PARENT MEETING RECAP

April 8th

Good afternoon Stingrays!

Welcome to the 2024 season! Here is a quick recap from the parent meeting that was held Saturday for anyone that was unable to attend.

D&J Sports - Team Swim Suit Ordering Info -

You can begin ordering now.
Orders need to be in by April 13th to receive a swimsuit by time trials (May 4th). Orders placed after that date need to be in by April 20th to receive a swimsuit by the first meet (May 11th).
April 20th is discount day for D&J. This does not include team swimsuits. This is only for extra gear like goggles, fins, etc…
The website to D&J is https://djsports.com/houston-tomball-swim-shop . This link has the address and phone number to the store. If you have any questions about swim gear, please contact them directly.

T-Shirts & Spirit Wear - DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS APRIL 10TH!!

Every swimmer will receive a team t-shirt if registered by April 10th.
Non-Swimmers can order extra shirts at our team store.
The link to order spirit wear is - https://www.scstingrays.net/team-store. The deadline for ordering is Wednesday April 10th. Please note this is for Pre-Order only.
Merchandise will be delivered to us by time trials (May 4th). Payment will be due at the time of pick up. We will only accept Venmo or Check.

Sponsorships -

Currently we are still looking for sponsors.
Here is the link for sponsorship information if anyone is interested or if you know anyone that is interested - https://www.scstingrays.net/sponsors
Sponsorships are greatly appreciated by the Stingrays swim team; it helps to bring our local community together and raise money for our organization.

First Practices -

April 16th - New swimmers only
April 17th - Returning swimmers
The practice schedule is posted on our website - https://www.scstingrays.net/practice

Time Trials, Dual Meets, Divisionals & Invitationals -

Time Trials will be held on May 4th
Here is the link to all the swim meets this season - https://www.scstingrays.net/swim_meets
Our Senior Splash will be held before the start of our final home meet - Jun 8, 2024.
Divisonals will be held at Gleannloch Gators (19828 Gleannbury Pointe Dr, Spring, TX 77379) on June 15th time TBD
Invitationals -
- Mid-Season - TBD
- Season Finale - June 21-23 TBD

Volunteer Requirements -

We are a volunteer run organization and we need your help to make the meets run efficiently.
6 Shifts during the season per family. One shift is half a meet. It's easy to get your hours in because you will be there anyway. Please note that when you are volunteering you will still be able to watch your child swim.
Each family is required to do a tent set up and tear down for one meet this season. These are assigned by the first letter of the last name before Time Trials. Your family is either assigned to help with the tent set up or take down. If you can’t make that meet it is your responsibility to find another family to switch with. If you are unable to find a replacement please reach out to the board and let them know asap so we can find a replacement for you.
Volunteer signup video tutorial and additional volunteer information, including position descriptions, are available on our website: https://www.scstingrays.net/volunteer-information

URGENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS NEEDED -

Fun Friday Coordinator - Collaborate with coaches to determine appropriate fun activities for Friday practices and make sure coaches have what they need to implement during practice.

BIG RAY LITTLE RAY

We are bringing back Big Ray Little Ray!! Big ray/Little ray is a fun program matching younger (4-9 year old) swimmers with older (10-18 year old) swimmers. We’ll randomly choose big and little pairs and match boys with boys and girls with girls.
Some fun ideas for making a great relationship with your buddy are cheering on your buddy during their races, making or buying a small something that you can exchange at each swim meet (ex candy, signs, handmade bracelet or card, etc.-think dollar store or support our concessions stand!) If you opt in, please make an effort to get to know your big or little ray and make the Stingrays a great community!
In order to be a part of this you must opt in by filling out this form. Swimmers will not be given a big ray/little ray unless you fill out the Google form. We will send out pairs via team email sometime in the week before time trials.You will meet your buddy at time trials (bigs can go to littles age group tents) We will include a parent phone number on the pairing list in case you need to find your buddy and ask their favorite things.
Form Click Here

Board Members -

President - Susan Knight

VP - Lauren Briker

Treasurer - Melissa Jungeblut

Volunteer Coordinator - Jason Stefanick

NWAL Rep - Bryce Elliott

Registrar - Joyce Tao

Secretary - Stephanie Mixon

At Large 1 - Chris George

At Large 2 - Karly Simmons

Coaches -