Happy Sunday Stingray’s

It was wonderful to see everyone come together and make yesterday's Time Trials such a success! A huge thank you to all involved, especially considering Friday night's storms and many families juggling multiple events.

TIME TRIALS MAKE-UP

***** If your swimmer did not attend Time Trials make ups will ONLY be Tuesday during 1st Practice (4:15pm - 5:15pm) & Last Practice (7:25pm - 8:10pm). Parents will be required to time. If your swimmer does not get their times in they cannot participate in the meet against Northampton. Google Form for timing: https://forms.gle/9QGDrnjB86f5aDgKA

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Job Signup opened today at 12 PM. Here are the links to the video tutorials for how to sign up for Meet Declaration and Volunteer Shifts.

Declaration - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0zVbpCwgHU

Volunteer Shift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqVF9fm4STc

6 Volunteer Shifts + 1 divisional shift per family is required (if there is an issue with completing those shifts, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator ASAP at [email protected]. This way we can find a replacement for you.

**** If your swimmer is in the 6 & Under’s please be sure to sign up for 1st shift only. Your swimmer will need to be picked up from their tent after their last race.

Shift 1 turns over their position to Shift 2 after Event 42. Please stay in your volunteer spot until your replacement for Shift 2 arrives.

Declaration closes on Tuesday at 9pm. We had a lot of swimmers not declared before Time Trials. Please be sure to let us know by declaring whether your swimmer will be in this week's meet or not.

TENT SET UP/BREAKDOWN

In addition to your 6 shifts, we have set up and breakdown at each meet to set up the items needed including age group tents, ready benches, lane ropes, chairs, etc. It is SCST policy that Meet Set Up/Breakdown does not count as your regular volunteer position. It is an extra function in which ALL swim parents are expected to participate. (If you are unable to fulfill your designated time, it is your responsibility to switch with another family.)

This weeks Tent & Breakdown families -

May 10- Home meet vs Northampton       Setup: J&L Breakdown: O&R

THIS WEEK FUNDRAISERS & SUPPORT

Monday - 5:30-7:30 pm. Say thank you to Rudy’s BBQ for smoking our pulled pork each week for concessions. Wear your Stingrays gear and say thank you for supporting our team.

Thursday - Crust Pizza Spirit Night “Receipts in jar”

Friday - Sno Cones (Yeti Sno)

RAFFLE DONATIONS

The Board wants to thank you for your donations for reserved parking spots. We ended up raising a total of $1000! Your support in helping us raise money is greatly appreciated.

TEAM STORE & TEAM GEAR PICKUP

The Team Spirit Store has re-opened until Sunday 5/11 @ 10pm!

https://store.ramspecialtyproducts.com/SCstingrays/shop/home

Our previous order of Team Spirit store items are in. If you did not pick up your items at Time Trials look for your order at the pick up table during practice along with swimsuits and team shirts. If you ordered a team cap and still need to pay I will reach out this week to arrange that.

PICTURE DAY

Individual photos will be taken on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Take a look at the order form to see available package options: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OTu6MU6UEJLJQTRFBNQBYt6gaFbRmXZp/view?usp=sharing

COMMUNICATIONS

• If you haven’t already, now’s the time to sign up for the STINGRAY Remind. For updates and cancellations -
  • Parents of 10 and under swimmers text @scst10u to 81010
  • Parents of 11 and ups swimmers text @scst11u to 81010
• This is the preferred communication tool of the coaches, and the best way to get up-to-the minute information about practices and meet cancellations and changes. Please sign up as soon as possible to stay in touch.
• For ALL swim meet information, download the SWIMTOPIA app and TIME DROPS LIVE! (code for login will be provided on the day of the meet) from Apple Store or Google Play. These apps are how heat sheets are shared and how to stay informed of what event is up next. If you are new, ask an experienced swim team parent or board member to walk you through the apps before Time Trials.
• Also please make sure to follow us on Facebook. Instead of emailing updates throughout the week we will post updates here - https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=spring%20cy...

COACHES CORNER

Hi Stingrays!

We are so proud of all our swimmers for how well they did this Saturday at Time Trials! Our 6 and Unders were very courageous by using the blocks (which are tall and can be intimidating), our 7/8s showed us great backstroke finishes, 9/10s did a great job practicing their flip turns in the 50 free, and our 11 and ups did an excellent job showing their sportsmanship by remaining in the water until all swimmers in their heat were finished.

This week we will begin to fine tune some common mistakes made in each age group, so hopefully we will see fewer disqualifications at our first dual meet against Northampton!

Attendance at dual meets, especially an away meet, is incredibly important. If there is a chance your Ray will not be able to attend the full meet, please select "Attending, No Relays" so we can fill all spots in our A, B, and C relays accurately.

Please remember your swimmer CANNOT participate in Dual meets with a 'No Time' so please email me if your swimmer still needs a time. These must be completed by TUESDAY EVENING to swim in Saturdays meet. [email protected]

This week for meet declaration, please select 2 favorite events for your Stingray(s). Please also keep in mind that it is always easier to remove swimmers from the meet last minute than to add them.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Coach Brian

If you have any questions regarding this email please contact the board directly at [email protected]

Colette Frazier

Secretary