Club Structure
The Stingrays Swim Club is a member of the British Columbia Summer Swim Association (BCSSA), a provincial body that governs the eight competitive swim zones. Our region is Fraser South and includes the following Swim Clubs: Boundary Baby Bluebacks, Cloverdale Tritons, North Delta Sunfish, Richmond Kigoos, Surrey Sealions, White Rock (WRASA), Crescent Beach, Surrey Orcas Water Polos Club & Pacific Wave Synchronized Swim Club.
Club Philosophy
The focus of the club is to cultivate a passion for swimming and create an atmosphere of fun while learning to be competitive. Swimmers are provided with an opportunity to engage in positive physical activity, to develop proper stroke technique, traits of good sportsmanship and team spirit, while being part of a positive environment which enables friendships to develop amongst its athletes. Learning these essential life skills have proven to be beneficial not only in the pool, but also in other areas of their lives. These skills include:
- Character Development through commitment, hard work, and perseverance.
- Striving for Excellence through the achievement of best times, ribbons, medals and trophies.
- Sportsmanship from teamwork and encouragement as well as learning to handle winning and losing gracefully.
- Community Building from learning to build strong and lasting friendships and from learning to create a sense of “family” within the club.
- Active Lifestyle through the promotion of health and fitness as a party of every day life.
Club Vision
Our Vision is to:
- Provide opportunities for all who are involved in the Club to improve their skills and qualifications.
- Provide coaches who are able to meet the needs of each swimmer while challenging them to reach their highest potential.
- Have family members actively contribute towards the success of the Club.
Club Values
Ladner Stingrays will operate in a manner based on our values:
- Promote good sportsmanship and social responsibility
- Communicate openly respecting Club policies
- Promote a healthy and positive environment
- Be fair, equitable, transparent and accountable
- Respect swimmers, coaches and families
- Support the decisions of the Board of Directors
- Abide by the Club’s Codes of Conduct