through the Registration Package carefully, as there are changes to group schedules, group
names, descriptions, PPP, etc. Your swimmer(s) group is listed on the Fee Payment Form mailed to
you in July.
2. Online Registration will only be available to returning members from July 20 to August 25, 2015.
Parents must refer to their Registration Fee Payment form during online registration for the child’s
group. New members & summer camp participants must register at on-site registration dates.
a. Registering on-line does not guarantee your spot in the group. The online system is
considered a RESERVATION. Registrations must be approved by the club registrar, and will
only be approved when full fee payments & required documents have been returned.
b. The Registrar must approve all group assignments before registration is completed. Online
registrations will be forfeited if all requirements are not met by August 28th.
c. Training fees will only be payable online by credit card after September 1.
d. Gear, such as mandatory team suits, will be available for purchase during early season on-site
registration dates.
e. All outstanding fees from the 2014-2015 season must be paid prior to or during registration.
Credit card payments for outstanding fees will be accepted during the online registration
process. Cheque payments for outstanding fees are due by August 28th.
3. Sign the Rapids Swimmer/Parent Code of Ethics form, the Parent Protocol agreement, Swim BC
Release form and Rapids Team Travel form at the end of the Registration Package. These forms can
also be electronically signed with online registration.
4. Use the Registration Fee Payment Form to provide the correct amount of registration fees. Returning
members will have received this form in the mail. New members will pick up this form after your child
has been assessed. Select Option 1 (annual cheque payment), Option 2 (monthly post-dated cheques),
Option 3 (monthly credit card payments) or Option 4 (annual credit card payments) to pay for your
swimmer(s) registration fees for the 2015-2016 season.
a. If you choose Option 1, cash is also accepted.
b. If you choose Option 2, you must provide postdated cheques according to the dates listed on
the fee payment form. Any other dates will not be accepted.
c. If you choose Option 3 or 4, you must register your credit card on our website. Monthly credit
card charges will be automatically processed on the first of each month beginning in October.
Advance fees are not required if paying registration fees by credit card.
5. Using the Fee Payment form, provide cheques for your account’s PPP requirement. PPP cheques are
required even if paying fees by credit card.
6. Using the Fee Payment form, check to see that all the names, the address, phone numbers and email
address is correct. It is very important that this information is accurate for contact in emergency
situations. You can make corrections on this form or on the website once you have logged in.
a. ALL ACCOUNTS MUST PROVIDE AN EMAIL ADDRESS. This email address will be used for
families to check their account status, receive important notifications, enter/scratch from
competitions or attend club events, etc. via the Rapids website.
7. Once the Rapids registrar receives and processes your registration, you will be sent login instructions
for the Rapids website (returning members will still have their current password). Your account is now
activated. Each family will also receive an email from SNC (Swimming Canada) after registration. To
complete the registration, sign in to your SNC account and update your family info. This step is
mandatory to be fully insured. This step will take place in September, or shortly following your
registration.
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8. Log into the website and click on “My Account”. Update all the information under Billing Information,
Guardians, and Insurance/Emergency Contact tabs. Fill in all fields. Then click the “Save Account
Changes” button. The emergency contact and medical information on the club website is very
important. It could save your child’s life. Please take the time to fill it in.
9. Click on “My Account” and select your athlete. All swimmers must be registered with their Legal
name. If this is different from the name used for registration, contact Dennis Silva.
a. Click on Medical information. Include your child’s BC Care Card Number in the “Medical
Information/Notes” field. This can be easily entered while registering online.
b. Update the information required, including swim suit size. See the Gear page in this
package for details on this process. Click on “Save Changes”.
c. Repeat step 8 for each swimmer on your account.
10. Registration for current members is due by August 28th. On August 29th, space will become available to
new members. Space will be available on a first come, first served basis. Outstanding balances from
the previous season must be paid prior to registration for the current season.
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The Richmond Rapids Swim Club
Registration Information
Address:
Richmond Rapids Swim Club
14300 Entertainment Blvd.
Richmond, BC V6W 1K3
Phone:
Fax:
Office Email:
Gear Email:
Website:
(604) 275-7946 (275-SWIM)
(604) 274-7946 (274-SWIM)
swim@richmondrapids.com
gear@richmondrapids.com
www.richmondrapids.com
Completed registrations may be dropped off or mailed to the Rapids office. On August 29th, space in
each group will be open to new members. Registration is not considered complete until all forms and
fees are provided. This includes PPP cheques and any outstanding fees from the previous season.
Swimmers can only begin swimming once their registration is complete.
Start Dates
Minoru Groups
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 – RSS 1A/B, 2A/B, 3A, 4A, 5A at Minoru Aquatic Centre
Thursday, September 10, 2015 – RSS 1C/D, 2C/D, 3B, 4B, 5B at Minoru Aquatic Centre
Watermania Groups
Monday, September 7, 2015– at Steveston Outdoor Pool (please refer to attached Steveston training schedule). AGD
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groups will be swimming at Richmond Country Club starting on September 7 .
Monday, October 5, 2015 – all Watermania Groups return to their regular training schedule at Watermania Pool
Training Fees
Training fees cover pool, coaching and administrative costs for the swimmers. There is a 50% reduction in the training
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fees for the 3 , 4 , 5 , etc. swimmer registered for the year from one family – this discount is calculated according to the
lowest training fees applicable to the family.
Advance Fees
The advance fees are used to cover, at least partially, costs charged to your account during the swim season (i.e., meet
fees, equipment orders, social events). Any charges above the monthly fees paid will be billed to the swimmer’s account.
Advance fees cannot be paid by credit card. They are not required if credit card payments are placed on “Account
Automatic Billing/Payments”.
Meet Fees – for AGD 2, RD 2 and higher - Every time a swimmer competes in a regional or invitational meet, the host
club charges a fee for each event that they swim. The club pays these fees on your behalf. At the completion of the swim
meet, all meet fees incurred are then charged back to each member’s account. Qualified swimmers are automatically
entered in all local meets. Swimmers not able to attend these meets are expected to scratch (notify) the Club by
phone or email before the deadline, or they will be charged meet fees.
Mini Meets and Pass Meets – Fees for mini-meets are included in the registration fees. The fee for a swimmer to
attend a Pass meet is $10.00 per meet.
Group Movements
All group movements will be made based on ability, the criteria of the group, and the best interests of the athlete.
Movements are solely the decision of the coaching staff.
Change of Training Group Mid-Season
Families will be billed for the difference in monthly training fees and Swim BC Registration fees that may occur as a result
of a swimmer’s promotion during the season.
Family Membership
All swimmers are members of the Richmond Rapids Swim Club. Each family is entitled only one vote at the Annual
General Meeting.
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Swim BC Registration Fees
These are non-refundable fees collected from each swimmer and remitted to Swim Canada and Swim BC on behalf of the
swimmer. This fee also pays for your child’s insurance for the year. Please note that if your swimmer becomes LMR
qualified during the year (completes the Pass level), they will need to be upgraded for an additional fee. Families that
register three or more swimmers can receive a rebate by returning the appropriate form, available in the Swim BC
registration package.
Parent Participation Points (PPP)
A full explanation of the parent participation point system follows at the end of the registration package, with values and
job listings in the Rapids Parents Handbook. Please note that Officials and Judges need special training, and will not be
credited any PPP until they shadow at a meet.
Non-Sufficient Funds Cheque/Credit Card Fee
$25 will be charged for any NSF cheques. If two NSF payments occur during the season, a certified cheque or bank draft
will be required and the family will be required to keep their account current each month. Any credit card payments that
are declined or expired during the automatic payment/billing process on the 1st of each month will also be subject to a $25
fee charged to the account.
Communication
Information will be posted on the club website or Twitter account, passed out on paper, or posted on club notice boards at
Minoru and Watermania. Information will regularly be e-mailed to each family. Families must provide an email address
at registration. Please call/email the Rapids office or talk to your swimmer’s coach if you have any questions.
Minimum Attendance Requirement
Each swimmer must meet the minimum attendance requirements for their group in order to be eligible to attend swim
meets and maintain their present group level. See group descriptions for each group’s attendance requirements.
Payment Options
There are four options in paying the required fees: two by cheque (or cash), and two by credit card, either annual or
monthly. Please review the registration instructions on page four for a description. Annual payments, starting in
September, entitle the account to a discount of the training fee only.
The PPP cheques are not included in these 2 payment options. Please ensure that both the full name of the
swimmer(s) and group level are on each cheque. Please note that the Swim BC fee, first month training fees, and
June training fees are non-refundable.
Billing and Invoices
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On the 1 of each month, every account will have an invoice created and subsequently mailed or emailed to them.
Members are able to view all transactions made to their account by logging onto the website. Members are obliged to
maintain their account in good standing with the club. Failure to do so will result in a review of the account’s membership
by the Board of Directors and Director of Swimming. Any refundable fees will be processed and refunded at the end of the
swim season or termination of membership.
WITHDRAWALS and REFUNDS FROM THE CLUB
*One month’s notice in writing must be given if a swimmer is no longer going to swim with the Club. If the notice
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is received after the 1 of the month an additional month’s training fee must be paid. No refunds are given if
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notice is received after April 1 , 2016. *
Refunds of training fees due to illness or injury will only be considered if a swimmer misses 80% or more of scheduled
practices for any given month due to the illness or injury. A letter from a physician must accompany any such request for a
refund of training fees. For withdrawal of a swimmer before the season commences, notice in writing must be received
before August 31, 2015. Swimmers absent for reasons other than medical will not receive refunds on their fees.
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Official sponsor of the Richmond Rapids Swim Club
To help Richmond Rapids families find the best deal on high quality swimming equipment, the Club is starting
a sponsorship agreement with ARENA. The Arena sponsorship means Rapids swimmers will receive special
team pricing for the piece of equipment needed most: the training suit. As a part of the sponsorship agreement,
the club is required to purchase a team suit for each member once a year (except for Youth Fitness, University,
or Winter Maintenance swimmers). The training suits will be ordered as part of the registration process and will
be included in the fees paid during registration. It is the responsibility of the family to let the equipment
manager or Team Aquatic Supplies representative know what size they would like to order. Details on ordering
are at the bottom of this page.
Additionally, reduced pricing will be available for all Arena gear, including racing suits, track jackets, and
backpacks. Other benefits include backstroke flags, meet stipends, and coaching apparel for reduced staff
costs. We are pleased to be starting this sponsorship with Arena as we gear up for the 2015-2016 swim
season.
Suit Order During Registration:
A team suit sizing kit will be available during registration.
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First, choose your size by using the Team Aquatic Supplies (TAS) sizing kit. Make sure to pick a size
that leaves no wrinkles in the material. Do not choose a suit that your child will “grow in to.” Oversize
suits lead to increased unnecessary drag and will wear out faster!
Report your size and style order to TAS, complete your registration payments, and receive your suit!
A suit delivery date (September 19) will be announced for pickup at the TAS store in Watermania. If you
do not pick your suit up at this time, you will need to wait until your child’s coach delivers it.
Suit Order After Registration:
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The TAS store at Watermania will have a small stock of suits for immediate replacement needs. Check
there first if you require a replacement training suit, or sign up after September.
If none are available, email gear@richmondrapids.com. A suit will be ordered from Arena and will be
delivered as soon as possible.
Samples of other Arena Core Team Items may be available at the time of registration, though we will
not have stock available for immediate delivery. You will be able to place an order for core items at
registration, but will need to wait for delivery.
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Rapids Gear Order Process and Pricing
HOW TO ORDER RAPIDS GEAR
1) Email gear@richmondrapids.com with swimmer’s name, training group, and order. This is how
you should order shirts, caps, and suits (after registration)
2) Place a gear order during registration or spring order event through a Rapids or Team Aquatic
Supplies representative.
3) Your swimmer’s coach will deliver all gear orders as soon as they arrive.
Please note: We encourage each swimmer to purchase at least one Arena team item by the
end of the year.
Arena Fastpack 2.0 Backpack* Arena Adult Track Jacket* Arena Youth Track Suit* Arena Trainig Suit (All Styles) Rapids Shirt (Kept In Stock) Rapids Hoodie (Kept In Stock) Latex Cap (Kept In Stock) Silicone Cap (Kept In Stock) Dome Cap (Kept In Stock) Team Gear MSRP w/ Tax Rapids Price w/ Logo & Tax $112.00 $95.00 $78.40 $68.00 $100.80 $85.00 $45.00 $18.50 $30.00 $6.50 $10.00 $15.00 Customized +$9.00 +$9.00 +$9.00 Important Notes:
• Arena items are not kept in stock, and may take a few weeks for delivery.
• When ordering a customized backpack or tracksuit, please specify exactly what you would like
embroidered on the item.
• Custom caps will be ordered in occasional intervals. Rapids Gear will only take orders during
these times, rather than at any point in the season.
• Rapids price on items marked by an asterisk (*) are only available during one bulk order per
year. You may order one at any time, but will pay full price. Pay attention to team gear ordering
emails to take advantage of the team pricing.
• Prices are subject to availability and supplier prices. Costs as of July 15 are accurate, but
prices may change mid-season. For the most current prices, check the website’s gear section,
or contact the gear manager.
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Swim Group Organization Flow Chart
Please refer below as a guideline for possible progressions through the Richmond
Rapids Swim Club. Note that this is chart may not display all possibilities.
Rapids Swim School (1-5)
<11 years old, and
finish Swim School
Turn 11, RSS 3-,
or choose not
to compete
Turn 11, RSS 4+
Regional Development 1
Turn 11, do not
make Pass times
Age Group Development 1
Make Pass level times,
≤14 years old
Make Pass level times,
<11 years old
Turn 11, do not
make PAG times
Make RD3 times,
≤14 years old
Turn 11, make PAG times
Make PAG times,
≤14 years old
Turn 15, and/or
choose not to compete
Youth Fitness
Would like to compete
Youth Competitive
Turn 15, do not meet
Nat. Dev. standards
Provincial Age Group
Make NAG time and commitment
standards, ≤14 years old
Turn 15, committed,
3+ AA times or
AAA qualified
National Age Group
Turn 15, committed,
but not nationally
qualified
Nationally qualified, meet
commitment standards
National
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Turn 14 or 15,
nationally qualified,
meet commitment standards
Description of Swim Groups – Minoru Pool
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Swim School
RAPIDS SWIM SCHOOL
The Rapids Swim School is a pre-competitive development program for swimmers age 5-10. Groups have a high coachto-swimmer ratio to encourage consistent attention and improvement. Swim School Graduates will be encouraged to join
the club’s Age Group Development, Regional Development or Youth Fitness programs as appropriate.
Swimmers will be regularly evaluated to see if any group movement is appropriate. The Minoru Program Director reserves
the right to move up swimmers that have met some, but not all, level requirements.
Level 1 (Section A, B, C, or D)
Maximum 4 per group
This program is the first step in the development of a young swimmer. Basic skills including body and water movement,
floating, breath control, and front and back swimming will be taught. Skills taught in this level will ensure a strong
foundation in the skills needed to develop freestyle and backstroke.
There are 4 different groups to choose from which offer a choice of days and times.
Prerequisites:
• Minimum age 5 (unless approved by coach), maximum age 10
• Red Cross Swim Kids 2 completed or assessed by Rapids coach
Equipment Required: Rapids team bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn.
Level 2 (Section A, B, C, or D)
Maximum 5 per group
This program is the second step in the development of a young swimmer. The development of proper kicking mechanics,
breath control, and deep-water activities are continued. Butterfly kick, full backstroke and full freestyle are introduced.
Endurance is built through kick sets and full stroke swim sets.
Please note your child may be asked to participate in approximately 6 Mini Meets throughout the swim season.
Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of RRSS level 1 or assessed by Rapids coach
Equipment Required: Rapids team bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn
Level 3 (Section A, B, or C)
Maximum 8 per group
This program is the third step in the development of a young swimmer. The development of full stroke freestyle and
backstroke is continued. Progression skills are taught in the development of butterfly and breaststroke is introduced.
Proper freestyle and backstroke turn skills are established and development of proper diving techniques continues.
Prerequisites:
• Successful completion of level 2 or assessed by Rapids coach
Equipment Required: Rapids team bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn, water bottle
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Level 4 (Section A, B)
Maximum 8 per group
This program is the fourth step in the development of a young swimmer. Full stroke freestyle, backstroke and butterfly
skills are practiced and refined. Breaststroke skills are further developed. Proper starting, diving and turning techniques
are emphasized. Endurance is further developed through an increase in endurance swim and kick sets.
Prerequisites:
Equipment Required: Rapids team bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn, water bottle
Level 5 (Section A, B)
Maximum 8 per group
This program is the fifth step in the development of a young swimmer. Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
strokes are refined. Proper starts, turns and dives are further developed. Skills taught in this level are aimed at the
development of a legal IM (individual medley).
Prerequisites:
Equipment Required: Rapids team bathing suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap if worn, Water bottle
TRAINING SCHEDULE (All sessions are at Minoru Aquatic Centre)
MONDAY
1A
5:30-6:00
1B
6:00-6:30
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
5:30-6:00
6:00-6:30
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Monthly cost
5:30-6:00
$100
6:00-6:30
$100
1C
5:30-6:00
5:30-6:00
$80
1D
6:00-6:30
6:00-6:30
$80
2A
5:30-6:00
5:30-6:00
5:30-6:00
$100
2B
6:00-6:30
6:00-6:30
6:00-6:30
$100
2C
5:30-6:00
5:30-6:00
$80
2D
6:00-6:30
6:00-6:30
$80
3A
5:30-6:30
3B
5:30-6:30
5:30-6:30
5:30-6:30
5:30-6:30
$130
5:30-6:30
$130
3C
5:00-6:00
5:00-6:00
5:00-6:00
$130
4A
5:30-6:30
5:30-6:30
5:30-6:30
$130
4B
5A
5B
5:30-6:30
5:15-6:30
5:30-6:30
5:15-6:30
5:30-6:30
5:15-6:30
5:15-6:30
5:15-6:30
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$130
$140
5:15-6:30
$140
Minoru Practice Cancellations for 2015-2016 Season
TBA
Oct 12
Oct 31
Nov 11
TBA
Dec 19-Jan 3
Feb 8
Mar 12-20
Mar 25-28
May 23
June 16-17
Annual Welcome Back BBQ at Steveston Pool
Thanksgiving Day
Halloween
Remembrance Day
Rapids Winter Wonderland Skating Party
Winter Holiday Break
BC Family Day
Spring Break (please note, there is only one week off)
Easter Long Weekend
Victoria Day
Last Day of Practice
Pass and Mini Meet Dates
Pass Meets away from Watermania may be added as they become available.
Pass Meets:
Sat Oct 24
Sun Nov 29
Sat Feb 6
Sun April 17
Sat May 28
Sat June 11 - Combined Pass/Mini meet
Mini Meets:
Sat Oct 17
Sun Dec 6
Sun Feb 14
Sat April 16
Sun May 29
Sat June 11 - Combined Pass/Mini meet
Dryland Gear Preparation and Requirements
Please note: As dryland is an important part of Richmond Rapids programs, being
adequately prepared for these training opportunities is highly important. All groups
require running or cross training shoes and gym shorts for dryland exercises,
especially in the warmer months when activation is likely to take place outside.
Additional dryland equipment is required for older groups.
This requirement is in place to ensure that dryland activities may be done with proper
range of motion and athleticism, and for the athlete’s general safety.
Tight-fitting pants and sandals/slip-ons are not acceptable as training attire, and your
child may be dismissed from dryland should their attire be deemed inappropriate.
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Description of Swim Groups – Watermania Pool
AGE GROUP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Age Group Development program is designed to introduce young athletes age 10 and under to the sport of
swimming. Skills sets begin at very basic levels and continue upward, and are consistently focused on developing skilled
and knowledgeable athletes. AGD swimmers are encouraged to be multi-disciplined and multi-sport. Once they reach age
11, swimmers can move up to the Regional Development or Provincial Age Group programs.
COACH: Vlad Volchkov
This level is for children 10 years old and under who enjoy swimming and are interested in participating in the sport of
swimming. Athletes will work on competitive stroke fundamentals, the basics of starts and turns, and their ability to swim
longer freestyle events. This group also has the goal of graduating to lower mainland regional (LMR) level meets through
the Pass system. Pass meets will be offered around the lower mainland, with one travel opportunity during the season.
Prerequisites:
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Rapids Swim School (or comparable program)
Must be able to swim a legal 100 I.M., and dive off the starting blocks
COACH: Drew McClure
This level is for athletes 10 years old and under who have been introduced to competitive swimming and wish to continue
on with the Rapids’ long-term development plan. The primary focus of this group is technical improvement in all strokes
and distances, turns, and starts. The secondary focus of the group is on learning the sport of swimming, including rules,
nutrition, and self-management at practices and at meets. Endurance training is not a focus of this group. Any
“endurance” improvements will happen as a natural product of learning and rehearsing.
Athletes will race at an invitational or LMR meet once every four to six weeks. Swimmers who achieve the qualification
standards for LMR or provincial-level championships will be encouraged to attend. Travel meets will require a parent or
guardian to join their swimmer.
Prerequisites (in short course meters):
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4:00 or better 200 Individual Medley. Must be legal according to SNC rules.
3:35 or better 200 Freestyle. Must be legal according to SNC rules.
Training Guidelines
o 8x25 Freestyle on a :40 interval
o 200m Flutter Kick at or under 4:20
o 1x50m of each stroke at or under 1:00 legally
Attendance:
AGD 1: Athletes may train up to 4 out of 6* practices offered during the week.
AGD 2: Athletes may train up to 5 out of 6 practices offered during the week.
These attendance guidelines are recommended for children to learn and improve, while also allowing them to
participate in other extracurriculars.
Equipment Required for AGD 1&2: Rapids team training suit, Rapids t-shirt, and cap (if worn), water bottle, kick
board, running or cross training shoes, gym shorts.
TRAINING SCHEDULE (All sessions at Watermania)
AGD1 (Short
Course Season)
AGD1 (Long
Course Season)
AGD2
MON
p.m.
TUES
p.m.
WED
p.m.
THUR
p.m.
FRI
p.m.
SAT
a.m.
Monthly
Cost
Advance
Fees
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
7:45-9:00
$170
$150
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
*
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
7:45-9:00
5:30-7:00
5:30-7:00
5:30-7:00
5:30-7:00
5:30-7:00
7:45-9:00
$195
$250
All listed practice times include activation & dryland training.
*4 out of 5 workouts during long course season.
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This level of our program is designed to introduce swimmers over the age of 11 years to competitive
swimming, or to continue to develop regional competition level athletes. Swimmers are expected to have
completed Swim School level 5 or equivalent and be interested in competition. Swimmers can progress
through levels 1-3 based on the swimming prerequisites provided for each level listed below. Promotion in the
RD program is at the discretion of the RD coaching staff and the Head Coach.
COACH: TBA
The primary goal is to introduce the swimmer to the basic skills and commitment of this level of swimming in order to
compete at the PASS level. These swimmers can train 4 out of 5 workouts offered in a week. This will include 6 PASS
meets per year.
Prerequisites:
•
•
Rapids Swim School or Red Cross Level 8
Assessment by a Rapids coach
COACH: Alex Pettifer
ASSISTANT: Ying Zhao
The primary goal is to introduce the swimmer to the basic skills and commitment required of this level of swimming in
order to compete at an LMR or Regional Championship level. Competitions include regional meets, a few invitational
meets and the possibility of travel in BC. These swimmers will train 5 out of 6 workouts offered in a week, except during
long course season, when RD2s will have Mondays off.
Prerequisites:
•
•
4:00 or better for a 200m Individual Medley
5:40 or better for a 300m Freestyle
COACH: Alex Pettifer
The primary goal is to refine the swimmer’s competitive and training skills in order to prepare these swimmers for
graduation to the PAG or National Development groups. Swimmers may be invited to special training and competitive
opportunities with the PAG group on occasion. Swimmers will train 6 practices a week: 5 evening practices and 1 morning
practice.
Prerequisites:
•
•
•
•
3:35 or better for a 200 Individual Medley
6:30 or better for a 400 Freestyle
5 x 100m kick @ 3:00 under 2:00
Committed to the LMR competitive schedule (racing every 4 to 5 weeks)
Attendance Requirement for RD 1-3: 75% attendance of all scheduled practices and competitions is strongly
recommended for children in this program to learn and improve.
Equipment Required for RD 1-3: Rapids team training suit, Rapids t-shirt and cap (if worn), water bottle, small
kickboard, yoga mat, running or cross training shoes, gym shorts, jump rope
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
p.m.
a.m.
RD1
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
5:45-7:00
RD2
5:15-7:00*
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00
RD3
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00
5:15-7:00
*RD2 will not train on Mondays during Long Course season.
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Monthly
Cost
Advance
fees
$170
$150
7:45-9:00
$205
$250
7:45-9:00
$215
$250
Provincial Age Group Program
COACH: Vlad Volchkov
This level of our program is for highly motivated athletes from 11 to 14 years of age, who are committed to long-term
development and have met all of the listed group prerequisites. The focus of the group is learning to train, mastering more
sophisticated technique, and exposing the swimmer to expanding aspects of competitive swimming and the sporting
lifestyle. Training emphasis will consist of skill, physiology, and mentality development. In an effort to promote continued
improvement through the Rapids long-term development plan, as well as success in training and at the Provincial level,
PAG requires elevated commitment from its athletes.
Swimmers will have 12-15 competitions per year, highlighted by a championship at the Regional, Provincial, or National
level. Attending meets will often require missing a half-day or more of school, and swimmers are expected to
prepare appropriately for these situations.
Swimmers can move into PAG based on the training and competitive prerequisites provided below. Movement from PAG
to NAG will depend significantly on the swimmer’s ability across multiple events and distances, training capacity, attitude,
and commitment. The Head Age Group Coach and the Director of Swimming will make final decision for all group
movements, and reserve the right to make decisions based on the individual.
Prerequisites (times in short course meters)
•
•
•
•
•
Ages 11-14
3:10 for 200 IM
6:00 for 400 FR
Committed to the competitive schedule of the PAG program and the Rapids long-term development plan
Training Guidelines
o 4:00 for 200 Kick
o 16x25 @ :15 rest, holding 200m race pace for each stroke
o 4x50 @ :10 rest, Cumulative time at or under personal best 200m, plus :30
o 12x100 @ :20 rest, holding 800m Freestyle race pace
o Similar level of technical competence across all four strokes
Attendance Requirement:
•
•
75% attendance is required for swimmers to continue to train in this program and attend competitions. The PAG
Coach and Head Age Group Coach will review participation in this group every 3 months.
Swimmers must attend all Provincial meets they qualify for if they expect to remain in the PAG program.
Equipment Required: Rapids team training suit, Rapids t-shirt and cap (if worn), water bottle, small kickboard, yoga
mat, running or cross training shoes, gym shorts, jump rope, shoulder stretch cord (supplied by the team for a small fee)
Training Schedule
MON
PAG
a.m.
6:15-7:30*
p.m.
3:45-6:00
TUES
WED
THUR
SAT
8:45-11:00
3:45-5:30
3:45-6:00
3:45-5:30
All listed practice times include activation and dryland training.
*By invitation only. For older and/or higher developed PAGs.
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FRI
3:45-6:00
Monthly
Fees
Advance
Fees
$240
$400
National Age Group Program
COACH: Drew McClure
ASSISTANT: Roshan Gajadharsingh
NAG is a pre-senior level program. The goal of NAG is to further develop dedicated athletes to be successful at national
level competitions (Westerns or Age Group Nationals) and to prepare them for senior-level development. Athletes in this
group will have the opportunity to be involved in decision-making for their training and competition, and will be asked to be
accountable for those decisions. Swim-up opportunities with the National group will be available to highly devoted and
high performing athletes. Travel training camps will be available annually for members of this squad.
Participation in this group is the sole decision of the Head Age Group Coach and the Director of Swimming.
Coaches reserve the right to accept swimmers that meet some, but not all requirements. Squad members will be
evaluated regularly to determine if each individual is meeting the high standard of the group.
Entrance Guidelines:
•
•
•
Ages 12-14
AAA, Age Group National, and/or Westerns Qualified or “on-track”
Commitment to supporting an atmosphere of positivity, sportsmanship, and professionalism
Attendance:
•
•
80% attendance is required for swimmers to continue to train in this program and attend competitions. Attendance
will be reviewed regularly.
Swimmers are expected to attend all Provincial and National meets they qualify for.
Equipment Required: Rapids team training suit, Rapids t-shirt, Rapids cap, water bottle, small kickboard, yoga mat,
running or cross training shoes, gym shorts, jump rope, lacrosse ball or Muscle Stick, shoulder stretch cord (available
from Rapids gear office)
Training Schedule
MON
NAG
a.m.
p.m.
TUES
WED
6:00-7:30
3:45-6:00
3:45-6:00
3:45-6:00
THUR
FRI
SAT
6:00-7:30**
6:00-7:30*
OFF
3:45-6:00
3:45-6:00
Monthly
Fees
Advance
Fees
$265
$400
*Dryland training at Balance In Motion is available based on individual age and physiological development. Not all
swimmers will have this option available to them for the entire year. There will be a one-time separate fee of $100 for gym
training. This fee will be pro-rated for swimmers starting gym use later in the year.
**From November to January, NAG will be on a trial 5-day schedule. They will train three doubles a week (Tue/Thurs/Fri)
but will not have Saturday AM workouts. The efficacy of this schedule will be reviewed in January.
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National Development Program
COACH: Dennis Silva
This program is for continually developing provincial-level swimmers who are working to achieve national time standards.
The focus of the group is to continue to the process of physiological and technical training, with exposure to multiple levels
of competition. Training will include two dryland sessions per week with a trainer. There will be many competitive
opportunities throughout the season, highlighted by two provincial competitions per year. Swimmers in this group may be
able to move into the National program, should they meet the requirements.
Prerequisites:
• 14 years or older
• Minimum Swim BC AA qualified in three events.
• 80% attendance of all scheduled practices is required to compete. Failure to meet this group requirement will
result in a re-evaluation of the swimmer’s position in the National Development program by the Head Coach
• Swimmers are expected to attend all Provincial & National competitions in which they qualify
• The National Development coach reserves the right to accept swimmers into the program that have made
some but not all of the above criteria.
Equipment required: Rapid team training suit, racing suit, kick board, small pull buoy, hand paddles, training snorkel,
short fins, Rapids cap, goggles, water bottle, lacrosse ball or Muscle Stick, shoulder stretch cord, jump rope, running or
cross training shoes, gym shorts.
Short Course
MON
TUES
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
Monthly
Fees
Advance
$270
$400
Fees
7:45-10:00
a.m.
p.m.
3:45-6:00
6:00-7:30
3:45-5:15 Gym
at Balance in
Motion
3:45-6:00
6:00-7:30
3:45-5:15 Gym at
Balance in
Motion
TUES
WED
THUR
3:45-6:00
Long Course
MON
a.m.
p.m.
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6:00-7:30
5:00-7:00
3:45-5:15 Gym
at Balance in
Motion
FRI
6:00-7:30
5:00-7:00
3:45-5:15 Gym at
Balance in
Motion
SAT
7:45-10:00
3:45-6:00
National Program
COACH: Robert Pettifer
ASSISTANT: Alex Pettifer
This level of our program is for motivated and dedicated nationally qualified swimmers. The focus of this group is to
develop the athlete’s ability and skills to qualify and compete as a finalist at the National level with the potential to reach
the International level. Swimmers will have multiple competitive opportunities throughout the season, highlighted by two
National Championship competitions.
•
•
•
•
•
Swimmers must attend 85% of all scheduled monthly practices. Failure to meet this group requirement will result
in a re-evaluation by the Head Coach of the swimmer’s position in the National program.
Swimmers are expected to attend all Provincial Championship meets as well as any National competitions that
they qualify for.
Workouts and schedule will be flexible and appropriate for the age and ability level of the athlete
Team travel meets and training camps will be available.
Dryland workouts will all be at the Balance in Motion Studio
National Entrance requirements:
•
•
•
•
Qualified for Western Nationals (3 events) or AGN (3 events)
Committed to full training and competitive schedule
Interview with the Head Coach prior to acceptance into the program
The Head Coach reserves the right to accept swimmers into the National program that have made some,
but not all of the above criteria
Equipment required for National groups: Rapid team training suit, racing suit, pull buoy, short fins, Rapids cap (if cap
worn), goggles, water bottle x2, lacrosse ball & Muscle Stick, jump rope, running or cross training shoes, gym shorts.
National Training Schedule (All sessions at Watermania, except for listed dryland)
MON
a.m.
p.m.
3:45-6:00
TUES
6:00-7:30
(Dry)
WED
3:45-6:00
3:45-6:00
THUR
FRI
6:00-7:30 (Dry)
3:45-6:00
SAT
5:45-8:00 (Water)
10:00 - 11:30 (Dry)
3:45-6:00
Monthly
fees
Advance
Fees
$320
$400
Senior National Entrance requirements:
•
•
•
Qualified for Senior Nationals
Committed to full training and competitive schedule
Interview with the Head Coach prior to acceptance into the program
Senior National Training Schedule (All sessions at Watermania, except for listed dryland)
MON
a.m.
6:00-7:30
TUES
6:00-7:30
(Dry)
p.m.
3:45-6:00
3:45-6:00
WED
3:45-6:00
THUR
6:00-7:30 (Dry)
3:45-6:00
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FRI
3:45-6:00
SAT
5:45-8:00 (Water)
10:00 - 11:30 (Dry)
Monthly
fees
Advance
Fees
$330
$400
University Swimmers
This group offers membership to university athletes from April through the long course season (end of July/early August).
The university swimmers will train the appropriate group based on their performance level. University swimmers are
expected to train regularly and consistently and to represent the Richmond Rapids at as many long course meets as
possible during the summer. Swimmers are expected to attend all scheduled monthly practices.
Prerequisites:
• Member of a university swim team
Para-Swimmer Intro Program
COACH: Ying Zhao
Swimming is an ideal activity for any person with a disability, as water provides a safe environment to learn skills that may
not be possible on land because of gravity and other limiting factors.
At the Richmond Rapids we promote Swimming Canada’s four-pillar approach that supports swimmers with a disability.
I. Water Safe
Every swimmer who enters our program should leave with a basic set of swimming skills that will make them water safe.
II. Athlete First Philosophy
Every swimmer with a disability that enters our program is an athlete first. They will be treated as any other swimmer in
our program is treated.
III. Empowerment and Autonomy
As a swimmer in the water, they will learn to rely on themselves to get the job done. It is also important that this personal
reliability spill over into other areas of their lives including their training; school and all aspects of their personal lives.
IV. Improved Lifestyle
For a person with a disability, learning to swim improves their lifestyle by providing improved fitness; increased and better
movement of their bodies and a sense of well being and accomplishment
Prerequisites:
1. Must be water Safe
2. Has the ability to float without the help of equipment
3. Comfortable around the water
4. Has the ability to recover to when their head is above the water
Goals of the Program:
1. Have swimmers competent in all competitive strokes they are able to do
2. Learn all related skills (Starts, Turns, Pushoffs)
3. Graduate to a higher lever program if desired
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Youth Fitness
COACH: Ying Zhao
This is an introductory level for 11 and over swimmers who have some swimming skills and want to become more athletic.
The swimmers may be non-competitive (do not wish to compete) or pre-competitive (have the ability to move into the
Regional Development program when they have mastered all the needed swimming skills). This program is built to
increase both the dryland and in-water athleticism and fitness of the participants, as well as their knowledge of the four
competitive swimming strokes.
Prerequisites:
• 11-15 years old
• Rapids Swim School Level 4, or equivalent to a legal 100m FR, 100m BK & 50m BR (Red Cross 10 minimum)
Equipment required: Training suit (Rapids team suit not required), goggles, water bottle, athletic shoes, suitable dryland
exercise attire
TRAINING SCHEDULE All workouts are at Watermania pool. Youth Fitness does not start training until October
5. Fee payment will begin October 1.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
P.M.
P.M.
P.M.
P.M.
7:00-8:00
YF A
7:00-8:00
7:00-8:00
YF B
7:00-8:00
Swim BC Fee
Monthly
cost
$40
$100
$40
$100
Youth Competitive
COACH: Ying Zhao
This group is for swimmers who are interested in continuing to swim and race, but are either involved in multiple other
activities or are generally more casually interested in the sport. These swimmers will be able compete in several
competitions throughout the year, as well as any championship events that they qualify for. Swimmers in Youth
Competitive will NOT be automatically entered in local meets. Members of this group will have to email intent to compete
to their coach before the entry deadline of any given meet.
Prerequisites:
• 12-17 years old
• Has previous competitive experience, either with Rapids or a year round or summer program.
Equipment required: Goggles, water bottle, athletic shoes, suitable dryland exercise attire
TRAINING SCHEDULE All workouts are at Watermania pool. Youth Competitive does not start training until
October 5. Fee payment will begin October 1.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
SATURDAY
P.M.
P.M.
P.M.
P.M.
A.M.
7:00-8:00
YC A
YC B
7:00-8:00
7:00-8:00
7:00-8:00
Swim
BC Fee
Monthly
cost
Advance
Fees
$150
8:45-10:00
$142
$150
8:45-10:00
$142
$150
st
*After April 1 all Youth Fit B and Youth Competitive B workouts will be from 7:10pm – to 8:10pm to accommodate the
moving of the pool bulkhead.
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Summer Swimmer Winter Maintenance Program
Summer swimmers are welcome to join the Rapids program for maintenance purposes. These swimmers will only train
two hours per week as per the rules and guidelines of the BCSSA. Space is limited and positions will be filled on a first
come first serve basis. Summer swimmers will train with the Rapids group that is appropriate for their age and swimming
ability.
Prerequisites:
• Summer swim club member May-August 2015
• Intention to swim with their summer swim club program for the 2016 season
Equipment required: Training suit (Rapids team suit not required) kickboard, goggles, Rapids cap (if worn), water bottle.
Fee structure and practice schedule will vary depending on what group the swimmer is placed in.
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PARENT PARTICIPATION POINT (“PPP”) SYSTEM
The PPP System
In order for the Club to run efficiently and to meet the needs of the community, the Club relies on volunteer
contribution from its members. The PPP system is designed to communicate to families the expected volunteer
requirements. The PPP system requires that each swimmer’s family or guardian(s) earns points through the year by
volunteering for various positions and roles in the Club. The number of points that must be earned in the year is
determined based on the swimmer’s level at the beginning of the year (see table below). If a family or guardian has more
than one swimmer in the Club, they are only required to earn the points assigned to the highest-level swimmer. It is not
necessary to earn points for each swimmer. The number of points required does not change through the year even if the
swimmer moves to a higher level.
Volunteer opportunities within the Club are assigned a nominal point value. A list of volunteer opportunities and their
assigned value may be found on the Club’s website (www.richmondrapids.com) along with regular updates of each
family’s earned PPPs.
Please note, for certified positions as an Official or Judge, the volunteer does not earn any PPP until they shadow at
a swim meet. Attending clinics does not earn PPP.
To encourage families to volunteer at the Club, each point is assigned a value of $40. If families fail to earn all the
points required in the year, the difference between the number of points required and actual points earned multiplied by
$40 must be paid to the Club. For example, if the family or guardian of a RD1 swimmer earns 8 points compared to the
required 10 points, they must pay $80 (2 times $40).
The Club requires each family to provide post-dated cheques equivalent in value to their assigned PPP dollar value
at the time of registration. The post-dated cheques required for each swimming level are shown in the following table.
Swim Group
Points
Required
RSS 1A/1B,2A/2B
3A/3B, 4A/4B
5A/5B
5
RSS 1C/1D, 2C/2D
4
AGD 1, RD 1, &
Youth Comp
15
AGD 2, RD 2-3
18
PAG
21
NAG & ND
24
NAT
27
February 1, 2016
Cheques Dated
for
April 1, 2016
Cheques dated
for
June 1, 2016
Option A
2 x $40
2 x $40
1 x $40
Option B
Option A
Option B
1 X $120
2 x $40
1 x$80
0 X $80
1 x $40
0 x $40
1 x $80
1 x $40
1 x$80
Option A
Option B
Option A
Option B
Option A
Option B
Option A
Option B
Option A
Option B
2 x $120
1 X $200
3 x $120
1 X $240
3 x $120
1 X $280
4 x $120
1 x $320
4 x $120
1 x $360
2 x $120
1 X $200
2 x $120
1 x $240
2 X $120
1 X $280
2 x $120
1 x $320
3 x $120
1 x$360
1 x $120
1 X $200
1 x $120
1 x $240
2 X $120
1 X $280
2 x $120
1 X $320
2 x $120
1 x $360
Cheque Options
Cheques dated for
PPP accounts are evaluated at the end of June. At the end of June, the Club will cash the appropriate number of postdated cheques corresponding to the shortfall in points earned over the course of the entire season.
Any residual funds from the post-dated cheques will be added as a credit to the family’s account. At the end of the
season, all unused PPP post-dated cheques will be destroyed.
Late Registration and early withdrawal
For families that join the Club after September or withdraw from the Club prior to June, the family’s required number of
PPPs will be pro-rated according to the time spent in the Club. For example, if the swimmer was in the Club for 5 months
(compared to the full 10 months) only 50% of the total points will be required.
Requests for corrections
All requests for corrections of earned PPP totals must be received by the Club no less than 4 weeks after the status of
accounts is posted in early March, for volunteer activities up to and including the Rapids-hosted Fast Swim Meet, and by
st
July 31 2015 for subsequent activity in order to receive any reimbursement.
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September Steveston and Richmond Country Club Schedule
for all Watermania groups
*Workouts will take place, rain or shine*
Watermania Aquatic Centre will be shut down for regular maintenance from September 8-24. Rapids
groups that normally train out of the Watermania facility will start fall training at:
AGD Groups: Richmond Country Club: 9100 Steveston Highway, Richmond
All other WM Group: Steveston Outdoor Pool: 4151 Moncton Street, Richmond
September 8-25
Monday to Friday only
No Saturday workouts until the program returns to Watermania
AGD 1 (at Richmond Country Club)
Activation: 4:00pm-4:15pm
Water time: 4:15pm-5:00pm
AGD 2 (at Richmond Country Club)
RD 1, 2, 3 (at Steveston)
Dryland: 3:45pm-4:00pm
PAG and NAG (at Steveston)
National Development (at Steveston)
Dryland: 5:30pm-6:00pm
National (at Steveston)
Refer to posted schedule
Pre-Season Dryland Training for NAG - August 25-Sept 5
Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00-2:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00-10:30 am
Regularly scheduled gym workouts at Balance In Motion start Sept. 9 for National, Sept. 11 for NAG, and Sept. 30 for
*Practice on Friday, September 25, will be cancelled for all Watermania groups while the staff attends the annual BC
Coaches Conference
**Practice on September 22-23, will be cancelled for AGD1&2, as RCC will be closed for Yom Kippour
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REGISTRANT -‐ 2015-‐2016 REGISTRATION Dear Registrant/Swimmer/Parent/Guardian
Welcome to the 2015-2016 swimming season! Please take a moment to review this brief explanation of the registration process
required of all swim clubs and individual registrants.
Each swim club in the province of British Columbia is a member of the national governing body for swimming called
Swimming/Natation Canada (SNC) and the provincial governing body called Swim BC. In return for government sport funding, all
governing organizations are required to report on membership. Non-identifying statistics are obtained directly from the data
collected in the Registration system. With your assistance to provide accuracy, we can comply with our requirements and
continue to benefit from strong government support, virtually all of which is directed towards the support of swimmers, coaches
and clubs. For this reason, all swim clubs are required to process all registrations to Swim BC and Swimming Canada via the
online registration system.
In compliance with PIPEDA and Provincial Legislation, consent to the collection and use of personal information is required. All
registrants are therefore required to complete the PIPEDA Registration Consent Form giving consent to the collection and use of
personal information as described in the form. The club will provide this form at registration.
Officials’ Registration: Upon activation of the registration of an Official an email notification will be sent to the Official giving
access to the registration account, to confirm the contained personal information, and refresh the username and password for
re-entry. The email will be from systems@swimming.ca and the subject line will be titled: Registration of Swimming Officials.
Contact your club’s Officials Administrator for assistance.
Swimmer Registration: The final step of registering with the swim club is the confirmation of primary contact and demographic
information related to your family and swimmer(s) in the registration system. When the club Registrar creates a swimmer
registration invoice an auto-email is generated to the primary contact email address asking for review and confirmation of the
submitted information. This email will be from registration@swimming.ca and the subject line will be titled: Swimmer
Registration Confirmation. The link can be accessed once and you will then have the option to create your own username and
password for re-accessing the account. It only takes a couple of minutes to review and update your contact information and
swimmer details. If you require assistance with this confirmation step, your club’s Registrar is the person who can assist you.
This registration step includes answering four questions: (i) Aboriginal Ancestry (ii) Para-Swimming (iii) Deaf / Hard of Hearing (iv)
Citizenship. Providing this information is voluntary and will be used for statistical and informational purposes. It will not be used
by your Provincial Swimming Organization or Swimming Canada for any prohibited purpose as per The Canadian Human Rights
Act and Provincial Human Rights legislation.
(i) The voluntary Aboriginal Ancestry question is being asked so that the Provincial Swimming Organization knows which
swimmers are eligible for the North American Indigenous Games and to perhaps direct families and/or clubs toward any event or
funding opportunity within the Province. In some Provincial jurisdictions, these statistics are also required as part of government
funding reporting requirements. For the Aboriginal Ancestry questions you have 4 options to choose from: 1) Status/Treaty, 2)
Non-Status, 3) Métis or 4) Inuit
(ii) Answering the Para-Swimming question will help Swimming Canada, Swim BC and your swim club to direct opportunities
that are specifically targeted to swimmers with a disability (Para-Swimmers) (refer to: https://www.swimming.ca see:
TEAMS/PARA-SWIMMING). For the Para-swimming question you have 3 options to choose from: 1) Physical, 2) Visual or 3)
Intellectual
(iii) Answering the voluntary Deaf / Hard of Hearing question is to assist in identifying individuals who may be eligible for
participation in events specifically targeted to swimmers who are deaf / hard of hearing.
(iv) If the registrant is not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant) please indicate this. Canadian
citizenship question is asked to identify individuals who are not eligible to set National records or represent Canada in an
international competition. The default is Canadian citizen. Please uncheck to indicate not being a citizen or permanent resident.
NOTE: It is only upon completing the online registration that you/your swimmer are considered officially registered and
a member of Richmond Rapids Swim Club and then covered by the insurance policy. Similarly, this registration process
must be completed before entries into a swim meet can be submitted and accepted. Registration must be completed
within two weeks (14 days) of commencing participation. Your information is held by the Club, Swim BC and Swimming
Canada in compliance with the SNC Privacy Policy that can be reviewed at https://www.swimming.ca/Privacy.
Thank you and have a great swimming season!
Kirsty Hahto, natloffice@swimming.ca
Swimming Canada Registrar
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Swim BC Office Manager
604-898-9100
Dennis Silva
Richmond Rapids Swim Club Registrar
dennis@richmondrapids.com
2015%2016'Registration'Information'Package'
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Personal'Information'Protection'&'Electronic'Documents'Act'
REGISTRATION'CONSENT'FORM'–'SWIMMER'AND'OFFICIALS!
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Richmond Rapids Swim Club
Club!Name!!
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Registrant!Name!!
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Please'Read'Carefully;'complete'and'sign'this'form.''Please'submit'to'your'home'club'directly.!
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A!Parent!or!Legal!Guardian!must!sign!for!those!registrants!under!the!age!of!18.!
The!Federal!Personal!Information!Protection!&!Electronic!Documents!Act!(and!equivalent!provincial!legislation)!requires!
that!consent!be!obtained!prior!to!the!collection!and!use!of!all!personal!information.!
The! personal! information! you! provide! to! the! Club! from! this! registration! will! be! used! for! the! purposes! reasonably!
associated!with!the!swimming!activities!conducted!by!the!Club.! These!purposes!include!national,!provincial!and!event!
registration,!insurance!coverage,!training!and!competition!participation!and!competition!result!publication.! Some!of!
the! information! you! provide! will! be! passed! on! to! Swimming/Natation! Canada! (SNC)! and! Swim! BC,! for! purposes!
including!association!registration,!insurance!coverage!and:!
a)! Ensuring!swimmers!train!and!compete!in!an!age!appropriate!environment;!
b)! Establishing!athlete!eligibility!for!selection!to!swim!teams;!
c)! Establishing!pertinent! medical! records! and! baseline! performance! data! to! assist! coaching! decisions! in! a! national!
! team!competitive!or!training!setting;!
d)! Reporting!nonYidentifying,!demographic!and!participation!statistics!to!funders,!sponsors!and!other!authorized!third !
parties;!
e)! Reporting! and! publishing!athletes’!names,! genders,! ages,! club! affiliations!on! Swimming! Canada! web! pages! or! in!
results,!news!releases!and!ranking!reports!and;!
f)! Making!direct!contact!with!registrants,! volunteers! and! staff!as!necessary!for!the!operation!of!the!Club,!Swim! BC!
! and!SNC.!
SNC!complies!with!the!obligation!and!responsibility!to!the!World!AntiYDoping!Agency!–!WADA!(or!its!agents)!to!provide!
information!upon!request.!
Additional!personal!information!may!be!collected!from!time!to!time.! Consent!for!the!use!of!this!personal!information!
may!be!inferred!where!its!uses!are!obvious!and!it!has!been!voluntarily!provided.! When!not!obvious,!the!purposes!for!
collection!will!be!provided!prior!to,!or!at!the!time!of!collection;!either!orally!or!in!writing.!
Complete!texts!of!the!Privacy/Personal!Information!Policies!(variously!the!“Policy”!or!“Policies”)!may!be!found! for!
SNC!at:!https://www.swimming.ca/Privacy!and!for!the!Swim!BC!at!www.swimbc.ca!
Should! a! registrant! wish! to! review! their! personal! information! held! by! the! Club,! SwimBC,! or! SNC! they! must! make! a!
request! to! the! appropriate! organization! pursuant! to! that! organization’s! Policy.! ! Further,! registrants! may! withdraw!
consent! to! use! their! personal! information! pursuant! to! the! Policies.! Such! a! withdrawal! however,! may! require! the!
cancellation!of!your!registration!with!and!suspension!of!your!activities!with!the!Club,!Swim!BC!and!SNC.!
All!registrants!or!their!legal!guardian!must!sign!a!copy!of!this!form!each!season.!
I!hereby!consent!to!the!collection!and!use!of!personal!information!as!described!above.!
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Signature!of!Swimmer!(18!or!older)!
Or!Parent/Guardian!
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PO!Box!1749!Garibaldi!Highlands,!BC.!V0N!1T0!!!!P:!604!898Y9100!!!!F:!604!898Y9200!!!shelaghthompson@swimbc.ca!!!!!!
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Richmond Rapids Swimmers Code of Ethics Form As a member of the Richmond Rapids Swim Club all swimmers must adhere to the rules and regulations of the
swim club. Swimmers that do not adhere to these rules will result in a review of the swimmer’s participation
and/or membership with the club by the swimmers coach, and/or the Director of Swimming or Club President.
General Rules
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Be respectful of others and yourself.
Be respectful of property (pool change rooms, hotel rooms, equipment etc)
a. Any willful damage will result in costs being charged back to the swimmer.
No use of alcohol, illegal drugs or tobacco products regardless of legal age or not.
No possession of pornographic, racist, or any other inappropriate material.
At travel meets: no breaking curfew set by the coaches or chaperones.
Swimmers must wear Rapids team gear when competing at any competition.
Have appropriate training gear at practice at all times.
Strive for excellence and know your priorities: 1. Family 2. School 3. Swimming
Swimmers will not speak, text, email or post on social networking sites negative, rude,
disrespectful comments about the club, club staff or their teammates.
Non-compliance with any of the above rules is grounds to have one’s membership reviewed and/or revoked. At travel
meets, these rules and those established by the coach or chaperone are sufficient grounds for swimmers to be withdrawn
from the meet and to be sent home at their own expense, based on the discretion of both the coach and the chaperone.
Each and every member has a role and an effect on the success of the team. As a member of the club, swimmers must
understand their participation in this program is a privilege and strive to be the best athlete, teammate, and competitor
that they can be through acting in a positive and respectful manner.
I, __________________________ (please print name) as a swimmer of the Richmond Rapids Swim Club, agree to abide
by the above rules.
_____________________________
Swimmer’s Signature
______________________________________
Parents Name and Signature
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Date
The Rapids Parents Role
As a parent/guardian of a swimmer, parents must understand that swimming is simply a sport that your child does. The
role of a swimming parent is to support, love and encourage their child. Swimming teaches children many life skills and
can build one’s character. The Rapids coaches will help teach the swimmers about commitment, work ethic, teamwork,
living a healthy lifestyle and managing their time, not just how to swim fast. Support the coach and the program.
Kids progress at different rates. Parents must understand some swimmers will be much more skilled and advanced at a
young age while other swimmers will progress faster as they get older, stronger, more skilled or more coordinated. Your
kids will have success and failures. Be a positive role model in these times. As a parent, your children look to you to set
the example, not to be a coach. If you have questions or concerns talk to the coaches after a practice or phone or email
them. Don’t gossip or speak negatively about the program. If there’s a problem, discuss it with your child’s coach or the
Director of Swimming, rather than complain about it. There’s always a solution. Your child and their coach will appreciate
you for it. For details on how to address a concern, please see the following Parent Protocol. You are required to
sign that document as well.
Lastly, a swimming parent must understand that swim clubs are largely driven by the support by its members. By
volunteering or supporting the Club with any ideas that will help the team grow, be a better organization or assist with
building a successful environment for children that are striving for excellence in sport.
As a parent of a swimmer in the Richmond Rapids Swim Club, I support the rules established by the Club. Please sign your name:______________________________ Date:_______________________________ l Page 27
Rapids Membership Contract and Release Form
I/We have read and understand the Richmond Rapids Registration Booklet and Fee Payment
Form. I/we agree to the policies, procedures and standards, and registration fees set by the
Richmond Rapids Swim Club, its coaching staff and board of directors.
Medical Release – In the event of a medical emergency I/we authorize our child(ren) to be treated by
certified emergency/medical personnel. I have provided all necessary medical information about my child
via the Rapids website. Please note: Access to medical information will only be available to employees,
chaperones and board members of the Rapids deemed necessary to have access to this information by the
Director of Swimming.
Media Permissions – Group photographs may be posted without identifying swimmers. I/we give
permission to post individual photographs of our children or ourselves on the club web site, bulletin boards,
newsletters and related publications, and to include names and achievements in team stories. Please also
read and sign the Swim BC Personal Information Consent Form at the end of this packet.
Travel and Behavior Guidelines – I/we confirm reading and signing the Rapids Code of Ethics form. I/we
agree that we will explain and discuss these guidelines with our child(ren) and agree to abide by these
guidelines.
Parent Participation Program – I/we confirm reading the Parent Participation Program included in the
registration booklet, and agree to contribute to team activities as outlined.
Outstanding Balances – I/we understand that we will receive regular account statements and can also view
outstanding account balances via the Rapids web site, and that the outstanding balance must not exceed $500
at any point.
Privacy – The Richmond Rapids Swim Club is required to submit information such as swimmer names, birth
dates and contact information to Swimming-Natation Canada (SNC) and Swim BC, the National and Provincial
governing bodies, for registration and insurance. In addition, please be aware that competitive swimming takes
place in a public forum. Competition results, including swimmers’ names, will be posted at swim meet
locations, on our web site, and at the SNC Meets site (https://www.swimming.ca/MeetList.aspx). We have also
signed the SWIM BC Personal Information Consent form.
Any questions regarding club policies and procedures can be directed to the Rapids office by phoning 604-275-7946 or by
email at swim@richmondrapids.com.
In acknowledgement of the above: swimmer’s signature if 18 years of age or older, or signature of at least one parentguardian if swimmer is under 18 years of age:
SIGNATURE(S)
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Travel Meet Medication Form
Dear Parent/Guardian,
This form MUST be signed and handed into the office, or signed electronically, before
your swimmer may travel with the team. Thank you for your cooperation.
Yes, I give the Richmond Rapids chaperones permission to give my child,
__________________________, over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Advil, Gravol)
Swimmer’s Name
if required during any Rapids team trip during the 2015-2016 swim season.
No, I do not give the Richmond Rapids chaperones permission to give my child,
__________________________, over-the-counter medication (i.e. Tylenol, Advil, Gravol)
Swimmer’s Name
if required during any Rapids team trip during the 2015-2016 swim season.
________________________
Print Name Parent/Guardian
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_________________________
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Signature Parent/Guardian
Dated
Volunteering Preference Signup
In order to more easily fill our volunteer need at swim meets, we will be creating a database of
volunteers. Please indicate below as many jobs as you are willing or would prefer to do. Please note
that some jobs require special training and certification.
Name: _____________________________ Email: ______________________
Swimmer’s Name & Training Group:__________________________________
Year Round Jobs
Have Done Before
Registration Aid
Translator
Photographer
Social Committee Organizer
Social Committee Helper
Fund Raising Coordinator
LMR Representative
Board Positions
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Board Secretary
Board Member-at-Large
Swim Meet Jobs
No Training Required
Set Up & Take Down Crew
Hospitality Coordinator
Hospitality Helper
Safety Marshall
Some Training Required
Stroke and Turn Judge
Timer
Club Officials Director
More Training Required
Referee
Starter
Meet Manager
Meet Secretary
Clerk of Course
Electronics Operator
Results
Travel Required
Chaperone
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Willing to Try
Richmond Rapids Parent Protocol for Conflict Resolution
Parents and coaches share a crucial role in the personal and social development of athletes and in
setting the values of our swim club. Every member of the Rapids is part of the Rapids Family; we
must work together to ensure that we treat each other with fairness and respect in order to provide a
positive and healthy environment for our athletes. This Parent Protocol provides a resolution structure
should disagreements arise.
Conflict Resolution Procedures
In keeping with the Team Philosophy as outlined in the Parent Handbook, all communication between
parents and coaches should be respectful and constructive. Aggressive or abusive language is not
permitted.
When a parent has questions or doubts about what is happening at the pool, the first step should be
to talk with the coach after practice about the concerns. If the parent is dissatisfied with the answers,
they should wait 24 hours before taking any further action. This requirement allows time for
reassessment of the matter in hope of calming any emotional reactions.
If, after discussion with the coach, an agreement cannot be reached, the following flowchart should
be used to determine the next appropriate action.
With everyone's help, we can continue to build the Rapids as the best place to raise and train
swimming athletes.
Sincerely,
The Rapids Board of Directors.
Please sign below to indicate that you understand and accept the Parent Protocol
_______________________________
Parent Name (printed)
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Parent Signature
Parent Concern Protocol: How to Raise and Address a Concern
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