February 17, 2023 - Hampton, VA. The Riverside Swim Teams closed out the 2022-23 season with strong performances at the VHSL Class 5 State Championship. The Boys Team finished in 4^th place, behind Champion Mills Godwin High School. The Girls Team finished in 10th, with First Colonial High School capturing the crown.  Both Rams teams had some incredible swims and individual State Champions.

For the Girls, Kylee Sessions defended her State Title in the 100 Breast and captured her second State Championship in the event. She also finished in 3^rd in the 50 Freestyle, capturing All-State honors.  Her busy day included a 6^th place finish in the Girls 200 Medley Relay, with Lizzie Rebich, Elle Santucci, and Gigi Cisneros, and 10^th in the 400 Freestyle Relay, with Elle Santucci, Lizzie Rebich, and Sahana Rao. It was a great final high school meet for Kylee who is heading to the University of Illinois in the fall.

The Boys team had HT Tragle capture two State Titles. In addition to winning the 50 Freestyle, HT defended his title in the 100 Freestyle, winning his second State Championship in that race.  HT also was part of the Boys 200 Medley Relay team of Harper Freeman, Matthew Iglesias, and Jacob Quan that finished in 4th, and the Boys 400 Freestyle Relay team of Jacob Quan, Harper Freeman, and Max Lu that captured second. 

Jacob Quan wrapped up his incredible Riverside career as well. In addition to the Medley Relay (4th) and 400 Free Relay (2nd), Jacob took 4^th in the 200 Freestyle and 5^th in the 500 Freestyle races.  Jacob is heading to Carnegie-Mellon University in the fall.

The complete meet results are available on RiversideRams.net.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/11%20-%20States%20Results.pdf

It was an incredible season for the Rams.  The Boys team finished with a record of 5-2, finished second at Districts, third at Regionals, and fourth in the State Championship. The Girls team was 6-1, second at Districts, fourth at Regionals, and 10^th at States.  

Congratulations to all teams and we look forward to getting back in the water in November.  Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams, 

This journey started over 3 months ago, and here we are – it’s time for States!  We have 15 swimmers competing in the State Championship meet on Friday and it’s going to be a lot of fun.  We have several races in which we are battling for podium positions – even champion spots.  It is going to be exciting.

This week, you will rest (get more sleep), fine tune, get focused…and BELIEVE in what you can accomplish!  You be energized and ready for Friday to be your best – better than you’ve ever been.

“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve ever done before.” —Bonnie Blair

The State Championship Meet is on Friday, February 17, at the Hampton Aquaplex -1908 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666, (757) 369-2876.  Prelims will run from 9:00 am to approximately 12:30 pm.  Finals from 6:00 pm to approximately 9:30 pm. Tickets for the meet are sold only through GoFan.  They are $10.00 per person per session plus $1.50 service fee.  Here is the link to purchase your tickets.

https://gofan.co/app/school/VHSL 

Reminder – Our End-of-Season Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, February 23 at 6pm at Riverside.  All families are invited and encouraged to attend.  Please RSVP by Friday.

https://bit.ly/Rams2023Party

Here is the schedule for this week: 

Week of February 13: 

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm 

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm 

Wednesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm  

Thursday:  States participants leave for Hampton at 12:00 pm (released from class at 11:15 am for lunch) 

Friday:  RACE!!  It’s State Championship Day! 

Saturday: SLEEP!!!

Last year, our boys finished 5^th and the girls 12^th at States. Mills Godwin won on the Boys side and First Colonial for the Girls.  Let’s go get them!

Coach Getis 

Stafford, VA - February 7, 2023.  The Riverside Rams Swim Teams had a strong meet at the VHSL Region 5D Swim Championship, with the Boys Team finishing 3^rd and the Girls Team finishing 4th.  Albemarle High School won the championship for both Boths and Girls.

The Rams had a great day in the pool.  Of the 22 races, Rams swimmers finished First in 7 and Second in 5 and Third in 1:

Regional Champion Swims:

Boys 200 Medley Relay

Boys 200 Free - Jacob Quan

Boys 50 Free - HT Tragle

Boys 100 Free - HT Tragle

Girls 100 Free - Kylee Sessions

Boys 500 Free - Jacob Quan

Girls 100 Breast - Kylee Sessions

Second Place Finishes:

Girls 200 Free - Lizzie Rebich

Girls 200 IM - Elle Santucci

Girls 500 Free - Lizzie Rebich

Boys 400 Free Relay

Girls 400 Free Relay

The Girls 200 Medley Relay finished in 3rd.

The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/10%20-%20Regionals%20Results.pdf

The Rams next meet is the State Championship on February 17, in Hampton, VA.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

January 28, 2023. Sterling, VA -- In a closely contested, highly energetic, and fun meet, the Riverside Rams Boys and Girls Swim Teams finished a close second to the Potomac District Champion Independence Tigers.  The final scores are:

Boys - Independence 426; Riverside 412; Briar Woods 381; Stone Bridge 244; Potomac Falls 236; Woodgrove 111

Girls - Independence 419; Riverside 404; Potomac Falls 323; Briar Woods 272; Woodgrove 200; Stone Bridge 191

It was a great day of swimming for the Rams.  Notable swims and achievements include:

New Team Records by HT Tragle (200 IM) and Kylee Sessions (100 Breast)

New State Cuts by Lizzie Rebich (200 Free & 100 Butterfly), Harper Freeman (100 Back), and Elle Santucci (100 Free)

All American Consideration times achieved by Kylee Sessions (100 Breast) and HT Tragle (100 Free for the second time this season)

Significant Personal Best Times by Charlotte Duggan (200 Free & 500 Free), Matthew Iglesias (100 Breast), Elle Santucci (100 Fly), and Sadie Bryant (100 Fly & 100 Back)

Fantastic Final Swims by Seniors, Sadie Bryant, Hayden Crook, Cooper Garner, and Layla Ogango

The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/9%20-%20District%20Results.pdf

In all, 16 Riverside swimmers have advanced to the Regional Championship Meet on February 7 in Stafford, VA.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

January 14, 2023 - Sterling, VA.  It was a great day of swimming at Claude Moore Recreation Center with almost all Loudoun County High School swim teams competing in the Briar Woods Invitational Meet (aka Loudoun County Championship).  The Riverside Rams Teams had a great day, finishing second to the Independence Tigers swim teams.  The final scores for the top 5 teams:

Boys

Independence - 335

Riverside - 283

Briar Woods - 274

Loudoun County - 192.5

Lightridge - 187.5

Girls

Independence - 367.5

Riverside - 314

Potomac Falls - 232

Lightridge - 168

Briar Woods - 157

The Rams had some incredible swims with many improved times and great races.  Most notable are:  

Max Lu, who dropped nearly 8 seconds in the 200 free, nearly 3 seconds in the 100 free, and fantastic swims in both of his relays, including helping to lead the 400 free relay to a first place finish

Isabel Elias dropped nearly 5 seconds in the 200 free and over 11 seconds in the 500 free

Matthew Iglesias qualified for the State Championship in 100 breast

HT Tragle had a dominant meet, finishing first in the 50 free (breaking his own team record), the 100 free (breaking his own team record), the 200 medley relay and the 400 free relay

Kylee Sessions finished first in the 100 free, 100 breast, and the 400 free relay

Elle Santucci finished first in the 200 IM

It was a great day for the Rams, a great day for Loudoun County swimming, and a lot of fun.

The Rams' next meet is on Friday, January 20 at Ida Lee against the Independence Tigers.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

January 7, 2023. Sterling, VA.  The Riverside Rams Swim Teams wrapped up a busy weekend with strong victories over the Woodgrove Wolverines.  The Boys won 223-61 and the Girls won 201-84.  It was the second meet of a great weekend of swimming for the Rams.

Notable swims included State Qualifying times for Kylee Sessions (200 Free), Jacob Quan (50 Free), and HT Tragle (100 Breast).  In addition, Brody Byer and Charlotte Duggan delivered significant improvements in the 200 Free, and Brody also dropped 15 seconds in his 500 free race.

The results are being verified, and, when available, will be posted to RiversideRams.net.

Next weekend, the Rams will participate in the Loudoun County Championship Meet hosted by Briar Woods High School.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Manassas, VA - January 6.  The Riverside Rams Swim Teams traveled to the Freedom Aquatic Center to take on the Class 6 Patriot Pioneers. It was a great night of swimming for both teams with the Rams Girls topping the Pioneers 152-133. The Ram Boys dropped their first meet of the season, losing 179-107 to the Class 6 defending State Champions.

Notable swims for the Rams include 2 new state qualifying times -- HT Tragle in the 200 IM and the Girls 400 Free Relay.  Also, Sergey Ledyashov dropped nearly 30 seconds in the 500 free and Charlotte Duggan cruised to a 7 second drop in her 200 IM.  It was a great night, a lot of fun, and there were many close races.

The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/4%20-%20Patriot%20Results.pdf

The Rams are back in the pool January 7 at 1pm to take on the Woodgrove Wolverines at Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling, VA.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

December 17, 2022 - Sterling, VA.  The Riverside Rams Swim Teams and Briar Woods Falcons faced off in another tightly contested, highly energetic, and fun meet.  The Rams pulled out the victories, with the Boys Team winning 145-141, and the Girls Team winning 194-80. This is the first time in program history that the Rams Girls Team has topped the Falcons. The Rams Boys and Girls teams are both 3-0.

The Rams achieved 9 new State Qualifying Swims:

Boys 200 Medley Relay

Boys 200 Freestyle - HT Tragle

Girls 200 Freestyle - Elle Santucci

Boys 200 IM - Jacob Quan

Girls 200 IM - Kylee Sessions

Boys 50 Freestyle - Harper Freeman

Boys 100 Butterfly - HT Tragle

Girls 100 Freestyle - Kylee Sessions

Boys 100 Backstroke - Jacob Quan

The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net - https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/3%20-%20Briar%20Woods%20Results.pdf

Next up for the Rams are Patriot High School on January 6, at Freedom Aquatic Center, and Woodgrove High School on January 7, at Claude Moore Recreation Center.

Wishing everyone a fantastic Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

December 10, 2022 - Claude Moore Recreation Center, Sterling VA.  The Riverside Rams Swim Teams improved to 2-0 for the 2022-23 season with victories over the Potomac Falls Panthers. The Boys Team won 178-108. The Girls Team won 154-131.

It was an exciting and entertaining meet.  Both teams were spirited, there were several closely contested races, and several swimmers improved their times from prior swims.  Most notable for the Rams is Elle Santucci qualifying for the State Championship meet in 100 butterfly.  This is her second individual State Qualifying swim.

The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/2%20-%20Potomac%20Falls%20Results.pdf

The Rams will host the Briar Woods Falcons on Saturday, December 17, at 1pm at Claude Moore for their 3^rd meet of the season.  This is always an energetic and fun meet.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

December 3, 2023 - The Riverside Swim Teams secured strong wins in the first meet of the season with the Boys winning 194-90 and the Girls winning 194-92.  It was a great day at Claude Moore Recreation Center for the Rams with the teams achieving twelve (12!) state cut times.

The following swimmers qualified for the State Championship Meet:

Boys:

Jacob Quan: 200 Free, 100 Free, 500 Free

HT Tragle: 50 Free, 100 Free

Nikita Kresin: 100 Breast

200 Free Relay: Matthew Iglesias, Harper Freeman, HT Tragle, Jacob Quan

400 Free Relay: Jacob Quan, Harper Freeman, Max Lu, HT Tragle

Girls:

Elle Santucci: 200 IM

Kylee Sessions: 50 Free, 100 Breast

200 Medley Relay: Elle Santucci, Kylee Sessions, Lizzie Rebich, Charlotte Duggan

The complete results have been posted to RiversideRams.net.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/1%20-%20Stone%20Bridge%20Results.pdf

On Saturday, December 10, the Rams will take on Potomac Falls High School at 1pm at Claude Moore.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams, 

It was a “calm” week for Riverside swimming. We got in some good skill work at practice and had some fun doing it.  This week, we get to race with Regionals on Tuesday.

Here is the link to purchase tickets.  There are no cash sales.

https://gofan.co/app/events/888546?schoolId=VA24881 

I am still waiting on the Psych Sheet for Tuesday. As soon as I have it, I will distribute it. As we discussed on Thursday, I think we are going to have a great opportunity to make a run at things at Regionals.  Rest up and get ready!

On Monday, we’ll have good “shake it out” practice to get ready for Tuesday.  We race Tuesday, and then another “shake it out” practice on Wednesday to start to prepare for States.

Reminder – Our End-of-Season Celebration is scheduled for Thursday, February 23 at 6pm at Riverside.  All families are invited and encouraged to attend.  More information will come out soon.  Save the date!

Here is the schedule for this week: 

Week of February 6: 

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm 

Tuesday:  Regional Championship at Jeff Rouse in Stafford.  Be at RVHS for the bus at 7:45 am.  Racing starts at 12:00 pm. 

Wednesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm  

Thursday:  Team meeting in room 1402, 4:30 pm 

Friday:  REST. REST. REST. 

Saturday: REST SOME MORE!

Sunday: KEEP ON RESTING! 

Some details about Regionals: 

• Held at Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center, 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Brooke Point is the meet host/director. 
• All swimmers will travel to/from Regionals via the team bus.  The bus will leave Riverside at approximately 8:00 am.
• Warm-ups begin at 10:30; the first event is scheduled for 12:00pm.
• Admission fee is $7.00.  
• 8 lanes will be used for the competition.  There will be continuous warm-up/cool-down lanes open. 
• Teams in Region 5D:  Riverside, Briar Woods, Independence, Potomac Falls, Woodgrove, Stone Bridge, Albemarle, Harrisonburg, Patrick Henry, William Fleming, Brooke Point, Massaponax, Mountain View, North Stafford, Riverbend Stafford
• Top 5 in individual events and top 4 relays automatically qualify for the State Championship Meet in Hampton, VA on February 17.
• Regionals IS a USA Swimming observed meet. 

Last year, our boys finished 4^th and the girls 3^rd at Regionals. Independence was 2^nd in both.  Let’s go get them!

Coach Getis 

Rams, 

Once again, you showed why Riverside Swimming is the best team around.  You brought the energy, the excitement, the determination, and the talent out yesterday and gave Independence a huge challenge.  Yes, they outscored us and won the meet, but you performed like champions.  Thank you and congratulations!

Now we move on to the Regional Championship Meet which is on Tuesday, February 7 in Stafford, VA.  Our Regionals swimmers are:

Boys

Thomas Bryant

Harper Freeman

Matthew Iglesias

Nikita Kresin

Max Lu

Jacob Quan

AJ Sexton

HT Tragle

Girls

Gigi Cisneros

Charlotte Duggan

Isabel Elias

Abigail Martin

Sahana Rao

Lizzie Rebich

Elle Santucci

Kylee Sessions

Callia Sun 

Only swimmers who are entered in Regionals are to attend practices this week. Coach Keeton and I are working through some scenarios for our final lineups.  We have some flexibility with several swimmers because you have qualified in multiple events and we are trying to plan for what’s best for both Regionals and States with this lineup.  I expect to have things finalized by practice tomorrow.

Parents – We will need volunteers for the Regional meet, although I’m not sure how many.  Please email me if you are interested in being a volunteer and for what role (Stroke & Turn or Timer).  Thank you.

Here is the schedule for this week: 

Week of January 30: 

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm 

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm 

Wednesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm  

Thursday:  Team meeting in room 1402, 4:30 pm 

Friday:  REST. REST. REST. 

Saturday: REST SOME MORE!

Sunday: KEEP ON RESTING! 

Some details about Regionals: 

• Held at Jeff Rouse Swim and Sports Center, 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Brooke Point is the meet host/director. 
• All swimmers will travel to/from Regionals via the team bus.  The bus will leave Riverside at approximately 8:45 am.
• Warm-ups begin at 10:30; the first event is scheduled for 12:00pm.
• Admission fee is $7.00.  
• 8 lanes will be used for the competition.  There will be continuous warm-up/cool-down lanes open. 
• Teams in Region 5D:  Riverside, Briar Woods, Independence, Potomac Falls, Woodgrove, Stone Bridge, Albemarle, Harrisonburg, Patrick Henry, William Fleming, Brooke Point, Massaponax, Mountain View, North Stafford, Riverbend Stafford
• Top 5 in individual events and top 4 relays automatically qualify for the State Championship Meet in Hampton, VA on February 17.
• Regionals IS a USA Swimming observed meet. 

Last year, our boys finished 4^th and the girls 3^rd at Regionals. Independence was 2^nd in both.  Let’s go get them!

Coach Getis 

Rams, 

What a fantastic week of fun for Rams Swimming and a great wrap-up to an incredible regular season.  From the synchronized swimming to the spirit contests to the Boys vs Girls meet, and then Friday’s amazing meet against Independence and Saturday’s parade and celebration of our 14(!) seniors, it was exhilarating and Ramtastic! 

I was reminded that I forgot to share the synchronized swimming videos with the parents.  Here you go: 

Girls - https://youtu.be/CLMU8xvM1UE 

Boys - https://youtu.be/32VZltsUYzY 

We are now ready for the post-season.  Coach Keeton and I have put together a great line-up that we think gives us a great opportunity to go after Independence on Saturday. We will talk about what we see and believe on Monday.

Parents – we need your help filling our volunteer jobs.  These need to be filled today so that I can submit our information.  Specifically, we need one (1) stroke and turn officials (VHSL or US Swim certification required), one (1) deck marshal (no certification required), and two (2) more timers (no certification required).  Here is the link to sign up. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-district#/ 

Only swimmers who are entered in Districts are to attend practices this week.  We encourage everyone to attend the meet on Saturday.  In fact, if you are not entered in Districts and want to come with the team on the bus, you may.  However, I need to know by Tuesday at 5:00 pm if you are attending (this is only for non-entrants), so please email me to notify me. If you do not notify me, you can drive yourself. 

All swimmers participating in Districts are required to ride the bus with the team to the meet.  If you do not wish to ride the bus back to school with the team after the meet, I need WRITTEN notification (email, please) from a parent by 5:00 pm on Thursday. 

Please note that we want ALL SWIMMERS to attend our team meeting on Thursday. We are going to use this time to elect our team captains for next season. 

Here is the schedule for this week: 

Week of January 23: 

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm 

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm 

Wednesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm  

Thursday:  Team meeting in room 1402, 4:30 pm – all swimmers are to attend! 

Friday:  REST. REST. REST. 

Saturday: Potomac District Championship Meet at Claude Moore. Be at Riverside by 12:00 pm for the bus. 

Some details about Districts: 

• Held at Claude Moore. Independence is the meet host/director. 
• Warm-ups begin at 12:45; the first event is scheduled for 1:55 pm. Gates open for spectators at 1:00 pm. 
• Admission fee is $7.00.  
• All 10 lanes will be used for the competition.  There will be continuous warm-up/cool-down lanes open. 
• Teams in the Potomac District:  Riverside, Briar Woods, Independence, Potomac Falls, Woodgrove, Stone Bridge 
• Top 6 in individual events and top 3 relays automatically qualify for the Region 5C Championship Meet on February 7 in Stafford, VA. 
• Districts is NOT a USA Swimming observed meet. 

It’s been a fantastic season and the post-season is going to be amazing.  Let’s get focused and have some fun.  Go Rams! 

Coach Getis 

Over the weekend, the Riverside Rams wrapped up the regular season with two fun and exciting meets.  On Friday night, the Rams battled the Independence Tigers for the Potomac District Regular Season titles. Then, on Saturday, Riverside celebrated Senior Day with a meet against the Heritage Pride.

Friday's meet with Independence was energetic, exciting, and extremely competitive.  In the end, the Tigers topped the Rams to win the Potomac District Regular Season Championships for their Boys and Girls teams. The final scores were Boys 142-144, Girls 135.5-150.5.  The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net. - https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/7%20-%20Independence%20Results.pdf

Saturday started with the annual Rams Senior Parade, where the team visited all 14 Seniors at their homes and celebrated their time on the team with them and their parents, and then again during the break at the meet. The Rams and Pride had a fun meet with the Rams Boys and Girls finishing the season with strong victories.  The final scores were Boys 219-66; Girls 220-66.  The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net. - https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/8%20-%20Heritage%20Results.pdf

In addition to celebrating our Seniors, the weekend had some great swimming by the Rams.

• The Girls 200 Free Relay qualified for the State Championship.  With this, all 6 of the Rams relays have qualified for the State Championship.
• HT Tragle qualified for States in the 500 Free and the 100 Back. With this, HT became the first Riverside Ram to qualify for States in EVERY event for the season -- all individual and relay events.  This is an incredible and exciting accomplishment.

The Rams Boys team finished the regular season with a 5-2 record. The Girls finished 6-1.

Next week, the Rams head to the Potomac District Championship.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

Yesterday was amazing.  You all showed why Riverside Rams Swimming is the best team around. You were the most-spirited, most energetic, and most impressive group in the building. Independence may have scored more points than us, but we had more fun…and we’ll continue to do that this week.

This is our final week of the regular season and we have so much happening. It is going to be fantastic!  We have our annual Boys vs Girls Meet on Wednesday, a Pasta Party on Thursday (if someone signs up to host!), the Independence Meet on Friday, and our Senior Parade and Senior Meet against Heritage on Saturday.  This is going to be fantastic!

First the business items:

If you want to have a Pasta Party on Thursday, someone needs to sign up to host.  Here’s the link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0949aeaa2eaa8-riverside1#/

For Friday, we need a timer and a runner. Here’s the link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-independence#/

For Saturday, we need a runner and seven (7!!) timers. Here’s the link - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-heritage2#/

Boys vs Girls Meet and Events

The Girls hold a 5-point lead entering this week.

Monday – During practice, we will record your synchronized swimming routines. The recordings will be shared with the Riverside staff, and they will vote on the winner, who will earn 5 points.

Tuesday – At the start of practice, we will hold our Sit-ups in a Minute and Push-ups in a Minute challenges. For each, the team which has its median score increase by the largest percentage wins.  There are 5 points available for each of these challenges.

Wednesday – This is each team’s opportunity to show off its team spirit.  Riverside staff will vote on which team shows the best team spirit during the day at school. 5 points are available for this.  Then, we race during practice. The captains have submitted the lineups and I will distribute the meet sheet this evening.  At the end of the meet, the Medal of Honor will be awarded to the winning team.

Senior Day Celebration

On Saturday, we celebrate our 14(!) seniors. We’ll kick things off with our parade during which we’ll visit every senior’s house, deliver gifts, and annoy their neighbors with celebratory noise.  Each senior will join the parade as we work our way through the neighborhoods and, after celebrating our final senior on the route, we’ll caravan to Claude Moore for our meet with Heritage. During the break of the meet, we’ll hold our “Senior Night” ceremony.  I’ll send more information out about the parade route, timing, etc. soon.

Here is your schedule for the week of January 16:

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm – Synchronized Swimming recorded

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm – Fitness Tests

Wednesday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm – We are racing!

Thursday: Team Meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm; Pasta Party at TBD’s – 6:00 pm

Friday:  Meet vs Independence at Ida Lee. Please arrive at the pool no later than 6:45 pm.

Saturday: Senior Parade in the morning leading us to…Senior Day Meet vs Heritage. Warm-ups start at 1:00 pm

I’ll be sharing lineups for both meets later today.  Enjoy the your Sunday and the fact that you can sleep in on Monday because there is no school.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

What a great weekend!  It is so much fun having the team together, swimming fast, having a great time, smiling and laughing…and swimming FAST. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt to win swim meets too. Let’s keep doing it!

I challenged you all to make us work hard to create the LoCo Champs line-up.  You delivered. You swam fast, dropped times, and Coach Keeton and I had to go through several scenarios before we could come up with what we believe to be an extremely strong team for next weekend. I’ll be distributing the line-up later today.

When I send it out, please keep it private. Do not share or discuss with other teams until I tell you that it is acceptable to do so. We’ve seen that other teams like to build their line-ups around ours and we do not want anyone to know what we have planned.  We are going into LoCo Champs with a plan to win it.  Let’s keep every advantage we have.

For Saturday’s meet, we will travel by bus together. The bus will leave Riverside at 8:00 am.  If swimmers want to ride home with their parents after the meet and not take the bus, I need to be notified via email by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Here are some details about Saturday’s meet:

Location:  Claude Moore Recreation Center

Time:  Warm-ups begin at 8:40 am; Competition begins at 10:15 am

The meet is a USA-Swimming Observed Meet

Admission:  $7.00 for Spectators

Programs:  $3.00 per copy for sale at venue

We still need ONE volunteer for the meet – Stroke & Turn Official.  Please volunteer!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-loco#/

Thank you to the Iglesias family, Jill Sessions, Nicole Flannagan, and Vandana Oza for volunteering to time. You do not pay the admission fee. You have a meeting at 10:00 am on the day of the meet…and you get snacks!

This week is our last 3-day week of practice for the regular season.  Next week, we’ll have our annual Boys vs Girls Meet, and all its fun, to wrap up the regular season.

Here is your schedule for the week of January 9:

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Wednesday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Thursday: Team Meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm

Friday:  Captain’s Line-ups for Boys vs Girls is due to Coach Getis by 5:00 pm

Pasta Party at the Salmon’s – 20107 Muirfield Village Ct, Ashburn VA 20147 – 6:00 pm

Please sign up to bring items. There are many openings/needs.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0949aeaa2eaa8-riverside1#/

Saturday: Loudoun County Championship (aka Briar Woods Invite) at Claude Moore. Bus leaves Riverside at 8:00 a.m.

Let’s get in a great week of practice and get excited to show Loudoun County what Riverside Swimming is all about.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

Happy New Year and welcome to the second half of the Riverside Swim regular season!  We are in all-out sprint mode for the next three weeks with 4 dual meets and the LoCo Championship meet…and the Boys vs Girls meet.  I’m glad that you are rested because you’re going to need the focus and energy to achieve our (and your) goals for the season.

On Friday, we travel to Manassas (Freedom Aquatic Center) to take on a very talented Patriot High School team.  The entire team will travel together by bus to the meet. The bus will leave Riverside at 5:15 pm.  If swimmers want to ride home with their parents after the meet and not take the bus, I need to be notified via email by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Swimmers, please bring your swim bags to school with you on Friday. You may leave them in my classroom for the day.

I will be placing an order from Panera for boxed lunches to be delivered for us to eat before we leave school.  If you would like to place an order, please do so by 5pm on Wednesday.  Here is the link to place your order. You can order as many sandwich boxed lunches and salad boxed lunches as you want. They are $15 each.

https://forms.gle/12cEkeo2BjhofHry5

I will send out the link for you to make payments once the school sets up the payment portal for me.

Parents, we still need a starter and 3 timers for Friday’s meet.  Please sign up for this.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-patriot#/

On Saturday, we are back at Claude Moore against Woodgrove.  We still need a starter and a stroke and turn official for this meet.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-woodgrove#/

Here is your schedule for the week of January 2:

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Wednesday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Thursday: Team Meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm (NO PASTA PARTY)

Friday:  Meet vs Patriot at Freedom Aquatic Center, Racing starts at 7:30 pm

              Team will travel by bus together. Bus leaves RVHS at 5:15 pm.

Saturday: Meet vs Woodgrove at Claude Moore, 1:00 pm.

Lineups for the Patriot meet and Woodgrove meet are posted on RiversideRams.net.

https://riversiderams.net/main/teamfiles/id/3533223/seasonId/4701795

Enjoy the last day of 2022. I look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

It was another successful week for Riverside Swimming.  We fought through a challenging meet, some illnesses, some mental doldrums, and some physical exhaustion and took care of business on Saturday.  This week, we wrap up 2022 with a big meet against Briar Woods. It’s time to take them down.

We have three important practices this week to get ourselves ready for Saturday. Details. Details. Details. Focus on what you are doing throughout each practice. We need to create new habits, fine-tune skills, and push ourselves a little bit harder now to get the improvement that we want as the season progresses.  For the next several weeks, it’s time to “get comfortable with being uncomfortable” so that we can achieve our season goals.

Parents – Please sign up to volunteer for Saturday’s meet. We need a referee, a stroke and turn official and a timer.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-briar

I’ll be posting Saturday’s line-up soon.

Here is your schedule for the week of December 12.

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Wednesday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Thursday:  Team meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm

Friday:  Pasta Party at Pasta Party at Seweryniak's House - 19222 Mill Site Place – 6:00 pm

Here’s the link to sign up for food, etc. - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0949aeaa2eaa8-riverside1

Saturday: Swim Meet vs Briar Woods, warm-ups start at 1:00 pm at Claude Moore. Be at the pool, ready to swim at 12:45 pm.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you at the pool Monday.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

What a great start to the season! I gave you a goal and you crushed it!  With 12 State Championship qualifying times, we are off to an amazing start.  As promised, you earned OPTIONAL PRACTICES on December 27 and 28.

We have a big meet this week against Potomac Falls.  We’ll be missing a few swimmers, so everyone is going to have to push a bit harder this week so that we can continue our success. Fortunately, we are going to get in a full week of practices this week so that you can focus on the details, build the good habits, and continue to build your strength and endurance.

Please remember to bring your equipment to every practice, and, as Coach Keeton pointed out last week, make sure you have the right equipment – fins that fit, etc.  Without the proper gear, full participation in practice is difficult and we want you to get as much out of every practice as possible.

Parents – Please sign up to volunteer for Saturday’s meet. We need a referee, a stroke and turn official and a couple timers.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-potomac

I’ll be posting Saturday’s line-up soon.

Here is your schedule for the week of December 5.

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Wednesday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Thursday:  Team meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm

Friday:  Pasta Party at Pasta Party at Freeman’s – 18745 Upper Meadow Drive – 6:00 pm

Here’s the link to sign up for food, etc. - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0949aeaa2eaa8-riverside1

Saturday: Swim Meet vs Potomac Falls, warm-ups start at 1:00 pm at Claude Moore. Be at the pool, ready to swim at 12:45 pm.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you at the pool Monday.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving, got in some good rest, and is now ready for the season to get rolling!

I am excited that we are finally back in our home pool (Lansdowne), that our late-night practices are over, and that everyone is now healthy and able to attend all practices.  It’s going to be amazing to have the entire team at all practices now and working together.  Everything accelerates this week as we have a full week of practice and our first meet. It’s going to be great!

With practice starting at 4:45, I strongly encourage you bring your bag to school and go directly to the pool at dismissal. You are welcome to leave your bag in my classroom in the morning and retrieve it at the end of the day.  We will be starting each practice with some dryland work for 15 minutes and then we are in the water at 5:00.  Be on time, dressed and ready to go.  Time is limited and we have a lot to accomplish each day.

The line-up for Saturday is set and has been posted to RiversideRams.net. We will talk through it on Thursday at our meeting. We have a strong and deep team. Coach Keeton and I are excited to see some fast swims this weekend.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/1%20-%20Stone%20Bridge%20Lineup.pdf

Parents – we still have two openings for volunteers for Saturday’s meet. We need a Referee and one timer.  Here’s the link to register https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-stone2

Please take on these roles.  We cannot hold the meet without every slot filled.

Here is your schedule for the week of November 28.

Monday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm

Tuesday:  Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Wednesday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45 -6:00 pm

Thursday:  Team meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm

Friday:  Pasta Party at The Byers (43477 Calphams Mill Court), 6:00 pm

Here’s the sign-up to register to bring a dish, side, etc.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0949aeaa2eaa8-riverside1

Saturday: Swim Meet vs Stone Bridge, warm-ups start at 1:00 pm at Claude Moore. Be at the pool, ready to swim at 12:45 pm.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you at the pool Monday.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

It was a fantastic first week of practice. You came in ready to go and worked hard throughout.  Coach Keeton and I are thrilled with how things went and how well you have adapted to our changed schedule for the start of the season.

Unfortunately, we are back at Dulles South for practice this week (Monday and Tuesday).  However, the Lansdowne HOA has announced that the pool will reopen on November 28, so we will be back in Lansdowne and back to our regular schedule next week – just in time to get into the swing of our competitive season.

If your parents are not receiving email from me, please make sure that they get their email address to me. Here is the link to sign up -  https://bit.ly/swimlist2022 . I want to make sure everyone is fully informed throughout the season.

If your parents have not already signed up to volunteer at meets, please encourage them to do so.  Our first meet is coming soon – December 3 – and there are still opportunities available.  In fact, we still need a referee, a stroke and turn official and 4 timers for our first meet.  Here are the links to sign up to volunteer.

Stone Bridge – 12/3

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-stone2

Potomac Falls – 12/10

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-potomac

Briar Woods – 12/17

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-briar

Patriot – 1/6

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-patriot

Woodgrove – 1/7

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-woodgrove

Independence – 1/20

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-independence

Heritage – 1/21

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a44aeae22aa8-heritage2

Here is information on how to become a VHSL official.

https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/VHSL%20Official%20Registration1.pdf

In addition, before each home meet, our team holds pasta parties. Lori Bryant is coordinating our pasta parties and has set up a sign up for hosting opportunities as well as for families to register to bring the food, drinks, etc.  These are GREAT events and I encourage everyone to sign up soon. Here’s the link - https://bit.ly/swimpasta2022

Here is your schedule for the week of November 21. It’s a short week of school and practice.  Let’s make it productive and efficient.  Then, we can rest up, enjoy Thanksgiving with our families, and then come back ready to get our meets started.

Monday:  Practice at Dulles South, 8:00-9:30 pm

Tuesday:  Practice at Dulles South, 8:00-9:30 pm

Wednesday: Rest and help your family prepare for Thanksgiving.

Thursday:  Enjoy the time with your family.

Friday:  Recover from enjoying time with your family.

Saturday & Sunday:  Get ready to get back to work on Monday!

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

Welcome to the 2022-23 Riverside Rams swim season.   Coach Keeton and I are excited to get started and to have a fantastic season.

We get things rolling with a jam-packed schedule for the week, coupled with the continued challenge of having to travel to Dulles South for our practices on Monday and Tuesday. Hopefully, this will be our last week of late nights and long rides, but I’m not sure yet.  As soon as the Lansdowne HOA provides me with an update on the reopening of the pool, I’ll let you know. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please remind your parents that the Riverside Winter Sports meeting is at school on Monday at 7:00 pm.  I’d like to encourage all parents to attend so that they don’t miss any information from the athletic department (VHSL and LCPS rules and regulations).  In addition, there will be a swim team only session following the athletic department’s presentation. We’ll be meeting in the auditorium.  (Swimmers, please be sure to pass this information on to your parents as I do not have everyone’s contact information yet.)

As we discussed at our meeting on Thursday, we had a great tryout week with some great swims, and we have a talented and deep team.  Over the next couple of weeks, we will be getting in some great workouts as we prepare for our first meet on December 3.  Be ready to practice HARD over the coming weeks.

If you have not already done so, purchase/organize your equipment:  Suit, Goggles, Pull Buoys, Fins, and Snorkel.  Bring your equipment with you to every practice and make sure you have a water bottle (full) for each practice! 

We always start and finish on time.  Do not be late. We are in the water and swimming right at the start of practice.  Also, we request that all parents to please be at the pool to pick up your swimmers by 9:30 pm (this week at Dulles South).  This will avoid having swimmers (and coaches) standing outside in the cold waiting for pick-ups.

We welcome you to show your team spirit and demonstrate support for the team by purchasing and wearing some official Rams Swim Team gear.  The online store closes, tomorrow, Monday, November 14. Your orders will be delivered to my house over winter break for distribution.  There’s some great stuff available. Check it out! 

https://bit.ly/ramsswim2022 

You can purchase your TEAM SUIT and any swim equipment, or any other items, that you need through the Riverside Rams Swim Team Store on SwimOutlet - https://www.swimoutlet.com/rvhsramsswim/

You can purchase any swim items that you want/need on SwimOutlet and by entering through the Rams Swim Team Store, the team earns a residual payment.

If you have not paid your athletic fees, please take care of that immediately:

https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/9245/371/False/True

If you have not paid for your team shirt, caps, or jackets, please do that immediately:
https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/9257/371/False/True

Here is your schedule for the week of November 14:

Monday:  Wear team shirts to school.

• Team picture at ~5:00 pm.  Please wear your team shirt and pants without holes for the picture (dark pants/jeans preferred). I’ll be staying in my classroom after school. You are welcome to hang out there until picture time
• Winter Sports Parent’s Meeting at RVHS Main Gym, 7:00 pm. Swim team session immediately following in auditorium.
• Practice at Dulles South, 8:009:30 pm

Tuesday:  Practice at Dulles South, 8:00-9:30 pm

Wednesday:  Dryland Practice at Stadium- “Wednesday Night Lights”, 4:45-5:45 pm

• It’s going to be chilly. Dress appropriately.

Thursday: 

• Team Meeting at RVHS room 1402, 4:305:15 pm
  • Among other things, we will be discussing our goals for the season and electing team captains for the season.
  • Team captains will be nominated by the coaches and elected by the team.  There will be 2 captains for the girl’s team, and 2 captains for the boy’s team.

We are looking forward to an amazing season and cannot wait to get to work tomorrow.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis

Rams,

The Potomac Club pool is undergoing repairs and is closed for at least the next week.  Therefore, we have to move things to the Dulles South pool in South Riding for Monday and Tuesday night.  Hopefully, the pool will be repaired in time for practices on Monday, November 14.  I'll keep you updated.

Here is the revised plan for tryouts next week:

Monday, November 7 - 8:30 am meeting in my classroom for paperwork verification and run through of tryouts

Monday, November 7 - 8:00-9:30 pm at Dulles South.  400 yard freestyle and 50 breaststroke

Tuesday, November 8 - 8:00-9:30 pm at Dulles South. 100 freestyle, 50 butterfly, 50 backstroke

Wednesday, November 9 - 4:30 pm - Attend Kylee Session's National Letter of Intent Signing Ceremony in Cafeteria (Optional)

              - 5:00-6:00 pm at Riverside High School - meet in my classroom and then head outside (weather permitting). Dryland workout

Thursday, November 10 - 4:30 pm Team Meeting

Please let me know if you have any questions or need more information.

Go Rams!

Coach Getis