Stingrays Swim Team @ 6th Avenue West

The Stingrays have been members of the Foothills Swimming Association, a non-profit organization, for over 70 years. As are all teams in the league, we are a parent-run team! Our goal is to provide a family-oriented, yet competitive environment that enables each swimmer to improve his or her technique while fostering fun and good sportsmanship. This year the Stingrays are excited about their 15^th year at the Sixth Avenue West pool operated by the Foothills Parks and Recreation District. The pool is conveniently located at 400 Holman Way in Golden just off the Sixth Avenue and Indiana St. intersection. The summer club season generally runs from Mid-May to approximately the end of July, with practices held daily Monday through Friday and regular meets every Saturday with a few optional meets on Sundays or occasionally on weeknights if needed. We have come to recognize that the racing aspect of our team is not for everyone due to things such as Westernaire’s, vacation plans, age, and many other factors. We always leave the decision to compete in meets up to each individual family along with the level of commitment you choose to give the team!

COACHING:

The Stingrays are excited to have their head coach, Heather Howe, returning for her 27^th season with the team.  Along with Alec Sutton, Kailey De Mario and Sam Ryan!

PRACTICE TIMES:

This season, we will be having afternoon practices starting Monday May 18 until Friday May 29.  We will start morning swim practices at our outdoor pool on Monday June 1st.  The first 15 minutes of practice consists of stretching and getting the swimmers into the appropriate groups. Parents and swimmers can choose which practice time works best for them and their swimmer(s). The team asks that each swimmer make at least three practices a week in order to get all swimmers prepared for the weekend meet.

FEE’S:

The cost to join the Stingrays Swim Team for the entire summer is $235 for the first child and then a $230 for each additional family member. There will also be a $85 pool surcharge per family, which helps to cover pool time and other fees. Foothills Swimming Association requires a $12 liability insurance fee annually. These charges cover coaching salaries, pool rental fees, all the swim meets, stroke clinics, end of the season gifts, and end of the season team banquet.  We tell all the parents that you decide what you want this season to be like.  Obviously, we would love to have all our swimmers attend the swim meets, but if you choose not to swim meets that is totally fine!  You only want to practice 2 times a week - totally fine, too! However, we do encourage all our swimmers to try at least 1 swim meet over the course of the season!

PARENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:

As previously stated, all teams in the league are parent-run, meaning we need a TON of parent volunteers to assist in the running of all the swim meets. All training is provided free of charge to our parents. We do require each swim team family to give us a $300 deposit. You will provide your credit card during on-line registration. Your card will not be charged however there will be a hold on your card of $300.  At the end of the season if you earn all your points, we will release the hold.  If your point requirement is not met your credit card will be charged. All families will need to sign up for their volunteer hours on our website: www.stingraysswimteam.swimtopia.com This can be done at the time of registration or throughout the summer. However, don’t wait too long as many positions do fill up quickly! Those families who are swimming meets will need to obtain 12 points volunteering at the swim meets.  There are 6 regular meets over the summer, and it's very possible for you to earn all your points within a few swim meets. We also never turn anyone down who would like to go above and beyond their points!

WEBSITE:  www.stingrayswimteam.swimtopia.com

The website is where you will register your swimmer(s), sign up for parent volunteer shifts, sign up for racing at the swim meets, be informed about the summer schedule, preview team suits/ order warm wear/ water world tickets, and many other cool things too!

TEAM SUITS:

Lastly, we do have a team suit for both boys and girls, but it is not mandatory to purchase one just to be on the team. We will have them available for sizing and purchase poolside.  They will be available until June 10.

INTER SQUAD SWIM MEET: 

Often times new swimmers are not quite sure if they are ready, interested, or “good enough” to swim in the swim meets. Our Inter Squad meet is the perfect way to show parents and swimmers what a meet is all about. We encourage ALL our swimmers to join us on Sunday June 7t^h at 7:15 AM for this fun, exciting, and memorable event. Yes, we want all our swimmers – no matter what level – to come out and race on this special day and see exactly what all a swim meet has to offer everyone!

Once again, thank you for your interest in the Stingrays Swim Team. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know!

Heather Howe:  (303)949-5913 or [email protected]

Kate Maw:  [email protected]

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