Youth Swimming

Converting Times: Meters vs. Yards

July 5, 2012

Converting times from meters to yards (or vice versa) used to be a tedious process involving formulas and math. But thanks to the internet, it can now be done online! With the recent Indianola meet in a meter pool, now's a great time to learn more about time converters and how to use the one we recommend. [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

Indianola Meet Info

June 25, 2012

The Gold team will swim against Indianola next Monday (7/2). Since most of our swimmers haven't swam at an outdoor pool, here's tips and additional information. [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

Help Us Pick The Summer T-Shirt Color!

May 3, 2012

Time to order summer T-Shirts! And we're asking for your help in choosing the color! As you may know, we order fun & funky colored T-shirts in the summer time. So we'd love to hear your ideas for colors. Simply comment on our Facebook page post with your suggestion. Rails Swimming will like your post so you know we've seen it. [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

Rails Win Club Conference Meet

February 28, 2012

Congratulations to all Rails club swimmers! The club season ended with victory, as the Rails swim club took first place at the Two Rivers Swim Conference Championship meet hosted by Lincoln High School. The two day meet (2/24 & 2/25) was packed...[Read More] READ MORE

Club Conference Meet Information

February 20, 2012

The big club swim meet is almost here! Click [Read More] to learn about some important meet details. [Read More] READ MORE

YMCA Sectionals Meet Sunday (2/12/12)

February 9, 2012

The biggest YMCA meet of the year so far is this Sunday (2/12). Here's where swimmers can qualify for the YMCA State Meet which held in the same pool as the high school state meet! [Read More] READ MORE