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Team
History
The Blackhawk Swim Team,
known as the Aquahawks or HOX, was formed in 1982 when a group of
families from Hidden Oaks, a Blackhawk Community, brought together
50 neighbor swimmers. In 1985, the team joined the newly formed six
team Valley Swim League. Linda Kralik of Blackhawk was instrumental
in developing the team from a loosely knit group of families to a
non]profit organization complete with bylaws, committee chairs and
elected officers. The Summer Recreational Swim Team has been a part
of the Blackhawk Country Club since its inception.
The HOX have grown
considerably in the past years in both size and competitiveness.
And what began as the six team Valley Swim League has now grown
into the nine team Valley Swim Association (VSA). One of the two
most important swim meets of the season is the VSA Championship
Meet. In the years since 1998, the Blackhawk Swim Team has won the
VSA Championship Meet 8 times.
The other top meet of the
year is the Contra Costa County Championship Meet, known as the
County Meet. The County Meet brings together more than 80 teams
from the area in what is one of the most competitive recreational
swim meets in the country. The HOX have finished in eighth place or
better at the County Meet in each of the last 8 years. In 1999,
2000, and 2002 Blackhawk Swim Team ranked third place in the County
Meet. In 2003, the HOX placed fourth. The culmination of a great
season in 2004 was the HOX Team placing 1st at the County Swim Meet
– the first time any team from the Valley Swim Association
had ever won the County Meet. In the last few seasons, the HOX have
continued to finish amongst the top teams.
The HOX don’t quit
in August either! The last two fall seasons have brought new
challenges and excitement as our team swam as the USS
“HOX” in USS sanctioned meets from September thru
December. So if you just can’t get enough this summer, come
join us this fall!
Mission Statement
The Blackhawk Swim Team
(HOX) is a regionally recognized aquatics program that teaches and
trains all levels of swimmers, emphasizing individual progress,
team unity and family participation.
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