�� HCY Stingrays Scoop �� Holiday Pasta Party – Wednesday, December 17th 6:00–7:30 PM | Deer Path Gym Join us for a fun and festive team pasta party as we celebrate the holiday season together! This is a great opportunity for Stingrays of all ages to connect, relax, and enjoy some team spirit outside the pool. The main course will be provided by the team. We kindly ask families to help by bringing the following: 10 & Under Swimmers: Drinks 11 & Over Swimmers: Dessert Please note: Food is for...

�� HCY Stingrays Scoop �� Holiday Pasta Party – Wednesday, December 17th 6:00–7:30 PM | Deer Path Gym Join us for a fun and festive team pasta party as we celebrate the holiday season together! This is a great opportunity for Stingrays of all ages to connect, relax, and enjoy some team spirit outside the pool. The main course will be provided by the team. We kindly ask families to help by bringing the following: 10 & Under Swimmers: Drinks 11 & Over Swimmers: Dessert Please note: Food is for...

�� HCY Stingrays Scoop �� Holiday Pasta Party – Tuesday, December 17th 6:00–7:30 PM | Deer Path Gym Join us for a fun and festive team pasta party as we celebrate the season together! This is a great chance for Stingrays of all ages to connect, relax, and enjoy some holiday spirit outside the pool. Please note: Food is for swimmers only. Practice Schedule Adjustments: Senior 1 / Senior 2: 4:15–5:30 PM (no dryland) Little Stingrays / Junior 1: 5:30–6:00 PM We hope to see everyone there for good food,...

�� HCY Stingrays Scoop Autumn Challenge Recap The Hunterdon County YMCA was truly at its best this past weekend at the Autumn Challenge Invitational. Our swimmers showed up and delivered from start to finish. Across all age groups, athletes posted outstanding performances—earning new Bronze, Silver, and State Championship cuts throughout the meet, and even adding a brand-new YMCA National qualifying time to our team achievements. Even more exciting was seeing so many swimmers step outside their comfort zones and take on longer, more challenging events. Last year, in 2024, we...

�� Perfect 50 Free Challenge Recap Building Strong Skills for Long-Term Success This weekend’s Perfect 50 Free Challenge at our team Time Trial was more than just a test of speed—it was a showcase of skill, focus, and fundamentals. Every swimmer who raced the 50 Freestyle was evaluated on a 10-point technical checklist, created to help athletes master the key elements that lead to long-term success in the pool. Rather than emphasizing times, the goal of this challenge was to celebrate great technique and body control, helping swimmers understand that...