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Stingrays Scoop 12.10.25

Lou Petto

🐟 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 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! 🐟✨

Stingrays Splash – Registration Now Open!

The Stingrays Splash is our team-hosted invitational, and all Stingrays swimmers are expected to participate.

Session Breakdown:

Saturday & Sunday Morning: 10 & Under
Saturday & Sunday Mid-Day: 11–12
Saturday & Sunday Afternoon/Evening: 13 & Over

Official session times will be announced once entries are received and the meet timeline is finalized.

2025 CAT Winter Classic – Updated Session Times

Saturday–Sunday, December 20–21

Please note that the host team has adjusted session times from the original meet announcement to accommodate the number of entries received. Updated warm-up and arrival times are listed below:

Saturday

13 & Over: Warm-Up 8:25 AM (Arrive 8:10 AM)
12 & Under Boys: Warm-Up 12:40 PM (Arrive 12:25 PM)
12 & Under Girls: Warm-Up 3:40 PM (Arrive 3:25 PM)

Sunday

13 & Over: Warm-Up 8:25 AM (Arrive 8:10 AM)
Distance Events & 12 & Under Boys: Warm-Up 12:30 PM (Arrive 12:15 PM)
12 & Under Girls: Warm-Up 3:10 PM (Arrive 2:55 PM)

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

Date	Meet Name/Location	Groups Attending	Sign up deadline
Dec 12-14	Holiday Invite - Long Island	Qualifiers	Past
Dec 20-21	CAT Winter Classic	Invite for non qualifiers	Past
Dec 27	Candy Cane Intrasquad	Little Stingrays adn Junior 1	12/23/25
Jan 3	River Crossing Dual @ RVCC	All Groups	12/27/25
Jan 17-18	Stingrays Splash	All Groups	12/15/25

🚨 Important Practice Updates 🚨

December

Dec 13 - Senior/Pre-senior practice will be normal time at DEER PATH

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