What: Age Group Swimming is a competitive swimming program designed to get kids involved in a swim team. The age groups are 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15 and Over. The swimmers age group is determined by the swimmers age on July 13, 2022.
Who: Summer age group swimming is for swimmers 6-18 years old. Swimmers age 8 and under should be able to swim at least one length of the pool freestyle. Swimmers age 9-12 should be able to swim at least two lengths of the pool freestyle. Swimmers age 13 and over should be able to swim at least four lengths of the pool freestyle. The first two weeks of the season will be a trial period for new swimmers and the coaches to determine whether the swimmers should be swimming on the team or in lessons. In the first two weeks, if it is determined the swimmer would be better suited for lessons, a full refund will be given. There will be no refunds after June 3. Registrations can be made online by following links provided on the Hamilton Swimming web page.
Cost: The cost is $110 (with volunteering at one meet) or $125 (with no volunteering). and includes all pool time, coaching, Hamilton Age Group Swim Team T-Shirt, goggles or hawkeye swimcap, entry into all dual meets and the end of season Quad meet. Take $10 off registration for each additional immediate family member competing.
When: Practices begin on Monday, May 23 for new swimmers and on Tuesday, May 31 for returning
swimmers. Swim meets will be held on Thursdays and will start Thursday, June 16th. We will have three Thursday dual meets throughout the season and a season ending Championship meet (July 19, 20, or 21 depending on age and ability). A full schedule and full information is available on
www.hamiltonschools.us/athletics/pool-department/ .
Please check the practice calendar on the website for the most up-to-date practice schedule. Practice times shift depending on which week we are operating: 1st week with new swimmers, last 2 weeks of school, weeks when school is not in session.
We ask that swimmers 10 and Under try to attend two practices per week and swimmers 11 and Up try to attend three practices per week. With the busyness of everyone's schedules it is understood that some swimmers will have to miss practices for various reasons. The coaches ask that members of the team are at practices and meets whenever possible and that the coaches are informed when they will not be attending a meet. If your child cannot make it to a meet, it is required that they let their coach know in advance. Coach contact information will be available at request.