Hood Hammerheads

As part of the Frederick Summer Swim League, the Hammerheads Swim Team offers two levels to accommodate swimmers of varying abilities and goals. The competitive team is designed for swimmers 3-18 years old who can swim the length of the pool independently (or almost independently), are unafraid of the water, and want to refine their skills through friendly meets. The pre-team (Pups) serves as a foundational program for ages 3-7 years old, focusing on building technique, endurance, and confidence in the water to prepare swimmers to join the competitive team. Pre-team is not swim lessons. Together, these levels provide a pathway for growth and success in the sport of swimming.

Pups

Practice Schedule:

Pups practice is during the regular season only (no preseason practice). 

Placements help us find the best lane for your pup and are held subject to FCPS's last day of school. Pups practices are only held in the mornings. Pups may not attend evening practice unless they are moved to the competitive team.

• Tentative Evaluations 6/17 10:30-11:15
• Tentative Practice Monday-Thursday from 6/17 through 7/23 from 10:30-11:15
• No practice 6/24 (team picture day), 6/25, 7/4
• Makeup practices are typically not held except under extraordinary circumstances

Cost:

Each pup is $200 plus an additional Swimtopia Technology fee. If you pay via Stripe, you will also be charged a processing fee. 

All families are required to volunteer. Those families not meeting the volunteer requirement will be assessed a $75 fee at the conclusion of the season.

Competitive Team

Practice Schedule (all swimmers must be paid and registered prior to entering the water):

Preseason practice dates for competitive team (no Pups!):

• 5/23: 12-1 PM 11 yrs & under, 1-2 PM 12+ yrs
• 5/24: 12-1 PM 11 yrs & under, 1-2 PM 12+ yrs
• 5/25: 12-1 PM 11 yrs & under, 1-2 PM 12+ yrs
• 5/27: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 5/28: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 6/1: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 6/3: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 6/4: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 6/6 limited coaching staff available
• 12-1 PM 10-12 yrs (independent in the water)
• 1-2 PM 13+ yrs (independent in the water)
• 6/7: limited coaching staff available
• 12- 1 PM new swimmers 10 yrs and under NOT swimming year-round with a club team who are independent in the water
• 1-2 PM returning 10 yrs & under swimmers independent in the water + new 10 yrs & under swimmers who are current members of year-round club teams
• 6/8: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 6/10: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 6/11: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water
• 6/15: 8:15 PM-9:15 PM open to all competitive swimmers who are independent in the water 

Regular Season:

• Dates are subject to the last day of school for FCPS
• 6/17-7/17: 
  • Monday-Friday mornings (9:30-10:30 AM 11 and under; 10:30-11:30 AM 12 and older)
  • Tuesday 8:15-9:15 PM (all ages)
  • Thursday 8:15-9:15 PM (all ages)
• All Stars Week (7/20-7/24): mornings, but groups may be combined
• No practice 6/24 (team picture day), 6/25, 7/4
• Makeup practices are typically not held except under extraordinary circumstances
• Swimmers may attend a maximum of 5 practices per week

Cost:

Each swimmer is $200 plus an additional Swimtopia Technology fee. If you pay via Stripe, you will also be charged a processing fee.

All families are required to volunteer. Those families not meeting the volunteer requirement will be assessed a $75 fee at the conclusion of the season.