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Districts Meet Success!
The men’s team had an extremely succesful districts meet on Monday (2/6). In front of a packed house at Roosevelt High School, the Rails swam their way to a solid fourth place and had a podium swimmer in 9 of the 11 events!
[Read More About Districts, View Meet Photos and Get State Information]
Other Rails Swimming News
YMCA Sectionals Meet Sunday (2/12/12)
The biggest YMCA meet of the year so far is this Sunday (2/12). Here’s where swimmers can qualify for the YMCA State Meet which held in the same pool as the high school state meet! [Read More]
Head Shaving Party!
The men’s team swimmers, parents and families threw a big party Friday (2/3) in honor the head-shaving tradition. The parents had delicious food from pastas to subs and, of course, great desserts! [Read More]
Rails Excel at Conference Meet
Last Saturday (1/28), the Rails attended the Metro Conference Meet. The conference meet marks the last meet of the season for the junior varsity team and those guys had some great swims! … [Read More]
Today’s Tip
Taper – What is it?
Swimming has a unique part of the season which is referred to as “taper”. Unlike many other sports, swimmers work very hard for many weeks throughout the season, all so that during the final phases of the season (just before championship meets) the swimmers can reach their max potential both physically and mentally. [Read more]
