Dallas Mustangs Swim Team

News Release

For Immediate Release

July 05, 2004

For Further Information Contact:

Mook Rhodenbaugh, Head Coach 214-768-1641

Stuart Roth, Parent Volunteer – Media Relations 972-242-2556

Dallas Mustangs Swim Team Receives Silver Medal Club Designation by USA Swimming

The Dallas Mustangs Swim Team has been awarded the Silver Medal Club designation in the USA

Swimming Club Excellence Program for 2004.  Recognizing the team’s achievements in swimmer performance, administrative excellence, financial stability and contribution to North Texas Swimming, USA Swimming notified the team of its award status this month.  The Dallas Mustangs Swim Team was one of only 55 teams in America to receive this award, and ranked fifth of all the Silver Medal Clubs in the country.  Head Coach Mook Rhodenbaugh thanked team President Adele Wherry and age-group coach Doug Moyse for their efforts in chaperoning the Club’s application through the evaluation process.  Said Rhodenbaugh, “It takes a consistent and coordinated effort to develop a club of this stature.  Parents, coaches and swimmers all working together for a lot of years have produced this level of excellence.  But I firmly believe that although this is the first time we have applied for the award, our club has been deserving for a long time.  I really appreciate the work that Adele and Doug put into the recognition process.”

With membership at an all-time high, four age-group swimmers qualified for the Olympic Trials, numerous regional, state and national record setters, a philosophy that keeps kids interested and excited, and a strong team spirit, the Dallas Mustangs Swim Team is very proud of its new national designation as a Silver Medal Club. Main tryouts for the team will take place at 5:30 pm on July 20 and September 8 & 9. Please call 214-768-1641 for more information about location and procedures.

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The athletes, families, coaches and board members are very proud of what the Dallas Mustangs Swim Team has to offer swimmers. Designated a Silver Medal Club in the USA Swimming Club Excellence Program for 2004, our team offers various programs including learn-to-swim classes, structured age-group practices, national level workouts and a masters program for adults. The Dallas Mustangs Swim Team utilizes several pools within the Dallas - Ft. Worth Metroplex for convenient instruction and workouts.

Our philosophy is to offer a fun yet competitive atmosphere. We want the swimmers to learn to enjoy working toward their goals. Our website, www.dmswim.com, is designed to further acquaint athletes and their families with our coaching staff, team logistics and philosophies. We strive to develop a program for each swimmer based on their skill, age, and interest. It is our belief that swimming with the Dallas Mustangs Swim Team develops many enduring life skills including: