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Please click on one of the "who, what, when, where, why, how" sections to find out more about the Rapids Area YMCA Swimmers.
Swimming is one of the most popular sports in America. For every every one of the nearly half a million USA and YMCA Swimmers in the country, there is a personal reaosn why swimming is his or her sport of choice. Some want to swim in the Olympics. Some want to challenge themselves to meet new goals. Almost all want to have fun and meet new friends.
"Your physical abilities are not what is going to make you great, your heart is what will make you your best. As long as you believe in yourself that's all you need."
-Ed Moses, 2000 Olympian
Swimming is more than a sport - it is a way of life. Swimming is an excellent lifetime activity for health and wellbeing. Swimming is more than just exercise, however. Athletes in programs like the RAYS learn about perseverance, determination, goal setting, dedication and delayed gratification. Swimmers also learn time management skills, self-discipline, courage and self-control. They learn how to win and lose with grace and what it takes to strive for excellence. They take those skills with them into school, work and life. Each swimmer is a valuable member of the team and swimmers learn to cooperate with teammates and adults. Above all, it's FUN.
We'd love for you to be a part of our sport and our program. Click on the other tabs under this heading: who, what, when, where, why, how much/often for answers to the most frequently asked questions about RAYS.
Contact us any time at rayscoach@hotmail.com or 616 - 885 - 5906.
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