Shady Hollow Swim Team Information and FAQs – 2010

 This is the 26th year the Shady Hollow Stringrays have been swimming in summer leagues.  We are in the Capital City Summer League (CCSL) along with several other swim teams – Circle C Seals, Travis Country Sharks, Granada Hills/Western Oaks Dolphins, South Austin Area Barracudas, Hays Swim Club @ Plum Creek, Jewish Community Aquatic Association Piranhas, Courtyard Swordfish and Belterra Swordfish.  www.capitalcitysummerleague.com

We are a proud, competitive and community-oriented organization that is run totally by volunteers.  Our stated purpose is to establish an atmosphere of friendly competition and personal satisfaction for our swimmers, while stressing individual and team accomplishments.

Here are some frequently asked questions:

1.   When does swim team practice start?
Swim team practice starts on Tuesday, May 4.  We practice Tuesday through Friday.  Below are the 2010 season practice schedule.

2010 Practice Schedule

Age Group

May 4 – June 4

June 7 - End Season

Junior Rays

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7 – 7:30 am

6 & Under

4 – 4:30 pm

7:30 – 8 am

8 & Under

4:30 – 5:15 pm

8 – 8:45 am

10 & Under

5:15 – 6 pm

8:45 – 9:30 am

12 & Under

6 – 6:45 pm

9:30 – 10:15am

13 & Up

6:45 – 7:30 pm

10:15 – 11 am

13 & Up 

 

9:00-10:00p 

 

 

 

 

2.   Do we need certain supplies for swim team?
Yes.  Your child will need a bathing suit, goggles and a towel.    You may purchase the team suit and goggles at the picnic on April 25th through one of our sponsors, Lane 4, or you may purchase your own at a local sporting goods store.  The team suit is optional.  A team t-shirt comes with your registration fee.  Please label all items – goggles, swim suit, t-shirt and towels

3.   What are time trials?
Coaches run time trials in order to get seed times, which will determine what heat the swimmer will swim at the first meet they attend.  Coaches will be timing swimmers May 12th – 14th.   In order to compete in Meets, a swimmer must be able to swim across the pool without touching the bottom in less than 1 minute. They are allowed to briefly hold the lane line.

4.   What if my child does not swim across the pool in under one minute?
There are 2 options for you if this occurs.  The first option is to get a refund of your registration money and wait until next year to join the team.  The second option is to have your child practice with the Junior Rays until they can safely swim across the pool in under one minute.  After the time trials, the Junior Rays will practice in Lane 1 during the 6 and Under practice at 4:00.    Your child will be monitored by the coaches and when they can swim across the pool in less than one minute, they can sign up for the next meet.  They can also go to the regular practice for their age group.  If you still have questions about the 1 minute rule, please speak to any board member.

5.   How do I get a refund?
All refund requests MUST be in writing via email to our treasurer, Sarita McIntyre.  Please email her at sacdrm@att.net to request your refund.
May 8th is the deadline for a full refund.
May 9-27 partial refund of $65.
No refunds after May 27th.

 

6.   We are going on vacation/participating in summer camps etc. during swim season.  Is it OK to miss practices and meets?
Absolutely!  We realize that families have lives outside of swim team.  The great thing about swim team is that you can participate at your own level.  There is a sign-up book for each meet and there is a place to note that you will NOT be attending.  Please make your plans known each week.  Swimmers are encouraged to come to at least 2 practices a week if they are planning on swimming in that week’s meet.  If your child is participating in camps/vacation bible school etc. and cannot come to their scheduled practice, they can come to the Junior Ray practice at 7:30-8:00 to get some swim time in.

7.   How can I help the swim team?
Thanks for asking!  There are so many ways you can help.  Remember that this team is run by volunteers and we need at least 80 volunteers to help with our home meets and about 40 for away meets.  If you are unsure of where you would like to help, please talk to our Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Aversa or any board member.  Don’t forget to talk to your friends and neighbors who participate in swim team!

8.   Where can I find up-to-date information/news about the swim team?

 We have a great website full of more information than you thought possible.  Our address is:  www.shadyhollowstingrays.org.  Please check it out.  There is contact information for the coaches and board members, schedules, links to our league, updated information about meets, heat sheets to print out before a meet, meet results, our bylaws, and loads of other information.  Bookmark the site because you will be going to it frequently during the season.  There is a great Rookie’s Guide on the website with additional information for new Stingray families or people who just want a refresher course in swim team procedures and lingo.




 

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