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3.0 days ago @ 11:01AM by Joel Getis
Yesterday at Claude Moore Recreation Center, the Riverside Rams Swim teams topped the Broad Run Spartans teams to start 2025 with strong wins and improve their records to 4-0. It was a fun meet and a great start to the new year. The Boys won 176-110. The Girls won 201-77.
In addition to the Boys 400 Free relay achieving a state cut time, several Rams swimmers improved their times, most notably freshman Nick McCowen who has dropped over 15 seconds in his 500 free time over the course of the season.
The Rams next meet is Saturday, January 11, where they'll take on all LCPS teams in the Briar Woods Invitational meet at Claude Moore Recreation Center.
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
3.0 days ago @ 10:14AM by Joel Getis
Rams,
Yesterday was a fun start to 2025. It was great to get back together as a full team, and to race…and race well. And it was a lot of fun to see Mr. Ahearn and Coach Davies for our first meet ever with Broad Run.
We are now at the mid-point of our season in terms of meets, and we’ve accomplished a lot so far. Both teams are undefeated (4-0) and positioned well for runs at both the District and Regional Championships. We have achieved 10 state cut times and I’m sure there are many more to come. Our verified state qualifiers (so far) are:
Boys 200 Medley Relay
Boys 200 IM – Nikita Kresin & Tolga Kilic
Girls 200 IM – Elle Santucci
Boys 50 Free – Lucas Pham
Boys 100 Free – Harper Freeman
Boys 500 Free – Harper Freeman
Boys 200 Free Relay
Boys 100 Breast – Nikita Kresin
Boys 400 Free Relay
This week is an exciting one. We have the Briar Woods Invitational meet on Saturday and we’ll get to compete against every high school in Loudoun County. It is going to be a lot of fun, and I am looking forward to some great races. I will send the lineup to you tomorrow. Coach Quinn and I have reviewed it thoroughly and believe that both teams have an excellent opportunity to capture the championships for the first time ever.
Some details about Saturday:
- Meet is at Claude Moore.
- The entire team will travel together by bus to the meet. The bus will leave Riverside at 8:25 am. All swimmers are to attend, not just those entered in the meet.
- Warmups run from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. It will be an open warm-up session using 14 lanes.
- Gates open to the public at 9:30 am. The cost for entry (nonvolunteers) is $7.00.
- We will need volunteers for this meet – 2 timers and one stroke and turn official. As soon as I receive a signup for this, I’ll distribute it.
- 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.
I do not have any insight on LCPS’s decision about school closures, so I can only plan for us to be open and at practice, as scheduled. If LCPS closes school, this does not automatically cancel practice. Oftentimes, they will clear us to practice in the evenings. If school is closed tomorrow and/or Tuesday, I will let you know about practice as soon as I know.
Here is your schedule for the week of January 6.
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 – King & Queen of the Pool Races. See brackets - https://bigteams-public-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/library/files/riversideathletics.bigteams_com_145966/files/20250108%20-%20Battle%20of%20the%20Pool.pdf
Thursday: Team meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm
Friday: Pasta Party at Caleb Johnson’ house, 6:00 pm – 19056 Amur Court
Saturday: Briar Woods Invitational at Claude Moore. Bus leaves Riverside at 8:25 am.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you at the pool Monday(?).
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
2.0 weeks ago @ 8:54AM by Joel Getis
Rams,
Yesterday was a battle for many of us. This is not because of the challenge that Stone Bridge presented in the pool, but because of the mental and physical exhaustion that we were all dealing with during this Thanksgiving to New Year’s stretch. You fought hard, you showed spirit, and you delivered our third wins of the season and set us up for an amazing run in January and beyond.
You did this through hard work, fast swimming, and energetic support of one another. Team does make a difference. Keep fighting for one another and great things will happen.
Believe it or not, we are now at the middle of the regular season – 14 practices down, 14 to go. We have a total of 6 weeks remaining – two shortened weeks of during winter break and then our crazy stretch of 5 dual meets and the Briar Woods Invitational Championship meet from January 4 to February 1. We cannot lose focus or slack off now. We have begun the season strongly and have championship opportunities (Briar Woods Invite and District and Regional Championships). We cannot slack off now and lose focus on what our teams can accomplish together.
This week, we’ll have a great practice on Monday and then, hopefully, you’ll hit the pool at least once more on your own. The same is true for the week of December 30 to wrap up 2024. Remember that while these practices are considered optional, there are Boys vs Girls points on the line – the highest percentage attendance wins 5 points per practice. It’s all tied up now, with the Boys winning the spirit contest yesterday.
When we return to our full schedule in January, we’ll have our Battle in the Pool and determine our King and Queen of the Pool for 2024-25. Who will win this year’s crowns? It’s going to be a lot of fun.
To help you plan, here is your schedule over the next 3 weeks.
For the week of December 23:
Monday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: OFF – Merry Christmas!
For the week of December 30:
Monday: Practice at Lansdowne, 4:45-6:00 pm
Tuesday: OFF
Wednesday: OFF – Happy New Year!
Saturday: Meet vs Broad Run at Claude Moore. Be at the pool, ready to swim at 11:45 am.
For the week of January 6:
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 – King & Queen of the Pool!
Thursday: Team Meeting, 4:30-5:15 pm
Friday: Pasta Party at the Johnsons - 19056 Amur Ct, Leesburg, VA 20176 – 6:00-8:00 pm
Saturday: Briar Woods Invitational at Claude Moore. More information to come soon.
Enjoy your time with your family. Get some rest and get ready for the final Sprint of the Season!
Have a fantastic Holiday Season and Happy New Year.
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
2.0 weeks ago @ 8:16AM by Joel Getis
Yesterday at Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling, VA, the Riverside Rams Swim Teams wrapped up 2024 with strong wins over the Stone Bridge Bulldogs. The Boys won 206-74, and the Girls won 186-97. It was a fun, energetic and enthusiastic meet, with the Rams celebrating the holidays with a "Holiday Attire" theme for the day.
The Rams added two state championship qualifiers, with Tolga Kilic qualifying in the 200 IM, and Harper Freeman achieving the cut time in 100 freestyle. The complete meet results are posted on RiversideRams.net.
Next up for the Rams is a January 4 meet with the Broad Run Spartans.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
3.0 weeks ago @ 8:24AM by Joel Getis
Rams,
We had a great week of practices and a fun and energetic meet yesterday with Tuscarora. Congratulations to everyone on some great swims, and congratulations to the Girls team for earning 5 points in the Boys vs Girls Meet for having more “better times” than the Boys yesterday. We’ll have another challenge this week that I’ll announce soon.
As we discussed on Thursday, and I reinforced yesterday, we are entering the toughest stretch of our season over the next 3 weeks. This is where you can make or break a lot of your success that you’ve worked so hard for already. We have a meet on Saturday against Stone Bridge and then a long break from racing, and regular practices, so let’s enjoy yesterday’s performance today and come up with your plan for Winter Break.
Over Winter Break, we will hold practices on Monday, December 23, and Monday, December 30. While these practices will be considered “Optional” and not count as unexcused absences if you are not there, I do expect everyone to attend. In addition, I expect EVERYONE to figure out ways to swim 2-3 additional times each week over break.
You have worked so hard over the last month to get into shape, and it shows! You cannot afford to take time off over break and lose what you’ve built for yourself. When we return after break we jump right into our most competitive meets of the season, and it goes quickly. You will not have time to rebuild and refocus. Keep it going. Make a plan. Be ready to tell me your plan tomorrow when I ask you about it.
Parents – We need a Referee for Saturday’s meet. Please sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-46136388-briar#/
On Friday night at the pasta party, the team is holding its “White Elephant” gift exchange. Each swimmer should bring a gift that costs no more than $25 for the game. If you have questions about how it will work, please see your Team Captains. They are the organizers of this fun event.
I’ll be posting Saturday’s line-up later today.
Here is your schedule for the week of December 16.
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 House – 18745 Upper Meadow Dr – 6:00 pm
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Saturday: Swim Meet vs Stone Bridge, warm-ups start at 12:00 pm at Claude Moore. Be at the pool, ready to swim at 11:45 am.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you at the pool Monday.
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
3.0 weeks ago @ 8:05AM by Joel Getis
Yesterday at Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling, VA, the Riverside Rams and Tuscarora Huskies raced in a fun, energetic, and joyful swim meet. The Rams earned their second victories of the season, with the Boys winning 190-94, and the Girls winning 195-90.
The Rams had many fast swims, some enthusiastic cheering, and both teams had a lot of fun throughout. It was a great day at the pool. The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net.
Riverside's next meet is Saturday, December 21, with the Stone Bridge Bulldogs.
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
1 month ago @ 9:06AM by Joel Getis
Rams,
What a great start to our season yesterday. I LOVED the energy, joy, and support that you brought to one another on deck, and the effort and results in the pool were fantastic. Starting off with wins against a District rival is a great way to get things going. In addition, we earned 6 spots in the State Championship meet, and I know there are many more to be achieved in the coming weeks. Congratulations!
This week, we’ll continue to build our conditioning while simultaneously focusing on our details to continually improve throughout the season. Coach Quinn and I are excited about our progress so far and can’t wait to see what you will accomplish in the coming weeks and months.
On Saturday, we take on the Tuscarora Huskies. We are working on the lineup now and should have it posted soon.
Parents – Thank you for your help and great work yesterday. We need you again on Saturday. While all timer slots are filled, we need the following filled for Saturday’s meet:
Starter – 1 open
Stroke & Turn – 2 open
Runner – 1 open
We cannot run the meet without you. Please, please, please fill these roles.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-53140753-tuscarora#/
If you ordered a white windbreaker, those are scheduled to arrive This week. The red quarter-zips have a late December expected delivery.
Here is your schedule for the week of December 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: Pasta Party at the Byers - 43477 Calphams Mill Ct, Leesburg, VA 20176, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: Swim Meet vs Tuscarora, warm-ups start at 12:00 pm at Claude Moore. Be at the pool, ready to swim at 11:45 am.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you at the pool tomorrow!
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
1 month ago @ 8:18AM by Joel Getis
Yesterday at Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling, VA, the Riverside Rams Swim Teams started the 2024-25 season with strong wins over the Potomac Falls Panthers. The Boys won 191-94, and the Girls won 166-118. It was a fun and exciting meet, with the Rams qualifying for the State Championship Meet in 6 events.
Riverside's State Qualifiers from yesterday's meet are:
Boys 200 Medley Relay - Tolga Kilic, Nikita Kresin, Harrison Tragle, Harper Freeman
Boys 200 Individual Medley - Nikita Kresin
Girls 200 Individual Medley - Elle Santucci
Boys 500 Freestyle - Harper Freeman
Boys 200 Freestyle Relay - Tolga Kilic, Lucas Pham, Harrison Tragle, Harper Freeman
Boys 100 Breaststroke - Nikita Kresin
The complete results are posted on RiversideRams.net.
The Rams' next meet is Saturday, December 14, at 12:00 pm at Claude Moore against the Tuscarora Huskies.
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
1 month ago @ 8:27AM by Joel Getis
Rams,
I hope you had a fun and relaxing Thanksgiving with your family and that you are ready to get things rolling this week. Because….HERE. WE. GO!!!
We have our first meet on Saturday against Potomac Falls, and it’s a big one to start things off. The Girl’s team will have a tough battle with a young and strong group, and the Boy’s team is looking to lock in a significant number of state cut times. Our season is always a weekly sprint, and this week is no different. Get ready to practice hard and get mentally and physically prepared for an amazing season of Riverside Rams Swimming.
Our lineup for Saturday is posted on RiversideRams.net.
I should have our swim caps to distribute to you at practice either tomorrow or Tuesday. If you ordered a white windbreaker, those are scheduled to arrive before our meet on December 14. The red quarter-zips have a late December expected delivery. If you ordered other spirit wear, that will be delivered to your house in 2-3 weeks.
Here is your schedule for the week of December 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
Friday: Pasta Party at the Bryant’s - 18700 Riverlook Ct, Leesburg, VA 20176, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: Swim Meet vs Potomac Falls, warm-ups start at 12:00 pm at Claude Moore. Be at the pool, ready to swim at 11:45 am.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and we’ll see you at the pool tomorrow!
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
1 month ago @ 9:34AM by Joel Getis
Rams,
Last week was a great start to our season. Practices were challenging and you showed that, not only are you up to the challenge, but also you can thrive and be successful when you put your mind to it. Continue to work hard, focus on the details, and lead one another by example.
This week is a short one, so come ready to focus on details Monday and Tuesday as you head into the holiday. Our meets start when we return from break, so get ready!
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://forms.gle/Dst4dWaU9d6icswq7. I want to make sure everyone is fully informed throughout the season.
Parents – We need meet officials. It is a great role to take on – you have the best spot in the house to see the events, you get to wear white shirts, and every once in a while, you get splashed to cool off. Please help! Here is information on how to become a VHSL official.
I have VHSL rule books for you to borrow to become certified. Please consider doing this for the team. We really need certified officials every year.
Here is your schedule for the week of November 25. 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 The Potomac Club, 4:45-6:00 pm
Tuesday: Kickapalooza! Practice at The Potomac Club, 4:45-6:00 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. Maybe even go for a swim!
Saturday & Sunday: Get ready to get back to work on Monday!
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
1 month ago @ 8:48AM by Joel Getis
Rams,
Welcome to the 2024-25 Riverside Rams swim season. Coach Quinn and I are excited to get started and to have a fantastic season.
We get things rolling with a busy schedule this week – first practices, team picture, parents meeting, and team meeting. Yes, that’s normal for the season that is definitely a sprint – a fun, fast, and fantastic time.
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://forms.gle/Dst4dWaU9d6icswq7. I want to make sure everyone is fully informed throughout the season.
Who will earn the first points in the Boys vs Girls meet? There are many of you that need to complete your requirements. Remember, the deadline for EVERYTHING is tomorrow, Monday, November 18.
Report Cards – Girls 17/25 (8 left); Boys 5/25 (20! Left)
Questionnaire – Girls 17/25 (8 left); Boys 18/25 (7 left)
Payments – Girls 12/25 (13! Left); Boys 18/25 (7 left)
Concussion – No information yet
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.
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be having some great, and challenging, workouts as we prepare for our first meet on December 7. Be ready to practice HARD over the coming weeks. Your practice lane assignment is attached.
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! You can leave your swim bags in my classroom throughout the day if you want/need to.
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 please be at the pool to pick up your swimmers by 6:00 pm. 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 18. Your orders will be delivered to you at home. There’s some great stuff available. Check it out!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/MxcwKHBbXV
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 commission in the form of a credit that we use to buy equipment for the team.
If you have not paid for your team shirt, caps, or jackets, please do that immediately:
https://lcps.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/42706/371/False/True
Thank you to everyone who has been generous and donated to the swim team. Thus far, we’ve raised $750 to use for senior day, additional equipment, and other expenses. Please consider donating and sharing with friends and family. https://bit.ly/RVHSwim24-25
Here is your schedule for the week of November 18:
Monday: Wear team shirts to school.
- Team picture at ~4:20 pm. Please wear your team shirt and pants without holes for the picture (dark pants/jeans preferred).
- Winter Sports Parent’s Meeting at RVHS Main Gym, 7:00 pm. Swim team session immediately following in the auditorium.
- Practice at Potomac Club – 4:456:00 pm
Tuesday: Practice at Potomac Club – 4:45-6:00 pm
Wednesday: Practice at Potomac Club – 4:45-6:00 pm
Thursday: Team Meeting at RVHS room 1402, 4:30-5:15 pm
Parents - To help you to get a jump-start on things, I’ve created volunteer sign-ups for the 2024-25 dual meet schedule. Swim meets cannot happen without your help. Thank you for volunteering.
Saturday, December 7 – Potomac Falls (A) at Claude Moore
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-46135461-potomac#/
Saturday, December 14 – Tuscarora (A) at Claude Moore
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-53140753-tuscarora#/
Saturday, December 21 – Stone Bridge (H) at Claude Moore
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-46136388-briar#/
Saturday, January 4 – Broad Run (H) at Claude Moore
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-53140863-broad#/
Saturday, January 18 – Briar Woods (A) at Claude Moore
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-53140752-briar#/
Friday, January 24 – Lightridge (A) at Ida Lee
https://signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-53140740-lightridge#/
Saturday, January 25 – Rock Ridge (H) at Claude Moore – Senior Night
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-53140867-rock#/
Saturday, February 1 – Independence (H) at Claude Moore
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAE22AA8-53140882-independence#/
Here is information on how to become a VHSL official.
I will have VHSL rule books (2) at the parent meeting on November 18 for you to borrow to become certified. Please consider doing this for the team. We really need certified officials every year.
We are looking forward to an amazing season and cannot wait to get to work tomorrow.
Go Rams!
Coach Getis
