Southington Stingrays

Banquet: Tuesday, March 20th @ 5:30 p.m.

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Send this form marked Stingrays Banquet to the front desk.

Yankee Cluster Championship: March 2nd-4th

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The deadline to let Kristen know if you are able to attend Championships is 2/14!! It is really important for us to have as accurate a count as possible- we have to pay for all of our entries and we hate to lose out on the monies we work so hard to raise! You can reply to this email or notify Kristen if you cannot attend Championships the weekend of March 2nd-4th. Thanks so much!!
Barbara Glaude
Aquatic Director

Yankee Cluster Championships: March 2-4

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Yankee Cluster YMCA Swimming League Championships SPONSORED AND SANCTIONED BY
The Yankee Cluster YMCA Swimming League
Sanction # pending
Hosted by the Western CT YMCA Mako Swim Team

Location:
Canterbury High school
101 Aspetuck Ave
New Milford, CT 06776
March 2-4, 2012

Sessions:

Friday, March 2, 2012: 11 & Over Distance Events:
Female Session: Warm-up: 4:00 pm, Start: 5:00 pm
Male Session: Warm-up: 6:00 pm, Start: 7:00 pm

Saturday, March 3, 2012: 10 & Under Events:
8 & Under Girls: Warm-up 7:30 am, Start 8:30 am
8 & Under Boys: Warm-up 10:00 am, Start 11:00 am
9/10 Girls: Warm-up 12:30 pm, Start 1:30 pm
9/10 Boys: Warm-up 4:00 pm, Start 5:00 pm

Sunday, March 4, 2012: 11 & Over Events
11/12 Girls: Warm-up 7:30 am, Start 8:30 am
11/12 Boys: Warm-up 11:00 am, Start 12:00 pm
13 Over Boys / 15 & Over Girls: Warm-up 1:30 pm, Start 2:30 pm
13/14 Girls: Warm-up 4:00 pm, Start 5:00 pm

Update: January 19th, 2012

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Weather Cancellation Policy: Check your email after 10 a.m. or call the main YMCA phone number to see if a swim meet is cancelled due to snowy weather. 860-628-5597

Team Photos: Please see Stef Melanson at the swim meet on Saturday, January 21st in Middletown to pick up your pre-paid photo.

Parent vs. Child Swim Meet: Please email Kristen to confirm your attendance so that pizza can be ordered. This mock meet will be held from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, January 27th. Refreshments following in the APR. Please bring a dessert or beverage to share.

January Booster Club Meeting Minutes: are posted on the Meeting Minutes page. Please read about all the upcoming happenings there!

Practice Changes

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Due to the high school swim meets...

the following practices will be cancelled:
Friday, January 20th
Sunday, January 22nd
Wednesday, February 1st

the following practices will start at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18th
Wednesday, February 22nd

January Update

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Merchandise for sale: Orders for team apparel sold by the Booster club is due on Friday, January 20th. Items include sweatshirts, sweatpants, t-shirts, and tank tops. Forms were emailed to parents from Stef Melanson.

Next swim meet: is Saturday, January 21st at the Northern Middlesex YMCA. in Middletown. Swimmers should be ready for a noon warm up time. Please see our directions page for the address.

Chili's fundraiser: is scheduled for Sunday, January 22nd. The swim team will receive 10% from sales to customers with a Stingrays flyer all day! This includes not only dine-in but also take-out. Information was emailed to parents from Paul Buchanan.

Parent vs. Child Swim Meet: will be held at the YMCA during practice time on Friday, January 27th. Refreshments will be served in the All Purpose Room following the meet. This is a fun way to spend some quality time with your swimmer! Only swimmers accompanied by an adult can attend this function. There is no regular practice that evening.

Volunteers for Meet: January 7th

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Please review the list and I ask that you send me a confirmation email that you can help this week. You can email your confirmation back to this email or send me a text or call me at 860-620-9108. I really appreciate all the help! :)Stef Melanson

Timers:
Lane 1: Mark Zakrenski, Jean Meade and Leann Mirisola
Lane 2: Malsheske, Catherine Burton, ½ McKee,
Lane 3: Tina Asido, Fran Corona, Sue Buchanan
Lane 4: Kim Fryer, Debbie Bender, Tony Sagnella
Lane 5: Kathy Carmody, Robert Greenlaw
Lane 6: Peter Cammisa, ½ Denise Bishop

Deck Volunteers:
Selling programs and highlighters in concession stand: Dianne Langhons
Selling water and giving water to the officials, timing board and timers: Holly Calandra
Timing board and picking up timing sheets from timers: Sheri Bull and Heather Matthews
Calling upstairs to concession: Kate Wakefield
Runner for officials: Stef Melanson

Team Photo Orders Due: January 6th

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Hi, Everyone! Hope you all had a great holiday! Flyers were sent home with your child last week about our team photo which will be taken before the meet on January 7th. Photos are $15 each. If you want a photo, please send in the flyer with a check payable to the Southington Stingray Booster Club with your child's name in the memo note. Orders are due no later than Friday, January 6th. You can give the check and order to Coach Kristen. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. thanks and happy new year! :)Stef Melanson

Update from Aquatics Director: Home Meet & Team Photo

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Our next HOME meet will be on Saturday, January 7^th. We are taking our team photo with a photographer (no parent cameras, please). Please plan to drop off swimmers and concession items at 1:30 PM. Swimmers need to report to the pool in their team suit. We are looking to start the meet at 3:00 PM. Please note that we have added new benches to the pool area and there is extremely limited space for chairs in the pool area.

Our next Booster Club Meeting is on Monday, January 9^th at 4:45 PM. Please try to attend! We are planning the rest of the season and all our fun activities. We look forward to seeing you.

Practice is on as normal on Monday, Jan 2^nd. Have a Happy New Year!
~Barbara

Holiday Break: Practice Schedule

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~No practice on Friday 12/23 or Friday 12/30
~Start time at 4:00 p.m. for 8 and unders on Tuesday 12/27 and Thursday 12/29

Happy Holidays!

Home Meet: Saturday, December 10th @ 12:30 p.m.

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Volunteers for timing:

Lane 1: Mark Zakrewski and Jean Meade
Lane 2: Amy Malsheske and Catherine Burton
Lane 3: Asido and Buchanan
Lane 4: Fryer and Bender
Lane 5: Kathy Carmody and Kathryn Elliot
Lane 6: Peter Cammisa and Sue MacAllister

Volunteers for concession:

Michelle Fournier
Nicole Pyle
Two more needed. Please email jrafferty@wesleyan.edu

Volunteers on deck:

Selling raffle tickets for cookie tray: Carina Holloran
Selling water: Holly Calandra
Giving water to the officials, timing board and timers: Doreen McKee
Picking up timing sheets: Robert Greenlaw
Calling upstairs to concession: Kate Wakefield
Runner for officials: Stef Melanson

December Swim Meets: 12/3 @ noon (Torrington), 12/10 @ 12:30 p.m. (Home)

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The meet on Saturday, December 3^rd is at Torrington and the warm-ups begin at noon and the meet starts at 1:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly to be there ready to swim at noon. *If your swimmer cannot attend please let Kristen know ASAP.*

Our next home meet is on Saturday, December 10^th! Warm-ups will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the meet starts at 1:30 p.m. We need several parents to stay and clean up the timing system and the concession stand. This will be a very big meet for us with lots of swimmers! Please let me know if you can stay and help---remember many hands make light work.

~Barbara Glaude, Aquatics Director

Holiday Shopping for your Stingray: Deadline is Friday December 2nd

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Please stop by our *discreet* location in the lobby this week to order your swimmer something from our new line of merchandise. It's a great way to show your team spirit! Checks payable to Stingray Booster Club due with form.

Practices Cancelled: Wednesday - Saturday 11/23 - 11/26

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There will be no practices during the Thanksgiving break. Senior Practice on Sunday will still take place.

First Home Meet: Saturday, November 19th @ 2:30 p.m.

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Please note the following items for our first home meet on Saturday November 19^th
Warmups will be at 2:30 on the 19^th- please do not drop off your swimmers too early.

Concession stand items can be dropped off at the same time as the swimmers- all concession items may be brought to the APR on the 2^nd floor.

Swim Team Families are requested to park at one of the following locations: TD Bank (Mill Street); YMCA Learning Center; Rear parking lot of YMCA (behind the YMCA- near gym); or on Liberty Street (YMCA Parking lot) Our regular sports programs and fitness center are still open and members need to be able to come in and park

We need 4 volunteers who are able to help with the Concession stand- for all new families- we have a system set up so that the pool communicates to the APR with the events and when you are working in the concession stand you can leave to watch your swimmers in their events. It works really well- we also have a TV/DVD running with a fun movie for siblings who need a break from the pool or swimmers who have a long break.

We are also in need of 2-3 volunteers who are willing to sit at our timing table and help input results. This is a very important job and if we have lots of parents to help then no one will have to carry the load.

If you have any questions or concerns you are welcome to contact Barbara or Stef Melanson at stefdoug2@cox.net

First Swim Meet: Saturday, November 12th @ 9:00 a.m.

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Get ready to kick off a super season at our first swim meet this Saturday! Warm ups begin at 9:00 a.m. at Sheehan High School in Wallingford. Please wear your team suits...bring extra towels and goggles as well as a deck chair (folding chair in a bag type is perfect). There will be a concession stand available. Swimmers brought home a flyer this week with directions to the location. Please get one from a coach if you did not receive this.

Booster Club Meeting: Monday, November 7th @ 4:45 p.m.

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Please join us in the back office next to the lobby for a meeting tonight regarding upcoming events for our Stingrays swim team. We really need parents' input to make this a great season!!

Important Info from Coach Kristen

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Our first meet is away at Sheehan High School in Wallingford and warm ups are at 9 am. A sheet will be posted downstairs for your child to write their name if they CAN’T attend.

Practice on Friday October 21^st and 28^th will run as follows. Rays (8and under) swim from 5:15 to 6 pm. The Blue Group (9 year olds and new swimmers) swim from 5:15 to 6pm and the red group swim from 5:15 to 6:30. There is no senior practice this day.

There is no practice on Halloween.

There is no senior Sunday practice on November 6^th.

If you have any questions please contact Kristen at kreeder@southington-cheshireymca.org or 860-426-9554.

Swimsuit Fitting Rescheduled: Thursday, October 20th @ 4:45 p.m.

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Due to an emergency the swim suit fitting has been cancelled for today and moved to Thursday, October 20, from 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. There will be practice tonight (10/18) and no practice on Thursday night in order to have the swim suit fitting. Please call if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day!

~Barbara Glaude, Aquatic Director

Female Suits: $51.75
Male Suits: $32.25
Payable with Cash or Check.
Same suit as last year, but will likely change next year.

Practice Changes: October 2011

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Practice will begin at 5:15 p.m. on October 12th, 21st, and 28th due to high school swim meets.

NO PRACTICE ON HALLOWEEN, Monday, October 31st.

No Practice: Friday, October 7th

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Parent Orientation Meeting: Tuesday, October 4th @ 5:45 p.m.

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Please join us at this information session to find out more about the season ahead. Your input is greatly appreciated as we discuss upcoming events and details regarding the swim team!

IMPORTANT: We need your help!

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The Apple Harvest is fast approaching and our swim team really needs your help! Through the generous donation of TDBank, we are able to collect parking fees during both weekends to support our team. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and it helps to pay for splash fees at swim meets, which keeps the cost of participating on the team lower for all families. Please donate a two hour block of your time this weekend or next! Right now, we have many time slots that have no coverage at all. (The time slots are: 9-11, 11-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-7)

Email Tina Asido at tina.asido@gmail.com or Heather Matthews at hpmatt@cox.net to reserve a time slot today!!!

Thank you!
~The Stingrays Booster Club

Officials Needed

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We are in desperate need of parents to become officials for our Stingray swim team- we cannot run a meet without officials.

There will be a Level 1 training for anyone who is new and would like to become an official on Sat Oct 1^st in Waterbury from 12-4PM There will also be a level 1 class on Oct 11^th at the Western Regional YMCA in Brookfield at 6:30PM.

There will be a Level 2 training for anyone who has been a level one official for at least one year and worked 8 sessions/meets on Sunday Oct 2^nd from 12-4.

These trainings will be held at the Waterbury YMCA.

Please let me know if you can attend these trainings and are willing to become an official for our team- we need at least 4 parents to become officials this year- no experience needed!

Thanks for getting back to me – the training will be at no cost to you.

Barbara Glaude bglaude@southington-cheshireymca.org

Swim Season 2011-12

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Parent Orientation: Tuesday October 4th at 5:45PM
Rays: Begin on Tuesday Sept 27th
Practice for Rays: Tuesday- Thursday and Friday 4:40 PM-5:30PM- there will be no Rays practice on the following Fridays due to Home HS swim meets: Sept 30; Oct 21 and October 28th

Blue Group: 9 Year old swimmers and first time Stingray Swimmers: Begin on Wednesday Sept 21st
Practice for Blue Group: Mon- Wed- Fri from 4:45-6PM

Red Group: Ages 10 and up- Begins on Tuesday Sept 20th
Practice is Monday-Friday from 4:45-6:30

Senior Group: Ages 13 and up-begins on Tuesday Sept 20th
Practices are as follows: Mondays 4:45-6:46 starting Monday Sept 26th
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday 5PM-6:30
Saturdays 11:30-1:15 starting Saturday October 29th
Sundays 11:00am-12:15 starting on Sunday Sept 25th

Pricing is available at http://www.southington-cheshireymca.org/ in our Fall 2011 Program GuideAll returning swimmers must pay prior to attending their first practice. Meet Schedule will not be set until early September.
~Barbara Glaude, Aquatics Director

Parent Meeting: Tuesday, July 26th @ 4:30 p.m.

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We are having a meeting at 4:30 for anyone interested in helping with the Apple Harvest Parking fundraiser this fall- the first 2 weekends in October. Everyone is invited to attend who may be interested in helping.

At 5PM we would like to open the meeting to anyone who might be interested in getting more information about becoming an officer of the club, learning how to run the timing system for all of our home meets, or becoming an official.

We really need help. Thanks so much to Tina Asido and Heather Matthews for stepping up to take over the Apple Harvest Parking fundraiser.

If you cannot attend on the 26th and have any interest in helping us please let me know.

~Barbara

Summer Championship Weekend

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Summer Update

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Hi Everyone!

It is hard to believe but we only 3 and half weeks left in the summer season. We have two regular meets left Friday July 8th at 5:15 pm in Torrington and Friday July 15th in Ansonia also at 5:15 pm.

Our last meet is Championships which everyone is invited to attend on July 22nd and 23rd. Our booster club pays for this meet for everyone so it is very important we know who cannot attend.

The older group ages 13 and over will swim on Friday night at 5 pm at the Middletown YMCA. And our younger group ages 12 and under will swim on Saturday morning at 7 am. We finished 3rd last year at this meet and we have every chance to finish 2nd this year! So please make every effort to attend!!!

I need to know if you cannot come to championships by Friday July 8th. Thank you!

~Kristen

Summer Swim Team

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Swim team begins next week for the Stingrays Program starts on Tuesday May 3rd at 5:00PM. Practices will be M-F from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

The Rays 8 and under program begins on Monday May 9th at 5PM
You must be registered in order to swim.
Thanks so much!!

Summer Meet Schedule
Friday June 17th vs Hamden at Home
Friday June 10th vs Waterbury Away
Friday July 8th vs Torrington Away
Friday July 15th vs Valley Away
Championship weekend July 22 and 23

~Barbara

Photos Needed: ASAP!

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Justin has only received 13 photos from 3 families for our banquet slide show. Please email pictures of your swimmer from the past season to:
justin.brockie@therapservices.net

Thank you! It's a highlight of our celebration!

Nationals: Congrats to Tamara, Mike and Colin!

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We would like to congratulate Mike Smigelski, Tamara Bystrak and Colin Magaro who will represent our Stingrays in Florida in April at Nationals. It is so wonderful that we will have great representation this year at Nationals. ~Barbara

Evaluations

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Please fill out the evaluation form and return to Aquatics Director, Barbara Glaude. This is a great way to let staff know about your swimmer's positive experience and how the team can improve next year! Thanks!

Banquet: March 29th @ 5:30 p.m.

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Get ready to celebrate!
Aqua Turf Country Club
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
5:30 pm (dinner 6pm)
Don't forget to bring a $5 raffle donation!

3-2-1: Congratulations!

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The Southington Stingrays had their best ever Yankee Cluster Champhionship meet where 14 YMCA teams in Connecticut compete:

Overall the team placed 3rd

Overall the boys placed 2nd

15 year old girls placed 1st

Don't forget to sign up for the banquet---it's almost time to celebrate!

Deck Chairs: Feb. 25-27th Championship Weekend

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Please have your swimmer bring a deck chair or extra towel---there is no seating available on deck. Bleachers are available for parents.

Update from Barbara: Championships and Practice Schedule

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Hi everyone-
Here is the new information for Championships along with some impt information

Friday Feb 25th-
ages 11 and over or you swim a 200/500 event please be there at 5PM for warm ups
Saturday Feb 26th-
ages 8 and under 7:30AM warm up
Saturday Feb 26th-
ages 9/10 12:30 Warm up
Sunday Feb 27th-
ages 11/12 7am warm up* this is a new time
Sunday Feb 27th-
ages 13 and over 1PM warm up * this is a new time

Please note the following:

NO Stingrays practice on Friday Feb 25th-
all the coaches will be at Championships.
NO Stingrays practice on Monday Feb 28th-
for the swimmers who are attending New Englands or Winter Invitiationals

All swimmers should plan to meet in the cafeteria before the meet- afternoon session participants must wait in the café until the pool deck has been completely cleared from the AM events. All parents must wait in the café and may not enter the observation area until all parents from the prior session have cleared the area.

Please be respectful at all times-
Only swimmers are allowed in the locker rooms- take your child’s stuff with you or have them take on the deck- otherwise lock it up!!

There are NO balloons allowed in the school.

Directions to Kennedy High School
Take 84 west
Take Ext 18 to West Main Street/Highland Ave
Slight right toward Highland Ave
Take 1st right onto Highland Ave
Kennedy High School is at 422 Highland Ave Waterbury

Have a great time this weekend!! Thanks for a great season.

~Barbara

Hotel Information: New England Regionals

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Doubletree Guest Suites (group rate rooms sold out; best rate is about $138 for suite)
Marriott Cambridge $149 (group rate)

Championship Update: Feb. 27th

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Due to a lot of swimmers being entered for the 11/12 year sessions on Sunday morning the warm up times have been changed for both Sunday sessions at championships this weekend February 27th. The new times are as followed:
SUNDAY AM:
Warm-ups - 7:00 AM
Meet Start - 8:30 AM
SUNDAY PM:
Warm-ups - 1:00 PM
Meet Start - 2:30 PM

If you have any questions… Just ask!
~Kristen

Booster Club Meeting: Feb. 16th @ 5:15 p.m.

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Please join us and help finalize plans for the end of season Banquet. This meeting will also be an opportunity to find out what positions on the Booster Club are available for next year. Please consider adding your talent to our parent organization to help our kids have a great season in 2011-12!

Swim Meet Rescheduled: Sat. Feb. 12th 1:30p.m. or 5:00 p.m.

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Hi Everyone!

In an attempt to make up this weekend’s cancelled meet we have rescheduled for this Saturday February 12^th. The meet will still be held in Brookfield CT. and the warm up times are as follows:

1:30 pm for 13 and over and 8 and under age groups

5:00 pm for 9/10 and 11/12 age groups.

I need to know by Wednesday if you can’t attend….

Please let me know by email or have your child write their name on the form at the pool…. Thank you!

And last for championships… they are February 25^th thru 27^th. Please tell me of you can’t attend. We pay for this meet and its very important we know who is coming. Thank you again!

And don’t forget Friendly’s fundraiser tonight!!! 5 to 8 pm!!!

Thank you!

Kristen

FRIENDLY'S NIGHT MON. FEB. 7th 5-8PM

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Please support our team by either dining in or taking out at Friendly's on Queen Street anytime between 5 and 8 p.m. this Monday, February 7th. It's an easy way to help pay our splash fees and provide our kids with a fantastic banquet to celebrate their hard work this season!

Banquet: March 29th @ Aqua Turf

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Banquet Committee responsibilities will include Gifts (Joanne Rafferty, Michelle Fournier, Jennifer Csuka), Trophies (Kim Fryer), Meal (Jill Corvese), Raffle (Michelle Brockie), Photo slideshow (Justin Brockie), Greeters (swimmers). Start saving items to donate to the raffle ($5 and up: examples include towels, goggles, gift cards, candy, etc.) Families will be receiving an invitation and need to RSVP by March 8th, 2011. Tickets will be $25.00 per person. This will be a fantastic evening for friends and family to celebrate a great season!

February Update from Coach Kristen

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Hi Everyone!

Our last away meet is February 5th in at the Greenknoll YMCA: 2 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Brookfield CT. This is the largest team on our league they have over 300 swimmers due their size and safety reasons they run a split meet. Warm ups for ages 13 and over and 8 and under are at 1:30 pm. Warm ups for 9/10 and 11/12 year olds are at 5 pm. I know this a distance to travel and with a late start time so I understand completely if you can’t attend. I need to know by Monday January 31st if you can’t attend. I will post sheet down at the pool just add your swimmers name to the sheet by next week or you can email me as well.

In February are our YMCA Yankee Cluster Championships and as long as your swimmer has participated in 3 dual meets they eligible to attend. They are the weekend of February 25th thru 27th at Kennedy High School in Waterbury. The swimmer sessions breakdown for the weekend are as follows:

Friday 25th ages 11 and over only if you swim a 200/500 event 5 pm warm up (a sheet with your child’s name will be posted 2 weeks prior to the championships letting you know if they are a Friday night swimmer)

Saturday 26th: ages 8 and under 7:30 am warm up
Saturday 26th: ages 9/10 12:30 pm warm up
Sunday 27th: ages 11/12 7:30 am warm up
Sunday 27th: ages 13 and over 12:30 pm warm up

This is a meet where we are charged money for all our swimmers. Our booster club pays for the event in money that has been raised throughout the year. It is very important that we know if you can’t attend. I need to know by February 1st. If you do not let us know and do not call before the meet and let someone know you will be charged for the cost of your child swimming in the meet.

Thank you for everything you do to make this program so special!
~Coach Kristen

Team Picture: Jan. 29th @ 12:00 p.m.

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Swimmers are asked to arrive on deck promptly at 12:00 p.m. for a team picture. Lessons will be held that morning so please do not go to the pool until that time. Cost: $16.00 for one 8x10 photo. Please make checks payable to Southington Stingrays.

Swim Meet: Feb. 5th @ Greenknoll YMCA

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Western CT YMCA Makos vs. Southington YMCA Stingrays

Saturday, February, 5, 2011
Greenknoll YMCA
2 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Brookfield, CT

Next Booster Club Meeting: Jan. 19th @ 5:15 p.m.

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We hope many parents will join us for this important meeting where we will discuss the end of season banquet to be held on March 29th at the Aqua Turf Club. We will be making choices and need your input---Please be part of planning this exciting evening! The meeting will end by 6:00 p.m.

Parents vs. Swimmers: Jan. 28th @ 5:00 p.m.

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Please join the Stingrays on Friday, January 28th for a fun family night at the pool! Parents will compete against swimmers (don't forget your goggles) in all four strokes. Following the mini meet we will enjoy pizza and treats in the All Purpose Room. This is a great way to share some quality time with your child and enjoy getting to know other swim families. Please contact Carol Brazil to sign up to bring a nut-free dessert.

January Swim Meet Info

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Hi everyone, hope everyone had a fantastic holiday! Just wanted to remind everyone that we have to away meets coming up. The first this Saturday January 8th is at Plainville High School and has a warm up time of 4:15 pm and a start time of 5 pm. Please send me an email ASAP if your child cannot attend or have your child tell me at practice. I need to know by Wednesday January 5th. Thank you!

The next meet on January 15th is at the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby. With a warm up time of 1:15 p.m. and a start time of 2 pm. I will need to know by Wednesday January 12th if your child cannot attend. This pool offers limited chair seating but plenty of deck space. So for your swimmers we recommend you bring a deck chair if you have one.

January 29th we will have a home meet with team photos taken before warm ups. Please plan on arriving earlier than usual on this date.

Thank you for all you do and if you have questions don’t hesitate to ask!
~Kristen

Note from Coach Kristen

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Just a reminder…. There will be no practice on Fridays, December 17th, 24th, and 31st.

Our away meets in January are:

January 8th at Plainville High School warm up time of 4:15 pm and a start time of 5pm.
*We understand that this is a late meet. If it is too late for your swimmers please email or let a coach know by January 4th.

January 15th at the Farmington Valley YMCA with a warm up time of 1:45 pm and a start time of 2:15 pm.

January 29th Home Meet. We will be taking our team photo at noon.

Please note that our end of season Championships will take place the weekend of February 25-26 and 27th. Please check the dates and let the coaches know by Feb 1st if your child can attend or not. A portion of the monies raised this year pays the SPLASH fees for Championships so we do not want to pay for any child who definitely cannot attend. We do understand last minute illness. The meet is broken down by age groups so you will not need to attend the entire weekend.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

If you have any questions please contact Kristen Reeder at 860-426-9554- afternoons are usually the best or email kreeder@southington-cheshireymca.org

Timers Needed!

2010-12-05T07:48:00.003-05:00

Please consider timing this Saturday, December 11th at our next to last home meet. All families are required to time once during the swimming season. We are also required to provide six timers at each away meet. It's easy and it's a lot more fun than sitting on the bleachers! Please contact Carol Brazil if you can commit to helping. cb6819@yahoo.com

Booster Club Meeting Wednesday 12/8 @ 5:15p.m.

2010-12-05T07:45:00.002-05:00

Please join us!

Practice Change: Monday 11/22

2010-11-22T15:17:00.000-05:00

5:30-6:30 p.m. for Red and Blue groups

Swim Meet Today!

2010-11-20T08:23:00.001-05:00

Thanks to all the support from staff and parents...we are ready to have great time at the meet today!
Parking: vehicles may be parked anywhere except the main Y parking lot. You may drive through the main lot to drop off your swimmer: but please---no idling cars or blocking traffic for safety and courtesy of others.

Timers: should meet with Carol at the doorway into the pool at 1:40 p.m. Timers that have signed up for the second half should also attend this meeting to find out their lane assignment. The second half begins at event #44 so please be ready to take over the lane at that time.

Concession stand: items maybe be dropped off in the All Purpose Room starting at 1:00 p.m. Food is for sale: Proceeds directly benefit our swimmers by defraying the cost of splash fees at swim meets.

Swimmers should be in the pool at 1:00 p.m. but not on deck earlier. The meet begins at 2:00 p.m. Last week, the meet ended at approximately 5:30 p.m. However, that was considered a short meet. So dress cool, stay hydrated, and take breaks in our concession stand!

Booster Club Meeting 11/17 @ 5:15 p.m.

2010-11-15T16:03:00.001-05:00

Please join us at the YMCA and find out more about upcoming events. Hope to see you there!

Next Meet: 11/20 --- Timers Needed!

2010-11-15T16:01:00.001-05:00

Please contact Carol Brazil if you can help out!
Please check the timing and concession pages to see if you've signed up already.

Timing System: Voluteers Needed!

2010-11-13T18:46:00.001-05:00

The team is in urgent need of two people to volunteer to run the timing system and enter data as the meet progresses. You will receive training and you will also get to sit on deck during our remaining home meets. Without timing volunteers, more timers are needed on deck and results must be entered manually at a later time. So swimmers cannot view their times on the scoreboard and get results in a timely fashion. Please consider finding out more about this if you think you might be able to help out! Contact Jill Corvese or Carol Brazil for more information.

First Meet! This Saturday, November 13th

2010-11-06T08:11:00.000-04:00

Warm ups start promptly at: 1:00 p.m.
Meet starts at: 2:00 p.m.
Concessions dropped off at: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Home
VS. Waterbury

Mock Meet: Get Ready!

2010-11-02T16:55:00.003-04:00

There will be a mock meet on Friday, November 5th. 8 & Unders should be there at 4:45 p.m. and older swimmers may arrive at 5 p.m. This is a good opportunity for swimmers to get their first meet jitters out and be ready for the real deal.

Stingrays T's will be on sale for just $5 at this event! Get yours before they are gone!! Design on back of shirt:

Stingrays Team Jackets

2010-10-30T10:10:00.007-04:00

Optional Purchase for Parents: Makes a great Holiday Gift

Navy Windbreaker with Zip and Hood

Child Sizes: S (7/8), M (10/12), L (14/16), XL (18/20) $48

Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL $51

note: sleeve length runs small

DEADLINE 11/17/2010
Will be available by Christmas.
A drop box will be set up in Pool Deck doorway.
Please include this form along with your check, thank you.
Checks should be made to Awards of Elegance.
Email any questions to cb6819@yahoo.com Carol Brazil, Booster Club

Child’s Name to appear on jacket (either First or Last)
______________________________________________
Size, specify Child or Adult _________________________
Include a phone# to reach you if needed _______________

Friendship List: Get Connected!

2010-10-24T15:21:00.003-04:00

Many parents have requested to have a FRIENDSHIP LIST The Booster Club thinks this would be a wonderful way for the swimmers to get to know each other on a more personal level and parents can arrange carpools too.

If you would like to be included in this List please complete the following and return it with your child to his/her next practice. A box will be set up at the coach’s table in the pool area.

We’re aiming for the end of October to have a List completed and distributed to the swimmers.

Swimmer’s name: ________________________________ Age _____
Parent’s names: __________________________________________
Phone# ________________________

I give permission for the following information to be included
in a FRIENDSHIP LIST for the Southington Stingrays Swimteam.

Print Name:
______________________________ Date: ___________________

Signature ______________________________________________

Thank you for being involved with the Booster Club!

Carol Brazil
cb6819@yahoo.com

Booster Club Meeting: 10/20 @ 5:15 p.m.

2010-10-13T17:58:00.001-04:00

All parents are encouraged to attend the booster club meeting. Get informed and give us your input! Location: YMCA room announced on white board in the lobby. Hope to see you there!

Swimsuit Fitting, Tuesday October 12th

2010-10-10T15:51:00.001-04:00

*Location changed to back room on the right off the lobby.

It's very important to get the right fit (think fast!) so be prepared to have your swimmer try a suit on before purchase. Please stop by between 4:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. There is no practice on this date because coaches are needed to assist with the fitting. There is a new suit this year. The cost is $51.75 for female and $32.75 for male suits. The colors are red, white and blue. Coach Kristen will distribute caps when they become available.

*Don't forget to sign up for concessions or timing and get your first choice!

Apple Harvest Parking Help Needed

2010-10-06T14:03:00.001-04:00

Please contact Carol Brazil if you can help collect money at a TDBank parking lot this weekend. It's the swim team's biggest fundraiser. Money collected is used to pay for splash fees, the end of the year banquet and more!

Stingrays Meet Schedule 2010-2011

2010-10-05T15:00:00.002-04:00

November 13th home vs. Waterbury

November 20th home vs. NMY Barracudas

December 4th home vs. Ellington YMCA

December 11th home vs. NWY Lasers

January 8th away vs. Wheeler Tigersharks

January 15th away vs. Farmington Valley Tsunamis

January 29th home vs. Mystic YMCA

February 5th away vs. WCYM Makos

February 18-20th Yankee Cluster Championships place and TBD

*All home meets have a warm-up time of 1pm and a start time of 2pm.

Practice Begins...

2010-09-20T21:15:00.001-04:00

Tuesday, September 21st: 10 and over returning swimmers
Wednesday, September 22nd: 9 year old new and returning swimmers
Tuesday, September 28th: 8 and under new and returning swimmers
Contact Coach Kristen if you have any questions!

Reminder: Booster Club meeting is on Wednesday @ 5:00 p.m. All parents invited to attend!

Become an Official!

2010-09-13T20:35:00.000-04:00

Training will be provided at:

Waterbury YMCA
Saturday Sept 25th- Level 2 certification $30 starts at 11AM
Sunday Sept 26th- Level 1 certification $30 starts at noon-this is the class for new officials

or
Westerly YMCA- Rhode Island
Saturday Oct 2nd- Level 1 certification $40

The swim team needs at least five parents to become officials in order to continue next season. No previous swimming experience necessary.

Please contact: Barbara Glaude, Aquatic Director
Direct Line 860-426-9553
Main Line 860-628-5597 ext. 319

Booster Club Meeting Wednesday Sept. 22nd

2010-08-31T17:22:00.002-04:00

Please consider attending our first Booster Club meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd @ 5:00 p.m. in the meeting room near the YMCA lobby. This will be a great opportunity for any parent wishing to know more about our plans for the year and share ideas. Email Carol Brazil if you have further questions.

Important Dates for Fall/Winter Season

2010-08-05T15:10:00.003-04:00

The Fall/Winter Stingrays swim team begins on Tuesday, September 21st for all returning swimmers 9 and over. New swimmers in this age group will begin on Wednesday, September 22nd. Age 8 and under participants begin on Tuesday, Sept. 28th. Check out our swim team schedule in the YMCA fall brochure. Any new participants may try the program FREE for one week before committing to the team. All returning swimmers must be registered before attending practice. This can be accomplished online at http://www.southington-cheshireymca.org/.

Parent Orientation will be held on Tuesday October 5th at 5:45PM. All parents (new and returning) are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.

Stingrays most important fundraiser of the year is held during the Apple Harvest Festival 2010 Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-10. Please consider signing up this year to help us collect money at the TDBank parking lots.

Championship meet: 3rd Place!

2010-07-25T15:12:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to our Stingray Summer Swim Team. The Stingrays recently completed the 2010 summer season at our Yankee Cluster Championships with a 3rd place overall win. Great job everyone!!

Championship Weekend Begins

2010-07-23T10:19:00.000-04:00

Saturday, July 24th: 12 and Under Warm ups begin at 7:15 a.m. Meet begins at 8:55 a.m. Location: Northern Middlesex YMCA 99 Union Street Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 347-6907

Next Swim Meet: Friday, July 16th in Granby, CT

2010-06-28T08:13:00.001-04:00

Check in 5:15 p.m./Warm-ups @ 5:30 p.m. vs. Farmington Valley Tsunamis (AWAY) located at 97 Salmon Brook St., Granby , CT , 06035. Telephone: (860) 653-5524. Note: if travelling through Hartford, traffic will be heavy. Alternate routes suggested. Meet begins at 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 25th warm-ups @ 4:45 p.m. HOME

2010-06-22T07:29:00.000-04:00

The meet is local and this will be our third of four meets before the Championship. Why sit on the bench when you can be right next to the action? Volunteer to be a timer!

Next Meet in Middletown: June 18th

2010-06-13T07:31:00.000-04:00

Warm-ups TBD. Location: Northern Middlesex YMCA, 99 Union Street, Middletown, CT 06457 Phone:(860) 347-6907.

Summer Meet Schedule Announced

2010-05-18T08:41:00.000-04:00

Please check the Swim Meets page to find the new schedule. Contact Coach Kristen as soon as possible if you cannot attend any of the meets listed.

Summer Session Begins

2010-05-10T20:55:00.005-04:00

After a couple months away from the pool, the Stingrays are excited to be back! Summer is a great time to join the team because it's a shorter season---just perfect for the young swimmer who wants to test the water! There's still time to sign up. Contact Coach Kristen with questions.