Hopyard Hammerheads

Information for New Swimmers

The Hammerheads are excited to welcome new swimmers to our team!  The information below is designed to help families prepare for the swim season.

Swimmers new to the Hopyard Hammerheads should use the following guidelines for participation:

• Ability to swim one length of the pool (25m) of freestyle (swimmers can rest by holding onto the lane line in the pool, but cannot pull themselves along the line - they must let go to continue swimming)
• Ability/willingness to swim freestyle with face underwater
• Ability to use kickboard unassisted
• Ability to listen to directions enough to not take away from the other swimmers or become a safety risk
• Showing an effort to improve.

Swim lessons are a great way to prepare for the summer swim season.  Parents who are unsure if their children meet the requirements are still invited to try out during the first week of practice. Coaches will assess swimmers and talk to parents individually about suitability. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].