Stingray's 2023 Season Information
Good afternoon Stingrays!
Welcome to the 2023 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 15th to receive a swimsuit by time trials (May 6th). Orders placed after that date need to be in by April 22nd to receive a swimsuit by the first meet (May 13th).
- April 22nd is discount day (15% off) for D&J. This does not include team swimsuits. This is only for extra gear like googles, fins etc…
- The website for 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://scst.swimtopia.com/team-store .
- The deadline for ordering is April 10th. Please note this is for Pre-Order only.
- Merchandise will be delivered to us by time trials (May 6th). Payment will be due at the time of pick up.
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://scst.swimtopia.com/sponsors .
- Sponsorships are greatly appreciated by the Stingray’s swim team; it helps to bring our local community together and raise money for our organization.
First Practices -
- April 18th - New swimmers only
- April 19th - Returning swimmers
- The practice schedule is posted on our website -https://scst.swimtopia.com/practice .
Time Trials, New Division, Divisionals & Invitationals -
- Time Trials will be held on May 6th
- Here is the link to all the swim meets this season - https://scst.swimtopia.com/swim_meets
- We need everyone to be at the meets. We’ve moved up to a different division this year and will probably be one of the smaller teams, so we need everyone to participate to have the best chance of winning.
- Divisonals will be held on June 17th time TBD
- Invitationals -
- Mid-Season - June 4-5 time TBD
- Season Finale - June 23-25 time 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.
URGENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS NEEDED -
- Concessions
- NWAL Officials
- Volunteer Coordinator * this can only be filled by a returning parent
- Roadies
- Head Timer/Scribe * this can only be filled by a returning parent
**** If you have a teenager (14 up) interested in volunteering to help with younger swimmers during the first weeks of practice please contact Bryce Elliot - [email protected] .
Board Members -
President - Susan Knight
VP - Lauren Briker
Treasurer - Lacey Picariello
Volunteer Coordinator - TBD
NWAL Rep - Bryce Elliot
Registar - Karly Simmons
Secretary - Stephanie Mixon
At Large 1 - Chris George
At Large 2 - Rebecca Waterman
Coaches -
Head Coach - Emily Laurel
Assistant Coach - Elise Selz
Junior Coaches -
- Hazel Hixon
- Mary “Rosie” Lafferty
- Ryan Sharar
- Alexis Palmer
Swimtopia App, Facebook & Communication Email-
- The app is available on Iphone & Android phones.
- Please download for information regarding meets and volunteer information.
- Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stingraysswim .
- If you have any questions regarding this information please email the board directly - [email protected] .