Dear Stingray Nation, ���� Happy Birthday, Coach Erin ���� We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even a little cake after practice! ���� _____ Today is the day! The first day of the 2025-2026 Stingray Swim Season! Please make sure that you have followed all THREE steps to join the Stingrays. Step 1: Register with the FFYS Boosters online: https://www.teamunify.com/MemRegStart.jsp?team=miffys. Step 2: Join the Farmington Family YMCA. Step 3: Complete the YMCA swim team practice group registration Miniray https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111277 Bronze https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111273 Silver https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111279 Gold https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111274 Senior...

Dear Stingray Nation, The start of our season is just around the corner! ____ FALL/WINTER SHORT COURSE 2025-2026 OPEN EVALUATIONS! When: Wednesday, September 3, Thursday, September 4, any time between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. or Friday, September 5 any time between 6:00 and 7:30 P.M. What to Bring: A bathing suit, goggles, a swim cap if you have one, and a towel. Duration: Evaluations take about 15-20 minutes. Evaluation Results: A coach will meet with you, or your swimmer, immediately following evaluations to inform you of your swimmer's practice group...

Dear Stingray Nation, Coming soon to the Farmington Family YMCA…. FALL/WINTER SHORT COURSE 2025-2026 OPEN EVALUATIONS! When: Wednesday, September 3, Thursday, September 4, any time between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. or Friday, September 5 any time between 6:00 and 7:30 P.M. What to Bring: A bathing suit, goggles, a swim cap if you have one, and a towel. Duration: Evaluations take about 15-20 minutes. Evaluation Results: A coach will meet with you, or your swimmer, immediately following evaluations to inform you of your swimmer's practice group immediately following the evaluation....

Dear Stingray Parents, �� Let's dive in! ��♀️ The 2025-2026 swim season is upon us! Don’t miss our Stingray Swim Team Parent Information Meeting on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at the YMCA. Come make a splash with our coaches and other swim families, get in the “swim” of things for the season ahead, and help our team race toward success! _____ PRACTICE GROUP REGISTRATION Miniray https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111277 Bronze https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111273 Silver https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111279 Gold https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111274 Senior https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111278 HS Boys https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111275 HS Girls https://anprod.active.com/ymcadetroit/servlet/adminChange.sdi?oc=Activity&activity_id=111276 ____ 2025-2026 Pricing: Miniray = $800 Bronze...

Dear Stingray Parents, This could be the last Stingray email you receive! Don’t let that happen! Very soon the 2024-2025 swim season will roll over to the 2025-2026 season and you will need to re-register with the Boosters to continue to get up-to-the-minute team news, practice updates, meet information, and social event notices. Here’s what you need to know: The 2025-26 Short Course Season Parent Information Meeting will be Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 P.M. at the Farmington YMCA. Please plan on attending! Bring a friend. We all need swim...

Dear Stingray Parents, �� Sending Off Our Stingray Alumni with Pride �� Best of luck to our Stingray alumni as they take the plunge into their next big adventure—college! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what is ahead for you, both in the classroom and in the pool. ��♂️ Mark Holdridge – St. Cloud State University (Swimming) ��♀️ Charlotte Boehm – Aquinas College (Swimming) ��♀️ Hannah Sullivan – Alma College (Swimming) Once a Stingray, always a Stingray! ____ AUGUST CLINICS Want to...

Dear Stingray Parents, We’re thrilled to share that Stingray alumnus Evan Scotto-Divetta just punched his ticket to the Olympic Trials this past weekend with a blazing-fast swim in the 50-meter freestyle! ���� Currently making waves at Grand Valley State University, Evan’s accomplishment is a huge source of pride for our entire Stingray family. ����♂️ Want to witness the magic? Head over to the YMCA or FFYS Booster Facebook page to catch a photo and race clip of this incredible moment. Way to go Evan! ____ AUGUST CLINICS Want to follow...

Dear Stingray Parents, Congratulations to Mark, Cian, Luke and John for representing the Stingrays at the 2025 Michigan 15 & Over LCM State Championship (ULTRA) at Eastern Michigan University last weekend. They all swam some personal bests and earned a few trips to the podium! Mark - 3rd place in the 400 Meter Individual Medley Luke - 5th place in the 1500 Meter Freestyle; 6th place in the 400 Meter Freestyle Way to go Stingrays!! ____ AUGUST CLINICS Do not delay, register NOW! Clinics START MONDAY! No Y membership or...

Dear Stingray Parents, Good luck to Mark, Cian, Luke and John this weekend at the 2025 Michigan 15 & Over LCM State Championship (ULTRA) at Eastern Michigan University this weekend. Swim fast Stingrays! ____ AUGUST CLINICS Join us in August 4-27 for swim clinics! No Y membership or Booster registration required…bring a friend or a neighbor! Clinics run by age, so friends swim together! Registration is Open! 10 & Under - 6:00-6:45 P.M. Monday/Wednesday/Friday http://apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/Activity_Search/110691 11 & older - 6:45-7:45 P.M. Monday/Wednesday/Friday http://apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/Activity_Search/110692 ____ IMPORTANT DATES Friday, August 1 -...

Dear Stingray Parents, Good luck to Luis, Kinley, Erin, Maia and Maryn this weekend at the 2025 Michigan 14 & Under LCM State Championship (MAGS) - July 18-20 at the Holland Aquatic Center in beautiful Holland, Michigan. Swim fast Stingrays!! ____ MEET UPDATE 2025 Michigan 15 & Over LCM State Championship (ULTRA) - July 25-27 Registration Deadline: July 18 - TODAY Location: Eastern Michigan University ____ AUGUST CLINICS Join us in August 4-27 for swim clinics! No Y membership or Booster registration required…bring a friend or a neighbor! Clinics run...