Details of the Week
WEEK of 10/26/26
Amazing swims yesterday for our team in Victor - so many new times, time drops, and great finishes. A big congrats to senior swimmer Mason Lauber who swam what would be a state qualifying time in the 500 freestyle. Way to go, Mason! Thank you to our coaches, officials, and families for their support!
SECTIONAL SWIMMING TICKETS: Many of our senior girl swimmers will be competing in the upcoming sectional prelims and finals at Webster Aquatic Center next week. We would like to give out 5 free tickets to interested swimmers who want to attend to cheer on the teams. Please fill out this form for a chance to get a ticket!
COMMIT: A quick FYI regarding Commit - don't forget that you can add swimmers and other family members within the Commit Profile in order to add more people to our communication list. Once someone has been added you must click the "invite" button within the Profile so that they will be invited to Commit. There are many family members in Profiles right now that haven't yet been invited and therefore aren't receiving our emails. Please be sure to check your Profile, add members, and invite them. Please also ensure that your swimmer's emergency contact info is updated. Thanks!
MEETS: If your 12 and under swimmer plans to participate in the GVSL #1 meet on 11/1 please be sure to commit by TONIGHT!
Save the dates now for meets in the 2026-27 season - these dates have been added to our meet information page and information will be updated as it becomes available. Please note that there will only be ONE Short Course Golds meet next year with all ages participating on the same weekend. Looking for more info about meets? Check out our Swim Meet Guide with helpful tutorials and info.
SUPERVISION: There are several open supervision spots this week, please sign up!! Supervisors sign up in Commit under "Jobs." Once signed up, the family member will come on deck, sit at the supervision desk, sign in on the sign-in sheet, and be present in case of emergencies. This is a very easy job - thank you for your help!
SWIMWEAR: We partner with The Deep End in Webster for swimsuits and other swim apparel. Specific HAST-branded suits are not required but all swimmers should wear a tight fitting one piece suit for practices and meets. Please visit our Deep End Store Locker Room to order. This store is open year round online and in their store.
FUNDRAISING: Swimmers registered for the full SCY season will be charged a $100 fundraising fee/family on November 1st. Families that participate in the fall beef stick fundraiser can use fundraising credits toward this fee.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING: HAST frequently volunteers in our community, if you have project ideas please let us know. We collect pop can tabs for Ronald McDonald House year round, please bring these to the pool in a sealed baggie if you're able to donate.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Please help our club by following, sharing, liking, and inviting others to our Facebook and Instagram pages. Please also consider writing a review of our team. Thank you to Ami DiGiulio for all of her hard work on our social media, flyers, advertising, etc.
CALENDAR: Please see the weekly schedule below for and also reference the calendar page in Commit.
Don't forget that Details of the Week is also available on our website every week.
IMPORTANT DATES - mark your calendars now:
11/1 - GVSL #1 in Spencerport (12U) - commit by 10/25
11/12 - HAST Board Meeting
11/14 - Fall Splash Meet (Webster) - commit by 11/4
11/21 - Dream the Xtreme #1 Meet (Fairport)
12/12 - GVSL Meet (Hilton) - commit by 11/24
12/19 - Dream the Xtreme #2 Meet (Fairport)
26-27 Meets (more will be added!)
Week of 10/26:
Monday: Pup - 5:15-6:00pm. Intermediate- 6-7:30pm. Senior Prep- 6-7:30pm. Senior- 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday: Pup - 5:15-6:00pm. Intermediate- 6-7:30pm. Senior Prep- 6-7:30pm. Senior- 5:30-7:30pm
Wednesday: Pup - 5:15-6:00pm. Intermediate- 6-7:30pm. Senior Prep- 6-7:30pm. Senior- 5:30-7:30pm
Thursday: Pup - 5:00-5:45pm. Intermediate- 5:30-7:00pm. Senior Prep- 5:30-7:00pm. Senior- 5:00-7:00pm
Friday: Senior Prep and Senior - 5:30-7:30
Volunteering
HAST relies on parent volunteers for fundraising, social events, team pictures, apparel orders, and meet support. Volunteering time and skills directly benefits swimmers. Below are all volunteer opportunities:
Board Positions (Substantial commitment, dues discount provided)
- President/Vice President: Oversee daily operations, coach scheduling, pool rental, communication, membership/registration, policy updates, meet/event coordination
- Two Treasurer Positions: Manage finances, bank account, bill payment, payroll, reimbursements. Accounting background preferred
- Secretary: Record meeting notes, disseminate information, assist with meets/events
- Safety Coordinator: Handle safety and discipline issues, Athlete Protection compliance. May involve confrontation
- Volunteer Coordinator: Arrange and organize volunteers for events, track hours. Strong interpersonal and basic computer skills helpful
- Fundraising Coordinator: Organize mandatory and swimmer-benefitting fundraisers
- Meet Planning Committee Chair: Lead pre-meet task coordination, liaise between committee and board
- Social Media/Communications Chair: Manage team social media platforms
- Registrar: Manage seasonal and individual swimmer registration, USA Swimming registration. Technical skills helpful, busiest in September and April
Coaching
Seeking individuals with prior coaching experience or swimming background. Training provided for USA Swimming certification (club covers costs). Requires background check and Athlete Protection training. Flexible evening hours, free membership for swimming children.
Officials (Club covers all associated costs)
- Stroke and Turn (S&T): Ensure rule adherence during competition
- Requires 2-hour clinic, online test, annual Athlete Protection training, and background check
- Meet-only commitment, arrive at warm-up start
- Administrative Officials (AO): Manage computerized timing system to ensure accurate race times.
- Requires comfort with computer programs, Athlete Protection training, and background check.
- Some work can be done remotely, must be present at meets.
- Starter: Initiate races and monitor for false starts. Requires S&T certification first.
- Referee: Oversee entire meet, ultimate authority. Requires S&T and Starter certification first.
Computer and Scoreboard Operator
Assist AO with meet management software and operate the scoreboard during meets. Training provided by experienced parents. No formal requirements, must be present at warm-up start.
Lifeguards and Safety Personnel
Train lifeguards and pool safety personnel. Strong swimming skills and availability during practice hours needed.
Clerk of Course
Organize young swimmers before their races. Requires presence 15 minutes before meet start.
Runner
Assist table personnel with tasks during meets, post results, assist concessions. Requires presence 15 minutes before meet start.
Marshalls
Ensure safety and control access to the deck (requires one male and one female). Arrive 10 minutes before warm-up to monitor entrance and enforce deck rules.
Timers
Operate stopwatch and plunger, record times, and confirm swimmers in assigned lane. Requires presence 15 minutes before meet start.
Head Timer
Experienced timer to organize and assign lane timers, distribute/collect timing sheets, and provide backup watches. Ideally arrives at warm-up start.
Concessions/Program Sales
Assist with setup, sales, and cleanup. Concessions Coordinator needed to arrange donations and purchase items before meets. Arrive half hour before warm-up for setup, some stay an hour after to pack up.
Hospitality Room
Coordinate parent donations of food and supplies for coaches, officials, and volunteers during hosted meets.