Club Swimming

Maroon Team Swims Past Altoona

July 10, 2012

The Rails Maroon swam their last duel meet of the summer season last night (7/9) and did a great job! This group of swimmers now turn their attention to the Conference Championship Meet, which is just over a week away. The Maroon team had tons of great swims! Here are a few notable ones... [Read More] READ MORE

Rails Swim Solid At Indianola

July 5, 2012

The Gold team swam against Indianola on Monday (7/2) in an interesting outdoor meet. Outdoor meets are fun! Living in Iowa, the swimmers don't often compete in outdoor meets. The Rails adjusted well the unique conditions, including swimming in a meter pool, and swam great. [Read More] READ MORE

Rails Excel Against RHS

June 26, 2012

The Maroon team swam against Roosevelt last night (6/25) in the first away meet of the year. The team had great swims all evening, with the Rails Maroon taking first and second in almost every event. [Read More] READ MORE

2 Meets Down, Rails Dominate

June 19, 2012

Season is off to a great start! With two meets already over, the team's improvement and swimming prowess is impressive. The Maroon team swam great against Colfax in the first meet of the year. Even with only a week of practice, the athletes showcased fast times and good relay team work. [Read More] READ MORE

Summer Season Starts June 4th!

June 1, 2012

Swimmer swimming is all set to begin! We just wanted to welcome everyone to another season of swimming with Rails Swimming and the YMCA. In the article, you'll find a few reminders about the upcoming season. Please note: We will have practice Monday evening, June 4th since there is not a swim meet that day. [Read More] READ MORE

Registration Closes May 15th

May 3, 2012

With only two weeks until summer registration closes - be sure to get to the South YMCA with your completed registration form. We're excited to see everyone again in just a few weeks! Remember - this session, you'll be registering for a specific practice time (numbered on the sheet) to help with class size management. Plus, we'll have a Parent Open House in the Lincoln High School Commons at 5:30p.m. on the 15th. [Read More] READ MORE

MidWest Regionals Meet A Great Experience!

April 5, 2012

Last weekend (3/31) marked some Rails Swimming club history as the Rails sent swimmers to the MidWest Regional meet for the first time. The MidWest Regionals Meet brings swimming talent from several midwestern states together in one place for one big meet. [See Full Meet Results & Photos!] READ MORE

Summer Registration Open Now

March 13, 2012

The registration period for this summer’s swim team is now open! We're pleased to offer more practices than ever before. There are also some very important details concerning this summer’s squad, so please read on. READ MORE

Good Luck Y-State Swimmers!

March 2, 2012

The YMCA State swim meet is this weekend (3/3 - Boys & 3/4 - Girls) in Marshalltown. The Rails are proud to be sending several swimmers in multiple events to the Y-State meet. These swimmers still had practice this week after celebrating the end of the regular club season on Monday. Y-state is a great opportunity to gain swimming experience...[Continue Reading] READ MORE

Congrats to the Y-State Qualifiers!

February 20, 2012

The YMCA swimmers recently swam at their sectional meet (2/12). The team had a great day and great swims! After aiming all season for the Y-State qualifying times, the Rails have several swimmers that qualified for Y-State! [See the Y-State Qualifiers] READ MORE