Kindness, Technique, and FUN—Every Stroke of the Way!
Sun Oaks Stingrays
We are a year-round USA-Registered Swim Team. Our motto is, “Kindness – Technique – FUN!!” We practice Monday-Thursday at Sun Oaks in the covered pool, with options to attend 2-4 times per week. Our team attends swim meets monthly in the Spring/Summer & every other month in the Fall/Winter. Swim meets are OPTIONAL. If your child simply loves to swim and is not looking to compete – our team is a welcoming place for all swimmers to grow. Our team is open to kids ages 5-18. If your child has goals to be on the swim team, our year-round swim school is a perfect place for them to learn strokes, prepare & build endurance.
Email Angie with questions or to set up an assessment or try out.
SUN OAKS GROUPS
As a member you will have access to:
Otters
Ages 5-8
Passed Level 5 or can perform the following skills: freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for 25 yards.
Gear: Swim cap and goggles. Training flippers and pull buoy.
Dolphins
Ages 9-12
Passed Otters or can perform the following skills: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke for 50 yards. 100 IM with “legal” strokes.
Gear: Swim cap and goggles. Training flippers, pull buoy, small paddles, swim snorkel (junior size 10 & under, adult size 11 & up)
Stingrays
Ages 11 and Up
Passed Dolphins or can perform the following skills: freestyle, backstroke, breast stroke for 100 yards. 200 IM with “legal” strokes
Gear: Swim cap & goggles. Swim cap and goggles. Training flippers, pull buoy, small paddles, swim snorkel (junior size 10 & under, adult size 11 & up)
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Team Store
You will find all of the swim gear (and more!) that your swimmers will need. By shopping through our team store, our team earns 5% back to use for our team! Go Stingrays!
Team Events
August 27th: Parent Meeting, 4:30 Sun Oaks
September 7th, NO Practice, Labor Day
September 18th: Swim Meet Clinic, 4:00 Sun Oaks
- September 19th: RAD $2 Meet, Shasta College
October 9th: Swim Meet Clinic, 4:00 Sun Oaks
October 10th: Bill Fisher Classic, YMCA
October 29th: Creepy Crawl Lap-a-thon (Thursday in place of practice)
4:30-5:00 Costume Parade, 5:00-7:00 Lap-a-thon
November 7th-8th: RAD Rock the Knight (Trials & Finals), Shasta College
November 16th-19th: Pumpkin Splash Camp
4:00-6:00 ALL Groups Stroke Clinic
November 23rd-27th: NO Practice, Fall Break
December 17th: Hot Cocoa Classic, Sun Oaks (Thursday in place of practice)
4:00-6:00 Distance Events & Relays
February 19th: Swim Meet Clinic, 4:00 Sun Oaks
February 20th: Last Chance Meet, YMCA
February 26th: Junior Olympic Clinic, 4:00 Sun Oaks
March 5th-7th: Junior Olympics, Folsom (must have qualifying times)
March 20th: Donut Hole Dash, 10:00 Sun Oaks
Levels 4 & 5 Welcome!
March 29th-April 2nd: NO Practice, Spring Break
April 10th: RAD Splash & Dash, Shasta College
April 30th: Swim Meet Clinic, 4:00 Sun Oaks
May 1st: Kalsbeek Classic, YMCA
May 27th: Parent Meeting, 4:30 Sun Oaks
May 31st, NO Practice, Memorial Day
Summer Season June 7th-July 29th
*Practice Times: Stingrays 8:15-10:00, Dolphins 9:45-11:00, Otters 11:00-11:45
June 11th-13th: Winzenz Family Summer Splash, Chico
June 26th-28th: Lava Flow Invitational, Susanville
July 8th: Picture Day, Tie Dye Party & Team Potluck, Sun Oaks
4:30-5:30 Pictures, 5:30-7:00 Tie Dye & Potluck
July 15th: Ice Cream Social & Intrasquad Meet, 10:00-11:30 Sun Oaks
Levels 4 & 5 Welcome!
Thursday in place of practice for Otters & Dolphins. Stingrays normal practice 8:15-10:00, followed by Ice Cream Social
July 23rd-25th NVAL Championships, Chico
August 2nd-13th: NO Practice, Summer Break
August 16th: 2027 Fall Schedule Starts!
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Faqs
We’re here for you!
Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions! Let’s make this a great experience for our kids!
What is expected of Parents?
- Thank you for bringing your swimmers to practice on time and
supplying them with the equipment needed for practice. - Encourage your kids and put your trust in your coaches.
- Please give the coaches and your kids space during practice. If
you have questions or concerns, please wait until the end of
practice to talk to the coach. Or, email angie@sunoaks.com. - Swim meets are put on solely by volunteers and we can’t do it
without you! Parents are expected to take turns timing at swim
meets. We will brief you on how to “time.” - We are also required to provide officials at each meet.
We are looking for 2 parents to train as swim meet “officials.” If interested, please see Coach Calli!
What are our mascot & team colors?
We are the Stingrays! Navy blue, orange & white are our team colors.
Where do I buy swim equipment?
Team Store: swimoutlet.com/collections/sunoaksswimteam
Swimmers with long hair MUST wear a swim cap at practices. Team Caps are REQUIRED at swim meets for ALL swimmers. This helps us identify the kids on our team so we don’t miss any races. Team caps are sold poolside at practice and meets. See your coach!
What do I need to do if I want to attend meets?
Let your coaches know if you are interested in meets. We will recommend the type of swim meet that is best suited for each child.
Signing up for Meets (Optional)
Step 1
Register with USA-Swimming. Go to https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/3335FA9DEB144D to register.
Our team code is SOST (Sun Oaks Swim Team). Choose “SN”
(Sierra Nevada) as our LSC. First, create an account for yourself, then create an account for your child. Cost is $95 for Premium (annual fee). Or, if you are only competing in up to 2 meets for the year, you can
choose the “Flex” option, $30. Or, you can choose a “Seasonal” option, $60 (valid for 150 days).
Step 2
Create an account on fastswims.com. First, create an account for yourself, then an account for your child. NT is not accepted at most meets. Ask your coaches what times to enter for your swimmer.
*If needing assistance, email support@fastswims.com.
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Costs for Meets – What to Expect
Coaches Fee is $25/day ($10/day per additional child). child and be sure to check the number of entries allowed at each meet
Every meet has a “splash fee” to enter ($10-$14)
Then, each event you sign up for is an additional $4-6. These fees are charged by Fast Swims when you sign up.
You can sign up for 1 event, or all the events offered at the meet. Before signing up, ask Coaches which events are best for your
Clinics
We host an instructional clinic the Friday before each swim meet, 4:00-5:00 Otters, 4:00-5:30 Dolphins/Stingrays. If your child is attending, it is highly encouraged to attend. Coaches will go over the specifics of the meet as well as extra practice for your swimmer’s individual events.
Cost is $10 members, $15 nonmember.
Pawter in the water
Water Safety with Pawter
Pawter in the Water is water safety education that teaches 5 life saving rules through rhyming stories and songs. Sun Oaks Swim Team Coaches, Angie, Calli and Joe created Pawter with the hope of making water safety education accessible and fun!
Learn more at pawterinthewater.com.
