Program Information

Huron Hurricanes Aquatic Club – Swimmer Assessments

🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 4th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Locations: VRC Pool and Goderich YMCA Pool

Assessments are required for:

• All new swimmers

• Returning swimmers previously in Category 1 or 2

🔹 Assessment Details:
Swimmers will be asked to:

• Swim at least 50 meters in an identifiable stroke (Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, or Butterfly)

• Tread water

• And more – additional tasks may be included to help coaches determine the best placement

These assessments help our coaches place swimmers in the most appropriate training group for the season.

👉 What to bring:

• Swimsuit

• Towel

• Goggles

📌 Important Reminders:

• Arrive 15 minutes early and check in with a HHAC representative upon arrival

• You must sign the waiver before entering the water

Category 1 - Pre Competitive

Category 1 is an introductory program where swimmers learn the beginnings of all 4 strokes while building endurance. It is designed to introduce swimmers to the foundational technical skills of competitive swimming in a structured and supportive environment. Emphasis is placed on water safety, body position, and effective movement.

Focus: Intro to sport, physical literacy, intro to swimming, basic technique, option to attend one sanctioned meet.

Training Schedule: 1 hour

Sessions: 1 day a week

Eligibility Requirements: The swimmer must be able to swim 50m without stopping or touching the side, lane ropes or bottom, swim 2 recognizable strokes, and be able to tread water for at least 1 minute.

Adult swimming program with no skill requirement, focused on general fitness and technique improvement.

Focus:

Focus on technique, fitness. Swimmers do not attend meets.

Training Schedule:

90 mins Sessions : 1 to 2 days / week

Eligibility Requirements:

Swimmers must be at least 18 years of age at time of registration.