Lakota YMCA Stingrays Competitive Swim Team

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE STINGRAYS SUMMER SWIM TEAM 

 

New Swimmer Evaluations

Swimmers who were not on our 2025–2026 Year-Round Stingrays roster are required to complete an evaluation before being considered for the 2026–2027 team. This includes:

  • Lakota Summer Stingrays-only swimmers
  • Swimmers from other swim clubs
  • New YMCA members
  • Non-YMCA member swimmers

What to Expect

Evaluations consist of swimmers demonstrating all four competitive strokes. Coaches will assess technical skills and endurance appropriate for each swimmer's age and experience level.

Evaluations are conducted in an open-house format, so swimmers may arrive at any time during their designated session.

Evaluation Schedule

Ages 10 & Under
Wednesday, August 12
5:00–7:00 PM

Ages 11 & Up
Thursday, August 13
5:00–7:00 PM

All Ages Welcome
Saturday, August 15
10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Evaluation Location

Lakota Family YMCA
6703 Yankee Road
Liberty Township, OH 45044

Please arrive ready to swim with:

  • Swimsuit
  • Goggles

When you arrive, check in at the Welcome Center before proceeding to the indoor pool. Coaches will be located near the whiteboard by the pool windows.

After the Evaluation

All swimmers who participate in evaluations will receive an email no later than August 17 with either:

  • An invitation to register for the 2026–2027 Lakota Stingrays Year-Round Team, or
  • Information about other Lakota Family YMCA aquatics programs that may be a better fit.

Questions? Contact our coaching staff at LakotaStingrays@LakotaYMCA.com.

          
           
           
           
           

Registration will only be taken on the Lakota Stingrays Website.


Because we are a YMCA-affiliated team, participants must be Lakota YMCA members in good standing. Those interested in joining the year-round swim team may contact the Lakota Family YMCA at (513) 779-3917 and we are located at 6703 Yankee Road in Liberty Township. 
 

Our swim team offers not just excellent training, but also:

  • Good sportsmanship
  • Christ Likeness
  • Self-discipline
  • Physical coordination
  • High level swimming
  • Goal orientation
  •  And most of all, long-lasting friendships

Click here to find out more about the Stingrays Swim Team 

LAKOTA EAST AND WEST HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAMS:

The Lakota Family YMCA proudly supports Lakota East and Lakota West Sports. In doing so, we host practices for the Swim teams Monday - Friday from 3:30 - 5:30 P.M. Practice season starts in November of each year and ends with State Championships in February.

Lakota East and Lakota West Meet Schedule (coming soon)

Come out and cheer our Lakota teams on!