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Age Group News

Thursday, November 17, 2011

New Canaan AG Qualifier

On-deck times and important parking information
Excitement is in the air this weekend as we head down the road to the New Canaan Y for the PL Qualifier meet. We have quite a few swimmers swimming the 400 IM, 500 Free or 200 strokes on Friday afternoon. All SAG & TAG swimmers not at the Friday meet will have a warm-up practice during the regularly scheduled TAG practice from 5:15 to...

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Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Mark Sedlak Honored as Coach of the Year

Our very own Mark Sedlak was honored as the Connecticut Swimming Coach of the Year at CSI’s Top 16 Banquet this past Sunday (11/6). Coach Betsy introduced him and described his many accomplishments:

“Mark is a born and raised native of Connecticut. His presence as a swimmer, as well as a coach, is felt throughout the region. As a swimmer, he set...

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

SAG & TAG News 10/26

IMX Meet and Practice Schedule
The Cheshire IMX meet is this weekend at the Jack Suydam Natatorium 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT (Central CT State University). For both Saturday & Sunday 11&12 swimmers must be at the pool by 6:45am for a 7:00am warm-up. All 13&Over swimmers please be on deck by 3:15pm for a 3:30pm warm-up. If you are not sure that you are entered or what you...

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JAG Team News 10/26

Thank you to all the parents who attended the Coaches Meeting on Saturday October 22. I hope you enjoyed learning about me, my philosophy, and our WRAT program. I feel very lucky to be coaching at a great club with very supportive parents and super kids! It sure makes coming to work FUN!

If you are like me, I have my list of “things...

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

SAG & TAG II Practice & AG Championship News

We have had our last AM practice at Mahackeno. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (July 19, 20 and 21) practice will be at the YMCA from 5:15-6:30pm. Thursday, July 21 is the last scheduled practice for the season.

This weekend is the CT State Long Course Age Group Championships:

PLEASE NOTE 7:00 AM Warm-Up at both pools. 12/U preliminary sessions will be...

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Special Age Group Long Course Practice

To be held at Wilton YMCA
In final preparation for the upcoming CT Long Course Age Group Championships this coming weekend all attending swimmers are invited to attend a special warm-up practice at the Wilton YMCA Wednesday (July 20) from 7:45-9:00pm. Please bring your YMCA membership cards to the front desk for check-in.

If you plan to attend please be on time and ready to get in the pool...

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

8/Under & Age Group Practice Changes

There will be no practices for JAG, TAG, SAG or 8/Under on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday due to meets. Go Wrats!

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Thursday, May 26, 2011

Then and Now…



A group of Water Rats helped recreate a famous 1953 Saturday Evening Post Illustration by Stevan Dohanos at Mahackeno yesterday. The photo was taken just a few yards from where the new Y will be build and will be used in the Y's fundraising campaign. You can read more...

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Important Wilton Meet Time Changes!

Attention all parents and swimmers--there are time changes for 12/under swimmers at the Wilton meet this weekend.

Friday evening
warm up 4:15 pm
Start time 5:15 pm

Saturday and Sunday 10/under afternoon session
warm up 1:30 pm
Start time 2:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday 11/12 evening session
warm up 4:45 pm
Start time 5:30 pm

If...

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Monday, April 04, 2011

Age Group Championship Wrap-up

What an unbelievable finish to a fantastic season. Our Water Rats had done so well throughout the season that I expected great swimming but I couldn...

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