ROCKWALL,TX. (September 8, 2014) The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has named Rockwall High School’s William Rapp and Raena Eldridge ‘All Americans’ in swimming in the annual All American list. Rapp earned All American in the 200 Yard Freestyle where he placed 4th at the UIL State 5A Swimming Championships. Eldridge earned her All […]
(June 13, 2014) Hawaiian Falls is inviting all Dads and Granddads to come play with the family this Father’s Day weekend at any of its seven Texas water parks. Dad and/or Granddad can get in free Saturday June 14 and Sunday June 15 when accompanied by a child with a day ticket or season pass […]
ROCKWALL (January 26, 2014) The Rockwall Yellowjacket boys and girls swim teams competed in the District 11-5A Swimming and Diving Championships January 25 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatics Center. The Yellowjacket Boys team won the team championship by one point over Tyler Lee (140-139). The Lady Jackets finished second in the team competition, behind Tyler […]
ROCKWALL (November 25, 2013) The Rockwall High School boys and girls swim teams competed at the North Texas TISCA Invitation November 22-23,. The 74 schools participated in this meet which is normally the largest and fastest swim meet in Texas every fall. Representing the Yellowjackets were William Rapp, Noah Day, Mitchell Eldridge, and Nick Stencel. Representing […]
Meet Carolyn Townsend of Rockwall (Rockwall) July 29, 2013 – Among the exciting developments happening at the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall is the welcoming of Carolyn Townsend, who will serve as Aquatics Director. Interim Aquatics Director, Colton Read, will be headed off to college this fall. Carolyn studied biology and anthropology and earned two […]
Off-road sprint triathlon benefits JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Register by July 1 & the Y will waive joiner’s fee (Rockwall) June 27, 2013 – The fourth annual Dirty Rock Off-Road Sprint Triathlon is a short-course off road, USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon coming July 21, 2013 to the JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. The event […]
(FRISCO-March 14, 2013) The 2008 Olympic Trials pool is coming to Frisco. This Friday, as USA Swimming Team Frisco Aquatics breaks ground on a new 30,000 square foot facility, the Olympic Trials warmup pool will also find a home in the “Best Place to Raise an Athlete,” as named by Men’s Journal Magazine. The 2008 […]
Bow Wow Pow Wow benefits The Colony Animal Shelter’s Injured Animal Fund, Dog Day benefits Garland Pawsabilities (Garland / The Colony) August 30, 2012 – Every dog has his day. Actually, this year, he has his choice of two days. Hawaiian Falls waterparks will host their annual Doggie Swim Days the last days of their […]
NEW DATE: The Dirty Rock Off Road Triathlon has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 29, 2012, after the original date had to be changed due to heavy rains affecting the mountain bike trail. Transition opens at 6 a.m.; the race starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Rockwall Family YMCA. Off road sprint triathlon benefits Rockwall YMCA […]