Congratulations to our ASC swimmers who competed in the BIIF Championships this past weekend at the Kamehameha Schools Kea'au campus. Eve, Sean, Ariana, Lucas, Sophia, Vaitea, Hamilton, Nereo, Kouske, and Kekai all competed for HPA, while Minnow represented Honoka'a HS, and Beaudin represented Parker School. All swimmers competed in the prelims on Friday and advanced to the finals on Saturday. Two great days of swimming! Many will advance to the HHSAA championships on March 4-5, also at the Kamehameha Campus (below). Next up for ASC- Hawaiian Swimming Age-Group "AAA" Championships...

Feb 13, 2022 Swim Families, This month we celebrate Black History Month. Here’s a great story on the path and success of Natalie Hind HERE. The movie “Pride” also comes to mind, as it covers the efforts of Coach Jim Ellis, who took numerous swimmers to the national championships after beginning a program in an empty pool. Practice Schedules Bronze: The bronze group pauses now after swimming since August 2021. On behalf of our coaching staff (primarily Jacqueline, and Barbara, though many have pitched in on occasion to help (i.e....

Swimming presents many opportunities for athletes to develop their character... lessons which last a lifetime. Here's a perspective. by TERA BRADHAM 14 January 2022, 07:02am By Tera Bradham Commentary Swimmer. It’s a word that encompasses a brutality known only by those to whom it pertains. There is no sport more excruciating than swimming. While other athletes make similar claims, we know one day in our lives would silence them forever. When an outsider asks if we are swimmers, we nod politely, knowing that they do not and will not ever...

Swim Families, This week - MLK Holiday is tomorrow, 1/17/22 and here’s the schedule for practices. Read USA Swimming’s article on the holiday HERE. Monday, 1/17/22 Senior Group - 8:30-10:30 am Silver Group - 5:30-6:30 pm Gold - may come with either Sr. or Silver. Tuesday through Friday Senior Group Tues thru Friday - 3:30-5:30, No Saturday Silver Group Wed & Thurs - 5:30-6:30, No Saturday Gold Group Tues, Wed, Thurs - 5:20-6:30, No Saturday Bronze Group Tues & Thursday 4:40-5:20 Next Big Island Swimming Competition - February 12, 2022...

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January 1, 2022 To: ASC Membership Fr: Mark Noetzel, Head Coach Re: 2022 Restart - 1/5/22 Happy New Year, Everyone! We’ve done well as a team during the first half of this season. Our swimmers have performed well and improved throughout the competitions. Some, making their way onto the charts with “B” times, others collecting “A” and “AA” times. Many (listed below) have posted qualifying times for the “AAA” Hawaiian State Championships, to be held February 24-27, 2022, at the Pahoa Aquatics Facility. At this time, there are no plans...

December 19, 2021 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! BIS Swimming Meet at ASC - December 18, 2021 We had 60 registered swimmers in the event, the largest team on the Big Island entered. PARENT SUPPORT Thanks to the nineteen (19) parents who help set up, time, officiate, prep awards, feed officials, keep the pool deck safe, and clean up after the event. Set-up Zach and Misty Hudgins, & Josh McClung. Clean-up Tara Trumpy, Esra Lynch Officials: Ignacio Soler, Melissa Schad, Jarek Duba, Jana Dubova, Catherine Breen Ribbons/Awards: Leslie Walker, Maki Soler Hospitality Pick-Up...

December 5, 2021 Swim Families, Here are some things that you should know about. Swimmer Drop-Off & Parking ALL FAMILIES - please only drop off in the parking lot and use either the baseball field or the field by the track sign (white gates - near the school entrance). HPA will continue to increase the number of activities, including the start of BIIF events in the gym and fields. It is important that ASC families allow for HPA students and parents to have access to park their vehicles and pick...

November 28, 2021 Swim Families, Here are some things that you should know about. Swimmer Drop-Off & Parking ALL FAMILIES - please only drop off in the parking lot and use either the baseball field or the field by the track sign (white gates - near the school entrance). HPA will continue to increase the number of activities, including the start of BIIF events in the gym and fields. It is important that ASC families allow for HPA students and parents to have access to park their vehicles and pick...

November 21, 2021 Swim Families, Here are some things that you should know about. Swimmer Drop-Off & Parking HOME HPA VOLLEYBALL GAME - MONDAY NOV 22 - PLEASE READ BELOW. ALL FAMILIES - please only drop off in the parking lot and use either the baseball field or the field by the track sign (white gates - near the school entrance) on MONDAY, NOV 22. HPA will continue to increase the number of activities, including the start of BIIF events in the gym and fields. HAWAIIAN SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS November 19-21,...