SVGC Swim Team

The SVGC swim team is part of the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League, and welcomes swimmers ages 5–18. Our goal is to help each swimmer improve their skills by emphasizing fun, team spirit, healthy competition, and good sportsmanship. The friendships formed among team members make being part of the team truly special.

In order to participate on the Stingrays, swimmers must be a current member of the following clubs: Southern Village, Governors Club, Governors Village, Governors Park, The Preserve, or The Legacy.

About Us

The Stingrays team is a safe and fun learning environment where young swimmers of varying abilities can build skills, make new friends, get some healthy exercise, and enjoy being on a team. During the season, the Stingrays practice daily Monday – Friday in the morning, and Monday – Thursday in the afternoon. Please check the club’s Google calendar for practice timeframes.

Chapel Hill Summer Swim League is a seasonal recreational league run by volunteers. The purpose of the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League is to sponsor organized age group swimming competition during the summer for teams comprised of swimmers from the league’s member clubs. The guiding principle of the league is that the best interests of the swimmers are paramount, and it is the league’s philosophy that these swim meets are held first for fun and second to determine a winner.

In order to participate with the Stingrays, swimmers must be able to swim at least 1 length of the pool (25 yards) independently, and must be a member of a participating club.

Registration Fees

$200 per child, additional children of the same home $180 per child.

$230 per child for Legacy, Preserve, Governors Club members.

Join SVGC Email List!

Interested in joining the Stingrays and want to stay up-to-date on important information? Fill out this Google Form to be added to the email list.

Key Individuals

Parent Reps

Cheryl Molinatto

Tracy Watson

Head Coach

Scarlett Simmons

Assistant Head Coach

Questions

Questions regarding swim team can be directed to parent reps, Tracy Watson and Cheryl Molinatto, at SVGCParentRep@gmail.com.

Important Dates

Monday, April 7, 2025:
Registration opens!

Wednesday, May 7, 2025:
Registration closes.

Wed-Fri, May 7-9, 2025:
Evaluations at the pool. See “registration” tab for more information!

May 12-20, 2025:
Pre-Season Clinic. See “registration” tab for more information! Additional Fee.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025:
Regular season practice begins in the afternoons.

Saturday, May 31, 2025:
Mock Meet – no open swim available.

Monday, June 16, 2025:
Morning practices begin.

Fri-Sat, July 18-19, 2025:
League-wide Champs at Koury Natatorium!

Sunday, July 20, 2025:
Date and location subject to change.

*Swimmers should be able to swim at least 1 length of the pool (25 yards) without assistance, with supportive kick and comfortable putting their face in the water. Swimmers should be deep water safe.

The League

Chapel Hill Summer Swim League is a seasonal recreational league run by volunteers. The purpose of the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League is to sponsor organized age group swimming competition during the summer for teams comprised of swimmers from the league’s member clubs.

There are several teams, but most require membership to the lead private pool before you can join the summer swim team. Several teams have public partners — Hillsborough Sportsplex, Homestead Aquatic Center, and YMCA of the Triangle. If you belong to an area pool, they might already be a part of a team (for example, Governor’s Club is part of the Southern Village team and Sunset Creek is part of the Exchange team). If not, you can check into these three to join the summer swim league as a swimmer. Each team and its designated contact person can be found on the “Member Club” tab of this site.

It is the philosophy of the CHSSL to allow maximum participation in swimming competition in an environment that encourages and teaches:

Improvement of swimming skills in an enjoyable atmosphere
Understanding that healthy competition is fun and that good sportsmanship is emphasized
Contact, team spirit, and friendship among swimmers of all skill levels

The guiding principle of the league is that the best interests of the swimmers competing are paramount. Officials in all CHSSL sanctioned meets should be knowledgeable about the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League Bylaws. While CHSSL generally applies USS guidelines and rules, it is the league’s philosophy that these swim meets are held for the children first for fun and second to determine a winner. Winning should always be secondary to good sportsmanship. The best interest of the swimmers involved is the top priority.

CHSSL Member Clubs

Heritage Hills/Homestead Aquatic Center (H3AC)
621 Yorktown Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Hollow Rock/Stoneridge (HRST)
5100 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27707

Southern Village/Governor’s Club (SVGC)
601 Brookgreen Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Briar Chapel (BC)
1600 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Chapel Hill Country Club/Ridgewood (CHCCR)
103 Lancaster Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Chapel Hill Tennis Club/Sunset Creek (TCAT)
403 Westbrook Drive, Carrboro, NC 27510

The Farm/Meadowmont (FARM)
1 Alice Ingram Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Exchange (EXSC)
401 Umstead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

SVGC Swim Team

The SVGC swim team is part of the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League, and welcomes swimmers ages 5–18. Our goal is to help each swimmer improve their skills by emphasizing fun, team spirit, healthy competition, and good sportsmanship. The friendships formed among team members make being part of the team truly special.

In order to participate on the Stingrays, swimmers must be a current member of the following clubs: Southern Village, Governors Club, Governors Village, Governors Park, The Preserve, or The Legacy.

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