Mt. Carmel Hammerheads

Let's Go Hammerheads-2026

Welcome to the home of the Mt. Carmel Hammerheads Swim Team! 

Hammerheads,

We had a great first week of practice, though it was a little chilly. Next week will be warmer and we are keeping an eye on potential weather interruptions. We have several important updates to share:

• Suits: We have added a link to the suit ordering site on the MCST website-About-Info For Parents. https://www.mtcarmelhammerheads.com/info-for-paren...
• We are using TYR gear as the team receives financial benefits, and the quality of the products. Please use code MCST25 to receive 25% off all TYR products and to ensure orders are tracked for Hammerhead benefit.
  
• ****The site shows "pre-order" on the suits but all suits are in stock and will be delivered at fitting on Monday 18th if ordered by noon on the 18th. If you are purchasing a suit to be delivered at Fit Day, please select the Pickup option from the shipping selections and then use your team discount code prior to checkout.
• Suit Fitting Notes: Monday 18th at the pool. 5:00-7:30.
• Caps: Caps purchased during registration will be available for pick up. We have additional Caps to purchase for $10.
• WET BAGS: We have wet bags scheduled for Shark A Thon (SaT) prizes if swimmers raise a minimum of $50. We've had requests to obtain these bags now as the season starts. If you'd like to process SaT registration and pay the $50 now, please use the following link to register for SaT. https://www.mtcarmelhammerheads.com/shark-a-thon
• Time Trial Registration: Registration for Time Trials, next Thursday, will close on Saturday night. Please register as Not Attending if you will not attend. Coaches will use practice opportunities or last season times for swimmers who can't make it.
• Concessions: We will have pre-orders only for the Time Trials and will not have additional food to purchase as at future meets. Please use this link to complete your pre-orders: https://www.mtcarmelhammerheads.com/shop
• Volunteers: There are still 18 Families who need to register for assignments. We have added volunteer opportunities to the Meets, and they are ready to be selected. I want to thank everyone for their willingness to participate as we are more complete with volunteers at this point in the season than we ever have!

This is shaping up to be an epic season. Go Hammerheads!

The team practices and competes during the summer and we will begin our 18th season of Hammerhead swimming in 2026!  MCST is made up of wonderful families in the Mt. Carmel by the River neighborhood and the surrounding communities.  MCST offers a convenient opportunity to experience the fun, fitness, and excitement of competitive age-group swimming close to home!  Males and females ages 5-17 years old who can swim one length of the pool without assistance are eligible to join the team. This is a volunteer intense sport, so parental volunteering is required at two meets.

MCST is part of the Rocket City Swim League (RCSL) located in Huntsville, Alabama. Each swim season begins with practice beginning in mid-May and consists of 4 regular season meets (on Wednesday nights in June/July) and a league-wide City Meet concluding the season July 14. 

The Board and contact information on the website is current, so feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas for the season. We're looking forward to a great season of Fun and Success in the pool. Thank you for being a Hammerhead!

Hammerhead Board

2026 MCST Board President