2012 Husky Invitational

Written by Ryan Stratton on November 28th, 2012
What:   64th Annual Husky Invitational
When:  November 30 – December 2, 2012
Where:  Weyerhauser King County Aquatic Center, Federal Way, WA

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Husky Invitational – Volunteers Needed!

Written by Ryan Stratton on November 27th, 2012

The Husky Swimming Foundation is proud to announce some exciting news:  the 64th Annual Husky Invitational will be the biggest edition of the meet since it’s inception in the 1940s!  We will be hosting over 1,000 athletes and 75 clubs from around the United States and Canada.

This is a huge endeavor and we are in need of volunteers.  Due to the size of the meet, we will be running two competition pools for the preliminary sessions, which means we need to double our volunteer effort.  If you can find a way to donate a few hours of your time, the Husky Swimming Foundation would greatly appreciate it.

We are seeking timers for all sessions.  The meet begins on Friday, November 30th and concludes Sunday, December 2nd. Morning sessions begin at 9:30am. Evening sessions begin at 6:00pm on Friday and Saturday and at 5:00pm on Sunday. We need volunteers to arrive 30 minutes prior to each start time.

The swimming community is supporting our organization in incredible numbers and we need the Husky community to help make the Husky Invitational a great experience for everyone.  If you can help us out, please email Brandon Drawz as soon as possible…

For more meet information, or to see the Psych Sheet for this year’s meet, please visit our meet information page.

Happy Holidays!
The HSF Board

HSF Reminders: Gala & Husky Invitational

Written by Ryan Stratton on November 5th, 2012

The Husky Swimming Foundation is hosting two BIG events, both of which are less than one month away.  We need the help of our alumni and supporters to ensure the HSF Holiday Gala and the 64th Husky Invitational are successful:

2nd Annual HSF Holiday Gala:

  • WHEN: Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 6:00pm
  • WHERE: Portage Bay Cafe in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington
  • WHO: Alumni and Supporters of Husky Swimming
  • WHY: To celebrate Husky Swimming and to further the mission of the Husky Swimming Foundation
  • COST: Absolutely FREE.  Enjoy a fun evening with your Husky Swimming Family, sponsored by HSF
  • RSVP: We have many committed alumni and supporters and we’re looking for more–please don’t miss out!  Click Here to RSVP via Email

64th Husky Invitational Swim Meet:

We need volunteers!!  We need timers.  We need runners.  We need deck marshals.  We need heat sheet salesmen.  Please help us make this year’s addition of the Husky Invitational successful.  We can’t do it without your help!

  • WHEN: Friday-Sunday, November 30 – December 2, 2012 (morning & evening shifts)
  • WHERE: King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington
  • WHO: You…we need you!
  • VOLUNTEER: Please contact Brandon Drawz to volunteer your time

We look forward to seeing all of you in a few weeks.  Come see old teammates, friends & coaches and be a part of something special.  Our efforts to support swimming in the Northwest and to keep Husky Swimming alive are dependent on you!

HSF Reminders

Written by Ryan Stratton on September 24th, 2012

HSF Supporters:

Just a reminder…   There are two great opportunities to get together with former Huskies and current HSF Supporters this coming weekend:

  1. We will be having a “gathering” at the Ram in U-Village this Friday, September 28th, at 6:00pm.  There are no reservations necessary and no specific location to be.  Just come on down and you’ll be sure to find some old friends having dinner and drinks!
  2. There is a HSF Board meeting on Saturday, September 29th at 12:30pm at the Seattle Yacht Club.  If anyone is interested in joining us, please email Ryan so we can be sure we have enough space for everyone wishing to attend.  We will be discussing the direction and goals of the Foundation, as well as this year’s Husky Invite and upcoming Alumni Gala.

Hope we see or hear from you sometime soon–thanks for your continued support!

~HSF Board

HSF Update

Written by Brandon Drawz on July 30th, 2012

Dear friends and supporters of Husky Swimming:

It’s been quite a year for our foundation! Last year we hosted our second “resurrected” Husky Invitational—its 63rd. The meet has been a great success, not only in preserving the excellence and tradition of this fine event as well as serving hundreds of athletes, but more importantly, raising awareness about our mission.

Coupled with this event, we held our first ever Husky Swimming Foundation gala and auction at the Columbia tower club in downtown Seattle. It was an evening of fun, reconnecting with old friends, and, of course, a chance to further our cause. We even had a guest appearance from the legendary Coach Ellis himself! I’d like to extend well deserved thanks to all those who made it possible—especially Cat Clark, Genevieve Patterson, Kelly Corcoran and Cam Gravrock.

With a successful year behind us, we are forging ahead to what will surely be an even brighter future. In addition to hosting the 64th annual Husky Invite, November 30th-December 2nd. Once more, on Thursday, November 29th, we are planning a spectacular gala for all of our supporters and friends to attend —please save the date!

Further, the weekend of September 28th, also the home football game against Stanford, we will be having one of our semi-annual “face-to-face” board meetings. If you are interested in attending, or have any suggestions for the group, you/they would be truly appreciated. The main topic of discussion will be: “Where do we want our foundation to be in four years?” Perhaps of more interest, the HSF will be hosting a get together at 6:00pm at The Ram on September 28th. Once again, your attendance would be most welcome.

Finally, I would like to thank you for your continued support of the Husky Swimming Foundation!

Warm Regards,

Brandon Drawz “BD”

Husky Invitational – We Need Your Help!

Written by Ryan Stratton on November 22nd, 2011

The Husky Swimming Foundation is proud to announce some exciting news:  the 63rd Annual Husky Invitational will be the biggest edition of the meet since it’s inception in the 1940s!  We will be hosting over 650 athletes and 50 clubs from around the United States and Canada.

This is a huge endeavor and we are in need of volunteers.  Due to the size of the meet, we will be running two competition pools for the preliminary sessions, which means we need to double our volunteer effort.  If you can find a way to donate a few hours of your time, the Husky Swimming Foundation would greatly appreciate it.

We are seeking timers for all sessions.  The meet begins on Friday, December 2nd and concludes Sunday, December 4th. Morning sessions begin at 9:30am. Evening sessions begin at 6:00pm on Friday and Saturday and at 5:00pm on Sunday. We need volunteers to arrive 30 minutes prior to each start time.

The swimming community is supporting our organization in incredible numbers and we need the Husky community to help make the Husky Invitational a great experience for everyone.  If you can help us out, please email Ryan Stratton as soon as possible…

For more meet information, or to see the Psych Sheet for this year’s meet, please visit our meet information page.

Happy Holidays!
The HSF Board

HSF Reminders

Written by Ryan Stratton on November 3rd, 2011

The Husky Swimming Foundation is hosting two BIG events, both of which are less than one month away.  We need the help of our alumni and supporters to ensure the HSF Holiday Party and the 63rd Husky Invitational are successful:

HSF Holiday Party:

  • WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 2011 at 6:00pm
  • WHERE: Columbia Tower Club in downtown Seattle, Washington
  • WHO: Alumni and Supporters of Husky Swimming
  • WHY: To celebrate Husky Swimming; to further the mission of the Husky Swimming Foundation; and to celebrate the ASCA Hall of Fame induction of Coach Earl Ellis
  • RSVP: We have over 70 committed alumni and we’re looking for more–please don’t miss out!  Click Here to RSVP via Email

63rd Husky Invitational Swim Meet:

We need volunteers!!  We need timers.  We need runners.  We need heat sheet salesmen.  Please help us make this year’s addition of the Husky Invitational as successful as the last.  We can’t do it without your help.

  • WHEN: Friday-Sunday, December 2-4, 2011 (morning & evening shifts)
  • WHERE: King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, Washington
  • WHO: You…we need you!
  • VOLUNTEER: Please contact Ryan Stratton to volunteer your time

We look forward to seeing all of you next month.  Come see old teammates, friends & coaches and be a part of something special.  Our efforts to support swimming in the Northwest and to keep Husky Swimming alive are dependent on you!

Holiday Party & Husky Invite

Written by Ryan Stratton on October 25th, 2011

By now you should have received your invitation to the Husky Swimming Foundation Holiday Party.  We will be reuniting as Alumni and Supporters, celebrating the ASCA Hall of Fame Induction of Earl Ellis, and soliciting support for the Foundation and the 63rd Husky Invitational:

What:   Husky Swimming Foundation Holiday Party
When:  December 1, 2011, 6:00 pm
Where:  Columbia Tower Club, Seattle, Washington
Cost:  FREE

Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can get an accurate count (Click HERE to RSVP).  Coach Ellis will be there and is looking forward to seeing old friends and swimmers!

If you did not receive an invitation, we may not have full contact information for you—anyone is welcome, so please just send us an email and we will look forward to seeing you on December 1st!

Husky Invitational: HSF will again be hosting the Husky Invitational swim meet (December 2-4).  We are still looking for sponsors and volunteers.  If you can help with either, please get in touch with Ryan Stratton.

Husky Invite Challenge

Written by Ryan Stratton on September 29th, 2011

The HSF board is issuing a challenge to our alumni and supporters!  As we near the 63rd edition of the Husky Invitational, we are reaching out to you for help in making this year’s meet more successful than ever.  Last year, HSF was able to raise significant funds and build incredible community goodwill at the Husky Invite.  However, we want to do even better in 2011.  We need your help in two areas:  (1) Financial Support and (2) Volunteers.

At the suggestion of the “old guard” we are seeking help in areas based on your era of Husky Swimming.  The charter members of the original Husky Swim Club are working to sponsor the awards for this year’s meet.  Why not get our other generations involved as well?!?  So here is the challenge:  Reach out to your old teammates and encourage them to join you in opening your wallets just a bit (no donation is too small).  Each generation of swimmers will be charged with an area of the meet and we’ll see who can meet their goal first.  Here are assignments for each major expense of the meet:

  • Charter Members: Awards
  • 1960-1975: Hospitality
  • 1976-1995: Meet Supplies
  • 1996-2009: Programs & Postage

If each of our groups can raise $1,500, then the bulk of our costs will be covered and the Husky Invite will see another successful and fast meet.  The winning “team” will get a commemorative medal for each contributing member of the team.

You can contribute by check or by using our online contribution format (allows for both credit card and PayPal transactions).  If you are able to support the meet, please make sure to send Ryan Stratton an email with your name, address and Class Year and then contribute online or by mailing a check to: Husky Swimming Foundation, 398 S. 9th St., Suite 290, Boise, ID  83702.  Remember, all contributions to the Husky Swimming Foundation are tax deductible!

If you are interested in contributing a few hours of volunteer efforts, then please get in touch with Ryan or Kelly Corcoran.  The meet is December 2-4 and we will need timers and officials for morning and evening sessions!

Thanks for all of your support!

-The HSF Board

Save the Date

Written by Kelly Corcoran on September 20th, 2011

As the summer draws to a close, we’re gearing up for the first annual Pacific Northwest Swimming Cocktail Party, presented by the Husky Swimming Foundation. Mark your calendars for December 1st and we hope to see everyone at the Columbia Tower Club in downtown Seattle—invitations with event details will be mailed shortly. If you aren’t sure we have your current contact information, please drop us a line at info@huskyswimmingfoundation.com. Looking forward!