The Hickam Hurricanes are a year-round USA Swimming competitive swim team based on Oahu. Volunteer-run, parent-fueled, and military proud, our program provides opportunity and encouragement for all swimmers to pursue excellence.

We believe swimming teaches integrity, character, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. As a military-affiliated team, we understand the unique challenges military families face and work to create a welcoming, supportive environment where every athlete can thrive.

Our Vision

We help each athlete reach their personal potential through competitive swimming. The lessons learned in the pool transfer to whatever future goals our athletes pursue.

Our Core Values

• Athlete-driven programming supported by our coaching staff, swim parents, and the military community
• Helping every swimmer achieve their personal best — we measure success by improvement, not just speed
• Swimmer safety as a top priority, with all team members upholding Safe Sport guidelines
• Recognition of the unique challenges military children face, including frequent moves and evolving friend groups
• Equity and fairness in access to coaching and competitive opportunities for all swimmers
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Our Team

Our coaching staff brings competitive swimming experience and a genuine commitment to developing every athlete. Led by Head Coach Michelle Simmons and governed by a parent-led and volunteer Board of Directors.

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Programs

We offer three training groups designed to support swimmers at every stage of development. All practices are held at the Camp Smith Training Pool, Monday through Friday. Each swimmer is placed into a group through a tryout to ensure they're training at the right level.

Not sure where your swimmer fits? No problem — we'll help place them during a tryout.

Group Descriptions

Novice For swimmers building comfort in the water and developing foundational skills. This group focuses on learning the basics of all four strokes, flip turns, starts, water safety, and building endurance. Swimmers will develop the skills needed to transition into competitive swimming.

Age Group For swimmers who are comfortable in the water and working to improve technique and consistency. Swimmers will build endurance and stroke mechanics across all four strokes, learn to read the pace clock, and develop race-ready skills. Encouraged to attend practice at least 3–4 times per week.

Junior / Senior For experienced swimmers training at a higher level of intensity and commitment. Swimmers should be proficient at reading the pace clock, working through sets independently, and swimming all four strokes legally. Minimum attendance of 6 days per week expected.

Full group entry requirements and skill standards are available in our Group Standards guide. 

Costs

Monthly fees are listed above. There is also a one-time registration fee of $100 per swimmer. USA Swimming registration is required and paid directly to USA Swimming. An annual equipment fee of $25 covers equipment upkeep and includes a team swim cap.

Equipment Requirements

Novice: Appropriate swimwear (no trunks or sleeves), goggles, swim caps (at least 2), kickboard, fins (long blade)

Age Group: Appropriate swimwear, 2 pair of goggles, swim caps (at least 2), kickboard, pull buoy, fins (long blade)

Junior / Senior: Appropriate swimwear, 2 pair of goggles, swim caps (at least 4), kickboard, pull buoy, fins (short blade)