| Frequently Asked Questions |
What is a swim team?
Swim team is a team sport for boys and girls ages 4-18 that provides an
opportunity to learn the art of competitive swim in a fun and structured
environment.
Is swim team a substitute for swim lessons?
No, but your child should be able to swim 25 yards.
Do I have to be a resident of Maple Ridge to swim on the Manta Rays?
No. The Maple Ridge Manta Rays are an open team.
How many swimmers are on the team?
There are approximately 100 swimmers.
How many coaches are on the Maple Ridge staff?
There is one head coach, 3 assistant coaches.
What is included in my registration fee?
10 – 12 weeks of swim instruction, a practice swim meet (Mock Meet), six
swim meets, a team T-shirt, season end trophy/awards and a catered team
banquet (you just show up!).
How often do I have to practice?
Everyone is requested to attend the practices as often as possible, but
practices are optional. The more you practice, the better you will swim.
Do I have to purchase a team swim suit?
It is best to have a team suit to show team pride and to identify your child
to the parent volunteers and to their teammates. With 160-220 swimmers
at a meet you can see how important this is.
Will my child swim at every meet?
Yes. Nobody warms the bench. All swimmers get to participate in each of
the schedule meets.
Where will the meets take place?
The Mock Meet (practice meet) is at our pool, then 3 of the 6 scheduled
dual meets will take place at our home pool. The other three will be at
various Gwinnett County communities.
Is there a way for parents to get involved?
Yes, we are a 100% volunteer run sports team and parent participation is
a must.
What is the county swim meet?
It’s a competition at the end of the season for the top boy and girl
swimmers in each age group from within the Gwinnett County Swim
League.
How do I know if my swimmer is qualified for the county swim meet?
You can track your swimmers ranking against other Gwinnett County Swim
League swimmers at www.gwinnettswimleague.com. At the end of the
season you will be notified of county qualification.
How much does it cost?
Before March 31st (Early birds)
1st Swimmer - $145 2nd Swimmer - $120 3rd Swimmer+ - $95
Starting on April 1st, the pricing will increase to
1st Swimmer - $155 2nd Swimmer - $135 3rd Swimmer+ - $95
Late registration begins on May 15th and pricing will be as follows:
1st Swimmer - $165 2nd Swimmer - $140 3rd Swimmer+ - $95
Swim team is a team sport for boys and girls ages 4-18 that provides an
opportunity to learn the art of competitive swim in a fun and structured
environment.
Is swim team a substitute for swim lessons?
No, but your child should be able to swim 25 yards.
Do I have to be a resident of Maple Ridge to swim on the Manta Rays?
No. The Maple Ridge Manta Rays are an open team.
How many swimmers are on the team?
There are approximately 100 swimmers.
How many coaches are on the Maple Ridge staff?
There is one head coach, 3 assistant coaches.
What is included in my registration fee?
10 – 12 weeks of swim instruction, a practice swim meet (Mock Meet), six
swim meets, a team T-shirt, season end trophy/awards and a catered team
banquet (you just show up!).
How often do I have to practice?
Everyone is requested to attend the practices as often as possible, but
practices are optional. The more you practice, the better you will swim.
Do I have to purchase a team swim suit?
It is best to have a team suit to show team pride and to identify your child
to the parent volunteers and to their teammates. With 160-220 swimmers
at a meet you can see how important this is.
Will my child swim at every meet?
Yes. Nobody warms the bench. All swimmers get to participate in each of
the schedule meets.
Where will the meets take place?
The Mock Meet (practice meet) is at our pool, then 3 of the 6 scheduled
dual meets will take place at our home pool. The other three will be at
various Gwinnett County communities.
Is there a way for parents to get involved?
Yes, we are a 100% volunteer run sports team and parent participation is
a must.
What is the county swim meet?
It’s a competition at the end of the season for the top boy and girl
swimmers in each age group from within the Gwinnett County Swim
League.
How do I know if my swimmer is qualified for the county swim meet?
You can track your swimmers ranking against other Gwinnett County Swim
League swimmers at www.gwinnettswimleague.com. At the end of the
season you will be notified of county qualification.
How much does it cost?
Before March 31st (Early birds)
1st Swimmer - $145 2nd Swimmer - $120 3rd Swimmer+ - $95
Starting on April 1st, the pricing will increase to
1st Swimmer - $155 2nd Swimmer - $135 3rd Swimmer+ - $95
Late registration begins on May 15th and pricing will be as follows:
1st Swimmer - $165 2nd Swimmer - $140 3rd Swimmer+ - $95
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