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USA SWIMMING BANS HIGH-TECH SUITS FOR YOUTH COMPETITORS (as reported by the Washington Post) USA Swimming banned the revolutionary, high-tech swimsuits for athletes 12 years old and younger. USA Swimming house of delegates voted to ban suits that extend past the neck, shoulders or knees. The ban will prevent children from competing in most versions of the partial- and full-body suits, but it does not include the so-called "jammers," close-fitting shorts that are extremely popular among boys. Youth swimmers also will be permitted to wear all versions of the suits...
Nationals are over for 2008 and the RAYS had their best one yet. This years meet was fast, but our young group of swimmers stepped up to the challenge and swam great. It is a tribute to all our swimmers, staff & volunteers that make our organization one of the best in the USA. The RAYS finished the USA Swimming 2008 Nationals with a 9th place finish, their 2nd straight top 10 finish. The Women finished 14th & the Men 25th. Day 3: Kristine Polley finished 12th in the 200...
The RAYS have 6 athletes qualified for Nationals this week at GA Tech (Thursday through Saturday). They are Adrienne Pilchard, Samantha Bosma, Courtney Cieselski, Kristine Polley, Erin Reisinger & Bryan Lundquist. Last year the RAYS finished 10th in the country at this meet. Keep up to date on how we do via the meet link or come to GA Tech and support your teammates. Nationals WEBSITE
Lindsey Jackson has signed a letter of intent to swim for Division 1 University of Niagara in 2009. LJ is pictured at her signing (Sprayberry HS) with Mum (Linda) & Dad (Bill) at her side. Congratulations LJ. (University of Niagara website)
The RAYS held an open house at our Eagle Watch (Cherokee) location on Saturday and had a great turn out. If you missed it, you can still contact Coach Angie for an evaluation and information about our programs. E-MAIL ANGIE
Senior Kristine Polley has committed to Florida State. Read Swimming World article below Swimming World Article
