Practice Schedule for the Week of September 1, 2014

The Stingrays calendar has been updated to reflect the practice schedule for the week of September 1, 2014.  Please remember that the practice scheduled for Monday, September 1 has been moved to Wednesday, September 3 to allow the teammates to celebrate the Labor Day Holiday with family or friends, or maybe a little end-of-summer getaway!

Remember that practice time is now 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM.  If you're interested in learning more about the team, come to the rec center and watch a practice and see what we're all about!  Refer to the events calendar for a full list of upcoming practices and other events!

Also, new to the site you will find a poll to gauge the interest of the community and students in having swim teams in our Logan County high schools.  It only takes a moment to vote, so let your voice be heard!  We have also added a contact form on the bottom left-hand portion of all site pages; if you cannot attend a practice but have questions about joining the team, fill out the contact form and we will be happy to answer your questions; although, you may wish to read the new "Southern WV Stingrays FAQ" page, which provides the answer to many of the most common questions about swimming competitively with the Stingrays.

Hope everyone has a delightful and safe Labor Day weekend!

Congratulations, Stingrays!

CONGRATULATIONS

TO THE SOUTHERN WV

STINGRAYS

ON THEIR THIRD PLACE

OVERALL FINISH AT THE 2014 CITINATIONAL BANK GREATHER KANAWHA VALLEY SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Stingrays updates - August 2014

The Southern West Virginia Stingrays are gearing up for another exciting season of competitive swimming!

The practice schedule for the rest of August and the first week of September has been posted on the calendar here, and the team is looking forward to it's first meet of the season in October, to be held at the Chief Logan Recreational Center and hosted by HYCAT of Charleston.

According to Coach Kristi, as her school schedule regulates, the team's practice times will become more regular.  As of right now the calendar reflects a practice time of 4:30 PM, but remember to watch email messages and Facebook group posts from her, as she may need to change practice days and times.  The start of school is a busy time for everyone, and we will all adjust to new schedules and new responsibilities together!

Also, in the coming weeks, the "Meet Results" section of the website will be updated to reflect the Summer Season's results, including the team's standings after the City Meet.

As always, if there are pictures or information that you would like to see on the website, feel free to contact Linley Marcum!

Swim Team to Resume Practice on August 11

After a wonderfully productive year, the Southern West Virginia Stingrays will resume practices on Monday, August 11, 2014 in anticipation of the beginning of the fall season!

We would like to invite everyone interested in competitive swim to come out and observe a practice - you don't even have to get wet! - and see what it's all about!  The 2014 - 2015 season looks to be an exciting one, and we'd love to have new members join in on the fun!

Come out on Monday, August 11 at 4:30 PM to the Chief Logan Rec Center and watch the team swim, and let Coach Kristi answer any questions you may have.  Make the upcoming school year a healthy one, and SWIM LIKE A STINGRAY!

Summer League Roundup

The Summer League schedule is coming to a close for the Stingrays, and has been a wonderful success.  The team traveled to several new pools during their dual meet schedule, and experienced their first outdoor competitions. 

This week (July 6 - 12, 2014) the Stingrays will compete in the Summer League Championships (also known as the "City Meet") at the University of Charleston on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. 

As the summer session draws to a close, the team looks forward to the start of the Fall/Winter Session, and another successful season!

Schedule for June 22 - 28, 2014

According to Coach Kristi:

Fit camp is from 9-12 pm next week, we will practice from 11:30-12:30 on Monday and Tuesday. (This will give the kids either 30 minutes to play or rest before starting swimming). The "swim" portion of camp is from 11-12, which Terry told me will basically just be pool time for the kids. On Friday we will practice at 4:30 pm because there is no fit camp. Meet warmups will begin at 5:25 at Ridgeview pool on Wednesday. Please have your swimmer there by 5:10 so they are ready to get in the water at 5:25.

See you at the pool!

***UPDATE***

Don't forget, the Stroke Analysis Clinic will take place again at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, WV on Friday, June  27 from 4:30 PM until 6:00 PM.  The charge for the session will be $25.00, payable at the door.  Those who attended this past Friday's session enjoyed the clinic, learned a lot, and are looking forward to next Friday's clinic.

As such, Coach Kristi has adjusted the practice schedule to allow Stingrays members to attend the clinic in Huntington.  The third practice for the upcoming week will take place on Thursday directly following the Fit Kids Camp as outlined above.

Stingrays Weekend Update

After a VERY successful meet against the Windermere Wizards this past Wednesday, 06/18, the Stingrays gear up for HYCAT's Stroke Analysis Clinic being held today, Friday, 06/20, at Marshall University, beginning at 4:00 PM.

Want to see the latest results of our Stingrays swimmers?  Click on the "Meet Results" link to the left for all the latest times and point totals!  Want to see some of the action?  Click on the "Stingrays Photo Galleries" for photos of the meet!

After each Stingrays meet or event, check the Meet Results page to track your favorite swimmer's times.  And don't forget to check the Stingrays Photo Galleries page after every meet or event for more photos of our Southern WV Stingrays Swim Team!

Meet Results Coming Soon!

Keep an eye on the website in the near future for results of the meet on June 18, 2014, against the Windmere Wizards!  Hoping to include times and some photos of the action!

In the meantime, thank you to all the swimmers, parents and coaches from both teams who, together, made today's meet a success!

Summer League Meet

Don't forget that today at the Chief Logan Recreational Center Windmere challenges the Stingrays fir  a Summer League Dual Meet!  Team members, make sure you arrive at the rec at 5:00PM for warm-ups; fans, remember the meet begins at 6:00PM

Come out and support the Southern West Virginia Stingrays, and see what swim team is all about!

Happenings at Chief Logan Recreational Center

Anyone interested in getting some extra conditioning in prior to the City Meet coming up in early July should look in to the Rec's "Fit Kid's Camp"!  Help build endurance and strength, which will up your speed and stamina in the pool!

Call the Rec or speak with them next time we have practice at the pool.  Coach Kristi HIGHLY recommends this for all Stingrays team members.  Sign up today!

Practice and Meet Updates

According to Coach Kristi, here's the latest news for the Berry Hills meet:

Practice scheduled for tomorrow is still on. The Berry Hills coach does not want to swim on Friday because of potential storms (finally heard back from her today). I suggested Saturday to hold our meet. I will post when I hear something back from her.

 Keep an eye on the page for more news as we get it!

Practice next week will be on Monday and Tuesday at 4:30 PM at the Chief Logan Recreational Center.  On Wednesday, June 18k the Stingrays will play host to the swim team from Windmere in their first home meet of the Summer Season. 

Meets at the Chief Logan Recreational Center are always a great time, and we would like to invite all the swim fans in the area to come check out just what the Stingrays can do!

Berry Hills Meet Rescheduled

Due to strong storms in the area on Wednesday evening, the Summer League meet at Berry Hills Country Club has been postponed.  Keep an eye on the website; team members, watch your email and Coach Kristi's Facebook posts for the new date and time of the Berry Hills meet.

In the meantime, enjoy the beginning of summer, everyone!  Here's hoping you had a great school year and finished with good grades!

Hope to see you all at the pool!

Berry Hills Meet Update

Here are directions to the Berry Hills Country Club for the meet on Wednesday, June 11:

Directions to Berry Hills from the South:
119 North
Right onto Jefferson road
Curve Left onto Jefferson road
Right into Berry Hills Drive
Keep left onto Bee Mountain road
Slight left into berry hills road
Destination is on the right.

If you have any questions or need further help, let us know!

Stingrays Schedule, June 8 - 14

This week, the Stingrays plan to practice on the following days:

• Tuesday, June 10 @ 4:30 PM
• Friday, June 13 @ 4:30 PM

Also, don't forget that the Stingrays challenge the swimmers of Berry Hill Country Club in South Charleston on Wednesday, June 11.  Swimmers should arrive for warm-ups at 5:00 PM, and The action starts at 6:00 PM!  We'd love to see everyone come out and support the Stingrays!

Keep an eye on the blog for updates, and directions to Berry Hills Country Club.  Have a great week, everyone!

Practice Schedule Updates

Stingrays Team Members - please watch your emails, Facebook postings and texts from Coach Kristi regarding practice days this week.  With severe weather moving in and the end-of-school festivities around the area, changes in the practice schedule may occur.

With that being said, team members, invite friends who may be interested in joining the team to come out and watch a practice!  We'd love to have new friends join the team and experience the fun of SWIMMING LIKE A STINGRAY!

We'll see everyone at the pool!

Summer League News

The summer season is upon us, and everyone is excited for summer swim!

The Southern West Virginia Stingrays Swim Team will be competing throughout the month of June and July in a series of team-on-team events, both at the Chief Logan Recreational Center and at other pools in the area.  Be sure to check the calendar for dates, times and locations of these events, and come out to support your Stingrays!