PRACTICE SCHEDULE UPDATE: FRIDAY & SATURDAY (JO WEEKEND) Friday: National & Platinum: 3:30-5:30 pm, JO Swimmers not swimming in the meet on Friday 4:30-5:30 p.m., All other groups have normal practice Saturday: Natl: 7:00-9:30 am Platinum: 7:00-9:00 am Gold: 9:00-10:30 am Silver: 9:00-10:30 am Bronze: 10:15-11:45 am Blue: 10:15-11:45 am Green: 11:30-12:45 am White: 11:30-12:45 am SUNDAY: NORMAL PRACTICE

MONDAY 3/5 PRACTICE SCHEDULE MONDAY Junior Olympic Team Practice 4:15-5:30 p.m. JO Team Psych Dinner afterwards at Mimi’s at 6:00 pm. National Practice: 3:40--5:30 pm Platinum Practice: See Todd's Sunday night email All other groups no practice! LAST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR SHORT COURSE SEASON March 16 (except for those swimming at Senior Sectionals) FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR LONG COURSE SEASON April 9 (Most Groups--details coming soon)

MANTA RAYS PLACE THIRD AT OHIO SWIMMING’S SHORT COURSE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS This past weekend our 15 & older Manta Rays came together and swam their way to a third place finish at the Ohio Swimming Senior State Championship. The Manta Rays placed third in the three-day meet held at The Ohio State University, just a head of fourth place Cincinnati Aquatic Club and behind the Ohio State Swim Club and the Dayton Raiders. This meet boasted 700 of the fastest Senior level (15 & over) swimmers in the state including...

Alisabeth Marsteller Zoe Thatcher Zoe Thatcher John Galvin, Steve Russo Mason Manta Rays send strong contingent to High School State Swim Meet The Mason Manta Rays were represented by 17 swimmers this past weekend at the Ohio High School State Swim Meet in Canton, Ohio. Ken Heis is Head Coach of the Manta Rays, based at Mason Community Center with a team of 330 athletes aged 6-18. Here is a recap of the swimmers, including their schools and results. All schools are in Division 1 except as noted. Girls Sarah...

This is a reminder for those who have already recieved emails regarding this package, and to any new swimmers who got new cuts this weekend at the REGIONAL MEET. CONGRATULATIONS on getting your JO CUT !!!!! JUNIOR OLYMPIC TEAM SPIRIT WEAR ORDERING BEGAN 2/15/12 ORDERING ENDS 2/22/12 at midnight (PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VERY SMALL WINDOW, HOWEVER IN ORDER TO MAKE OUR DEADLINE WE DO NEED TO END ORDERING TOMORROW NIGHT) TO ORDER VISIT: www.cincinnatiteamapparel.com GO TO: ORDER FORM > JO MANTA RAYS > SPIRIT WEAR USER NAME:...

Dear Manta Rays, Our meet sponsor, Liberty Mutual, has challenged our team and the NKY Clippers. The team who turns in more auto/home insurance quote forms(click here) to the Liberty Mutual booth, will earn a $1000.00 additional sponsorship. You are welcome to bring your current insurance policies and declarations for comparison. In return, they will not only sponsor us in the future, but also will give you a $5.00 gift certificate to the swim meet concession stand! They will be quoting policies on the spot. Thank you to everyone who...

ANNOUNCING MANTA RAY THEME DAYS FOR REGIONALS: Saturday at the meet: Crazy Hat Day Bring your craziest, most fun hat and wear it around the pool! Sunday at the meet: Sunglasses Bring your best or weirdest sunglasses to wear on the deck! Monday at the meet: Hawaiian Day Anything Hawaiian is great! (Hawaiian shirts and lei’s are encouraged!)

Masters swimming program expands into the evenings: Come give it a try! The first two practices are free. MASTERS SCHEDULE: M-W-F Morning: 6:00-7:30 AM M-W Evening: 8:15-9:30 PM – NEW! BEGINS FEBRUARY 13 SUNDAY: 7:00-8:30 AM (NO COACH) SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS: 4:00-5:30 PM TIME PERIOD: FEBRUARY 1 - JUNE 3 Masters Swimming The Mason Manta Rays Masters practices are held at the Mason Community Center competition pool. This national program welcomes swimmers of all abilities who are age 19 and over. Any swimmer who wants to improve overall fitness, develop...

Manta Ray Psych Dinner UPDATE: DINNER IN LARGE HS COMMONS BY COMPETITION POOL Monday, February 13 Sponsored by: Let’s get psyched for Regionals! CLICK HERE for a list of your Big Brother/Sister Little Brother/Sister match ups. Bring a homemade, decorated encouragement card and meet up with your Big or Little! Just ask a coach to help you find them or put their card in their mailbox and begin psyching them up for the upcoming big meets! Cheer for them at Regionals, bring special encouragements and have fun! UPDATE: DINNER IN...

AD SALES FOR REGIONAL MEET PROGRAM (CLICK HERE FOR FORM) Do you want to wish your swimmer good luck in the Ohio LSC Regional meet program? Or advertise your business? We are selling tax-deductible ads to be inserted into our heat sheet for Regionals. The Ad Sales Sheet must be completed and turned in by Saturday, February 11 to ensure your ad is included in the Meet Program. An electronic copy of your ad, in jpeg, ai, eps, or pdf file formats only, may be sent via e-mail to Ken...