About HABA
Our Mission
The mission of the Holliston Athletic Boosters Association (HABA) is to provide opportunities for parents, alumni, and friends to support all interscholastic sports teams at Holliston High School. HABA shall be an agent for encouraging emphasis on participation and good sportsmanship. The mission shall be accomplished by providing financial and other types of support to all interscholastic sports teams at HHS using funds raised and distributed at the discretion of the board of directors.
Who We Are
HHS Parent Volunteers are active members of HABA
- 5 Member Board
- 26 Team Liaisons support all boys and girls sports
Countless contributors/volunteers
Over 175 members in 2018-19
HABA Contacts
Board Members
President - Ken Sawyers
Vice President - Jason Smith
VP Membership - Tia Bush
Treasurer - Marybeth Labb
Secretary - John Ratcliffe
Coordinators
Concessions - Marybeth Labb & Jill Sykes
Spirit Wear - Mary Killelea
Website - Jill Sykes
Team Photos - Kris Karpinksi
Team Certificates - Bonnie Zapolin
HHS Administration
Athletic Director, Matt Baker
HS Principal, Nicole Bottomley
What We Do
Derive funds to support the HHS Athletic Programs via:
- HHS Athletic Concessions
- Various Fundraiser(s)
- Annual HABA membership contributions
- Donations
HABA distributes its funds in a variety of ways to support the athletic programs:
- Provide 4 -$500 scholarships to college bound senior athletes that have been HABA members.
- Team Funding Requests (funding request form)
- Recent projects include field improvements, banners, press box, team chairs, Hudl Software, safety netting, training equipment, etc...
- Athletic Banquets – HABA will contribute up to $75 for end-of-season banquets (team expense form)
- Flowers for senior game day ($10 per senior) (expense form)
- Reimbursing teams for approved expenses from the new Concession Credit program (concession reimbursement form)
- Special athletic achievement awards (funding guidelines) (expense form)
Other HABA services & equipment
- HABA Canopy Tents (10' x 10') - provides coverage (sun/rain coverage) for outdoor events (2 available)
- Photo reprints -- HABA provides the option to order team photo reprints at the team banquet for $10 per 5 x 7 print. These are the photos taken by Henry Studios for the yearbook.
- Participation awards – HABA provides the participation awards given to athletes at the team banquet
- Hudl Coaching/Recruiting Software
$25 per year/student
$80 to pay all 4 years at once
HABA Meetings
2019-20
at 7pm in room 512 across from AD's office Sept 10, Nov 12, Jan 14, Mar 10, May 12