You are receiving this email because you have registered to be on the HVA Swim & Dive team! We are really excited to get this season going! There is A LOT of information in this update so please read through to the end.

• FIRST PRACTICE: Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at 7:45 pm (You CAN NOT participate in practice until you have turned in your Knox County sports physical AND completed online registration)
• Masks MUST be worn at all times in the building by EVERYONE. Masks can be removed right before entering the water.
• Parking for practice-See info below regarding parking. Parking without a pass on campus is “park at your own risk”. We suggest carpooling, dropping kids off and running an errand before picking back up, staying in the car while parked (or leaving for a short amount of time) or parking at Publix and walking up (though this is also park at your own risk).
• You will need athletic clothes/tennis shoes for drylands, swimsuit, goggles and a water bottle.
• If you are interested in joining a carpool please send me an email with your contact information
• PARKING – All meter parking from campus has been removed. UT is offering a paid parking pass to high school/middle school swimmers and parents. You can purchase a parking pass from UT parking services (2121 Stephenson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996) for $20/month. The pass will be a restricted visitor pass valid only during our practice times. Make sure they tell them you are with HVA swim team and your athlete’s name. Take the practice schedule with you to make sure you get the correct times listed on your pass. These will not be available until our first week of practice so please do not go this week to purchase your pass.
• Equipment & Apparel: 
  • Our team store through Swim and Tri is open! You can visit the online store through the link below. On the left hand side of the webpage under “Categories” click “Team Portal” and then type in “HVA” to access our store. You can purchase online and pick up in store. You can also visit the store in person (5921 Kingston Pike 37919) and tell them which team you are with and they can help you locate the correct items to try on and/or purchase. You are not required to purchase these specific items, but they can help guide on what items you will need to have for the season.

www.swimandtri.com

The BSN team apparel store through HVA will be open from Sept 18-27^th. We will send out the link to place orders next week. There will be several apparel options offered including sweatshirts, pants, t-shirts, jackets, etc.

Swim Practice Schedule: Middle & High School swimmers practice at the same time. All practices are at Allan Jones Aquatic Center on UT campus (2200 Andy Holt Avenue 37916)

• • Monday: 7:45-9:15 (dryland exercises first, swimming from 8:15-9:15)
  • Tuesday: 7:15-8:45 (dryland exercises first, swimming from 7:45-8:45)
  • Wednesday: 7:45-9:15 (dryland exercises first, swimming from 8:15-9:15)
  • Thursday: 7:15-8:45 (dryland exercises first, swimming from 7:45-8:45)
• Team Fees: Payments should be posted to you school cash online account within the next week or two. Please choose the correct charge in the portal. Once a payment has been made Knox County will not issue a refund. *If you are paying your fees through the sale of a banner please email us a copy of your banner form.
  • High School Swimmer: $400
  • Middle School Swimmer: $375
  • USA Year Round Swimmer: $175 (must provide USA swimming # and team name)
  • High School/Middle School diver: $25
  • Multi swimmer discount: $50
• DIVERS will train and practice through the TNAQ diving program
  • Tennessee Aquatics - Diving (teamunify.com)
• Meet Schedule: TO BE DETERMINED (We will have 3-4 combined Middle/High School dual meets (Sunday afternoon/evening at UT). First meet typically isn’t until at least the end of October. Middle School swimmers will only be swimming against other Middle School swimmers, High School only against High School but most meets are combined meets)
  • CONFIRMED MEETS:
    • 12/18/21 – Ray Bussard Invitational (Allan Jones Aquatic Center)
    • 1/21/22 – Middle and High School Diving Championship (Allan Jones Aquatic Center)
    • 1/22/22 – KISL Middle and High School Swimming Championship (Allan Jones)
    2/11-2/12/22 – TISCA State Championship Meet in Nashville (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
• Knox County Sports Physical
  • Every athlete, Middle School and High School, must turn in a signed Knox County Sports Physical before being allowed to participate with the team. Most walk in clinics or your primary care doctor should be able to complete the forms for you.
    • Please email your physical to [email protected]