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

2. 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

3. Coaching Staff
Coach Miles
Coach Hanson

4. 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).

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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…

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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!

14. 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