HHAA Refund Policy:

Meet Policies:

• Swimmers and divers are expected to attend all dual season meets unless the coach tells them that they are not in the line-up. This may be the case more for diving than swimming as only three divers compete in an age group and there are not as many exhibition events in diving.
• Swimmers and divers are expected to be on time for the meets and to check in with the coach or deck parent. Line-ups are posted on the wall and it is the responsibility of the swimmer or diver to check their events. The coaches or deck parents will provide assistance.
• If a swimmer or diver can not attend a meet the coach must be notified as soon as possible and before the Tuesday preceding the meet. Please check the schedule as soon as possible for any conflicts. Meet lineups are very labor intensive and changes add to the amount of work that is involved.
• Register on time for meet attendance. You may also e-mail the coaches as needed.
• If there is a last minute emergency or sickness, please email the appropriate coach as soon as possible.
• Any swimmer or diver who does not participate in at least three meets per season will be ineligible to participate in the conference and league meet finals.
• Swimmers must remain in the team areas during the meet and are not permitted to leave the deck area unless they have permission from the coach or deck parent. Athletes are required to remain until the conclusion of the meet.
• Parents are to remain in the spectator area during meets unless they are working as a parent volunteer for the meet. It is the parent's responsibilities to run the meets so all parents are expected to work multiple meets.
• The team's goal is to win the meet, so therefore the coaches will prepare the best possible line-up which are usually based on best times for the event. Sometimes coaches will use another swimmer based on the meet strategy. All swimmers will swim at least two events. Times are based on times swum at HHAA meets this season.
• Swimmers and parents are expected to have a positive attitude and to conduct themselves with good sportsmanship. Above all else, have fun!

PreTeam:

• PreTeam is considered HHAA's developmental team and these swimmers will work to develop their stamina, strength and all four competitive strokes.  
• PreTeam swimmers are determined at the new swimmer evaluations in September.
• PreTeam swimmers will be evaluated regularly for movement to the competitive swim team.
• There will be PreTeam meets throughout the season.
• PreTeam swimmers are not required to attend time trials but are encouraged to attend.

Swimming and Diving Practice Policies:

• Swimmers and divers should be on deck on time and prepared to swim. They must have caps, goggles, suits, and towels. Goggles should be in working order, please check them periodically and replace them if necessary. A water bottle is a good idea as sometimes the pool area is hot and practice may be challenging.
• Swimmers and divers must be escorted into the building by a parent and delivered into the presence of a coach for practice.
• Swimmers and divers must follow the rules of the coaches and adhere to the practice that is being given. There is to be no horseplay during practice both on the deck and in the pool.
• Swimmers must have courtesy in practice while circle swimming. If a swimmer who is faster is behind you, allow them to pass. Divers must wait their turn in an orderly manner.
• The coaches will assign the lane and practice time. Swimmers must adhere to their age group practice schedule unless the coaches have assigned a different practice. The coach, not the parent, initiates this.
• Parents are not permitted in the locker room and should instruct their children about being respectful of school property and other's belongings.
• The balcony will be closed to parents, siblings and non-athletes Monday to Thursday so the balcony can be used for fitness training.  The balcony will be open on Fridays for viewing practice.
• Parents may not disturb coaches or swimmers during practice. This means that parents are not to be down on the deck during practice and are not to be calling out to or "coaching" their swimmers or divers from the balcony. If this occurs, the swimmer or diver will be removed from the water and sent out to the parent.
• Swimmers and divers are to remain in the pool area and in the locker room at the appropriate changing time.  Athletes are not permitted in other areas of the school or misbehaving in the locker room during practice times.  Please refer to the athlete code of conduct. 
• If a swimmer or diver needs to leave practice early, a note must be sent in to the coach.
• Safety rules must be followed at all times in the pool, on the deck, and in the locker room at all times. Failure to follow the rules will result in a loss of privileges or may result in suspension from the team.
• Please remember, that we are a team and these rules and regulations are designed to protect the rights of others. Please help to ensure that your swimmer or diver respects the rules of the club and the rights of others by providing a good role model for them.