A member of the Foothills Swimming Association
Sixth Avenue West Pool, 400 Holman Way, Golden, Colorado 80401
Join the Stingrays!
Thank you for your interest in the Stingrays Swim Team!
The Stingrays have been members of the Foothills Swimming Association, a non-profit organization, for over 30 years. As are all teams in the league, we are a parent-run team, with a board consisting of seven members. Our goal is to provide a family-oriented, yet competitive environment that enables each swimmer to improve his or her technique while fostering fun and good sportsmanship.
Location
This year the Stingrays are excited about their fifth year at the Sixth Avenue West pool operated by the Foothills Parks and Recreation District. The pool is located at 400 Holman Way in Golden just off the Sixth Avenue and Indiana St. intersection. (map)
Schedule
Practice for the 2009 Summer season begins on May 18; and our first meet is Saturday, May 30. See the preseason schedule for practice times and locations.
The summer club season generally runs from Memorial Day to approximately the end of July, with practices held daily Monday through Friday and regular meets every Saturday with a few optional meets on Sundays or weeknights.
On June 2, we begin the following summer practice schedule:
Monday: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. OR 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. OR 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.; OPTIONAL stroke clinic 5:00 - 6:00
Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. OR 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Thursday: 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. OR 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Friday: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. OR 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Parents and swimmers can choose the practice time that works best for them and their swimmer(s). The team asks that each swimmer make at least three practices a week in order to be prepared for the weekend meet.
Cost
- The cost to join the Stingrays Swim Team for the summer is $150 for the first child, with a $5 discount for each additional family member. This covers coaching salaries, all the swim meets, and the end of season plaques and gifts.
- A $7 insurance fee is required annually by Foothills Swimming Association.
- In addition, the Stingrays are implementing a pool surcharge fee of $25 for each family.
Volunteer Requirements
The Stingrays swim team is parent-run, meaning the team relies on parent volunteers to assist in running all swim meets. Volunteer training is provided free of charge to our parents. When swimmers are registered for swim team, a volunteer commitment is made.
The Stingrays require each family to give a $100 deposit check for volunteer hours. Throughout the summer, each family is required to earn 12 points in order to received the $100 check back.
Supplies/Suits
The stingrays has an optional team suit, which can be purchased at High Point Swim and Sport, 1535 S. Kipling Parkway, Lakewood, 303-989-2724. Be sure to mention you’re with the Stingrays to get the correct team suit and the discounted price.
Coaching Staff
The Stingrays are excited to have their head coach, Heather Howe, returning for her tenth season with the team. We are also looking forward to the return of the assistant coaching staff, which includes Liv Ponder, Nick Barta, and Gary Henderson. While many teams in the league are looking for new coaches, the Stingrays go into the 2009 season with great coaching stability.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like a registration form, please do not hesitate to call:
Heather Howe at (303) 279-5184 or munchie_howe@hotmail.com
Lois Sisson at (303) 456-9492 or lasisson@comcast.net
Thank you for your interest in the Stingrays Swim Team!
