The YMCA of the Triangle Area Swim Team has announced the 19th Annual TYR Capital Classic will be coming to the Greensboro Aquatic Center in December.

The three-day event takes place from December 16-18. Organizers say it is expected to draw about 600 swimmers, ages 12-19.

The event had previously been held at the Triangle Aquatics Center in Cary, NC.

“This should be the largest, fastest and most fun Capital Classic in our 19 year history,” said Head Coach Chad Onken, according to a press release.

The Greensboro Aquatic Center is scheduled to open in August. The 78,323-square-foot indoor facility will feauture leading edge concepts in aquatic design, officials said.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - Rita’s Italian Ice is a opening a new location.  On Saturday, July 16 Rita’s is celebrating by giving away a free regular size Italian Ice to every customer for the first four days they are open.  The store will be the first Rita's location in the Piedmont.

All Guests who visit Rita’s, located in the Lawndale Crossing Shopping Center, can recieve the freebie in any flavor available.  The frozen treat comes in 30 different flavors including the standard Cherry and Lemon, Mango, Green Apple, Kiwi-Strawberry and Island Fusion, just to name a few.

Rita’s also offers Cream Ice, Italian Ice flavors that are as creamy as ice cream but without the heaviness.  Cream ice flavors include Cappuccino Cream, Chocolate Cookie Dough, Mint Chocolate Chip, Fudge Brownie, Banana Split Cream and more.  Sugar-free flavors are also available.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - It's one of the fun things about summer and now you can get your workout in at the same time.

Registration begins Friday, July 15 at 9:00 a.m. for the Water Fitness classes at Smith Senior Center, located at 2401 Fairview Street.

Cathy McClellan teaches the class, which is open to adults, ages 18 years and older who want to improve and increase endurance, muscle tone and body composition through water resistance. Advanced swimmers can work out in deep water while non-swimmers can work out in the shallow end of the pool. Water noodles, water weights, floatation belts and circuit training are provided.   Fall classes will be held August 9 through September 29 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.