News and Announcements

Good afternoon,

Just a month away until registration! Season starts Monday, May 4 so we are busy getting the pool ready.

Painting bee needed!

Don Goodman is coordinating a coaches room painting bee on Saturday, April 4 at noon.

Get a start on your volunteer hours for the 2015 season. Please email Don at lammalou@telus.net if you can assist him.

Registration details are being worked on by Michelle James our registrar and she will send out details in the next few weeks. Registration weekend is Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 noon to 2 pm. Apparel sales and Tag Day sign up will be available then as well.

Also, Fletcher’s Challenge is on Friday, April 3. See www.fletcherschallengeblogspot.ca for details.

Thank you,
NWRSC BOD

Good afternoon,

This a message to inform everyone that lifeguard, swim instructor, and supervisor jobs for the upcoming 2015 season have been posted.

If you or anyone you know might be interested, please refer to the employment page on the club’s website for information. The link can be found here:

http://www.nanaimowhiterapids.ca/employment.html

Thank you,
NWRSC Pool Operations Committee

A reminder to everyone that there are no Winter Maintenance practices on Wednesday March 25th and Friday March 27th, due to spring break. Practices on Good Friday, Friday April 3rd, are also cancelled.

For a full event list visit: http://www.nanaimowhiterapids.ca/news.html

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Important Sign Up Reminders

Posted by Nanaimo White Rapids Swim Club at Mar 16, 2015 5:34PM PDT

A reminder to those interested in signing up for the Fletcher’s Challenge run to do so as soon as possible. Also, winter maintenance swimmers wishing to participate in the 3rd Annual Nanaimo White Rapids Splash and Dash Invitational occurring on April 10th to sign up by Friday March 20th. More information below.

Fletcher’s Challenge:

The 8th Annual Fletcher’s Challenge is taking place on Friday April 3rd at Westwood Lake. There is something for everyone at this event with a 15 km Point to Point Trail Run, a 6 km Family Cookie Run/Walk around Westwood Lake, and an Easter egg hunt at Westwood Lake Beach. There will be some excellent door prizes available from event sponsors, as well as awards for the top finishers in their age groups.

More info and race registration can be found at http://fletcherschallenge.blogspot.ca/

3rd Annual Nanaimo White Rapids Splash and Dash Invitational:

The Event: Splash and Dash (Swim and Run)

What it is: A short swim at Beban Pool, followed by a run around the soccer fields.

Grade 4 & under: 50m swim /1km run
Grade 5 & 6: 50m swim/1km run
Grade 7: 100m swim/1.5km run
Grade 8 & older: 200m swim/1.5km run

Swimmers must sign up by Friday March 20th via the link provided below:

http://www.nanaimowhiterapids.ca/3rd-annual-nanaimo-white-rapids-splash-and-dash.html

If you have any questions email Head Coach Gareth Saunders: nwrsc.headcoach@gmail.com or Associate Head Coach Byron Trajan: nwrsc.associate@gmail.com

The 3rd Annual Nanaimo White Rapids Splash and Dash is taking place on Friday April 10th! We are encouraging all swimmer’s that are currently signed up in our Winter Maintenance program to take part. This is a great opportunity to get out and have some fun with your teammates before the summer season gets started!

The Event: Splash and Dash (Swim and Run)

What it is: A short swim at Beban Pool, followed by a run around the soccer fields.

Tykes (Gr. 3 & 4) – 50m swim/1km run
Peewees (Gr. 5 & 6) – 50m swim/1km run
Bantams (Gr. 7) – 100m swim/1.5km run
Seniors (Gr. 8 & older) – 200m swim/1.5km run

Swimmer’s must sign up by Friday March 20th via the link provided below:

http://www.nanaimowhiterapids.ca/3rd-annual-nanaimo-white-rapids-splash-and-dash.html

If you have any questions email Head Coach Gareth Saunders: nwrsc.headcoach@gmail.com or Associate Head Coach Byron Trajan: nwrsc.associate@gmail.com