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Volunteers are still needed for 12/U Y States. Please help.
WAC Saturday warm up time changed to 8:45 am (meet start 9:45). Sr. Team Saturday practice will be 7:45-10:30 am.

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Thank You Freestyle Frenzy Volunteers

Many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who helped out so tirelessly this weekend. The kids swam fast, had fun and the meet ran very smoothly. We have a great group of parents and we couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you again,

Nicky Wisher and Louise Rothwell...

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Tuesday, November 09, 2010

New Times for the Freestyle Frenzy

Updated On-Deck and Warm-Up Times
There are new on-deck and warm up times for this weekend's Freestyle Frenzy:

Saturday Morning - 9/10 Girls and 11/12 Boys:
Water Rat Swimmers ON DECK at 7 am. Warm-up begins at 715 am. Meet starts at 830 am.

Saturday Afternoon - 9/10 boys and 11/12 Girls:
Water Rat swimmers ON DECK at 1245 pm. Warm-up begins at 1...

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Sunday, November 07, 2010

Photos of Blue-Red Meet Online

Photos of this year's Blue-Red Meet are now on the team's photo gallery. Click to see them....

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Monday, November 01, 2010

Blue/Red Meet November 2

The annual Blue/Red meet is Tuesday, November 2nd. This action-packed event is one of the few times the entire team is on deck together for a fun-filled hour of team cheers and exciting relays such as t-shirt, kickboard, water polo ball, noodle, tractor, and more. We also have an exhibition for those swimmers that are seniors in high...

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

WRAT Gear is Here!

Orders for Wrat logowear are available for pick up beginning tomorrow 10/28 at Athletic Shoe Factory, 1554 Post Road East, Westport....

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Candy To Kandahar

Support our Troops with Halloween Treats
Halloween is coming and so is "the day after." We all know how we'll feel on Monday: many of us never want to see another piece of chocolate again!

This year, you can get rid of your unwanted Halloween candy and do a good deed. Benjamin Lee...

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Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Parents Need to Register for E-Mail

WRAT Mail and Water Rat News
The parents of swimmers who are new to the team should register for the team's e-mail blasts. Click to go to the registration page, then click on WRAT Mail to join the team's e-mail distribution list.

You may also sign up for Water Rat News, the service that sends out nightly alerts when something is added to the team website. This is...

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Monday, October 04, 2010

You Need Fruit, We All Need Fruit

All Swimmers Must Participate in Citrus Fundraiser
It is the start of the Fall 2010 Swimming season and we once again launch our annual Citrus Sale, which is the only fundraiser in support of our entire team. The funds raised provide financial aid for swimmers and helps many attend swim meets.

This year we are again selling mouth-watering fruit and nuts from River Royal in Texas. We...

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Apparel Orders Due October 3

Try On and Order Apparel This Saturday at the Y!
On Saturday, October 2 from 8:30-10:00 am Athletic Shoe Factory will host a Water Rat "apparel station" at the Y so families can try on team gear, confirm sizes and order! You can also order online here. ASF is located at 1560 Post Rd. East, Westport.

Practice Groups need the following:

8/unders (Red and Blue)
Required:
1....

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Water Rats Place in Minuteman Triathlon

Swimmers Led in the their Age Groups (Updated)
Marcus Russi came in first among boys aged 13-14 in last Sunday...

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