2023-2024 FAQ
When is swim season?
November through January
When are tryouts?
TBA
Tryouts? How do I make the team?
You must be able to swim four lengths of the pool without stopping by the end of tryout week.
What is the practice/meet schedule?
Team schedule (click here)
Do I have to swim in meets?
Yes
Swimming is not my primary sport - I'm just looking for offseason training.
Perfect. You won't find a better sport for getting fit with minimal risk of injury
My sport/activity doesn't end until ____?
You can join the swim team when your sport/musical/concert is over
Communication:
The team, parents, and coaches use the Slack app as our primary form of communication. Click here to join the Slack group.
Instagram: @HFAswimteam
Meets:
Meet sign ups are available 1 week before the meet.
Coaching staff will determine meet entries. All swimmers are expected to attend meets, regardless of their skill level.
Registration
Before practicing, students must complete the online registration form.
Fees:
There is a $350 participation fee per season. Fees go towards pool rental & coaching.
Swimmers will also need a practice suit, fins, and goggles.
Swimmers who are practicing with their club team are eligible for a discounted rate of $185 per season. This rate is available only to swimmers in their club's Senior groups or middle school age group as determined by coaches . (SwimFit & equivalent are not eligible)
Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, please fill out the form linked here.
Parent Participation
Each team will need a parent to act as volunteer coordinator.
The swim team relies on parent participation in a variety of ways. Each family is required to volunteer during the season. The team is required to provide at least four timers each meet (no experience required). The swimmers love snacks and gatorade at the meets. Some swimmers need rides to the meets and practices. Swimmers love treat bags before meets. Sponsors for t-shirts and team travel are needed. And I am sure there are 100 other ways parents can help make the swim season great! Please reach out to April via email if you are interested in sponsoring the team or have helpful ideas.
When is swim season?
November through January
When are tryouts?
TBA
Tryouts? How do I make the team?
You must be able to swim four lengths of the pool without stopping by the end of tryout week.
What is the practice/meet schedule?
Team schedule (click here)
Do I have to swim in meets?
Yes
Swimming is not my primary sport - I'm just looking for offseason training.
Perfect. You won't find a better sport for getting fit with minimal risk of injury
My sport/activity doesn't end until ____?
You can join the swim team when your sport/musical/concert is over
Communication:
The team, parents, and coaches use the Slack app as our primary form of communication. Click here to join the Slack group.
Instagram: @HFAswimteam
Meets:
Meet sign ups are available 1 week before the meet.
Coaching staff will determine meet entries. All swimmers are expected to attend meets, regardless of their skill level.
Registration
Before practicing, students must complete the online registration form.
Fees:
There is a $350 participation fee per season. Fees go towards pool rental & coaching.
Swimmers will also need a practice suit, fins, and goggles.
Swimmers who are practicing with their club team are eligible for a discounted rate of $185 per season. This rate is available only to swimmers in their club's Senior groups or middle school age group as determined by coaches . (SwimFit & equivalent are not eligible)
Financial Aid
To apply for financial aid, please fill out the form linked here.
Parent Participation
Each team will need a parent to act as volunteer coordinator.
The swim team relies on parent participation in a variety of ways. Each family is required to volunteer during the season. The team is required to provide at least four timers each meet (no experience required). The swimmers love snacks and gatorade at the meets. Some swimmers need rides to the meets and practices. Swimmers love treat bags before meets. Sponsors for t-shirts and team travel are needed. And I am sure there are 100 other ways parents can help make the swim season great! Please reach out to April via email if you are interested in sponsoring the team or have helpful ideas.
