STINGRAY SWIM TEAM
The Charlevoix Stingrays are a year-round swim team for students grades K-12.
The Swim Team started training on October 7, 2024,
but we are still welcoming new swimmers! Join the fun!
SIGN UP ANYTIME
Training is Monday through Friday 4-6 pm
Scholarships and financial assistance are available.
The Stingray Swim Team is headed up by coach Megan Smithburg who has been dedicated to swimming for over 24 years. Practices are now Monday to Friday from 4 to 6 pm.
Contact Megan at: megan@charlevoixpool.org
Coach Megan Smithburg
Join the Stingrays Swim Team!
The Stingrays Swim Team welcomes all swimmers aged 5-18 who can swim one length of the pool. Skill development and competitive swimming strokes will be developed over the practices during the year. Please read the Stingrays Swim Team Brochure which includes The Code of Conduct, Swim Team Policy and Philosophy, and this year’s fees.
CLICK HERE for the 2024/2025 Competitive Season Registration Form
Please print this form off and bring it into the pool to sign up.
2024/2025 Season Fees
Resident Pass Options*:
- 10 Punch Pass $95 Per Swimmer
- Season Pass $642 Per Swimmer
- Additional Family Member Season Pass: $615
Non-District Pass Options*:
- 10 Punch Pass $120 Per Swimmer
- Season Pass $776 Per Swimmer
- Additional Family Member Season Pass: $749
*FEES ARE PLUS MTSL Registration Fee (Required): $8 Per Swimmer
NOTE:
Pass costs do not include the MTSL Registration Fee nor the entry fees to participate in meets. Registration fees and passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. No sharing or splitting of passes between swimmers.
When renewing a pass, you can stop in with payment or we can charge a debit or credit card via phone. All passes will expire at the end of the competitive season.
Scholarships
Financial assistance and payment options are available upon request or online. The Stingrays Swim Team has a scholarship fund available to help cover practice dues. Funds are awarded based on the availability of funds and financial need. Scholarship applications are due at time of sign up. Contact pool manager Kathy Klimas for more details: kathy@charlevoixpool.org.
Print off and fill out the 2024/2025 SWIM TEAM SCHOLARSHIP FORM. Bring this completed form to the pool and submit for scholarship approval today!
Swim Meets
To be entered in a meet, each swimmer must pay the entry fee per meet. The fees are based on the number of events the swimmer is participating in and what the host of the meet is charging. The swimmer must sign up for events with Coach Megan by the Friday before the week of the meet. If for any reason your child is unable to attend, please contact the coach immediately so relays can be adjusted. Individual events and relays will be selected by the head coach.
SWIM MEETS
Michigan Team Swim League
Our competitive swim league consists of 24 teams divided into a North and South Division. The season runs October through February with meets on weekends and capped in February by our Championship meets: the Northern League Meet and the MTSL State Meet. Updates will be shared as soon as MTSL decides on competition.
What is a competitive swimmer?
A Competitive Swimmer Comes to Practice
Practice consists of stroke development in all four competitive strokes, starts and turns, endurance, and team camaraderie.
A Competitive Swimmer Comes to Meets
The Charlevoix Stingrays participate in swim meets at pools across Northern and Central Michigan and the Eastern UP. In order to participate in a meet, the swimmer needs to come to practice. Meet participation is a fun way for swimmers to see the rewards of their time and dedication.
Three Types of Meets
1. Dual/Triangular Meets
2-3 teams compete and all age group events are run as one meet. Meets generally run three to four hours. Usually these meets have no fees and often there are ribbons.
2. Invitational Meets
5+ teams compete. These meets may be run as one long meet lasting 6-8 hrs or as a split meet with swimmers 10 and under in the morning; swimmers 11 and older in the afternoon with each session lasting 3-4 hrs. Meet fees are charged and ribbons and/or medals are awarded.
3. Championship Meets
The Northern League Championship meet and the MTSL State meet are the “Grand Finale” of the competitive season. A swimmer must compete in at least 2 meets to be eligible to compete in a Championship meet.
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