Stingrays and Nemo Club

Our competition swim team is The Gainsborough Stingrays.  Children ages 5 to 18 are eligible to participate and compete.

We are members of Atlanta Swimming Association and compete against other area clubs.  In 2008, our Stingrays placed second in our Division at the League Championship Meet.

The season consists of daily practices, five dual-team swim meets, and the League Championship Meet.

Competing on the Stingrays swim team provides exposure to competition, teaches respect for rules and officials, builds sportsmanship, instills team dedication, promotes self-discipline, and builds self-confidence.

Swim meets are family times when we rally behind our swimmers and cheer them on to both personal and team success.  Participation in the Stingrays swim team gives our children invaluable experiences and memories for a lifetime.

Nemo Club is the developmental division of our Stingrays Swim Team.  We sometimes refer to Nemos as our “not quite ready for prime time” swimmers.

It is specifically designed for our under-7-years-olds who can swim a little, but do not feel comfortable swimming with the bigger kids or competing in an inter-club swim meet.

Nemos are separate from the Stingrays and have their own practice sessions.  These sessions focus on improving their skills and having fun.

Participants should be able to tread water without a floatation device, have at least the ability or skill to perform a “dog paddle” over a distance of 15 feet, and be able to jump into the pool without help or assistance.

Nemos IS NOT a group swim lesson.  Confidence, breathing and stroke techniques are worked on and improved, but it is not designed or intended to be a beginners swim class.  Moms and dads ARE NOT allowed to join their kids in the water.

Nemos do not participate in swim meets, but are encouraged to attend and support and cheer their Stingrays teammates.  Attending swim meets also introduces them to the meet environment and lets them understand a little more about competing on a team.

As the season progresses, and if the coach agrees, a Nemo may “graduate” to the Stingrays team and participate in meets (additional ASA League fees will apply.)

Swim Team Registration

 You must register each of your STINGRAY SWIMMERS (NOT NEMO) with our League through their on-line registration process.

 

Go to www.atlantaswimming.com and click on the link to register. 

 

 2008 Gainsborough Stingrays and Nemos Swim Team

Attachments:

2010 06 09 Stingrays Newsletter.pdf	137 Kb
2010 Meet Volunteer Duties.pdf	74 Kb
2010 Personalized Swim Cap Order Form.pdf	69 Kb
2010 Practice and Meet Schedule_.pdf	58 Kb
2010 Swim Suit Order Form.pdf	74 Kb
2010 Swim Team Registration Nemos.pdf	75 Kb
2010 Swim Team Registration Stingrays.pdf	72 Kb
2010 Swim Teams Liability Waiver.pdf	66 Kb
Swim Team Survival Guide Gainsborough.pdf	91 Kb