FAQ
1. Who are the Shady Hollow Stingrays?
We are members of the Capital City Summer League (CCSL) along with the following teams:
- Circle C Seals
- Travis Country Sharks
- Western Oaks Dolphins
- Texas School for the Deaf Sea Rangers
- South Austin Area Barracudas
- Hays Swim Club Tidal Wave
- Mueller Manatees
- Belterra Marlins
2. What are the qualifications for joining the team?
- Shady Hollow HOA members and non-HOA are welcome. However, SH HOA members must be in good standing.
- Tryouts are typically held a few times a year in Spring and Fall. Dates are posted on the website closer to the actual date of tryouts.
Skills we are looking for:
- All new Stingrays should plan to tryout before their first season
- Comfortable in the water (e.g., able to keep face in the water for at least 2 strokes)
- Able to float on their back with the support of a kickboard
- At the tryout, the swimmer is able to swim the full length of the pool (doggy paddle is OK) in approximately 1 minute
- At the tryout, the swimmer can swim without relying heavily on lane lines, the wall, or bottom of the pool
If your young swimmer isn't quite there yet, check out the Junior Rays.
If your swimmer was a Stingray last year, they do not need to tryout.
3. What does registration cost?
Note: registration fees are due at time of registration. We cannot accept swimmers after registration is closed.
Shady Hollow HOA members
- $175 per swimmer for first registrant
- Subsequent swimmers cost $150 per swimmer
Non-members:
- $260 per swimmer
4. What do I get for the cost of registration?
- 8 weeks of practice 4x/week, with our coaching staff
- 3-4 neighborhood meets
- Team t-shirt
- Loads of fun and camaraderie in your own neighborhood
5. How are refunds handled?
Requests for refunds must be made via email to our Treasurer.
- After practice starts: partial refund of 50%
- After the first swim meet: no refunds
6. What equipment is required?
Your child will need a swimsuit and goggles. You may purchase the team suit through Swim Freak or wear any blue swimsuit of your choice.
7. How can I help?
Thanks for asking! There are many ways to get involved and support the team. Our program runs entirely on volunteers, and we rely on at least 140 volunteers for home meets and around 85 for away meets. Meets simply cannot happen without parent participation.
When you register your swimmer for a meet, please plan to sign up for a volunteer shift. If you’re not sure what role would be the best fit, take a look at the job descriptions page for more details. You’re also welcome to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator or any board members; they’re happy to help you find the right spot.
8. We are going on vacation/participating in summer camps etc. during swim season. Is it OK to miss practices and meets?
Absolutely! We understand that families have lives outside of swim team. One of the great things about the program is its flexibility; you can participate at the level that works for you.
- When signing up each week, please indicate whether your swimmer will be attending the meet or not so we can plan accordingly.
- Swimmers who plan to compete in a meet are encouraged to attend at least two practices that week.
