Dear Stingray Nation, We have a few reminders and updates to share! ____ PRACTICE REMINDER Please note TIME AND LOCATION changes. TODAY - Friday, September 19 Senior - 5:00-6:30pm YMCA Gold - 5:30-6:45pm YMCA Silver - 6:30-7:30pm YMCA Bronze - 7:15-8:00pm YMCA Miniray - 6:45-7:15pm YMCA _____ STINGRAY MERCHANDISE UPDATE If you missed our Merchandise Expo, no need to worry, all orders are placed through our store link: https://ffys2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/ You can order your swimmer’s required cap, suit, and anything else that you would like to show your Stingray spirit! Check...

Dear Stingray Nation, We are excited for Week #2 in the pool! We already have some events and deadlines coming up. Read on to find out more! ____ MEET UPDATE You may have heard that we are a dual-affiliated team. What does this mean? It means that in addition to being able to swim YMCA meets, our swimmers have the potential to also swim USA meets. How does that work? Each month we try to offer one YMCA and at least one USA meet. All swimmers are STRONGLY encouraged to...

Dear Stingray Nation, What a great first week in the pool! Our coaches worked hard to get swimmers comfortable with how practices run. They evaluated strokes, worked with swimmers on listening skills, and taught swimmers some in the water “do's and don'ts” at practice. Some of the major things that were introduced this week and will continue to be worked on in our Miniray, Bronze and Silver practices include: 1. Ready Position (one hand on wall, other arm behind, head/eyes looking at hand that is on the wall, both feet...

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...