Mark Daasch, PT, will be on the pool deck WEDNESDAY 2/9 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. If your swimmer has any aches or pains that you want him to evaluate, please see him on deck on Wednesday. There is no cost for the evaluation. If you have any questions for Mark, please feel free to contact him directly. Mark Daasch, PT, DPT

American Swimming Coaches Association Celebrates Mason Manta Rays Coaching Staff First team to have 100% ASCA Coaching Staff Mason, OH - The City of Mason’s year-round swim team coaching staff was recognized by the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) for having all twenty-one of their coaches as professional ASCA members. ASCA is an independent professional association that develops and supports professional swim coaches with the central theme of “Leadership, Education, Certification.” “The City of Mason wholeheartedly supports the Manta Ray coaching staff’s commitment to life-long learning, professionalism, and always improving!”...

Top Sports Nutrition Tips All Parents & Swimmers Need to Know! 75% of your competition is NOT USING sports nutrition as a competitive edge! Don't be that 75%! SPACES LIMITED! ONLY 100 Spots! Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 28, 2021 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsde2tqj8vE9ORkmJNU4LWZq1WkEGI9lOu After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 28, 2021 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US...

ARE YOU CONNECTED? FOLLOW RAYS ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Social Media Outlet Current 2020-21 Gain Facebook /MasonMantaRays 1300+ likes 300 likes Instagram @raysswimming 2401 followers 500+ followers Twitter @RAYSswimming 1,256 followers 100+ followers

UPDATE: Wednesday 9/23 we are still having Manta Ray Team Suit & Spiritwear Fitting but not the team kickoff party due to the weather. We hope to see everyone at the fitting which will take place at the new Aquatic Center behind the community center. Please come join us and the Mizuno team reps from 4:30-7:30 pm to try on not only the Mizuno team suits & spirit wear items, but also to try on fins or other equipment available from Augusta Swim Supply. Mizuno will have sizes of most...

GREAT WORK, RAYS! IN OUR FIRST EVER SWIM-A-THON WE RAISED OVER $37,000 SURPASSING OUR GOAL OF $25,000! BELOW ARE THE PRIZE WINNERS FOR EACH GROUP! THE COACHES WILL GIVE OUT THE PRIZES OVER THE NEXT TWO WEEKS STARTING THURSDAY. SPECIAL THANKS TO TERESA WADE FOR RUNNING A GREAT FUNDRAISER FOR A MATTER OF 50 METERS (NEW POOL)! Senior 1: First place = Mizuno tech suit Samantha Crum Second place = coach for a day (see your coach for specific parameters but make it fun!) Peyton Rossi Senior 2: First place...

City of Mason Manta Rays Path to the Olympics This past month, 12 City of Mason Manta Rays competed in Wave I and Wave II of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials. This year’s Olympic Trials was the first time a City of Mason Manta Ray athlete has ever qualified for finals at the Olympic Trials. The City of Mason is proud of each swimmer’s performance and their hard work and dedication leading up the Olympic Trials. During the Trials, 8 out of 12 Mason Manta Ray swimmers placed in...

CITY OF MASON SENDS 13 ATHLETES TO 2021 U.S. OLYMPIC SWIMMING TRIALS Congratulations to 13 City of Mason Manta Rays athletes who will compete for their chance to represent Team USA at this 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan beginning Friday, July 23 – Sunday, August 8, 2021! Follow our below 13 athletes as they participate in the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials to earn a spot on the USA Olympic Swimming Team. U.S. Olympic Swim Trials Wave I – June 4 – 7, 2021 Tyler Babinec 100 Breaststroke Carl Bloebaum...

Today is #GivingTuesday! Help Grow Swimming & all of Aquatics By Giving Back to A Matter of 50 Meters! After two days devoted to getting deals, #GivingTuesday is a global day that’s all about giving back. #GivingTuesday also presents a great opportunity to help grow access to Swimming in Southwest Ohio. The new 50m pool will expand room for swimmers of all ages and abilities — to learn how to swim, to join their first team, and to enjoy a lifetime of health and wellness! DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: Every donation...

MANTA RAY MIZUNO STORE STILL NOW OPEN UNTIL MONDAY AT 5:00 PM Everyone should have begun to receive their Mizuno gear/suit orders in the mail. In case you missed out or want to order more items, the online store has been RE-OPENED now until 11/30 at 5:00 pm. Mizuno has placed a few new items (colors) and removed a few items that are low in inventory. The store is only open until tomorrow to attempt to have items in by 12/24! No guarantees. Sales from this sale will also support...