�� HCY Stingrays Scoop As we head into the final two months of the season, we wanted to share a few important updates and key dates. The Little Stingrays season concludes with the Summit Meet on March 1 and will begin their break immediately following the meet, while J1 and older swimmers will wrap up the season at the River Crossing Finale Meet on March 28. Our Team Banquet will be held on Friday evening, March 27, at Hawk Pointe Golf Club (yes — a Friday night this year!). Following...

�� HCY Stingrays Scoop Welcome Christie!!! ���� We are thrilled to welcome Christie to the Stingrays coaching staff! Christie is our Hunterdon Region Aquatic Director and brings an incredible depth of experience, with 16 years in aquatics within our YMCA community and involvement in Y Aquatics programs dating back to 1998. While Christie did not swim competitively herself, many of you already know her impact firsthand. She has been a driving force in developing young swimmers and has spent years introducing our Little Stingrays to the fundamentals of swim team...

�� HCY Stingrays Scoop We are back in full swing as we kick off the new year, and it’s been great to see the team return to the pool with strong energy and focus. We have many exciting things ahead in the weeks and months to come, and we’re looking forward to building momentum as the season continues. Please be sure to stay connected and watch for upcoming events and registration deadlines, as things are moving quickly. If you have any questions regarding meets, don’t hesitate to reach out to...

�� HCY Stingrays Scoop HAPPY NEW YEAR, STINGRAYS! �� Thank you to all of our swimmers, families, coaches, and supporters who made 2025 a great year to be a Stingray. Your commitment, energy, and teamwork—both in and out of the pool—continue to make our program special. As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to keep building, improving, and creating new opportunities for our athletes to grow, compete, and succeed. We can’t wait to see what the new year brings for our Stingrays! Here’s to a happy, healthy, and...

�� 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...