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Stingrays Scoop 1.7.26

Lou Petto

🐟 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 the coaching staff.

Stingrays Splash

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer for the Stingrays Splash! Volunteer sign-ups will remain open through Friday, January 9.

As a reminder, each volunteer position at the Stingrays Splash counts for 2 points toward your season-long volunteer requirement. In addition, HCY families who volunteer during the meet will have their swimmers’ entry fees waived (up to $79 per swimmer).

If there are no volunteer spots available in your child’s session, please reach out to [email protected]—we can still use your help!

🏆 NJ YMCA 8/Under Championships
The NJ YMCA 8/Under Championships are quickly approaching! Meet information and event sign-ups are now live on our website, and all of our 8/Under Stingrays are strongly encouraged to attend this exciting championship experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for our youngest swimmers to race, have fun, and represent the Stingrays on a bigger stage.

⏰ Important: The sign-up deadline has been extended to January 14th, so don’t miss out on this great event!

📱 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
Jan 17-18	Stingrays Splash	All Groups	Past
Jan 30-Feb 1	Summit Deep Freeze	Non Bronze swimmers	Past
Feb 1	NJ YMCA 8/under Champs @ Ocean County YMCA	All 8/unders	1/14/26
Feb 6-8	NJ YMCA Bronze @ Raritan Bay YMCA	Qualifiers	1/14/26
Feb 13-15	NJ YMCA Silvers @ Jersey Aquatic Center	Qualifiers	1/21/26
Feb 20-22	NJ YMCA 12/Under States @ Ocean County YMCA	Qualifiers	1/28/26
Feb 21-22	NJ Swimming 12/under Silver/Bronze @ Princeton Middle School	Qualifiers	1/28/26
Feb 28-Mar 1	NJ Swimming 13/over Bronze @ Princeton Middle School	Qualifiers	2/5/26
Mar 1	SAY Mini Pentathlon	Little Stingrays	1/21/26
Mar 5-8	NJ YMCA 13/over States @ Franklin and Marshall	Qualifiers	2/12/26
Mar 13-15	NJ Swimming 13/over Silvers @ Rutgers	Qualifiers	2/17/26
Mar 14-15	NJ Swimming 10/under Gold @ Jersey Aquatic Center	Qualifiers	2/17/26
Mar 20-22	NJ Swimming 11/Over Gold @ Rutgers	Qualifiers	2/24/26
March 28	River Crossing YMCA Finale @ Quakertown	All 9/overs	3/1/26
Mar 30 - April 3	YMCA Nationals @ Greensboro NC	Qualifiers	3/1/26
April 1-4	Eastern Zone Age Group Champs @ Buffalo NY	Qualifiers	3/1/26