HSA underwent a group structure overhaul in the Fall of 2024.  In listening to feedback from parents, athletes, and coaches, both the Board and Staff felt there was change needed within our overall group structure that had not been revamped in over 15 years.  The changes have been very intentional in putting athletes of the same age together as much as possible in the practice pool to encourage camaraderie and improvement, while maintaining an outlet for athletes and parents that are looking for a less demanding commitment level

Yes. With organizational needs evolving to meet the demands of our growing swimmer population, tuition rates will occasionally rise. The Board reviews  current needs, data from clubs of our size and across the region, and future capital improvements to determine these increases. The changes allow us to generate the necessary revenue to adequately support our swimmers and coaches while remaining below the market average for monthly tuition.

For each age band, we offer a group that runs in multi-week sessions with breaks aligned to school calendars and the summer. As part of the analysis done to formulate the new group structure, meet and practice data was reviewed, as well as feedback from coaches and families (via a Membership Survey), to formulate this offering. There was a clear need for an offering that was of a lower level of commitment and that aligned to the desire of many families to have the freedom to pursue activities outside of HSA. Swimmers in this group register ahead of each session, thus giving them the freedom to skip a session during a particularly busy time or during the summer when Rocket City Swim League is offered. Expected 2025/2026 session dates are noted below: 

Session 1: September 2nd- December 4th (off October 6th-October 11th for Fall Break and November 24th-November 29th for Thanksgiving Break)

Session 2: January 5th- March 27th (off March 16th-March 21st for Spring Break)

Session 3: March 30th- May 23rd

Yes. If a swimmer chooses to make a bigger commitment to the sport, works hard at practice, and can meet that age group’s suggested minimum requirements, a move is possible. Requirements are inclusive of attendance requirements at both practices and offered meets. Your coach is always the right person to talk to about your swimmer’s goals, aspirations, and their progress. 

No, this does not eliminate them from consideration.  In giving descriptions of groups, we wanted to be clear and transparent that the group will operate under the assumption that swimmers in the group have that as one of their potential goals.

HSA underwent a group structure overhaul in the Fall of 2024.  In listening to feedback from parents, athletes, and coaches, both the Board and Staff felt there was change needed within our overall group structure that had not been revamped in over 15 years.  The changes have been very intentional in putting athletes of the same age together as much as possible in the practice pool to encourage camaraderie and improvement, while maintaining an outlet for athletes and parents that are looking for a less demanding commitment level.