Weekly Update (9/29-10/5)

Erin McCann

Announcements

  • The deadline for the MSA Intrasquad meet is TODAY Sunday, September 28th, at 11:59pm. Sign-ups are open so please submit your entries in on time! 

  • The MSA Intrasquad is this Friday–all groups will compete during the MSA pratice hours, from approximately 3:30-6:30pm. Time is subject to change and we will keep you all updated. More info to come.

  • The deadline for the HSA Fran Norris Invite is approaching–Sunday, Oct.5th at 11:59pm. Please get your entries in on time!

  • Great job to our swimmers that attended the 2025 Kona Ice meet!

  • Parents of Blue & Bronze athletes and athletes of Silver & Gold–please make sure you have closed-toe shoes, a t-shirt, and shorts for dryland participation.

Practice Schedule 9/29/25-10/5/25

White: T/TH 3:30-4:30PM. T outdoor pool, TH indoor pool.

Yellow: M/W 3:30-4:30PM. M/W outdoor pool.

Blue: M/W 3:30-4:45pm, T/TH 3:30-4:30pm. M-W indoor pool, TH outdoor pool.

Bronze: M/W 3:30-4:45pm. T/TH 3:30-4:30pm. M-TH indoor pool.

Silver: M-TH 4:00-6:00pm. M/W indoor pool, T/TH outdoor pool. Saturday 8-10am.

Gold: M-TH 4:00-6:30PM. M/W indoor pool, T/TH outdoor pool. Saturday 8-10am.

Long Range Planning:

Please note the schedule of the following events which will take place several months from now. Signup deadlines are generally 2 weeks before the event.

Oct 3rd: MSA Sanctioned Intrasquad (Madison, AL)--deadline Sept. 28 at 11:59pm

Oct 17th-19th: HSA Invite (Huntsville, AL)--deadline Oct.5th at 11:59pm

Nov 1st & 2nd: Ages 11&O Fitter & Faster Butterfly/Breaststroke clinic (Madison, AL)

Nov 7th-9th: Veterans Day Memorial Invite (Madison, AL)

Nov 21st-22nd: AHSAA (Highschool State)

Dec 5th-7th: Auburn P/F Meet (Auburn, AL)

Jan 16th-18th: HSA P/F Invite (Huntsville, AL)

Jan 30th-Feb 1st: Ray Fogg Memorial Invite (Madison, AL)

Feb 6th-8th: Region 3 Champs (Birmingham, AL)

Feb 13th: MSA Last Chance Meet (Madison, AL. Within reasonable/achievable time.)

Feb 27th-Mar 1st: SES SC Champs (Huntsville, AL)

Parent & Athlete Education: Mental Health

Mental Health in Swimming: How to Manage Pressure, Stay Focused, and Stay Motivated

https://www.iswimschool.ca/post/mental-health-in-swimming-how-to-manage-pressure-stay-focused-and-stay-motivated#:~:text=But%20distractions%2C%20stress%2C%20and%20fatigue,their%20minds%20and%20reduce%20anxiety.