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🍝 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 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, good friends, and a great night of Stingray team bonding! 🐟✨

Jersey Shore Mini Meet – Updated Session Information

After reviewing all meet entries, the host team has combined the Boys and Girls sessions into one single session. Please review the updated meet timeline below:

• Warm-Up: 8:00 AM
• Session Start: 9:10 AM
• Estimated Finish: 12:00 PM

Spectators must pre-register in order to enter the facility.

Please refer to the document included in this week’s email update for detailed event information. The same document is also available on our team website under the event listing.

Thank you for planning ahead and arriving on time so our swimmers can be prepared and ready to race!

Candy Cane Fun Intrasquad Meet
Saturday, December 27th

We’re excited to host our first-ever Candy Cane Fun Intrasquad Meet, a cheerful and low-pressure event designed especially for our Little Stingrays and Junior 1 groups. This fun-filled morning will include light racing, festive relays, and plenty of opportunities for our youngest athletes to shine.

We are inviting swimmers from the upper levels of our YMCA Swim Lessons program to join us and get a taste of what being a Stingray is all about—teamwork, confidence, skill building, and a supportive community. Introducing these swimmers to the team environment is a wonderful way to help bridge their transition from lessons to competitive swimming.

This event is not only a celebration of our current athletes, but also an important opportunity to promote the Stingrays swim team. By bringing together our developing swimmers and their families, we can showcase the positive impact our program has on youth—both in and out of the pool.

We kindly ask our Stingrays parents to help welcome swim lesson families, share your experiences, and highlight the skills, growth, and friendships your children have gained through the program. Your perspective makes a meaningful difference as families consider taking the next step into competitive swimming.

We look forward to a festive morning of fun, encouragement, and team pride!

📱 Stay Connected with GroupMe

Join your swimmer’s GroupMe chat to stay updated. We recommend both parents and older swimmers join:

• Seniors: Join Here
• Pre Seniors: Join Here
• Junior 2: Join Here
• Junior 1: Join Here
• Little Stingrays: Join Here
   

🏅  Meet/Event Schedule

🚨 Important Practice Updates 🚨

December

Dec 17 – Holiday Pasta Party
Dec 20 – All practices canceled (CAT Meet)
Dec 22–25 – No practices (Christmas Break)
Dec 26 – Normal practice schedule resumes

Dec 27 – Adjusted Schedule

• Seniors: 7:00–9:00 AM @ Deer Path
• Candy Cane Fun Meet: Little Stingrays & Junior 1, 9:00–10:00 AM @ Deer Path
• Pre-Senior & Junior 2: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Deer Path

Dec 28 – Normal Sunday OFF
Dec 29–30 – Normal Schedule

Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve Schedule

• Seniors & Pre-Seniors: 9:00–11:00 AM @ Deer Path
• Little Stingrays & Junior 1: OFF

January

Jan 1 – OFF for New Year’s Day
Jan 2 – Normal Friday Schedule
Jan 3 – CBR Dual Meet @ RVCC (Seniors: 7:00–8:30 AM @ Deer Path_

💡 Tip: Mark your calendars now! These changes affect all groups—especially during meet weeks.

See you on the pool deck,
Coach Lou & Coach Ruby