THRASHERS Thrashers Aquatics (HHTA) USA Swimming* Niagara District (NI) Southern Tier Swim League (STSL) Feeder program for Horseheads Swimming

What we ARE and are NOT Competitive USA Swimming Club Team Developmental club to get kids to Regional, National and NCAA level Associated with USTA, our AAU affiliate GOST, ITAC, GGST Swim lessons Babysitting service We’re not like CVSA or Babe Ruth/Cinderella

Coaching Staff Coach Miles Coach Hanson

HHTA Philosophy Technique, Technique, Technique (4 Years Minimum for Proficiency) Race Strategy Strength and Endurance Swim all the races, complete swimmer Drills, Exercises, Sets directly correlate to swimming movements (Senior). All drills correlate to basics (Junior and Novice).

www.HorseheadsThrashers.net News Meets, Practices Calendar Cancellations Your own account Suit Order Link Records

Groups & Practice Days October 17: Tryouts: For all new swimmer to the club. 7:30-8:00 Senior Group: 8:00-9:00PM October 18: Senior Group: Monday-Friday Novice Group: Tuesday/Friday Junior Group: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday CHECK THE WEBSITE!! Please enter by weight room, not ramp

Fees Everyone MUST be registered with USA Swimming. $66/year. **Winter Novice Swimmers- $140 Junior Swimmers- $260 Senior Swimmers- $390 HHS Boy Swimmers- $200 Checks made out to Horseheads Thrashers, not HHTA! Discount: 10% for 2 kids, 20% for 3 kids, 30% for 4 kids

Meets League Meets are NO cost. Dates, Times, and events will be on the website Champs is MANDATORY. Must have attended 2 League Meets to be eligible Non-League Meets: most have qualifying times Meet fees for all Non-League Meets Strict Deadlines

Meet Schedule (Online) STSL Meets (Free) Meet 1: Nov 12 @ M-E Meet 2: Dec 3 @ TBD Meet 3: Dec 10 @ Corning Meet 4: Jan 21 @ CV Meet 5: Jan 28 @ Owego Meet 6: Feb 11 @ Watkins Glen CHAMPS: March 4&5 @ Owego 4th is the traditional short events 5th will be 200’s. Last Chance. NON-League (Fees) Jan 6-7 Gorges Invitational @ IC Jan 13-15 Bronze Meet @ OFA Feb 24-26 Silver Meet @ M-E Mar 9-12 Gold Meet @ Webster April 5-8 14&U Nationals, Florida

MEET SIGNUPS WEBSITE. Due date is 8 days prior to the meet, 9PM. It is assumed that everyone will be signed up for Champs. EXAMPLE MEET ONLINE…

Suits and “Stuff” Suits can be ordered online through our website. Due date for team discount and free shipping is CAPS can be purchased in the office. (MEETS*) Temporary Tattoos $1 (Team rule at meets*) Thrasher merchandise can be purchased at Unique Solutions. 739-8122

Parent Responsibilities Check the Website! Become an Official Timers at Meets Help organize social functions Pick up your kids on time. Let Coaches coach Stay off deck during practice AND meets If you need to speak to a coach, do so AFTER practice Don’t helicopter or expect them to live YOUR dreams

Miscellaneous Drop off/Pick up kids and PARK in the Quad, by the weight room door DO NOT PROP ANY DOORS OPEN! Injuries can be checked at Elite Therapy. Also provide dryland. Bkgrnd in swimming SR Group MUST have H20 Bottle, Center Mount Snorkel. Fins suggested, not mand. Deck Pass on USASwimming.org!

Payment Schedule $66 immediately.** Non-refundable. Goes to USA Swimming Insurance. Full payment up front is fine Monthly Payments are due the first of each month. Account on website. Meet Fees are Due BEFORE the Meet