🏊♀️2026 HP Stingrays Swim & Dive Team Information
Dear Stingray Families,
Summer is almost here, and we are excited to kick off another incredible season for the 2026 HP Stingrays Swim & Dive Team! Whether your child is a returning athlete or joining us for the very first time, we can’t wait to make this summer one to remember.
The Stingrays are more than just a swim and dive team — we are a summer tradition filled with friendships, team spirit, competition, sunshine, and unforgettable memories at the pool!
This guide includes everything you need to know about registration, practices, meets, volunteering, and all the exciting events planned for the season.
🌊 Why Join the Stingrays?
There are so many reasons families love being part of the HP Stingrays!
For Kids
- Learn and improve swimming & diving skills
- Build confidence, endurance, and strength
- Make lifelong friendships
- Be part of an amazing team environment
- Represent Harrington Park with pride
- Enjoy fun summer traditions, team cheers, and FREE ice pops!
For Parents
- Swimming is a lifelong sport
- Excellent cross-training for the kids for other sports
- Great way for the kids to stay active all summer
- Become part of a fun and supportive community
- Create lasting summer memories with your family
Most importantly, your family becomes part of a proud HP tradition that has produced Eastern Zone athletes, All-Americans, and even World Record holder, Craig Beardsley!
🏊♂️ Meet the Coaches
We are thrilled to have some of HP’s best leading our athletes this season!
- Swim Team Coaches: Kiera Sullivan & Zoey Aydin
- Dive Team Coaches: Hannah Colon & Patrick Wilson
Our coaches are excited to help every athlete grow, improve, and have fun all summer long.
🙌 Parent Volunteers Make It All Possible
YES — volunteers are essential to running successful and efficient meets!
Each family is required to volunteer at 5 meets/events during the season. Volunteer positions include:
- Timers
- Ribbon Writers
- Runners
- Concessions
- Meet Support
No experience? No problem! We will explain everything and help you learn.
To help ensure volunteer coverage:
- A $100 volunteer deposit check is required at registration.
- The check will NOT be cashed.
- It will be returned at the end-of-season awards event once volunteer obligations are completed.
Thank you in advance for helping make our meets fun and organized for everyone!
✅ Registration Information
Important Deadline: Register by June 12th to guarantee your team t-shirt and swim cap!
Eligibility
- Ages 5–17
- No swim team experience necessary although must be able to swim unassisted
- Must be a member of the HP Pool Club
Registration Fees
- $75 per child
- $175 family maximum
Registration includes:
- Team t-shirt (if registered by June 12th)
- Official HP Stingrays swim cap
- 4x week practices
- Entry to all swim & dive meets
Additional HP Stingrays merchandise including:
- Hoodies
- Towels
- And more!
…will be shared in a separate communication.
What You Need to Register
- Complete the online registration form REGISTER HERE (one for each child)
- Fill out and submit the medical release form below
- Come to the in-person registration on Friday, June 12th from 4:30-6:30pm
Please Bring:
- Registration payment check payable to “HP Swim Club”
- $100 volunteer deposit check payable to “HP Swim Club”
- You will sign up for volunteer slots on-site
Drop off during the Swim & Dive team registration day or at the HP Swim Club front desk.
📦 We also ask each family to donate 1 case of water to help support home meet concessions.
And most importantly…
👉 PLEASE read the rest of this letter 🙂
🍎 Concessions Donations
Concessions help fuel our athletes and support the team throughout the season. Families are asked to contribute the following items to each HOME meet:
Families A–K
- Water bottles
- Ice & cooler (loan)
- Juice boxes
- Gatorade bottles (no glass bottles)
Families L–Z
- Sliced apples, melon & oranges
- Granola/ protein bars
- Chips
- Goldfish
- Pretzels
- Muffins
- Homemade cookies, cakes, and baked goods
Thank you for helping keep our swimmers energized and helping fundraise for the HP Swim Club during our home meets!
⏰ Practice Schedule
Swim Team Practices
Starting June 29th
- Monday-Thursdays
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dive Team Practices
Starting June 30th
- Tuesday–Friday
- All: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🏆 2026 Meet Schedule
🤿 Diving Meets
All diving meets warm up at 5:00 PM and begin at 5:30 PM
| Date | Matchup |
| Tuesday, July 7 | @Harrington Park vs. Norwood |
| Friday, July 10 | @Harrington Park vs. Park Ridge |
| Tuesday, July 14 | Harrington Park @ Haworth |
| Friday, July 17 | @Harrington Park vs. Demarest |
| Tuesday, July 21 | Harrington Park @ Pascack Valley |
🏊 Swimming Meets
Wednesday Meets
Warm-up: 4:45 PM | Start: 5:30 PM
| Date | Matchup |
| Wednesday, July 8 | @Harrington Park vs. Norwood |
| Wednesday, July 15 | Harrington Park @ Haworth |
| Wednesday, July 22 | Harrington Park @ Pascack Valley |
Saturday Meets
Warm-up: 8:15 AM | Start: 9:00 AM
| Date | Matchup |
| Saturday, July 11 | @Harrington Park vs. Park Ridge |
| Saturday, July 18 | @Harrington Park vs. Demarest |
🥇 Championship Meets
League Diving Championships
📅 Monday, July 27
📍 Hosted by Norwood
Warm-up: 3:30 PM
Start Time: 4:40 PM
Rain Date: July 28
League Swimming Championships
📅 Wednesday, July 29
📍 Hosted by Harrington Park
Warm-up: 4:30 PM
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Rain Date: July 30
NJPMA Championships
🤿 Diving Championships: August 3
🏊 Swimming Championships: Week of August 3
📅 Stay Connected
The full calendar of:
- Practices
- Meets
- Team events
- Updates & reminders
…will be available on the HP Swim Club calendar.
Thank you for your continued support of the HP Stingrays. We are looking forward to an amazing summer filled with teamwork, growth, competition, and FUN.
See you at the pool!
💙 GO STINGRAYS! 💙
Harrington Park Swim and Dive Team Emergency Medical Authorization