ROCKWALL, TX – February 25, 2022 — Ava Whitaker (Rockwall High School class of 2023) is the 2022 6A Texas State Champion in the 100 butterfly! Ava swam a personal best of 53:03, which is also a new RHS record. Ava Whitaker also placed 13th in the 200 individual medley with a 2:04:29. Rockwall High […]
ROCKWALLL, TX – December 9, 2021 — The Rockwall Riptides made a big splash at the YMCA Fall Swim League Championships this past weekend, taking home 15 individual High Point Awards and the Overall Team High Point Award. The Riptides competed with more than 375 swimmers and nine teams in the competition. “These kids have […]
ROCKWALL, TX – August 12, 2021 — Three lifeguards with the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall Aquatics program were recognized today for their quick actions in saving the life of a young boy who nearly drowned. Berkley Brown, Tatum Yoes and Elijah Markarian received Citizen Lifesaving Awards from the Rockwall Fire Department for their efforts […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 9, 2020) Pool time is back at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall! The Rockwall Y will begin offering swim lessons to families on June 15th. The decision to re-open swimming lessons comes from the guidance of the CDC, which states that it is safe to swim as the COVID-19 virus […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — May 28, 2020) Rockwall High School alum Raena Eldridge was recently named the 2020 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar of the Year. Eldridge, the team captain of the swim team at Texas A&M University for the past two years, qualified for the NCAA Championships in individual events for the first time […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — March 23, 2018) Triathletes of all skill levels have found a home in a newly-formed, Rockwall-based organization dedicated to improving performance and enriching enjoyment of the sport. Founded just a year ago by a group of like-minded local triathletes, the Rockwall Triathlon Club consists of members from all ages, stages and walks […]
ROCKWALL, TX (May 4, 2014) Chandlers Landing Yacht Club is pleased to offer “Sailing, Swimming, & Tennis Camp” for children 8 years and older. This unique camp enables participants to mix and match selections to experience all three sports, combine two of the sports, or concentrate on a single interest. The weekly camps are offered […]
(Summer 2013) Can’t decide which summer camp option is right for your child? Blue Ribbon News is spotlighting some of our area’s best and most popular summer camps and programs. Mary DeMuth, author of14 books, including 150 Quick Questions to Get Your Kids Talking, has some great advice on how to discover your child’s unique gifts […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-February 27, 2013) On Feb 22-23, Rockwall High School participated in the 2013 5A UIL Swimming and Diving Championships at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center at the University of Texas. Haylie Harbin, the RHS record holder in the 500 Freestyle, placed 14th with a time of 5:06.16 in the event. Raena Eldridge […]
Rockwall mom reflects on what swimming means to her children, both in and out of the pool Editor’s Note: Raena Eldridge will travel to Austin Thursday, Feb. 21 to represent Rockwall High School at the UIL state swimming championships, defending the 4A state championship she won last year as a freshman. Raena and her three siblings […]