Hello Challenger 1 Families, We had another strong meet at Greenwich last weekend. We swam fast, recorded 90% best times and gained more valuable long course racing experience. As the school year ends there are some important changes coming up. Please take a minute to read the updates below. Summer Practice Schedule: On Monday we begin the summer practice Schedule. Challenger 1 Practice Schedule: Monday: 4:30-6:00pm Tuesday: 4:30-6:00pm Wednesday: 4:30-6:00pm Thursday: 4:30-6:00pm Saturday: 8:45-10:15am *There is NO Practice on June 17th due to the 8U Swim Meet here at the...

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS The Parents' Club Board annual meeting will be held via Zoom at 7:00 p.m. Thursday June 19, 2025. The link to the zoom meeting is found below. All voting members of the Club in good standing in attendance may vote at this meeting. As per the by-laws, up to two parents per family in good standing may vote at the meeting (so the more the merrier). In addition to its regular business, the Board will vote on the nominees for next year's officers (see below) and report...

Hello Challenger 2 Families: Update for your this week. Practices have been going well and swimmers are reacting to them really well. MAY ATTENDANCE: Missed only 2 Practices: Zoe Eisenberg Missed only 3 Practices: Kirill Kyrychenko and Arnaz Mody MEET THIS WEEKEND:: Location: Greenwich YMCA June Invite, 50 E Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT On Deck Time: 11:30am Anticipated Finish: 4:00pm Saturday, 3:30pm Sunday Swimmers should bring a deck chair, TEAM suit, team cap, extra goggles, and team apparel. Swimmers should also know the events they are swimming in the meet....

Greenwich YMCA June Invite 50 E Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT On Deck Time: 11:30am Meet Start: 1:00pm Anticipated Finish: 4:00pm Saturday, 3:30pm Sunday Swimmers should bring a deck chair, TEAM suit, team cap, extra goggles, and team apparel. Bleacher seating is available for spectators--to the left when you walk onto the pool deck. Parents are not permitted in the team area. NO PARKING in YMCA lot or garage--please utilize public/street parking Livestream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@greenwichmarlins1541 We need 4 timers on Saturday, and 5 timers on Sunday. PLEASE VOLUNTEER! If you are...

Hi All, Long course season is off to a flying start, with our first meet under our belt. Special shout out to our team for being incredibly well behaved. Amongst the chaos of other teams running around and rough housing in the gymnasium, the Water Rats were focused, respectful, and left our area spotless at the end of the day. Well done! Our remaning meets for the season are Greenwich (6/7-6/8), Springfield (6/22), and then Regionals (7/19-7/20) Summer Swimming- We will switch to our summer schedule Monday June 16th. The...

Hello Challenger 2 families: Sorry I did not email you last week. But we did have our first long course meet of the summer last 2 weekends ago. The following swimmers did a best time in every event they swam in: Zoe Eisenberg Noah Gutman Arthur Ivanov Nick Ivanov Marlowe Klier Kirill Kyrychenko Matthew Ma Arnaz Mody Xander Saad The following swimmers had a best time in every event except for one event: Ted Austin The following swimmers swam in their first Long Course 200 Freestyle: Ted Austin Zoe Eisenberg...

Hello Challenger 1 Families, I am very happy with our progress so far this season. As we enter the month of June we will increase the volume and intensity of our training while continuing to focus on proper stroke technique and skill development. We have a great group of swimmers that challenge each other and support each other on a daily basis. Greenwich May Meet: Our swimmers opened up the Long Course season with a strong performance at the Greenwich meet. We embraced the opportunity to race in a long...

Coach John and the Water Rats will be participating in the Westport Memorial Day Parade on Monday 5/26. The parade line up will start by Saugatuck Elementary School. SES is marker #1, our starting spot is marker #29, further down Riverside Ave. Pick up after the parade is at Parker-Harding Plaza. All swimmers should arrive to our spot by 8am and wear team gear! Parents are welcome to march as well! If you would like to participate, please sign up on TeamUnify so that we know how many to expect!

There is no practice for Discovery and Challenger Saturday May 17th due to the Greenwich meet. Red and Blue will practice at their normal time.

Good Afternoon, A couple of quick items: I. THURSDAY, May 15TH: Senior Social at Colony Grill – Fairfield at 530pm Sign up to go has been extended through today. For those GOING to the social: Practice will end 450-455. For those NOT GOING to the social: Practice will end at regular time. II. SATURDAY, May 17TH: Practice for Senior I & II: 630-9am GO WRATS! Ellen