The Swan Lake Stingrays are divided into two subgroups: the Stingrays and the Junior Stingrays. Descriptions for these groups can be found here (scroll down to the section titled Swimmer Eligibility). All new swimmers are required to attend an evaluation to determine their most appropriate placement.

STINGRAYS Evaluations

Evaluations for swimmers who hope to join the Stingrays will be held on Tuesday, May 27 during normal practice times at Swan Lake. Swimmers should arrive on time for their age group’s practice. Evaluations will take place in Lane 1 (the lane closest to the wall). During the evaluation, swimmers will be asked to swim one lap of freestyle and one lap of backstroke. Swimmers who pass the evaluation can participate in the remainder of practice. Swimmers who are not yet able to meet this threshold will be given the option to join the Junior Stingrays, to try again on June 8, or request a refund.

JUNIOR STINGRAYS Evaluations

Evaluations for swimmers who hope to join the Junior Stingrays will be held on Sunday, June 8, from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Swimmers can arrive anytime between 10:00 and 10:45. Each evaluation will take about 5 minutes. Swimmers will be asked to swim across the width of the shallow end without touching the bottom of the pool. A coach will be in the water with each swimmer as a safety precaution. Swimmers who cannot swim across the shallow end without touching the bottom of the pool will not be able to join the swim team at this time. Swimmers can continue practicing and request a new tryout later in the summer, or we can refund your registration fee.

First Practice for Returning Stingrays

The first practice for returning Stingrays is Tuesday, May 27. New Stingrays will be evaluated during the first practice. Stingrays practice is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the remainder of the school year, until the summer practice schedule begins on June 17. Swimmers are grouped by age, using the following guidelines. There is some flexibility to these age groupings, so check the swimmer rosters to confirm which practice your swimmer should attend.

Tuesday / Thursday PM

9 & under - 5:00 - 5:45 pm

10 - 12 - 5:45 - 6:45 pm

13 & up - 6:45 - 8:00 pm

Junior Stingrays do not practice during the school year. The first practice for Junior Stingrays will be Tuesday, June 17, at 9:15 am.