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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Water Rat Swimming Now a Level II Team

USA Swimming Recognizes Water Rat Swim Team for Excellence
This week USA Swimming informed the Water Rat Swim Team that it had been recognized as a Level II team. This makes the Water Rats one of only five teams in Connecticut to be a Level II team (or above). Level II Award

The team website will be updated soon to reflect our new level.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

What We’re Building… Why it Matters

A vision tour of our new Family Y
We invite you to visit the Y on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to view a new exhibit of informational posters about our "Building What Matters" campaign. Our volunteer board members and Y staffers will be on hand to give you the latest updates about what the new Y facility at Mahackeno will look like and the expanded classes, activities and programs...

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Friday, September 16, 2011

Water Rats Invited to 2011 Top 16 Banquet

33 Water Rats Invited to CSI's 2011 Annual Awards Banquet
A total of 33 Water Rat Swim Team members have been invited to the 2011 Annual Awards Banquet, where Connecticut Swimming honors swimmers from the Nutmeg State. Connecticut's top 16 swimmers in each individual event for each age group, including the Open Water Championship, and Connecticut Scholar Athletes have been invited to the banquet, which will be held at the Aqua...

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Team Apparel Available to Order

Deadline for Fall Orders Sept. 23
Now's the time to dress for success in Water Rat apparel! All apparel is available for easy ordering online through Athletic Shoe Factory. Click here to go directly to our dedicated page on the ASF website. Fall orders are due September 23rd, but there will be another opportunity to order closer to the holidays.

Required apparel for each team:

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Water Rat Expo This Sunday 9/17

2:00-4:00 pm in the Y's Lower Gym
All parents are encouraged to attend the Water Rat Expo, this Sunday, September 17.

* Meet the coaches
* Try on apparel
* Sign up as an official or to volunteer at meets (it's never to early to start earning points!)
* Pick up Citrus Sale materials
* Learn about the computer system
* Hear about the new Y at Mahackeno

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Water Rats Medal in Minuteman Triathlon

Win First Place in Three Age Groups at Annual Kiwanis Event
Water Rat Swim Team members placed in three different age groups in Sunday's (9/11) Westport Kiwanis Minuteman Triathlon. Christoph Russi, who finished 164th overall, came in first in the boys 10-12 age group with a time of 1:01:45.7. Dashiell Hunter, who was 233rd overall, came in third in the boys 10-12 age group with a time of 1:12:35.2.

Max Wimer took sixth place overall...

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Friday, September 09, 2011

Strong Kids Triathlon September 18

All 8/Under and Age Group swimmers are invited to participate in the upcoming Strong Kids Triathlon on Sunday September 18 at Staples High School. This is a fun, friendly event for ages 2-10+ and all proceeds benefit the Y's Strong Kids Campaign. All participants will receive a t-shirt and medal. Triathletes will also compete for age group awards.

Thursday, September 08, 2011

Team Registration Deadline Extended to 9/12

Parents of returning swimmers: If you have not already done so, please register for the upcoming season. You can click here for links and instructions. The aquatics department has extended the deadline, but if you do not register by 12:00 noon on September 12, you will incur a $50 late fee and your child's place on the team will not be guaranteed....

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Register Online for the 2011-12 Season

Returning Swimmers Must Register by September 10
Water Rat registration is now open

We decided it was easier and more cost effective to put this year's registration information on the website rather than send it to parents in the mail. This year all registration will be done online. There are no forms to fill out by hand. You'll be asked to check a box to agree to the revised Swimmers,...

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Friday, August 12, 2011

Water Rat Tryouts for New Swimmers

The Water Rat Swim Team will be holding tryouts on Tuesday, September 13th and Thursday, September 15th. Swimmers only need to attend one day and should arrive at 4:00 to fill out a registration form. The registration fee for the tryouts is $25.

We have many openings in the 8/under programs and some openings in the Age Group and Senior programs....

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