Stingrays Swim Team
The Stingrays Swim Team is for any age. The team aspires to create an environment where the swimmers enjoy the experience of swimming through the 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 the 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.
Fees
- Swim Club Only (non-competitive swimming)
- Members pay $40 monthly / Nonmembers pay $60 monthly
Swim Team (competitive swimming)
- Members pay $40 monthly / Nonmembers pay $60 monthly
- *All competitive swimmers pay a yearly USA Swimming fee of $90 plus any meet entry fees to events the swimmer participates in.
Stingrays Swim Team Information
Training Groups:
All training groups practice at the same time and have the same cost.
PRACTICE TIMES
Monday - Friday
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS
- None
Age Requirements
- 5 years old (Typical age is 5 - 12 years)
Goals
- Legal in 3 out of 4 strokes
- Introduction to swimming terminology
PRACTICE TIMES
Monday - Friday
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS
- None
Age Requirements
- 5 years old (Typical age is 5 - 12 years)
Goals
- Complete Start Progressions
- Building up endurance by increasing workout yardage
- Technique
- Know intervals
- Development of turns
- Work on age appropriate IMR events
PRACTICE TIMES
Monday - Friday
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
COMPETITIVE REQUIREMENTS
- 2 USA meets per season (Short-Course Season and Long-course Season)
- Goal meets: Gulf Champs, TAGS
Age Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years old (Typical age is 8 - 12 years)
Goals
- Refining technique
- Work on age appropriate IMX events
Practice Times
Monday - Friday
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Competitive Requirements
- 2 USA meets per season (Short-Course Season and Long-course Season)
- Goal meets: TAGS, Zones, Sectionals, NCSA, Junior Nationals, Nationals
Age Requirements
- Minimum of 12 years old
Goals
- Refining technique
- Complete IMX events
Swimming Equipment
REQUIRED
- Swim cap
- goggles
- swimsuit
- water bottle
- dry-land attire on Tuesday and Thursday
OPTIONAL
- Kickboard
- Fins
- Pull buoy
- Paddles
- Snorkel
GETTING STARTED
- Contact the Aquatics department via phone or email to set up an appointment.
- We'll work with your schedule to book your appointment for a swim test prior to a swim team practice.
- Complete the "Swim Team Tryout Request" form below.
SWIM TEAM TRYOUT REQUEST
GETTING ON THE TEAM
It doesn't have to be "legal", but the 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.