The Mason Manta Rays finished in 5th place at the Ohio Junior Olympic Championships scoring 1338.5 points, the highest point total to date. Manta Ray swimmers had 98 lifetime best swims. The following swimmers scored in the top 16 in their respective events. Ashley Volpenhein – 5th (50 BR), 3rd (50 fly), 7th (100 br), 2nd (50 fr), 1st (100 IM), 2nd (100 fr), 2nd (100 fly) Luke Van Gorp – 4th (50 br), 7th (100 bk), 6th (100 br), 12th (50 fr), 6th (100 IM), 3rd (200 IM), 6th...

USA Swimming’s 2011 Speedo Champions Series BIG MEET: Over 100 teams with approximately 835 athletes entered Please click here for the psych sheet and other details about this meet.

What is Long Course, What is Short Course? “Our pool is 25 yards wide by 25 meters long. Why do we compete during the summer in 50 meter pools?” For years the "American Standard Short Course" pool has been a 25 yard pool. Almost all high school pools and most college pools are 25 yards and all high school and college meets are run as short course meets. Club teams generally swim short course meets from September through March. The international standard is meters. The Olympics, Pan-American Games, and World...

SWIM CLINICS FOR TRIATHLETES Work with the Mason Community Center’s swim coaches to learn how to become a faster and more efficient swimmer. Whether you are a less experienced or seasoned swimmer, prepare for your 2011 triathlon season or overall swimming goals by taking a swim clinic from the coaching staff of the Mason Manta Ray swim team. The coaches will help you get comfortable in the water, examine your stroke and work with you on technique and efficiency, and help you fine tune your performance. Each session will build...

Dear Manta Rays, This is the first time I have written on behalf of my brother Adam Young (former Manta Ray). Last year on May 14, I participated in my first Relay for Life at Sycamore High School, a 24 hour relay that raises money for the American Cancer Society through donations and pledges. I was very grateful for all of the donations made to my Ursuline Academy freshmen team. The Relay for Life was already meaningful to me because three of my grandparents have died of different forms of...

CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT WEEKEND OF FAST SWIMMING, RAYS! AS A TEAM, WE PLACED SIXTH FIFTH IN THE STATE! STILL WORKING ON A FULL REPORT! FULL RESULTS

MANTA RAYS PLACE SECOND AT OHIO SWIMMING’S SHORT COURSE SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS This past weekend our 15 & older Manta Rays came together and swam their way to a runner-up Ohio Swimming Senior State Championship. The Manta Rays placed second in the three-day meet held at Miami University, just 4 points over third place Cincinnati Aquatic Club. The winning team, Ohio State Swim Club, was fueled by many college swimmers and tough to beat. This meet boasted 700 of the fastest Senior level (15 & over) swimmers in the state including...

MONDAY 3/7 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. Sectional Team Practice: 3:40--5:30 pm All other groups no practice! LAST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR SHORT COURSE SEASON March 18 (except for those swimming at Senior Sectionals) FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR LONG COURSE SEASON April 3 (Most Groups--details coming soon)

SATURDAY 3/5 & MONDAY 3/7 PRACTICE SCHEDULE SATURDAY National: 7:00-9:00 a.m.;Platinum: 7:00-9:00 a.m.;Gold: 7:00-9:00 a.m.; Silver: 9:00-10:30 a.m.; Bronze: 10:15-11:30 a.m.; Blue: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Green & White: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Parents v. Kids Party MONDAY Junior Olympic Team Practice 4:15-5:30 p.m. JO Team Psych Dinner afterwards at Mimi’s at 6:00 pm. Sectional Team Practice: 3:30--5:30 pm All other groups no practice! LAST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR SHORT COURSE SEASON March 18 (except for those swimming at Senior Sectionals) FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR LONG COURSE SEASON April 3 (Most Groups--details...

Mason Manta Rays send strong contingent to High School State Swim Meet The Mason Manta Rays were represented by 19 swimmers this past weekend at the Ohio High School State Swim Meet. Here is a recap of the swimmers, including their schools and results. All schools are in Division 1 except as noted. Please email coach Ken if there are any mistakes or ommisions. Girls Sarah Austin – 500 freestyle – 5 th Place; 200 IM – 11 th Place; Seven Hills School (Division 2) Abbie Allen -- 100 Back...