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5/9/08 Psych sheets posted for the Fishers "Fast 500" meet, May 16-19, 2008 in Fishers (IN)
Raider meet info, click here!
Official meet page in Indiana with Psych,
click here!
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/9/08 A list of families that have turned in Swim-A-Thon pledges as of 5/8/08. If your family name is missing, please contact Heather Weisman at hrweisman@sbcglobal.net to receive credit on your next invoice and be eligible for prizes.
Swim-A-Thon home, click here!
List of families and prize list, click here!

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/7/08 Meet information for the Ohio Open Water Championships, Wed June 25th in East Fork Lake in Batavia (OH) now posted. Deadline to enter is June 2nd. Click here!
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/6/08 Entries posted for the following two meets. If you see any errors, contact the Entry Chair by Friday.
Nashville Sizzler Meet (June 20-22), meet info   entries
Cincinnati Marlins TYR Meet (June 13-15), meet info   entries

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/6/08 Psych sheets and other meet details posted for this weekend's IMX Challenge Meet in Cincinnati (OH).
Raider information, click here!
Official meet homepage in Cincinnati, click here!

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/5/08 Today is the deadline to turn in all Swim-A-Thon pledges and forms. Click here!
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/5/08 Today is the deadline to enter the following meets:
Nashville Sizzler Meet (June 20-22), click here!
Cincinnati Marlins TYR Meet (June 13-15), click here!

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/2/08 Please follow the May calendar for this weekend's practice schedule (shown below):
Friday May 2nd
Gold 5-630AM (WSU) and 4-6PM (WSU)
Silver 6-8PM (WSU)
Bronze makeup from Wed, 4-530PM (BGE)
Red/Blue 530-7PM (BGE)
White/Mini OFF
Saturday May 3rd
Gold 7-9AM (WSU) dryland cancelled
Silver 8-11AM (WSU)dry
Bronze 815-11AM (BGE)
Blue 1030-12PM (BGE)
Red 1130-1PM (BGE)
White/Mini 1230-2PM (BGE)
Sunday May 4th
Gold/Silver OFF
Bronze 10-12PM (WSU)
Blue 1030-12PM (WSU)
White/Mini 2-3PM (WSU)
Red 3-4PM (WSU)

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/30/08 Reminder - May 1st is the deadline to RSVP for the Dragon's Baseball Game team outing on Wed July 9th, Click here!
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/28/08 The May calendar is posted listing all practice changes, meet dates and other key dates throughout the month. Click here!
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/27/08 All Swim-A-Thon forms and payments are due to your group contact or to Parent Heather Weisman by Monday May 5th. Swim-A-Thon homepage, click here!
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/25/08 Raider entries posted for the Peppe/Bruce Invite, July 4-6 in Columbus (OH). If you notice any errors, contact the Raider Entry Chair by Sunday.
Meet information, click here!
Raider entries, click here!

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/25/08 Raider entries posted for the CAC Summer Classic, June 6-8 in Oxford (OH). If you notice any errors, contact the Raider Entry Chair by Sunday.
Meet information, click here!
Raider entries, click here!

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/24/08 Eight Raiders make first Ohio Select Camp at Miami University on Sat Apr 26th. 40 Ohio swimmers (20 boys, 20 girls) will attend. Coach Ann Brewer to attend, as well.
Raiders who qualified, click here!

Program details, click here!
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/24/08 Hotel information posted for the Fisher's Fast 500 Invite, May 16-18 in Fishers (IN). Click here!
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/24/08 This summer's "Dayton Dragons Baseball Game" Night at Fifth Third Field is Wed. July 9 at 7PM  RSVP by May 1st. Cost is $10 for the bleacher section down the 3rd base line up to the first 100 reservations. Details, click here!
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/23/08 The weekly schedule for SCRIP has been updated for you to obtain "on hand" cards for the most popular retailers.  You can also use these times to turn in your orders, pick up orders, or ask questions from our SCRIP Coordinators.  All information and ordering info, click here!
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/22/08 Reminder: we would like for each family to sign up for at least one food item for this Saturday's Swim-A-Thon held at WSU. E-mail your food item request to Parent Heather Weisman at hrweisman@sbcglobal.net Swim-A-Thon info and sign list, Click here!
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/21/08 Today (Mon) is the deadline to enter two meets.  The Peppe/Bruce Meet at OSU has time standards to enter (Natl BB in either yards or meters).  The meet page has a link to reports that list all Raiders who have met those time standards.
CAC Summer Classic, June 6-8 at Miami, click here!
Peppe/Bruce Meet, July 4-6 at OSU, click here!

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/20/08 Pictures posted from the Annual Team Banquet held on Saturday afternoon, click here!
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/18/08 Congratulations to the following Raiders that are selected to the Ohio "Select Camp" that will take place on Sat Apr 26th at Miami University:  Brett Mackenzie (14), Erika Chick (14), Cliff Goertemiller (12), and Elizabeth Malone (14) Click here!
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/17/08 Entry reports posted for the first two meets of the season. If you notice any errors, contact the Entry Chair by Saturday.
IMX Challenge (Cincinnati), May 9-11 meet info    entries
FAST 500 (Indianapolis), May 16-18 meet info   entries

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/17/08 Hotel information posted for the Peppe/Bruce Meet, July 4-6, 2008 at Ohio State University, 30 rooms (released June 4) at the Hilton Garden OSU just blocks from the pool. Click here!
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/17/08 There will be no AM practice at WSU on Friday morning before school.  All Friday PM practices are normal.
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/16/08 Complete results & scores posted from the Ohio "Masters" State Championships, held on last Saturday at Ohio State University. Dayton Raider Masters, in only it's first year of competition, nets a 5th place team finish at the meet. Raider Coach Clarissa Wentworth nets five golds.  Paul Bizzaro sets a state record in the 25-29 200-yard backstroke (2:01.31).
Complete results & scores, click here!
Dayton Raiders Masters Home, click here!
Raider pics from the meet, click here!

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/16/08 Meet information for 2 meets posted. The Marlins TYR Prelim/Final meet on June 13-15 and the Nashville Sizzler Meet on June 20-22 (Travel meet for 13 & over only). Deadlines to enter both meets is 5/5/08.
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/14/08 Summer Raider shirt orders will be taken until Saturday April 19th. Don't miss out on this summer's selection of polo's and "world tour" tee. Click here!
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/12/08 Meet information posted for the Peppe/Bruce Invite, July 4-6, 2008 at Ohio State University. Deadline to  enter is 4/21/08, click here!
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/12/08 Meet information posted for the 13th Annual CAC Summer Classic, June 6-8, 2008 in Oxford (OH). Deadline to  enter is 4/21/08, click here!
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/11/08 For spring, Saturday practices for Gold & SIlver are changed to: Gold 8-11AM at WSU (dryland last 60m) and Silver 9-12PM at WSU (dryland first 60m).  All other groups normal times. Review spring practice schedule, click here!
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/10/08 Thirteen members of the Dayton Raider Masters Swim Team will be competing at this weekend's Ohio State Championships at OSU in Columbus.
Raider Masters home, click here!
Ohio Masters home with meet info, click here!

Official Meet Info Packet (PDF), click here!
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/9/08 Meet information posted for the Fishers FAST 500, May 16-18 in Fishers (IN). Deadline to enter is Apr 14th, click here!
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/9/08 Meet information posted for the Marlins IMX Extreme Challenge, May 9-11 in Cincinnati (OH). Deadline to enter is Apr 14th, click here!
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/9/08 Final RSVP rosters posted for the Rowdy Gaines Clinic and the Annual Banquet, both held on April 19th.
Rowdy Clinic home, click here!
Annual Banquet home, click here!

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/8/08 Please welcome new coach Jessica Weidert to the team following her final season with the Wright State University Women's team.  Coach Jessica will primarily work with the Mini, White, and Red groups. You can read her bio here, click here!
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/7/08 Complete results posted from last weekend's Toyota Grand Prix Meet, Apr 4-6, 2008 in Columbus (OH).
Results, Click here!

Interviews on Swim Network, click here!
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/7/08 Spring practice schedule resumes today (Monday); no AM workouts during the week for Gold/Silver until the week of Apr 21st. Click here!
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/7/08 Reminder: deadline to RSVP for the Rowdy Gaines Clinic on 4/19/08 is today (Monday), - current roster posted, click here!
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/7/08 Reminder: deadline to RSVP for the Spring Banquet on 4/19/08 is today (Monday), - current roster posted, click here!
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/4/08 Swim Network will be at the Grand Prix meet all weekend.
Mel Stewart welcomes you to Columbus, click here!
Official meet homepage with Live results, click here!

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/4/08 April calendar posted listing all key dates and practice changes for the month. Click here!
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/3/08 Current roster of attendees for the Rowdy Gaines clinic on 4/19/08. RSVP and Registrations forms are due by 4/7/08. Click here!
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/1/08 Psych sheets posted for the star-studded Toyota Grand Prix at Ohio State University, Apr 4-7, 2008. Click here!
3/31/08 Top times updated for sc 2008 season. Click here!
3/30/08 Complete results & scores posted from the USA Speedo Sectional 3 Championships, Mar 27-30, 2008 in Indianapolis (IN). Click here!
3/30/08 The Summer Aquatics Job bulletin page has been updated to include a job posting for a Head Summer Swim Coach needed at Oak Creek Swim Club in Kettering (OH). Click here!
3/30/08 Complete results & scores posted from last week's Junior National Championships in Orlando (FL). Congratulations to Sarah Andrews (16) and Brent Hitchcock (18) for establishing new Ohio records and qualifying for the 2008 USA Olympic Trials. Click here!
3/27/08 Aaron Buchanan (16) and Andrew Abeysinghe (16) finish 3rd & 4th in the 200-meter backstroke during day 1 finals in Indianapolis. LIVE results & LIVE Scoreboard being used at the USA Speedo Sectional Championships, Mar 27-30 at the IUPUI Natatorium. Official Meet homepage, click here!
3/26/08 Final entries posted for the Grand Prix meet at Ohio State University in Columbus (OH) on Apr 4-6th which will present a field of USA National Team members.
USA Stars coming to this meet, click here!
Raider meet homepage with Raider entries, click here!
Official Meet Homepage, click here!
Results from all Grand Prix Meets this year, click here!

3/24/08 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines will be hosting a clinic for all Raiders at WSU on Sat April 19th, 8-11AM.  Pre-registration is required for this free clinic. The coaches recommend that all Raiders attend. Click here!
3/23/08 Basic meet information and a partial psych sheet (distance events only) posted for next weekend's USA Sectional Championships, Mar 27-30, 2008 in Indianapolis (IN).
Raider meet information, click here!
Official Meet Homepage, click here!

3/22/08 Information on this year's Raider Annual Banquet on April 19th at the Beavercreek Church of Nazarene and catered by Carrabba's Italian Grill is posted. RSVP's are due by Monday April 7th. Click here!
3/22/08 Our Summer Jobs Homepage has been updated to include pool jobs needing filled at Greene County Parks and Idle Hour Swim Club in the City of Beavercreek. Click here!
3/20/08 Day three (Thu) results from Junior Nationals are complete - Brent Hitchcock (18) wins the 400-meter IM (4:24.99), more than 5 seconds under the Olympic Trial cut and a current "Top 50" world ranking this year, a new Ohio record.
Meet homepage, click here!
Meet results, click here!
Watch the final heats on FloSwim, click here!

3/19/08 Day two (Wed) results from Junior Nationals in Orlando (FL) are complete - today's finals were swum in long course meters. Sarah Andrews, 16, posted her first Olympic trial cut in the 200 Back (2:16.06 - OHIO State Record, currently ranked #39 in the World), Brent Hitchcock, 18, just misses a trial cut in the same event (2:05.12 - 9th overall), and Aaron Buchanan, 16, closing in on a trial cut himself in the 200-mtr Butterfly (2:05.04 - 10th overall).
Meet homepage, click here!
Meet results, click here!
Watch the final heats on FloSwim, click here!

3/18/08 Day one (Tue) results from Junior Nationals are complete.  Brent Hitchcock sets a new Junior National record and Ohio record in the 1000 Free (9:00.43, 500 split - 4:28), the 14th fastest time for an 18 & under in US history (see the list) and the 7th fastest time in the country this year for all ages.
Meet homepage, click here!
Watch the race on FloSwim, click here!

See the interview with Brent following the race, click here!
3/18/08 Raider team records have been updated following the Ohio Junior Olympics.  Tommy Cope - 10 & Under boys 50 Breast (:36.20), Ally Mayhew - 11-12 girls 50 Free (:25.43), and the 11-12 boys 200 Free Relay (1:42.19) and 400 Medley Relay (4:12.61) - Stark, Brewer, Abeysinghe, Mulcare, and Goertemiller. Click here!
3/17/08 Top times, cuts achieved, and "Raider top10" postings updated for the current season, click here!
3/17/08 Psych sheets posted for the Junior National Championships, Mar 18-22, 2008 in Orlando (FL). Click here!
Raiders competing:
Sarah Andrews (16) – Centerville
Jamie Barrett (17) – Vandalia
Aaron Buchanan (16) – Beavercreek
Brad Chambers (18) – Centerville
Lynsie Farrell (15) - Arcanum
Erin Fawley (18) – Xenia
Taylor Garber (16) – Riverside
Brent Hitchcock (18) – Springfield

3/16/08 Raiders win their 4th Ohio Junior Olympic title in 5 years and 2nd consecutive. Complete results & scores from the Ohio Junior Olympics, Mar 14-16 in Cincinnati (OH). click here!
3/13/08 USA Swimming has posted the 2008 national rankings for the Club Excellence program. Dayton Raiders are 3rd in the Silver category nationally - just behind the Dallas (TX) Mustangs and the Palo Alto (CA) Swim Club. For complete USA Club Excellence rankings, click here!
3/11/08 Sponsorship and donations are piling in for this year's Raider Swim-A-Thon to be held on Sat Apr 26th.  This year's top prize is a Nintendo Wii or alternate item.
Swim-A-Thon homepage, click here!

Current list of prizes and donations, click here!
3/11/08 Warmup times for this weekend's Ohio Junior Olympics, Mar 14-16 in Cincinnati are (doors open at 7AM):
Fri 8-8:30AM, Sat 8:30-9AM, Sun 7:30-8AM; all finals are 4:30PM

3/10/08 Reminder - entries are due today for the USA Speedo Sectional Championships, Mar 27-30, 2008 at IUPUI. Click here!
3/9/08 Pictures from today's Ohio JO Championship Party at Benham's Grove in Centerville (OH). Click here!
3/8/08 (REMINDER - SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD 1 HOUR TONIGHT.
Sunday March 9th Practice Schedule
JO Team Party 3-6PM - Benham's Grove in Centerville
Gold 2-4PM (WSU)
Silver 1030-1PM (BGE)
Bronze 11-1PM (WSU)
Blue/Red 1-2PM (WSU)
Mini/White OFF (WSU)

3/8/08 (7:45AM) Saturday update - all practice groups OFF.  Most communities are at least level 2 snow emergency.
Check back Saturday night for Sunday's schedule.

3/7/08 Psych sheets and other meet information posted for the Ohio Junior Olympics, Mar 14-16 in Cincinnati on the official meet homepage, click here!
3/4/08 Final posting of Raider entries posted for the Ohio Junior Olympics, Mar 14-16, 2008 in Cincinnati (OH).
Congratulations to the 65 Raiders: roster
Meet information, click here!

Raider entries, click here! 
Printable day-by-day entry report (PDF), click here!
State Team Party, click here! RSVP required by Thur!
*New* State "Hoody" order, click here! Orders due by Thur!

3/4/08 Meet information for the USA Sectional Championships, Mar 27-30, 2008 at IUPUI now posted. Entries are due March 10th. Click here!
3/3/08 Top times updated for current season, click here!
3/2/08 Complete results & scores posted from the always fun and fast Barbara Kay "Mini Champs" in Columbus (OH) on Mar 1-2, 2008. Click here!
3/2/08 Complete results & scores posted from the Ohio Senior Championships, Feb 29 - Mar 2 in Oxford (OH). This meet featured a USA National Record by the New Albany Swim Club in the boys 200 Medley Relay (1:32.71) on Saturday.  Click here!
3/2/08 Complete results & scores posted from the Dayton Raiders Winter Invite, click here!
2/29/08 LIVE results will be used at the Ohio Senior Championships this weekend at Miami University.
Raider meet information, click here!
Live results, click here!

2/28/08 March calendar posted listing all key dates and practice changes for the month. Click here!
2/28/08 The team still has sets of the 3-shirt meet package in stock for $25. If you joined the team mid-season and missed the fall order, you can still get them. For pictures and to contact Shirt Chair Florence Quallen, click here!
Sizes available:
YM - 4 sets
YL - 5 sets
AM - 1 set
AL - 1 set
AXL - 1 set

2/27/08 Warmup times and notes from the meet director regarding this weekend's "Mini Champs" on Mar 1-2 in Worthington (OH).
Raider information and meet notes, Click here!

Psych sheets on the official meet homepage, click here!
2/26/08 Complete results from the Marlins Championship Qualifier Meet held on Tuesday night at Keating Natatorium in Cincinnati. Click here!
2/26/08 Warmup times and updated psych sheets posted for the Raider Winter Invite, Feb 29 - Mar 2 at Trotwood-Madison HS. Click here!
2/25/08 Reminder - we are on spring practice schedule through the end of May; unless a change is noted in the monthly calendar.
Spring practice schedule, click here!
Monthly calendar, click here!

2/24/08 Psych sheets posted for the Ohio Senior Championships, Feb 29 - Mar 2 at Miami University
Raider team information, click here!
Official Meet Homepage on MAKOS website, click here!
Go directly to psych sheets, click here!

2/23/08 Floswim.com, the hot new website featuring USA's best insight and a unique perspective to elite swimmers, coaches, and clubs across the country, covers the Ohio High School State Championships this weekend in Canton (OH). Click here!
2/22/08 The Raider Billing Coordinator Position is open and we are looking to fill this important position as soon as possible. Click here!
2/22/08 Saturday marks the final day of pool competition for the Ohio High School State Championships in Canton (OH). To follow all the action,
LIVE Results, click here!
Results at swimmeet.com, click here!

2/22/08 Updated Raider entries for the home meet on Feb 29-Mar 2 at Trotwood-Madison HS. If you have any changes contact the Entry Chair at meet_entries@daytonraiders.org by Saturday night.
Meet information, click here!

Raider entries, click here!
2/21/08 Orders will be taken for personalized team caps through Tue Feb 26th. For ordering instructions, click here!
2/21/08 Head Summer Swim Team Coach needed at Greene Valley Recreation Center in Beavercreek (OH). Visit the Summer Jobs page, click here!
2/20/08 Today's practice reminder: Gold is 430-630PM (UTS) and Silver is 615-8PM (UTS). All other groups follow the spring practice schedule.
2/20/08 Final entry reports posted for Junior National Championships, Mar 18-22 in Orlando (FL).
Meet information, click here!
Raider entries, click here!

2/20/08 Final entry reports posted for the Barbara Kay "Mini" Championships, Mar 1-2 in Worthington (OH).
Meet information, click here!
Raider entries, click here!

2/20/08 Final entry reports posted for the Ohio SENIOR Championships, Feb 29 - Mar 2 at Miami University.
Meet information, click here!
Raider entries, click here!

2/19/08 Top times, championship relay lineups, "cuts achieved", and season Top 10 performers updated. These postings will be updated following the remaining meets.
Top times reports, Click here!

Projected championship relay lineups through today, click here!
2/19/08 Today we begin the SPRING practice schedule unless changes are noted on the monthly calendar.  The only change today is Silver will be at UTS 615-8PM due to the DIXON pool repair..
To see the spring practice schedule, click here!

2/18/08 Complete results from the Ohio 14 & Under "Regional" Championships in Kettering (OH). Click here!
2/17/08 Qualifiers for the Ohio HS State Championships, Feb 22-23 in Canton (OH) posted.
Meet info & psych sheets at swimmeet.com, click here!

Raider information and Sect/Dictrict results, click here!
Official OHSAA tournament info website, click here!
2/15/08 Below are links to all District Championships Throughout the state.  Until all boys and girls results are compiled on Friday and Saturday, some Districts may only show the top "automatic" finishers to the Ohio HS State Tournament to be held in Canton (OH) on Feb 22-23rd.
Southwest District - Oxford (OH) - Feb 15-16
Northeast District - Cleveland (OH) - Feb 15-16
Northwest District - Bowling Green (OH) - Feb 15-16
Central District - Columbus (OH) - Feb 15-16
East District - Steubenville (OH) - Feb 9th
Southeast District - Athens (OH) - Feb 8-9

2/15/08 Andrew Abeysinghe (16) and Brett Mackenzie (14) are competing at the USA Grand Prix sponsored by Toyota on Feb 15-18th.
Official Meet Homepage
Live Results

2/15/08 Tentative Practice schedule for Spring posted, to begin Tuesday Feb 19th. The coaches are reviewing this and will send out a confirmation e-mail in a few days. Click here!
2/14/08 Shuttle Parking is available at Kmart across from "The Greene" shopping area for this weekend's Regionals Championships at Kettering Recreation Center. Drop-off in front of the pool is available. Click here!
2/14/08 A summer job announcement for Pool Manager and Assistant Manager this summer at Greene Valley (Beavercreek) Recreation Center has been posted to the Summer Jobs Homepage, click here!
2/14/08 Several updates to the February Calendar, please note all of the practice times this holiday weekend.
Feb Calendar (Word)
Feb Calendar (PDF)

2/12/08 Tuesday's practice schedule is listed below.  For practice times all week, review the February Calendar which was updated today.
Gold 12-2PM (BGE)
Silver 5-630AM (BGE) and 2-4PM (BGE)
Bronze 4-6PM (BGE)
Blue 6-7PM (BGE)
Red OFF
White OFF
Mini OFF
2/12/08 Warmup times, timelines, and Time Trial info posted for this weekend's Ohio Regional Champs in Kettering (OH).
Regional Champs Homepage, click here!
OFFICIAL Meet Homepage on KCST website, click here!

2/11/08 If there are any practice changes on TUESDAY due to weather or pool maintenance, it will be displayed HERE by 12PM Tuesday Feb 12th.
2/11/08 Raider entries are due today for the following meets. Enter the Raider Entry Portal by selecting the green button on the right.
DR Winter Home Meet - Feb 29-Mar 2
CM "Last Chance Time Trials" - Tue Feb 26th
Barbara Kay "Mini Champs" - Mar 1-2
KCST Time Trials - Sun Feb 24th - CANCELLED
2/10/08 Due to a pool repair at Dixon, Monday's practice schedule is as follows (back to normal on Tuesday unless a change is posted here by 6AM Tuesday):
Gold 5-630AM (WSU) & 4-6PM (BGE)
Silver 5-7:30PM (UTS)
Bronze 630-830PM (BGE)
Blue 6-7PM (BGE) – only REGIONALS, all others OFF
Red 6-7PM (BGE) – only REGIONALS, all others OFF
White - OFF
Mini OFF

2/9/08 Complete HS "Sectional" Girls & Boys results, and seeding for next week's "District" Tournament now posted.
Complete results at swimmeet.com, click here!

Raider Results Only, click here!
Raider HS Information homepage, click here!
2/8/08 Psych sheets posted for the Ohio 14 & Under "Regional Championships", Feb 16-18 in Kettering (OH).
Psych Sheets (PDF), click here!
Regional Champs Homepage (Raider Info), click here!
OFFICIAL Meet Homepage on KCST website, click here!
Raider entries, click here!

2/6/08 A 2nd edition of the popular Raider Annual Program will be run at the end of this month.  Additional ads will be accepted through Feb 21, 2008. For all the details and sponsor contract, click here!
2/5/08 Psych sheets posted for the Ohio HS "Sectional" Championships - the first leg of the Ohio HS State Tournament.
High School Tournament details, click here!
Go directly to the official meet homepage with reports, click here!


E-mail Raider Entry Chair at meet_entries@daytonraiders.org

2/3/08 Top times, season "Top 10", relay preview, and Raider "cuts achieved" updated for the current season. Click here!
2/3/08 Complete results and scores posted for the Marlins TYR Sport Invite, Feb 1-3, 2008 in Cincinnati (OH), click here!
2/1/08 First posting of entries for the Ohio 14 & Un Regional Championships, Feb 16-18, 2008 in Kettering (OH). If you need to make changes following the TYR meet this weekend in Cincinnati, you have until Monday 6PM to do so.
Meet homepage, click here!
Raider entries, click here!

1/28/08 Today is the deadline to enter the Ohio 14 & Under Regional Championship, Feb 16-18 in Kettering (OH). Click here!
1/28/08 February calendar posted listing all practice changes and key dates for the month.
February Calendar (MS Word)
February Calendar (PDF)

1/28/08 Updated Raider travel itinerary for Junior Nationals, Mar 18-22, 2008 in Orlando (FL). Turn in your forms and deposit to Head Coach Kevin, click here!
1/28/08 Several Raiders represented at the Ohio HS GWOC League Championships held at various locations this past weekend.
Meet homepage, click here!
Raider results only, click here!

1/27/08 Summer Aquatics Jobs Homepage setup for 2008. Check out the summer jobs available this summer. Click here!
1/26/08 Below are the 3 significant High School All-American applications. The first one listed is from USA-Swimming, the other two are from NISCA (Nat'l Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Assoc.). All three are very good programs of recognitions for swimmers.  These links are kept on the High School State Championships Homepage under the link "Meet Info"
USA-Swimming HS Scholastic All-America Application
deadline 8/1/08, 10th-11th-12th, 3.5GPA, competed at Sectionals or higher
NISCA High School All-American Application
deadline 2 weeks after HS States, 9th-12th grade, must meet time standards
NISCA High School Academic Application
deadline 4/1/08 (or late fee), 12th grade, 3.75GPA, 2-year varsity letter
1/25/08 A preview of Raider relay lineups for the upcoming championship season.  This postings will be updated after January/February meets take place.  Please read notes carefully. Top times homepage, click here!
Raider relay lineups, click here!

1/24/08 A page has been setup that is linked from our home meet page for family food donations.  All families please sign up for items to bring - 10 points will be credited to your family's Volunteer account for each entry. Contact Parent Janet Mulcare to sign up. The meet is Feb 29 - Mar 2 at Trotwood.
Raider Home Meet Homepage, click here!
View current donation list on Google Docs, click here!

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Upcoming Events:
IMX Meet, 5/9-5/11
Fishers Meet, 5/16-5/18
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USA National Times database

4-29-08 "CLIMBIN' THE MOUNTAIN!" Mountaineers, that is! Senior Chase Doman, 18, after learning all four strokes at age 12, didn't crack :30s in the 50 Free until age 14, climbs his own personal mountain with a breakout senior year at Oakwood HS - and tops it off last weekend by signing with West Virginia in the fall; watch out BIG EAST!
Chase's Bio
Seniors Homepage

4-27-08 -click to enlarge- "TOO MANY PRIZES" Donated prizes from sponsors pour in for this year's Raider Swim-A-Thon held at Wright State University.
Swim-A-Thon Home
Pictures

4-24-08 -click to enlarge- Raiders were selected to the first ever Ohio LSC "Select Camp" to be held on Sat Apr 26th at Miami University based on performance in IMX events at Junior Olympics. 40 Ohio swimmers invited. Coach Ann to attend, as well.
Program Details

4/20/08 - "TEARS, SENIOR SPEECHES, FOOD, and many AWARDS!" That sums up this year's great Carraba's catered banquet held Saturday afternoon at the Church of Nazarene. Check out the pics.
Pictures

4/19/08 - 3-Time Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines conducts at in-water session with the Raiders on Saturday morning.
Pictures
YouTube Video

4-16-08  "RACING GETS BETTER WITH AGE" Raider Coach Clarissa Wentworth (class of 2003 - B'Creek HS), a former DR Team and Indiana University record-holder, is now an Ohio Masters record holder for 18-24 year olds.  Clarissa nets five (5) Gold medals at this year's Masters State Championships  at Ohio State University on 4/12/08.
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4-6-08 -click to enlarge- "TOO COOL" (from left) Gretchen Pocisk (13), Erika Chick (14), and Stephanie Steiner (14) grab a photo opportunity with Michael Phelps at the "Toyota Grand Prix" at Ohio State University on Apr 4-7.
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3-31-08 -click to enlarge- "SPRING BREAK CAN WAIT! Raiders practice through spring break in preparation for the star-studded "Toyota Grand Prix" at Ohio State University on Apr 4-7, which will arguably include the most talented group of athletes to ever gather in Ohio.
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3-19-08 "BLISTERING BACKSTROKE!" Raider Sarah Andrews (16) nails her first career US Olympic Trial cut by winning the consolation heat of the Women's 200 Back (2:16.06 - "Top 100 World Ranking") - nearly 2 full seconds under the trial cut and the fastest time at the meet on day 2 (Wed) at the Junior National Championships in Orlando (FL).
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3-18-08 "HOLY MACKEREL" Raider Brent Hitchcock (18) breaks the USA Junior National and Ohio state record in the 1000 Free (9:00.43) on day 1 (Tue) at the Junior National Championships in Orlando (FL).
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3-16-08 -click to enlarge- "WOW! OHIO CHAMPIONS!" Dayton Raiders pose with the team trophy at this year's Ohio Junior Olympic Championships, Mar 14-16 in Cincinnati (OH).
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3-15-08 -click to enlarge- "TEAM SPIRIT" 10 & Under girls Nicole Inesta, Cayla Bodner, Meaghan Saettel, and Cassidy Fry show off their "Irish Spirit Hats" during Saturday morning on day 2 at the  Ohio Junior Olympics, Mar 14-16 in Cincinnati (OH).
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3-14-08 -"WILD BOYS!" It's a double win for the Raider boys as Cliff Goertemiller wins the 11-12 boys 500 Free (5:06.38) and Brett Mackenzie wins the 13-14 boys 500 Free (4:50.65), helping the Raiders to slim lead in overall team scoring at this year's Ohio Junior Olympics, Mar 14-16 in Cincinnati (OH).
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3-9-08 -click to enlarge- "LOVE THAT FETTUCCINI!" Lauren Mulcare (14) and Morgan Napier (14) enjoy a pasta meal at the Junior Olympic State Party on Saturday evening Mar 9th at Benham's Grove in Centerville (OH).
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3-5-08 "GOING TO COLLEGE" Raider Kirstin Mowry (18), a senior at Centerville HS, chooses Ohio Wesleyan University f