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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Water Rat Wins Westport Triathlon

Marcus Russi Wins Kiwanis Triathlon in 13-14 Age Group
Water Rat Senior swimmer Marcus Russi won the Kiwanis Triathlon in his age group on Sunday, September 13. Marcus, who came in first in the 13-14 age group, finished 13th overall (excluding relays). Marcus is shown in the photo at right with Erin Flynn (a former Water Rat swimmer and former Water Rat coach), who awarded trophies at the end of...

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Water Rats Medal at Zones

Two Water Rats Were Medalists at 2009 Long Course Zones
Gannon Davis and Bryce Keblish took home medals from this summer's Long Course Eastern Zone Age Group Championship, which was held at Penn State University in August.

Gannon placed in the top eight in the 100-meter Butterfly and Bryce placed in the top eight in both the 50-meter Freestyle and the 100-meter Butterfly.

This year's Connecticut Long Course Zone Team also included Water...

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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Apparel Order Forms Available

Apparel & Logo Order Forms Are Now Available
The 2009-2010 Registration Packet now contains order forms for both WRAT apparel and WRAT logo wear. Be sure to print out copies before you bring your packet to WRAT Expo on Sunday....

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Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Tryout Results for 2009-2010

Coaches Announce New Water Rat Swimmers
Following the evaluation at last week's team tryouts, the Water Rat coaches have offered places on the Water Rat Swim Team to the children listed below. Children who are not listed may be offered places on one of the Water Rat pre-team groups. Coaches will contact families directly to discuss options for swimmers who did not make the Water Rats.

Parents of the swimmers...

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Tuesday, September 08, 2009

New Team Suits for 2009-2010

Our Age Group & 8/Under swimmers will have new suits for the upcoming 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons. They will be Speedo...

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Live Results of Water Rats at Zones

Five Water Rats Competing at 2009 Long Course Zones
Early this morning, five Water Rats went with the Connecticut Zone team to Penn State, where they will compete at the 2009 Eastern Zone Long Course Age Group Championship from August 12 to 15.

Click for live results from Eastern Zone Swimming.

The Water Rats included from left to right:

Michael DeLuca;
Gabrielle Wimer;
Tommy Gannon;
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Thursday, August 06, 2009

New Head Age Group Coach

The Y Welcomes Mark Sedlak
I am pleased to announce that Mark Sedlak has accepted the position of Head Age Group Coach for the Westport Weston Family Y Water Rat Swim Team. He will start his new job on August 31.

Mark has more than nine years of coaching experience, most recently as the Head Coach for the Greenwich Marlins, where he achieved a proven record of success. You...

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

2009 Point to Point

Westport's 31st Annual Open Water Race: Saturday, July 18
The one-mile Point to Point swim at Compo Beach will celebrate its 31st anniversary on Saturday, July 18. If it rains on Saturday, the race will be held on Sunday, July 19.

Click to download an entry form (PDF) or register online....

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Monday, June 22, 2009

Jacquie Tumminia Has Started

The Y's New Sr. Director of Aquatics and Competitive Swimming
I am so glad to be starting at the Westport Weston Family Y a few weeks early as it gives me a chance to see the beginning of the summer season as well as to start getting to know the families and staff a little sooner. Please introduce yourself if you see me around. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone and...

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

Recognition Night 2009 Slideshow



Visit our video page, where you can download a copy of this video to iTunes....

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