SwimRI

Thank you to Harvard's Blodgett Pool staff, the officials, timers, volunteers, host team Cambridge Masters and Meet Director Rick Osterberg for another extremely well-run New England LMSC Short Course Yards Championship Meet. Congratulations to all 823 swimmers, 80 teams and dozens of coaches on your personal and collective accomplishments, and thank you as well for your participation, competitiveness and camaraderie.

SwimRI's spirited, back-and-forth team points battle with Cambridge Masters encompassed hundreds of "splashes" in dozens of races over two weekends, with both team's amassing over 7,400 points each (and a few ill-timed relay-start disqualifications). The title was ultimately decided in the last relay event on the final day, with SwimRI prevailing by a mere six points.

Kudos to all 97 SwimRI members who competed on a well-deserved victory and SwimRI three-peat!

Click here for full meet results.

On February 20th, don't miss SwimRI's Albert Garcia and Vince Burks co-coaching "an inspiring, informative and entertaining session" at CCRI-Lincoln from 8:00 to 9:30am (pool opens at 7:45). $5 per person. This workout is open to all. USMS membership is not required.

On February 27th, join us for a rare practice at St. George's School's pristine 8-lane pool in Middletown from 7:00 to 9:00am. $10 per person. USMS membership is required for insurance purposes. One-time 30-day trial USMS memberships are available at no charge for adults who have never been a USMS full or trial member. Please note that there is no practice at CCRI-Lincoln on the 27th.

With the "Harvard Meet" just a few weeks away, we're expecting a big turnout at upcoming weekend workouts. And don't forget to sign up for the meet and help SwimRI three-peat as New England champs!

Winter is here, but "The Harvard Meet" is just around the corner on March 12 (distance day) and 18-20, 2016. Other than USMS national championships, the New England LMSC Short Course Yards Championship at Harvard University is the largest annual Masters meet in the country.

SwimRI has won the total team points title the past two years running. We're calling all hands on deck to help defend our title and bragging rights! Enter now and, if you're staying overnight, book your hotel rooms ASAP.

When registering, enter a few extra individual events to give yourself some options. You do not have to check in for every event, but if you don't enter an event when registering you won't have the option to swim it on race day. In addition to your favorite or "comfort zone" events, we encourage SwimRI members to enter a distance-day freestyle event and the 400 IM and/or 200 fly. These events (and relays) help us rack up points across age groups. And if you prepare, they are really fun ;)

Saturday 8:00am practices at CCRI-Lincoln's six-lane pool will continue for a few more weeks, except February 27th (pool closed). These CCRI workouts are open to the public.

On February 27th there will be a 7:00am to 9:00am practice at St. George's School's pristine eight-lane pool in Middletown. The cost will be $5 to $10 per person depending on attendance. We are hoping for a good turnout, both to promote SwimRI camaraderie heading into the Harvard meet and also to cover pool rental costs. USMS membership is required for insurance purposes. One-time 30-day trial memberships are available at no charge for adults who have never been a USMS full or trial member.

After the Harvard meet in March, Saturday practices move to Roger Williams University in Bristol during Spring. USMS membership is not required at these RWU workouts.

UPDATED 1/23: Below are the heat assignments for the 2016 Speedo USMS 1-Hour ePostal National Championship heats SwimRI is running for New England Swim Club members at Roger Williams University on Sunday, January 24th. Lane assignments will be posted onsite. The pool opens at 8:00am and the heats start at 9:00, 10:20 and 11:40. The cost is $12 per person payable onsite in cash or by check made out to "Roger Williams University". The RWU college team swimmers will again serve as counters/timers. When arriving on campus, use the North entrance and park in Lot D as requested by RWU Aquatics Director Matt Emmert.

Each heat will have 16 swimmers (2 per lane). Please honor the spot you reserved. If you cannot, call or text Doug Sayles at (401) 633-5756 immediately.

Before you swim, please read the USMS event info and rules. After you swim, use this same link to formally enter and submit your completed yardage for the national event.

Post-swim luncheon: A few swimmers usually arrive at Aidan's Pub in Bristol a little early (after heat 2) to secure tables upstairs, and others follow after heat 3.

Cancellation: If RWU cancels the event due to weather concerns, a notice will be posted on this website and on the SwimRI Facebook page. The cancellation backup plan is to preempt CCRI-Lincoln practice next Saturday, January 30th, and instead run make-up OHS heats at the six-lane CCRI pool.

SwimRI is once again helping New England Masters Swim Club defend its title in this national month-long event by running organized heats for 2016 USMS-NEM members. This is a participatory event. You may swim whatever stroke(s) you wish, at whatever pace you wish, continuously or with rest breaks.

SwimRI-South County Y masters swimmers given priority. Other NEM members welcome if/as space allows. Cost is ~$10 per swimmer. Time is TBD but usually between 9:00am and 12:30pm. Swimmers in one heat usually time/count for each other during the other heat. Post-swim luncheon at ~1:00 or 1:30pm at Bike Stop Cafe in Narragansett. For more info contact Fred Bartlett at swimtrirunman@aol.com.

The moment we've been waiting for has finally arrived. SwimRI-Triton Swimming will be returning to its regular practice schedule at the East Providence Boys and Girls Club starting this Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30am! Tu, W, Th, Fr @ 5:30am, and Sundays at 7:30am. For more info see the Locations & Schedules page.

On Saturday, November 21st, the rivalry continues between the God-fearing Steamers and the heathen Stuffies at Providence College's Taylor Natatorium. Warm-up is at 3:00pm. Meet runs from 3:30 to 5:30. $20 per person payable at check-in. There is a cap of 40 swimmers. All ability levels welcome. For insurance purposes, all swimmers must be USMS members.

Back by popular demand! Coached SwimRI Saturday practices at CCRI-Lincoln starting November 7th through mid March. The pool opens at 7:45am. Practice runs from 8:00 to 9:30. Rotating schedule of experienced, on-deck volunteer coaches. These challenging but fun workouts are public and open to anyone who wishes to attend, including USMS and non-USMS competitive, triathlon and recreational swimmers and weekend warriors. $5 per person payable onsite to the CCRI staff (not the SwimRI coaches). More info about the rotating coaching schedule available on the Locations & Schedules page.

SwimRI contact: douglas.sayles@swimri.org or (401) 633-5756
CCRI contact: Gail Steere at gwsteere@ccri.edu