Welcome
Welcome to Hickam Hurricanes. Whether your family just PCS'd to Hawaii or you've been looking for a competitive swim team, we're glad you found us. We accept new swimmers year-round and our coaching staff will help determine the best group for your child.
Curious about joining a swm team? Start with a Pre-Comp Clinic
Our Pre-Comp Clinics are small-group classes that help your swimmer build the foundational skills needed to join the team. Add your name to the interest list — we'll let you know when the next session opens.
How to Join
Schedule a Tryout
Tryouts are held most days, 4:30–5:30 PM at the Camp Smith Training Pool. Use the link below to reserve a spot. When signing up, please include your swimmer's full name and a brief description of their swimming background. https://calendar.app.google/rTSkRTPqwxNFs2MZ6
Get Placed
Our coaching staff will evaluate your swimmer and place them in the group that best fits their current ability — Pre-comp, Novice, Age Group, or Junior/Senior. You will receive an email after the try-out.
Register
Once placed, you'll complete team registration through Commit Swimming, and registration with USA Swimming or your current team affiliation.
Schedule a Tryout
FAQs
To join our competitive swim team, swimmers generally need to be able to swim at least 100 meters of freestyle continuously. We focus on stroke refinement and competitive training rather than teaching foundational swimming. However, if your swimmer isn't quite there yet, we frequently offer introductory and advanced swim lesson programs! Get in touch with us, and we'd be happy to provide more information or resources.
We understand military life. There are no long-term contracts. Monthly fees are paid month-to-month, and we'll make the transition as easy as possible.
Great question! To set your swimmer up for a successful tryout, please bring the following: For the Pool: Swimsuit: A one-piece suit for girls or jammers/briefs for boys are best for competitive swimming. (Please avoid two-pieces, trunks, or rash guards for the tryout). Goggles Towel For Walking To & From the Pool (IMPORTANT): Because our pool is on a military base, all swimmers must wear proper attire when not on the pool deck. Please have your child wear a t-shirt, shorts, and shoes/sandals over their swimsuit for the walk from the parking lot to the pool and back. This is a base requirement we strictly follow. That's everything you'll need! We look forward to seeing you there.
Camp Smith Training Pool requires base access. If you don't currently have access, reach out to us and we can help coordinate.
All competitive swimmers are required to register with USA Swimming. This is a separate fee paid directly to USA Swimming and covers insurance and meet eligibility.