practiceschedule

practice schedule the early bird catches the butterfly

"Swim each practice as if it was the most important practice of the year." -- Michael Phelps

Mornings at the Pool: The Stingrays practice in team groups according their ability and age. We hold practices every weekday morning from 7:15AM to 9:00AM; however, specific practice times vary for different Stingrays based on age and ability. Please note that swimmers are NOT required to attend practice five days a week, although we offer them every day and hope you'll take advantage of the experience! We have many swimmers who only come 2-3 days a week because of other family, sports, educational, and camp opportunities. We are a very flexible team and will work around your family's needs. Some children need to leave practice a little early to get to a 9AM camp or to daycare and that's OK with the 'Rays!

WHICH 'RAY ARE YOU?

PRACTICE GROUPS

BEGINNERS:

Mini-Rays: Our youngest swimmers who are brand new to the team and are just learning to enjoy swimming. These swimmers are usually still hanging on to the lane lines for support and are extensively using noodles and kick boards at practice. Parents are encouraged to swim with these 'Rays! They are preparing for their first competitive season, but many of them choose to just cheer on the team until they are ready for competition. They practice from 8:30AM-9:00AM. (usually 4-5 year olds)

RayPups: Swimmers who can swim 25 meters without stopping (including the dog paddle), can hold their breath under water, are still learning to enjoy swimming, and are preparing for their first competitive season practice from 8:30AM-9:00AM. (usually 5-6 year olds)

INTERMEDIATE:

BatRays & Butterfly Rays: Swimmers who can swim a full 25 meters without stopping and are now learning the four competitive strokes practice from 8:15AM to 9:00AM for warm-ups and 30 minutes of group instruction (usually 8 and unders)

ElectricRays & Panther Rays: Swimmers who can swim 50 meters without stopping and are still refining all four strokes practice from 8:00AM to 9:00AM. This group may include swimmers who are still working up to a 50 meter swim early in the season and need work on flip turns. (usually 10 and unders)

DiamondRays: All swimmers who can easily swim 100 meters without stopping, efficiently swim all four competitive strokes, and are confident with their flip-turns. This group practices from 8:00AM to 9:00AM. (usually 12 and unders)

ADVANCED:

EagleRays: Advanced swimmers who can swim all four competitive strokes, are capable of flip-turns and block dives, and have the endurance level to complete a 90 minute practice swim from 7:15AM to 9:00AM. (usually 14 and unders)

MantaRays: Highly advanced swimmers between the ages of 15 and 18 who have several years of competitive experience and want to challenge themselves to 90 minutes of conditioning and competitive stroke work. Practice is from 7:15AM to 9:00AM. (usually HS swimmers).

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