2025 Fall Swim Program

Blackhawk Country Club
September 8 – November 21, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: September 1, 2025

Why Join Fall Swim?

The HOX Fall Swim Program offers returning and new swimmers a chance to:

  • Build endurance and sharpen stroke technique

  • Experience both USA Swimming and rec-style competition

  • Stay active and prepared for the 2025 swim season

  • Train with experienced coaching staff in a supportive environment

Led by Head Coach & Aquatics Director Sean Quackenbush, this program provides top-tier instruction, development, and fun for all ages.

Step 1: Membership Requirement

  • Fall Swim is open to Blackhawk Country Club members with Swim/Fitness level membership or higher.

  • Do not register until your membership is active and in good standing.

  • For membership questions, contact Danielle Haberstroh at [email protected].

Exception for Ages 15–18:

  • Club membership is not required for 15–18 year olds.

  • Enter “15-18” as your member number during registration.

  • A $50 non-member fee applies.

Step 2: Swim Team Readiness

All swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted in at least one competitive stroke (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, or butterfly).

New to HOX or Blackhawk Swim Programs?

  • Do not register yet.

  • Contact Coach Sean at [email protected] to schedule a required swim evaluation.

Step 3: Registration

  • Register through the TeamUnify system.

  • Do not log in first—you will be prompted during the registration process.

  • Read and acknowledge all required agreements during registration.

Important:

  • No refunds will be issued after registration.

  • Swimmers who are not “swim team ready” and who were not evaluated will have their registration declined without refund.

  • All swimmers must be fully registered (and paid, if applicable) before attending practice.

Program Dates

  • Start Date: Monday, September 8

  • End Date: Friday, November 21

  • No Practice Dates:

    • Monday, October 13

    • Friday, October 31 (Halloween)

    • Tuesday, November 11

Practice Schedule (Monday–Friday)

  • Group 1 (8 & Under): 4:45 – 5:30 PM

  • Group 2 (9–10): 4:45 – 5:45 PM

  • Group 3 (11 & Up): 5:45 – 7:15 PM

Program Fees

5x per week option:

  • Group 1 (8 & Under): $688

  • Group 2 (9–10): $693

  • Group 3 (11 & Up): $714

3x per week option:

  • Group 1 (8 & Under): $499

  • Group 2 (9–10): $509

  • Group 3 (11 & Up): $520

Additional Fees:

  • $50 late fee for registrations after September 1

  • $50 non-member fee for 15–18 year olds without club membership

Notes:

  • For 3x/week swimmers, you may attend any 3 practices per week. Unused days do not carry forward.

  • BCC members will be billed through their club account.

  • 15–18 non-members must bring a check to the first day of practice (or mail in advance).

  • No swimmer may attend practice until registration is complete and payment (if applicable) is received.

Fall Program Extension

An additional training block is expected to run November 24 – December 14 for swimmers who qualify for the Winter 14 & Under Age Group Championships (San Ramon, December 12–14).

  • This is a high-level, multi-team meet—similar in scope to the summer County Meet.

  • Swimmers must achieve qualifying times at a USA Swimming sanctioned meet this fall.

  • Qualified swimmers will train in a separate championship prep group during the extension.

Swim Meets

The Fall program includes both USA Swimming and rec-style meets.

General Info:

  • Meet dates will be announced as they become available.

  • Participation is optional but strongly encouraged.

  • All swimmers must register for meets and choose their events.

  • Families will be required to time one shift (1.5–2 hours) at each attended meet.

USA Swimming Registration

To participate in USA meets, your swimmer must be registered with USA Swimming.

  • Visit www.pacswim.org in late August or early September.

  • Complete and submit the registration form and payment to the address provided on the site.

  • If your swimmer’s ID is still pending, you may still enter meets—just indicate “ID pending”.

Reminder: Only swimmers enrolled in Fall Swim may attend practices or meets—no exceptions.

Questions?

Contact:
Sean Quackenbush
Aquatics Director & HOX Head Coach
Email: [email protected]