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Friday, September 03, 2010

Water Rat 2010 Tryout information

Interested in Becoming a Water Rat?
Tryout to join the team for the Short Course/Long Course 2010-2011 Season.

Tuesday September 7th
or
Tuesday September 14th

Swimmers can try out either day.

4:00 pm registration, 4:30 pm start.

$25 tryout fee

Don't forget your bathing suit, towel, goggles and cap if needed.

Pre-register online for tryouts here

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Strong Kids Triathlon

Join us for some swimming, biking and running!
Register now for the Strong Kids Triathlon!
Sunday, September 12th
$25 ($35 after Sept. 8th)
Awards: T-shirt, medal and trophy for top 3 in every age!

Little Kids 100 Meter Dash
Sunday, September 12th
$10
Award: Medal for all participants!

Ages 6-9 Years old Register Here!
Race Start- 9:00am (be there to check in between 7:30am-8:30am)
Swim- 75 meters
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

It’s Time to Register for the 2010-2011 Season

Register by Mail or Online
Registration has started. We ask that you get your registration materials in by September 1st so that we can assess how many spots we can fill at tryouts.

First, download the Registration Packet. It includes the group your child has been assigned to as well as important fee information, details about our upcoming Expo and various forms which must be signed including...

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

2010 Point to Point Results

The final results of this year's Point to Point Compo Beach Swim have been published. Click to view.

Congratulations to everybody who completed the race....

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Masato Sakaguchi Passed Away

Brother of Toshi, Tomoya, Miki and Yumi
Dear Water Rat swimmers and parents:

It is with regret that we announce that Masato Sakaguchi, 4, passed away on Saturday, July 10 after a long battle with cancer. Masato is the youngest son of Miyako and Makato Sakaguchi and brother to Water Rat team members Tomoya, Miki, Yumi and Water Rat alumnus Toshi.

The Sakaguchi family will receive friends on Tuesday, July...

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Wednesday, July 07, 2010

WRAT Team Pictures

We have an update on the team pictures for those whose order did not come in the main order. They are scheduled to arrive at the end of next week. Also, we still have team pictures in the office that need to be picked up. Please do so by the end of July. They will no longer be available after that...

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Saturday, June 26, 2010

2010 Point to Point Picnic

All Water Rat Families & Alumni Are Invited
The coaching staff and the Water Rats Parents' Club invite all Water Rat families and alumni to the WRAT Point to Point Picnic brunch after this year's open water swim on July 10.

The Parent's Club will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks.

Age Group swimmers (or the parents) should bring a side dish.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Point to Point Details

One Mile Open Water Swim at Compo Beach
The opt-out date is fast approaching for the Westport Weston Family Y's 32nd Annual Point to Point open water swim. This year, the coaches want all of the Water Rats to participate in one of the summer's most anticipated events! See details below:

NEW FOR WATER RAT SWIMMERS ONLY:
- Swimmers ages 9-12 years old can participate in an approximate 500 yard swim along the...

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Friday, May 21, 2010

Memorial Day Parade

Come march with the Water Rats!
Join the Water Rats at Westport's Memorial Day Parade!!!!
Monday, May 31
Gather between 8:30 and 8:45am
Parade starts at 9:00am sharp


The Y's spot is number 52. It is towards the back of the parade, as there are spots 1-64.
Spot 52 is written on the pavement of Riverside Avenue, near the River House Tavern and Westport Auto Collision!
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Parents Club Annual Meeting Moved

June Annual Meeting Will Be Held in the Bedford Room
The Parents Club Annual Meeting, which takes place on Wednesday, June 2nd, has been moved. It will be held in the Bedford Room, which is to on the right side as you enter the Bedford Building lobby.

All Water Rat parents are urged to attend the Club's annual meeting, when we will vote on the Club's officers for 2010-2011....

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