Team Information Parents Please Read The Team Handbook (PDF) The UMCY Stingrays Swim Team is located in Montgomery Village and participates in the Chesapeake and Potomac YMCA league as well as the Potomac Valley United States Swimming (USS) league. The team offers a small club atmosphere where all swimmers support and know each other regardless of age group or ability. The team is focused on having fun while developing swimmers to their highest potential. Many UMCY swimmers have qualified for championship meets such as YMCA Nationals and several graduates have continued their swimming careers to the college level. While swimmers will be training along side national and regional level athletes, training will be geared to fit their needs and goals. We treat our members as whole people, not just swimmers. One of the great advantages of being a YMCA team is that the “Y” meets offer all swimmers especially younger ones an atmosphere where they feel part of the team. The younger swimmers report having more fun at “Y” meets than at standard USS meets. The USS meets that we compete in offer our older swimmers a high level of competition and a chance to compete against other local swimmers. Team History Season Length The YMCA winter season begins practice Monday, September 12, 2005, and runs through the end of championship meets around March or April depending on what meets swimmers qualify for. Team Levels National Team: Gold: Workouts range from moderately intense to very intense. Swimmers should attend at least 5 practices a week. Dry land training is provided on a regular basis. Weight training is encouraged, and available under the supervision of a Certified Personal Trainer. Blue: Age Group 2: Age Group 1: Swim Team Fees 1. All UMCY Stingray swimmers must be full privilege members of the Upper Montgomery County YMCA . Membership entitles the bearer to full use of the YMCA facilities and programs. 2. Following is the fee structure for each team program level:
In addition, an $80 team fee for the first family swimmer, and a $50 team fee for each additional family swimmer is due at registration to cover team costs. The family fee is to be paid separately by check or money order, payable to UMCY Stingrays Swim Team. How To Register Registration is being accepted at the YMCA front desk in Montgomery Village . Address: Phone: Questions: Check the frequently asked questions page and/or
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