Dear IHST Families,

We hope this message finds you well! The season is now in full swing, and we wanted to share a few important reminders as we dive into summer training and competition.

Morning Practice Begins Wednesday, June 18, 2025
If you registered your swimmer for morning practices, you may begin bringing them starting Wednesday, June 18^th.

No Practice on Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Juneteenth
Please note that there will be no practice on Thursday, June 19^th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All pools will be closed.

McDonough Pool Practice Tentatively Begins (June 24, 2025)
If during registration, you selected McDonough High School Pool for your swimmer’s practice location, please plan on bringing them there starting June 24th. If the date of McDonough's pool opening changes, we will communicate that information as soon as possible.

Meet Participation Expectations
As a reminder, IHST is part of a competitive swim league, and participating in swim meets is a key part of each swimmer’s development.

Although we do not enforce a strict minimum meet participation policy, we strongly expect that all swimmers who attend practice are also participating in meets. Swim meets are a critical part of the experience and growth we aim to foster, including individual improvement, team spirit, and progression through team levels. Practices are important for building skills, but meets are where swimmers apply what they’ve learned, track their progress, and work toward advancing on the team. We ask that parents prioritize both practices and meets to support their swimmer’s growth and the overall success of our team.

Thank you, as always, for being part of the IHST family. We appreciate your commitment and involvement, it truly makes all the difference. We’re looking forward to an exciting and rewarding season ahead, and we’re so glad to have you on this journey with us.

Warmly,
IHST Board