THE SWIMMING SEASONS
One swimming year (12 months) is broken into two seasons, short course and long course. The short course season is seven months (September - March), while the long course season is 5 months (April - August). During the short course season we swim only in 25 yard pools. In long course season we try to swim in as many long course meets (50 meter pools) as possible. In both seasons we average one swim meet per month. Both seasons end with final or championship meets designated for different swimming levels, so all team members can work towards a season finale. All Championship meets have their own qualifying times. Far Westerns is the highest level of competition that recognizes different age groups. Nationally ranked swimmers will compete at the Western Zone Sectional Championships and/or Nationals. These meets are open to swimmers of any age who achieve the qualifying times.  

ALL TEAM BREAKS: 
The Humboldt Swim Team takes an annual break for 2 weeks in August and at least 1 week in December. 

We encourage all swimmers to swim year round.  With practices offered multiple times per week we also allow swimmers to cut back on their practices, especially during other sports seasons.  If swimmers need a break from the swim club we do offer a Member Break. 

SWIM MEMBER/ATHLETE REQUESTED BREAKS 
If requested to the club treasurer, HSC swim members may take a minimum of 1 month and/or up to a maximum of 3 months per calendar year.  We do not pro-rate months if a swimmer will miss a week or two of practice. Please send an email to [email protected] with request 7 days prior to the 1st of the month.  If the Member Break is longer than the allotted 3 months then the swimmer will be placed back on the waitlist and will need to wait until our next tryouts to re-join the team.  Breaks longer than 3 months will also be subject to an additional admin fee.  Please contact the treasurer at least 7 days prior to the first of the month your swimmer plans to return.