2024 Stingray Swim/Dive Team Information
Dear Parents:
Summer is almost here, and we are very excited to begin the 2024 Swim and Dive season. This letter provides all the important details including new information to help answer most of your questions about the team.
The Stingrays need your help!. To make this season happen we need 3-4 parent liaisons to help the coaches coordinate various parts of team such as merchandising, communication, team dinner coordinator, etc
Please reach out to Becky Callahan 201-214-5246 as soon as possible for more information.
Why Join the Swim/Dive Team? There are many reasons to join the team including:
| For Parents | For Kids |
| Swimming is lifelong sport | Great team sport |
| Cross train for other sports | Swimming tones muscles and builds endurance |
| Town pride representing HP | Fun in the sun, free ice pops and stingray tattoos |
Be a part of a rich tradition in HP that includes several All Americans and World Record holder Craig Beardsley
Who are the Coaches? – TBD
Do I really need to volunteer at a meet since I don’t know what to do?
YES — volunteers are critical for a smooth and quick meet. Parents must volunteer at 3 MEETS per family. Positions include: timers, ribbon writers, runners and concessions. Don’t worry — we’ll be glad to explain each position.
In order to ensure volunteers, we require a $100 deposit in the form of a check at registration that will be held until the end of the season. When you meet the 3 meet requirements, your check will be returned at the of season Awards event
What are Registration Details?
Deadline : June 17 to receive team t-shirt
Ages: 5-17 yrs. old, no experience needed. Must be member of the HP Pool Club to join team
What are the steps to register
- Complete 1) online registration form and 2) Fill out medical release form at the bottom of this page and pay the registration fees there as well.
- Registration Payment – $65 first child/$45 for additional child which includes a team t-shirt (if registered before June 21) and super cool HP swim cap.
- Volunteer Deposit – a $100 deposit check is needed to complete registration. Your uncashed check will be returned upon meeting your volunteer obligations of 3 meets at end of season
- Read the rest of this letter 🙂
Who will we compete with?
Like previous years, HP will be competing in the Upper Bergen League. League rules are posted on https://harringtonpark.membersplash.com/
Where do I get that nice HP swim merchandise?
You will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with your completed registration by June 21. For team swimsuits, a rep will be at HP on June 17th with samples to try on and take orders. Swimsuit orders need to be in by June 18th. Swimsuit contact is Donna Terjesen email: swimusa1@aol.com. Will send out information regarding all other merchandise such as hoodies, towels, hats and more in separate communication.
How do Concessions work?
Concessions is not only an important team fundraiser but also helps to feed and fuel our swimmers during meets. The Parent Liaison team will supply utensils, bagels and coffee. We ask all parents to help by donating following items:
Families A through K Families L through Z
Water, ice, juice box Zip locked fruits, oranges, granola bars,
Gatorade (no glass bottles) Single serve chips, gold fish, muffins, pretzels
Homemade cookies, muffins and cakes are great too.
When are the Team Practice Times? Swim Dive
Starting on June 27th Tues – Fri Mon – Thur
6 and under 4:15- 5:00 4:00-5:00
7 and up. 5:00- 5:45
Who do we swim against?
Location Dive Swim Team Dinner
Home Time Trial NA June 29 8:30WU Pasta Dinner June 28 6:00-7:00pm
Home vs PV July 9 July 10
At Norwood July 12 July 13
At Park Ridge July 16 July 17
Home vs Haworth July 19 July 20
At Demarest July 23 July 24
League Championship July 29 HP July 31 in Demarest Awards Dinner July 26 5:00pm
| Start times for Meets:
Swim – Wed Swim Meets: Arrival 4:30pm/ Start 5:00; Sat Swim Meets: Warm-ups Arrival 7:30am/ Start 8:00am Dive – All Dive Meets: Warmups 5:30pm, Start 6pm League Championship– Dive/3:30 warm up and Swim 4:30 warm-up 5:30 start Calendar of all practices, meets and team events are available on calendar on https://harringtonpark.membersplash.com/
Thanks for your support and see you at the pool! |