The Stingrays Swim Team is for any age. The team aspires to create an environment where the swimmers enjoy the experience of swimming through improvement of their stroke and racing techniques, improved personal race times, appreciation of team friendships and team spirit. We offer a competitive swim team, as well as a non-competitive developmental team.
We hope that each swimmer will take full advantage of the team.
Mission
The EPRC Aquatics Department gives training in competitive swim to swimmers of all abilities. We will provide an opportunity for our swimmers to reach their goals.
Vision
As a department we want our swimmers to be confident in the water. We will work on sportsmanship, discipline and drive to be an all-around swimmer.
Getting Started:
1. Contact the Aquatics department via phone or email to set up an appointment.
2. We'll work with your schedule to book your appointment for a swim test prior to a swim team practice.
Want to try out for the swim team?
Drop us a line today for a tryout appointment.
Getting On the Team:
It doesn't have to be "legal", but swimmer must proficiently swim 25 yards with the following strokes: Backstroke & Freestyle. If the swimmer cannot pass the swim test, we can develop those skills in swim lessons and at practice.
Cost
Members pay $40 monthly
Nonmembers pay $60 monthly
*All swimmers pay a yearly USA Swimming fee of $81 upon signup
Meet Fees
All swimmers competing (optional) in swim meets will have to pay meet entry fees to events the swimmer participates in.
Sign up for swim meets here!
Stingrays Swim Team Information
Practice Times:
All Groups:
Monday & Wednesday: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Competitive Requirements:
Green Group
None
White Group
2 USA meets per season (Short-Course Season and Long-course Season)
Goal meets: Gulf Champs, TAGS
Blue Group
2 USA meets per season (Short-Course Season and Long-course Season)
Goal meets: TAGS, Zones, Sectionals, NCSA, Junior Nationals, Nationals
Age Requirements:
Green Group
5 years old
Typical age is 5-12
White Group
Minimum of 8 years old
Typical age is 8-14
Blue Group
Minimum 12 years old
Goals:
Green Group
• Complete Start Progressions
• Building up endurance by increasing workout yardage
• Technique
• Know intervals
• Development of turns
• Work on age appropriate IMR events
White Group
Refining technique
Work on age appropriate IMX events
Blue Group
Refining technique
Complete IMX events
Required Swim Equipment for everyone: Swim cap, goggles, swimsuit, & water bottle
Optional Equipment: Kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel