Hi Team, Coming up on the March 5th ballot will be a vote on Measure B. As you are aware, Benicia is in a budget crisis. This is due in part to our aging population, low property tax revenue due to the low turnover of Benicia homes, low tax income from Benicia businesses (we don't have a large Target, Walmart, etc), and lack of land that can be used to develop tax-generating businesses. "The City has already cut 5% of its workforce and nonessential programs and services. Without Measure B,...

Hi Team, The Junior Coach application for 2024 is now open. If your 13 and older swimmer is interested in applying for a position, please fill out this application by February 22nd (this application is for both Spring and/or Summer). As we have a limited number of coaching slots available for 2024, all prospective junior coaches must apply now. We will not accept applications after February 22nd for the duration of the season. Following the application deadline, we will reach out to schedule in person interviews. Please read through the...

Hi Team, This is just a reminder that Early Bird Registration, which is open to returning families only, begins on Thursday, February 1st. Regular registration, which is open to returning AND new families, opens on Friday, February 16th. Register during Early Bird to save $50 per swimmer! Please note that the 6/under age group is limited to 30 swimmers. Once it is full, we can not add additional 6/under swimmers. The entire team is limited to 165 swimmers so make sure to register early to guarantee your spot on the...

Hi Team, Benicia Resiliency Survey Deadline Is TODAY Thank you to everyone who has filled out the Benicia Resiliency Survey so far. TODAY is the last day to fill out the survey on Benicia's Budget Crisis. PLEASE take 10 minutes to fill out the survey if you have not. Our input is vital and if we don't speak up, the city will not priortize the pool as a worthwhile expense. For question one, make sure to rank the pool last (#16). For the rest of the questions, we want to...

Hi Team, Stingray Registration!!!! As difficult as it may be to believe, swim team registration is just around the corner! We will open up registration on February 1st to returning families only. Register between February 1st to February 15th to take advantage of Early Bird Registration. On February 16th, we will open up registration to new families to the team. IMPORTANT Actions to Save the Pool!!! On a very different, but very important note, the city of Benicia is in a dire financial crisis. The city needs to make drastic...

Hi Team, Vallejo Aquaticus Club asked us to pass on information for this Fitter and Faster Swim Clinic that they are hosting January 6-January 7. Here is the teeny tiny flier that they sent us. Here is a video that they sent about the clinics as well. This is not a Stingray associated event. Stingray coaches will not be in attendance and we will not assist with registration, etc. Please refer to the flier and direct all questions to the organizing parties. Happy Holidays!

Hi Team, Just a reminder that today is the last day to to have your Stingrays' donation matched by our generous donor. Here is all of the donation info if you are able! Happy Holidays!

Hi Team, Just a few fundraising reminders. See's Candy Fundraiser Our See's Candy Fundraiser goes to the end of this month. Please order all of your holiday candy from our site so that the team gets a portion of your purchases! Please use this new link to make any purchases from this point forward (the old link is expired) Giving Tuesday Remember that our Giving Tuesday fundraiser goes through December 5th. Any money you donate will automatically be doubled with the help of our anonymous donor. Refer to this prior...

Happy Holidays Swim Family! Today is Giving Tuesday!!! Please consider donating to your swim team, the Benicia Stingrays. We have the great news that a generous anonymous donor has agreed to match donations to our team, up to $1,000.00! You have the ability to help your swim team meet our fund raising goals. No amount is too small. Your donation will be doubled and 100% of funds will go right back to our team! You can donate a couple of ways Pay via Zelle to treasurer@bsrswim.org. Please add a message...

Happy Holidays Swim Family! Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Please consider donating to your swim team, the Benicia Stingrays. We have the great news that a generous anonymous donor has agreed to match donations up to $1,000.00! You have the ability to help your swim team meet our fund raising goals. No amount is too small. Your donation will be doubled and 100% of funds will go right back to our team! You can donate a couple of ways Pay via Zelle to treasurer@bsrswim.org; please add a note that this is...