HDST is part of a large variety of swimming opportunities offered at the Haines Swimming Pool. We are a competitive swim team - focusing on a fun team-oriented atmosphere.

New Swimmers
New swimmers must register with US Swimming prior to their first practice. HDST will provide all forms. Swimmers coming to practice without current registration will not be able to practice with the team.

Swimmer assessments
New swimmers will have their swimming ability assessed as to be sure proper squad placement. Assessments are made by appointed before or immediately after practice. To arrange a try out, contact Coach Steve.

Criteria for C-squad*
Swimmers must be able to complete 25-yards of freestyle with rotary breathing (side-breathing) and 25-yards of backstroke. Those unable to complete a try out will be referred to the Pre-C squad or the lessons program.

 

Criteria for Pre-C squad*

The criteria for Pre-C is to comfortably swim the width of the pool (without stopping) using any stroke.

*Squad space is limited and acceptance onto the Pre-C and C-squad is at coaches discretion.

The Squads

The Dolphins Swim Team is divided into multiple squads: Gold, Silver, A, B C, Pre-C and Fun Club. Each squad is based on skill level and experience.

The Fun Club is for young swimmers who are just learning to swim. The club focuses on skill building and games. To be on the fun club swimmers must be able to float unassisted and touch the bottom of the shallow end with their hands while breathing out through their nose.

The Pre-C squad helps those swimmers interested in joining the team but maybe don't have all the technique down. This group is a great bridge between lessons and swim team.

The C-squad are for novice swimmers still learning the basics of practice structure and stroke technique. The B-squad is a more advanced novice group, with many of its members having competitive swimming experience.

The A-squad is for swimmers who have mastered the basics of all four strokes and are ready for increased training and technique refinement.

The Silver and Gold squads are more competition focused with specific performance criteria required.

Placement into squads is under the discretion of the coaching staff.

Dues

The Dolphins are currently a seasonal team, swimming from September through April. Dues are paid by the 10th of each month and are as follows:

Gold Squad	$60.00
Silver Squad	$55.00
A Squad	$50.00
B Squad	$45.00
C Squad	$40.00
Pre-C Squad	$40.00
Fun Club	$25.00

Practice Schedule

To learn when each squad practices, visit our practice schedule page.

For more information contact:
Steve Vick
Head Coach

Haines Dolphin Swim Team
P.O. Box 1367
Haines, AK 99827
(907) 766-3355

E-mail Coach Steve