Washington State Department of Social & Human Services - Stingrays Adaptive Swim Team Grant

Washington State Stingrays Adaptive Swim Team Grant

Funder: Washington State Department of Social & Human Services

Award Amount: $79,111

Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington (Mukilteo Family YMCA)

Focus Areas:

Adaptive sports for athletes with diverse abilities

Special Olympics Washington support

Inclusive recreation and athletic development

Program Details

The Stingrays Adaptive Swim Team is a program serving athletes with diverse abilities through swimming as a sport. The program includes:

• Practices and competitions with Special Olympics Washington
• Physical training and stroke technique instruction
• Promotion of Y core values
• Staff and volunteer support

Funded Activities

• Equipment costs
• Meet support and participation
• Participant entry fees

Eligibility

• Athletes with diverse abilities
• Participants in Special Olympics Washington

Award Recipient

Mukilteo Family YMCA

Executive Director: Cynthia Kelly

Award Date

December 6, 2023