The YMCA Stingrays

Anthony Ramos, age 10, a member of the YMCA Le Mars Stingrays Swim Team practices the breast stroke Tuesday at the YMCA. Ramos is one of 22 swimmers on the Stingrays winter team, which is in its third season.

Devon Feenstra, age 7, comes out of a turn during the Stingrays' practice on Tuesday afternoon.

Devon Feenstra, age 7, practices finishing the race by slapping his hand on the edge of the pool.

Hannah Steen, age 16, warms up for swimming practice on Tuesday afternoon.

Lauren Tabbert (left), age 10, and Brook Berkenpas, age 8, practice the butterfly stroke.

Maddie Theisen, age 18, warms up before practice on Tuesday afternoon at the YMCA.

A group of the older swimmers receive instruction at the beginning of Tuesday's practice.