Nanaimo Riptides Ugly Sweater Invitational
Fun heats and finals meet for swimmers in Monsoon, Typhoon and Pursuit
| Location | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre |
|---|---|
| Start date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| End date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Declaration open | Oct 20, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Declaration deadline | Nov 27, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Eligibility | Monsoon Typhoon Pursuit |
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Nanaimo Riptides Ugly Sweater Swim Meet
December 12-14, 2025
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 741 Third Street, Nanaimo, BC
Heats and finals meet that will be a main focus for our fall training cycle. All swimmers in Monsoon, Typhoon and Pursuit are encouraged to attend. Since this is a focus meet swimmers are strongly suggested to get to Nanaimo earlier on Thursday so they can get a good rest and leave after finals on Sunday to get the full experience. Swimmers who are also attending the Pointe-Claire Meet can plan to attend Saturday-Sunday only.
Register by Thursday, November 27th under events.
Meet package with entry standards is attached.
Friday-Saturday (times may change a bit)
Prelims Warm-Ups - 7:45am Prelims Racing 9:00-1:00pm
Finals Warm-Ups - 3:45pm Finals Racing 5:00-7:00pm
Sunday
Prelims Warm-Ups - 7:45am Prelims Racing 9:00-1:00pm
Finals Warm-Ups - 2:45pm Finals Racing 4:00-5:30pm
(the meet will end early enough for us to make the 6:20pm ferry)
Swimmer Options For Attending the Meet:
Sign up for team travel - depart Hollyburn at 2:30pm for 3:45pm ferry. Or meet at the ferry by 3:15pm. Return on 6:20pm ferry.
Based on last year, team travel will be around $480-520.
Sign up for chaperoning - get a hotel room and help organize meals for swimmers (take out meals for lunch and dinner). Can sign up if traveling with own swimmers we just need some parents to help.
Sign up for family to travel with the team - get a hotel room reserved and can choose if swimmers eat with team or not.
Sign up with full travel on your own.
Hotel - Inn on Long Lake
We have a group booking at the Inn on Long Lake for $151+tax/night. It includes a good breakfast. Just let Brad know and you can have one of our reserved rooms.
Meals
Breakfast included at the hotel. Lunch and dinner will be arranged for the swimmers. We will head to restaurant on Thursday night for anyone who takes the 3:45pm or earlier ferry.
Ferry Reservations
I would strongly recommend everyone books ferries in advance. Ideally:
Thursday, Dec 11 - 4:00-5:45pm
(or if necessary the later ferry but not as good for premeet)
Sunday, Dec 14 - 6:20-8:00pm
Tsawwassen does have other options to Nanaimo but similar times.
Any questions - email Brad!