About YMCA Competitive Swimming
The RAYS participates in the YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving program through the YMCA of the USA. The program is guided by the National YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee and is managed by local YMCA programs like the RAYS.
All YMCA competitive sports, including swimming, must comply with the Rules that Govern YMCA Competitive Sports, available on www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org. Additional rules apply to the YMCA National Championship meets and the recognition of YMCA National Records and YMCA Top 10 status. These rules are established by the National YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving Advisory Committee, (National Advisory Committee). These rules may change from time to time.
The National Championship Meet Handbook, YMCA National Record Rules and YMCA Top 10 Rules are posted on the YMCA Competitive Swimming and Diving website www.ymcaswimminganddiving.org.
The RAYS team is governed by the Southeast Ohio, West Virginia Swim League (SEOWV). The participating teams in the league compete in YMCA dual meets, Invitational, SEOWV League Championships, Great Lakes Zone Championships and YMCA National Championships. The league website is www.seowvswim.org.
