October/November Updates

• The Rice Swim and Dive team hosts the Rice Fall Splash, October 11-12 and St. Thomas hosts October 12-13.  Back up timers are always appreciated.  Check Rice Masters Swimming GroupMe for sign up.
• Saturday, October 12, Masters practice will be 8:00-9:30am.
• Sunday, October 13, Masters practice will stay at 10:00-11:30am, but will have limited lane space.
• Several of you have asked about fins.  Email me the size you need, shuston@rice.edu and reserve a pair of DMC training fins to be on your feet after Labor Day.  I have ordered a limited number in many sizes for the college team and have a variety of sizes available.  The cost is $90.
• Saturday, Ocotber 26, St. Thomas is hosting a meet.  They will need timers.  Masters practice will be cancelled on this day only.
• Many of you enjoy Open Water events; the Highlands Lake Challenge in Central Texas is October 25-27. I will be swimming in the event in my new age group.

Sandy Neilson-Bell, Event Coordinator 
512-327-0955 (m)
www.HighlandLakesChallenge.com

Fall Practice Schedule, beginning Monday August 26:

Monday-Thursday, 6:00-7:05am; 12:00-1:00pm; 5:30-6:30pm

Friday, 6:00-7:05am; 12:00-1:00pm; announced Happy Hour, 5:30-6:30pm

Tuesday and Friday, 8:15-9:15am (beginning September 3)

Saturday and Sunday, 10:00-11:30am