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? 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.
Sign up for clinic updates →How to Join
Step 1: Schedule a Tryout Tryouts are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45–4:15 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.
Step 2: Get Placed Our coaching staff will evaluate your swimmer and place them in the group that best fits their current ability — Novice, Age Group, or Junior/Senior.
Step 3: Register Once placed, you'll complete registration through Commit Swimming. There is a one-time registration fee of $100 per swimmer, plus monthly fees based on group placement. Additional fees include a $25 annual equipment fee and USA Swimming registration (paid directly to USA Swimming).
New to Hickam Hurricanes?
Please email our registrar at registrar@hickamhurricanes.com before registering below. We want to make sure your swimmer is placed in the right group and that you have all the information you need to get started!
Our registrar will reply quickly - but 99% chance email lands in spam. Please check those folders or add registrar@hickamhurricanes.com to your contacts. Mahalo!
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.
Questions?
We're happy to help. Reach out to our registrar at registrar@hickamhurricanes.com or visit our Contact Us page.