Mason Manta Rays Recognized as Gold Medal Club 2026 USA Swimming Club Excellence Award - 11th in USA The City of Mason Manta Rays swim team has been awarded the top honor of being a Gold Medal program in the USA Swimming Club Excellence program for the sixth time. The Excellence program recognizes the nation’s highest-performing clubs in the development of athletes 18 years and younger. As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the...

The Mason Manta Rays made a impressive showing at the Ohio High School State Swim Meet this past weekend in Canton, OH. An incredible 68 swimmers qualified for the prestigious meet, showcasing the depth and strength of the program. The Manta Rays were represented by 46 Division I qualifiers (25 girls, 21 boys), 21 Division II qualifiers (12 girls, 8 boys), and even one Kentucky qualifier. Athletes from 22 different high schools, including three sets of siblings, competed in the same pool, Canton McKinely, that has hosted this meet since...

MANTA RAYS SEND 17 ATHLETES TO REPRESENT TEAM OHIO AT ALL STAR MEET The annual Mid States All Star competition was held this past weekend at the Indiana University Natatorium in Indianapolis, IN. The All-Star competition hosts 550 athletes from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Swimming LSCs from 9-14 years of age. Each team selects the top 4 individuals in their region in each event to represent their team at the meet. The Mason Manta Rays had a total of 16 athletes selected to represent Team Ohio: Elsa...

We are excited to announce that the City of Mason Manta Rays have partnered with Beine Wellness Building to provide the best nutrition and recovery guidance for our athletes and families. Erica Beine, the founder of Beine Wellness, has built an amazing reputation within the swimming world as a key resource for some of the top swimmers across the world. Some of her clients include our own Carson Foster along with many other Manta Rays, National team members, and Olympians. Erica and her team will be working with the athletes,...

The Mason Manta Rays are GOLDEN once again! For the sixth time, our team has earned a Gold Medal in USA Swimming's Club Excellence program! This prestigious honor places us among the Top 20 18 & under swim teams in the entire nation – out of over 3,000 clubs! �� This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our amazing athletes, their supportive families, our incredible coaches, and our tireless administrators. We are very proud of this accomplishment and excited to see what the future holds...

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Dear Manta Ray Parents and Swimmers, We are excited to see everyone Monday at the Kick Off Party at the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center! Here are the details: NO RSVP NEEDED BUT PLEASE SCAN YOUR PASS WHEN YOU COME IN! When: Monday, August 28, 2023 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Who: ALL Manta Ray swimmers and their families Team suits and apparel will be onsite to try on. Pizza & Cookies (FOR EVERYONE! - Bring your own water to drink) - Games - Water Obstacle Course Equipment Swap -...

City of Mason Manta Ray athletes traveled to Albany, OH to compete in the Ohio Open Water Championship. The 1 kilometer course in Lake Snowden held 4 races; 4 km (15&O athletes), 3 km (13-14 athletes, 2 km (11-12 athletes), and 1km (10&U athletes). All 11 athletes medaled earned medals (top 10 place) & Ethan Peyton was the champion of the champion of the 13-14 Boys 3km! As a team, the team was the runner-up Ohio Swimming Open Water State Champions!

American Swimming Coaches Association Impact Coach of the Year Finalist: Trish Schoenlein This award is given annually to a coach who has made significant contributions on behalf of the sport of swimming and the profession of emphasis on bettering others’ lives through their dedication, hard work and service to others. Finalists will be selected and the winner will be announced at the Award Celebration Dinner at the 2023 ASCA World Clinic in Dallas on September 7, 2023. One of many letters of recommendation to support the nomination is below. This...

Starts Clinic Helps Swimmers Improve Their Starts Thirty-five 14- and older City of Mason swimmers recently attended an elite starts clinic at the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center. The clinic was led by Steve Jungbluth, a world-renowned coach who has worked with some of the best swimmers in the world. During the clinic, Jungbluth taught the swimmers the specific drills that they need to improve their starts. He also used video analysis to help them identify and correct any flaws in their technique. In addition, Jungbluth discussed the mental strategies that...