Your generous donations are about more than just filling shelves; they are providing hope and stability to our neighbors in need. Every can of soup, bag of pasta, and can of veggies you contributed helps to bridge the gap for families facing food insecurity. Your support ensures that no one in those families has to go to bed hungry.

In this season of Thanksgiving, we are grateful for every one of you. Thank you for making an impact, one can at a time!

• Each One Reach One CAN-A-THON ends this Saturday, November 15^th.
• The HSA Holiday Merch Shop is open!  Please follow this LINK to order your gear.  The store closes on November 20th.  Items will arrive in time for Christmas.
• Instructions for entering the Legacy Pool from the Legacy parking lot during these colder months: from the Legacy parking lot, please enter through the doors in the brick “courtyard” area that leads to the hallway between the Legacy and Competition Pool. From there, enter through the revolving door. This will minimize the amount of cold air entering, keeping our swimmers as warm as possible.
• NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS!

 Upcoming Events:

• November Rocket Meet: Saturday, November 15^th, from 8:30–10:00 a.m. Please follow this LINK for the job signup, and for all meet information.  The deadline to register has passed.  The job signup deadline is November 14^th.
• AHSAA High School State Meet:  November 21^st – 22^nd at the Huntsville Aquatics Center.
• Ensworth Holiday Classic Meet:  December 5^th – 7^th at the Ensworth Natatorium, Nashville, TN. Please follow this LINK for all other meet information. The deadline to register has passed.
• NAC Music City Invite: December 5^th – 7^th in Nashville, TN. This meet is primarily for Voyager 3 and 4 athletes.  Most other groups will be attending the Ensworth Meet.  Please follow this LINK for all meet information.  The registration deadline has passed.

*For a complete list of all events, please visit our website.

Important Information:

• Please check your group practice calendars regularly for any changes.  The practice calendar can be found HERE.
• Pictures from the Fran Norris Meet: Yogi Photography’s albums | Flickr
• New HSA Sponsorship Program!: Full program details can be found on the HSA website, and an easy-to-use 2-page document is available there. 
• VOLUNTEER POLICY and FAQs
• The HSA Town Hall Meeting recording can be viewed by following this link: HSA Town Hall Meeting Fall 2025 (please refer to the updated volunteer policy listed below, as there have been changes made after the Town Hall meeting).
• The slides from the new parent meeting can be found HERE.
• Seasonal group dates:  (Session 1- September 2^nd -December 4th), (Session 2- January 5^th – March 27^th), & (Session 3- March 30^th– May 23^rd).

Current Auburn Freshman and HSA alum, Luke Bedsole, was named the Southeastern Swimming Swimmer of the Year. 

Ben Davis was named the Cory Horton Age Group Coach of the Year, and Matt Webber was named the Dick Fadgen Senior Coach of the Year. 

This marks Ben’s first Age Group Coach of the Year award, and Matt’s fourth Senior Coach of the Year Award. 

All three awards will be presented at the Southeastern Winter Championships Meet in February.  

We’re thankful for an incredible year and the hardworking athletes, coaches, and families who make it all possible.

#huntsvilleswimassociation

New News:

• October Birthdays!
• Please check your group practice calendars regularly for any changes.  The practice calendar can be found HERE.
• The HSA Town Hall Meeting recording can be viewed by following this link: HSA Town Hall Meeting Fall 2025 (please refer to the updated volunteer policy listed below, as there have been changes made after the Town Hall meeting).
• The slides from the new parent meeting can be found HERE.
• All existing members on the team will be bulk-renewed with USA Swimming.  If you have had a USA Swimming account with another team, you will need to submit a transfer.

 A few reminders for volunteering at Fran Norris

• Review the meet invitation found here
• Friday’s session is for all ages
• Saturday AM session is for 13+, the midday session is for 12U
• Sunday AM session is for 13+, the midday session is for 12U
• Timelines for all sessions will be released the week prior to the meet; typically, by Wednesday of meet week
• Please refer to the VOLUNTEER POLICY and FAQs, and ONLY sign up for up to 2 volunteer spots
• Any open volunteer spots will be released 72 hours prior to the Friday session

Upcoming Events:

• Fran Norris Invitational:  Friday, October 17^th through Sunday, October 19th.  All meet information, including registration, can be found by following this LINK.  The deadline to register is October 3^rd.
• Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 24^th, from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. Come out as a “treater” or “trunker”!  More details to come.
• October Rocket Meet: Saturday, October 25^th.  More information to come.
• NAC Fall Invite:  November 8^th – 9^th at the Nashville Centennial Sportsplex. All meet information, along with the link to sign up, can be found HERE.  Registration deadline is October 24^th.
• November Rocket Meet: Saturday, November 15^th. More information to come.
• AHSAA High School State Meet:  November 21^st – 22^nd at the Huntsville Aquatics Center.

*For a complete list of all events, please visit our website.

New News:

• Please check your practice calendars for any changes due to Halloween.  Coaches have also notified groups of any changes.
• HSA Each One Reach One CAN-A-THON: October 29^th – November 15^th. Flyer attached.
• Instructions for entering the Legacy Pool from the Legacy parking lot during these colder months: from the Legacy parking lot, please enter through the doors in the brick “courtyard” area that leads to the hallway between the Legacy and Competition Pool. From there, enter through the revolving door. This will minimize the amount of cold air entering, keeping our swimmers as warm as possible.
• The November 1^st billing will include the Fran Norris meet entry fee, the USA Swimming Membership renewal fee, and the HSA monthly fee.
• Pictures from the Fran Norris Meet: Yogi Photography’s albums | Flickr
• October Birthdays!

 Upcoming Events:

• Rocket Meet: this Saturday morning, November 1^st, from 8:30-10:00. The registration deadline has passed.
• NAC Fall Invite:  November 8^th – 9^th at the Nashville Centennial Sportsplex. All meet information, along with the link to sign up, can be found HERE.  Registration deadline has passed.
• November Rocket Meet: Saturday, November 15^th, from 8:30–10:00 a.m. More information to come.
• AHSAA High School State Meet:  November 21^st – 22^nd at the Huntsville Aquatics Center.
• Ensworth Holiday Classic Meet:  December 5^th – 7^th at the Ensworth Natatorium, Nashville, TN. Please follow this LINK to register and for all other meet information. The deadline to register is November 12^th.
• NAC Music City Invite: December 5^th – 7^th in Nashville, TN. This meet is primarily for Voyager 3 and 4 athletes.  Most other groups will be attending the Ensworth Meet.  If interested, please contact your coach.  Follow this LINK for all meet information and to register.  The registration deadline is November 5^th.

*For a complete list of all events, please visit our website.

Important Information:

• Please check your group practice calendars regularly for any changes.  The practice calendar can be found HERE.
• New HSA Sponsorship Program!: Full program details can be found on the HSA website, and an easy-to-use 2-page document is available there. 
• VOLUNTEER POLICY and FAQs
• The HSA Town Hall Meeting recording can be viewed by following this link: HSA Town Hall Meeting Fall 2025 (please refer to the updated volunteer policy listed below, as there have been changes made after the Town Hall meeting).
• The slides from the new parent meeting can be found HERE.
• All existing members on the team will be bulk-renewed with USA Swimming on November 1^st.  If you have had a USA Swimming account with another team, you will need to submit a transfer.

New News:

• The HSA Town Hall Meeting is tonight! The HSA Board of Directors, along with Head Coach Matt Webber, will be hosting this virtual meeting. They will be discussing ongoing HSA Board and Staff projects, upcoming team engagement opportunities, and have a chance to answer any questions you may have. HERE is the meeting link if you would like to join. If you would like to submit questions, you may do so by following this link: HSA Town Hall – Pre-submit Questions
• The slides from the new parent meeting, which was held this past Saturday, are attached.
• SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
• Our Sea Dragons swim lessons will be starting again on Saturday, September 27th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Richard Showers Center. This is a great volunteer opportunity for all of our swimmers ages 13 and over. If you are interested in helping out or have any questions, please reach out to Coach Michael Bottchen at coachmichael@swimhsa.org.
• All existing members on the team will be bulk-renewed with USA Swimming.  If you have had a USA Swimming account with another team, you will need to submit a transfer.
• Please check your group practice calendars regularly for any changes.  The practice calendar can be found HERE.

Upcoming Events:

• Ricky Hui Intrasquad Meet:  This Saturday, September 20th, beginning at 8:00 a.m.  
• HSA Day at Lyon Farms:  Sunday, September 21st, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Join us for a team outing at Lyon Family Farms in Taft, TN. The farm is open from 1 to 7 pm, with our main HSA hours being from 2 pm to 5 pm.  HSA will not cover the cost of tickets for this event.  You can pre-order tickets for your family at a reduced price of $17.95 (plus transaction fee and tax), or tickets at the door will be $19.95 (plus transaction fee and tax).  If you would like to pre-order tickets for your family, please follow this LINK.  We hope to see all of you there!
• September ROCKET Meet:  Saturday morning, September 27th, from 8:30 to 10:00. The Rocket meets are for swimmers in groups: Explorer 1, Explorer 2, Discovery 1, Endeavor 1, Apollo 1, and Voyager 1. You can register and access the job signup at this LINK.
• Fran Norris Invitational:  Friday, October 17^th through Sunday, October 19th.  Information TBA.

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June 4                                           Greyson Mullins               8           

June 5                                           Marianne Henderson     15

                    Mary McLain                   11

June 6                                           Ava Moorer                     9

                                                       Evelyn Moore                   7

June 7                                           Millie Harrison                 12

June 9                                           Carter Cruze                   12

                                                       Nathan Cruze                  12

                                                       Luke Parks                       8

June 12                                          Tucker Woo                     7

June 13                                         Ella Carver                       14

                                                       Owen Cloar                      9           

June 14                                         Chandler Nichols             16

                                                       Remington Tucker            9

June 16                                          Everett Aldridge             15

June 17                                          Cohen Dieter                   13

June 18                                          Kinsey Koprowski           12                                                  

June 20                                         Kayden Barbour              13

                                                       Abigail Petek                    13

June 22                                          Sam. Humphrey Troupe  12

June 25                                          Vincent Fayrweather        12

                                                       Jonathan Miriovsky            9

                                                       Adam Trenkle                  11

June 26                                         Lydia Buechler                  18

                                                       Olivia Taylor                     10

June 27                                         Peter Mitchell                 8

                                                       Luis Samayoa                    10

                                                       Charlotte Whithaus           7

June 30                                         Eli Clark                             11

                                                       Hazel Pawlik                     10