Entries by WRAT Website Editor

October 2021

October 14, 2021 /in

WATER RATS PARENTS’ CLUB, INC. Minutes for the Meeting of October 14, 2021 Board Members: Charles Shapiro (Co-President)Berkeley Murray (Co-President)Kim Massa (Co-Treasurer)Dan Slippen (Co-Treasurer)Adrienne Williams (USA Swimming Manager)Candace Twiss (PET-WRAT Coordinator)Jackie Austin (Co-Official)Mark McDermottAimee White-Charles (Meet Manager)Melanie Ruggieri (8U Parent Rep)Allison Arnett (AG Parent Rep)Shantha Ozgen (Senior Parent Rep)Jessica Qi (Athlete Rep)Hugh Hutchinson (Athlete Rep)Ellen […]

September 2021

September 9, 2021 /in

WATER RATS PARENTS’ CLUB, INC. Minutes for the Meeting of September 9, 2021 Board Members: Berkeley Murray (Co-President)Candace Twiss (PET-WRAT Coordinator)Amy Leahy (Safe Sport/ Fundraising)Adrienne Williams (USA Swimming Manager)Aimee White-Charles (Meet Manager)Jackie Austin (Co-Official)Melanie Ruggieri (8U Parent Rep)Allison Arnett (AG Parent Rep)Shantha Ozgen (Senior Parent Rep)Rachel Kushel (Senior Parent Rep)Jessica Qi (Athlete Rep)Adam King (Coach)Ellen […]

47 WRAT Swimmers Make the CT Swimming Top 16

September 2, 2021 /in

Forty-seven swimmers who swam for the Water Rats during all or part of the 2020-2021 Swim Year were named as Top 16 Connecticut Swimmers.  They include: Emmett AdamsElizabeth AklozinaEthan ArnettValentina BelyaevMaddie BolandLucas BonfimBlake CarlsonBeckett CoeNoah CorbittClarissa FlemingValeria FloresAudrey GilLayla GhahremaniMaegan GrisantiElla GussenHugh HutchinsonHope IvanovichNoelle IvanovichClaire KehleyLiam KelleyMcKenna KelseyBrendan LeahyMeghan LeahyParker LenoceOwen Lynch Abigaile MaisLillian McClayBrody MichaelsChristian […]

Water Rats End the Long Course Season with a BANG!

August 11, 2021 /in

Who knew a year ago, that we would have such a fantastic Long Course season in 2021?  But we did. COVID-19 can’t stop Water Rats from fast swimming.  The team had many successes in the pool this summer both locally and regionally.  The highlights of the season include: 3rd Place Senior Men CT Long Course […]

WRAT Alum Matt Torres Makes 2021 Paralympic Swim Team

June 21, 2021 /in

We have some wonderful news to pass on.  WRAT Alum Matthew Torres has made the 2021 Paralympic Swim Team and will be heading to Tokyo this summer. Click here for the full story. Congratulations to Matthew and Coach Ellen!  We are so proud of you! GO WRATS!

Annual Meeting June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021 /in

WATER RATS PARENTS’ CLUB, INC. Minutes for the Annual Meeting of June 10, 2021 A quorum was achieved, and the meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Charles Shapiro.  A motion was made to call the meeting to order.  The motion was seconded. Safe Sport (Amy Leahy):  The team is seeking to be […]

June 2021

June 3, 2021 /in

WATER RATS PARENTS’ CLUB, INC. Minutes for the Meeting of June 3, 2021 Board Members: Charles Shapiro (Co-President) Berkeley Murray (Co-President) Amy Leahy (Safe Sport/ Fundraising) Aimee White-Charles (Meet Manager) Adrienne Williams (USA Swimming Manager) Candace Twiss (PET-WRAT Coordinator) Mark McDermott (Co-Official) Allison Arnett (8U Parent Rep) Melanie Ruggieri (AG Parent Rep) Emmett Adams (Athlete […]

May 2021

May 6, 2021 /in

WATER RATS PARENTS’ CLUB, INC. Minutes for the Meeting of May 6, 2021 Board Members: Charles Shapiro (Co-President)Berkeley Murray (Co-President)Kim Ripka (Co-Treasurer)Martha Corneck (Co-Treasurer)Amy Leahy (Safe Sport/ Fundraising)Adrienne Williams (USA Swimming Manager)Candace Twiss (PET-WRAT Volunteer Coordinator)Aimee White-Charles (Meet Manager)Mark McDermott (Co-Official)Jackie Austin (Co- Official)Allison Arnett (8U Parent Representative)Melanie Ruggieri (AG Representative)Showky Kaldaway (AG Representative)Shantha Ozgen […]