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- 2213 Drake Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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- (256) 270-9255
- Monday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Here are some of the most common questions we received from our parents, students, and prospective new members. If you don’t find an answer to what you need, please contact us.
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.
Yes, last year we had the group split into two distinct groups. However, this year we have given athletes in these groups freedom to come to whichever days work best for them Monday through Thursday. They can come as much or as little as they like.
While coach discretion will play a role, generally speaking “within range” means within 1 second of a 50 yard/meter race, 2 seconds of a 100 yard/meter race, 4 seconds within a 200 yard/meter race, and so on.
Southeastern Swimming (SES) qualifying times are defined each season by the governing body of SES. As it is referenced in the group minimum expectations, it refers to any combination of hard and bonus qualifying times for current SES standards.
As a team, one of our largest goals on a yearly basis is to win the Southeastern Swimming championships. Having that as a common goal for all swimmers in a group makes seasonal planning more efficient for coaches.
IMR and IMX refer to the IMReady and IMXtreme programs that allow USA Swimming members to track their times against swimmers across the nation. Information on the program, including events that contribute to a score can be found at USA Swimming’s website. Scores are compiled for both short course and long course seasons.
These are general recommendations, and swimmers are highly encouraged to attend the meets noted.