Swim/Dive Team...join the herd!

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2018 Swim Team Registration: Tuesday, May 29th 6-8 p.m.

Turn in your forms and fees at the Swim & Dive Team registration night: Tuesday, May 29th from 6-8 p.m.  
  • Forms will be available online and the night of registration. 
  • Activity Fee due ($45.00 per child or $90.00 max. per family with more than one child on swim or dive team)
  • Coaches will be available for 8 and unders and Mini Moos that need a swim test.
Complete the 3 forms below to register for SWIM/DIVE TEAM:
2018 Swim Team Registration Form
File Size: 38 kb
File Type: pdf
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Swim/Dive Team Concussion form
File Size: 107 kb
File Type: pdf
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All City Waiver
File Size: 101 kb
File Type: pdf
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2018 Team Suits, Caps & Apparel: 
Simply Swimming, 6649 University Ave, Middleton. (608-836-6649) will be the team dealer for all team apparel for this summer.  Suits and team apparel will be available beginning Wednesday, April 18 to try on for correct sizing at Simply Swimming. Suits may be purchased in-store or online; caps and all other apparel must be ordered online at: www.simplyswimming.net/hillfarm. Hill Farm Night at Simply Swimming: Come to Simply Swimming on Wednesday, April 18th from 4-7 p.m. for a Hill-Farm-Only evening at the store! Join fellow Hill Farmers and try on team suits for the perfect fit for fast swimming and high flying diving. Suits will be available for immediate purchase on this day. Additionally, sample sizes of all apparel items will be available, so that you are sure to order the right sizes. We encourage all swim & dive team members to attend this event. If you’re unable to make it to Simply Swimming on April 18th, please visit the store as soon as possible thereafter to purchase your team suit and try on sample sizes of apparel items. Please be aware that Simply Swimming serves many other area teams, so please check their fitting schedule on their website to avoid going during another team's fitting: www.simplyswimming.net/pages/fitting-dates.html  
 
Team Order Deadlines: Team suits should be purchased in person from Simply Swimming on April 18th or as soon as possible thereafter. The deadline for swim caps is May 6th. The deadline for all other apparel items is May 16th. 
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Competitive Swimming and Diving Program
  • The Swimming and Diving teams are provided by HFSC as two of the many programs offered to its members.  Regular practice begins June 11th and runs Monday through Friday. Dive meets are usually held Friday evenings at 5:00 p.m. Typically swim meets are scheduled Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m., except for some weekday meets. 

  • Participation Criteria:
    Age groups are by gender and by age as of June 1. The age groups are 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18. We need swimmers and divers in all age groups.  Swimmers must be able to swim one length of the pool using any stroke.  Dive team members should be able to execute a minimum of five competitive dives, unless they are taking diving lessons.  If there are exceptions, please talk with the swim or dive team coaching staffs concerning team membership. The fee for Swim and/or Dive Team participation is $45.00 per child, or $90.00 for families with two or more children. 
    Please complete the Registration Form and the All City Release and Waiver, and sign the line that authorizes your child to be a member of the swim and/or dive team.  These forms must be filled out and signed in order for the swimmer/diver to compete.  Send these forms and your Swim/Dive Team Fee with your dues payment or bring them to the office ASAP. Forms will be available on the website.
  • Hill Farm Home Swim Meets: HFSC is dependent upon help from all parents. Volunteer sign up will be online, watch the website for more information. There are opportunities for all levels of time and experience.  In addition we need volunteers to help provide food for the lunch/snack bar at the meets. 

  • ​​Swim and Dive Team Summer Trips!
  • Tuesday, July 10 - Noah’s Ark Trip for Ages 9 and Up
    Thursday, July 12 - Middleton Water Park for Ages 8 and Under
  • Pre-Season Swim/Dive Team Practice: 5/30 - 6/8
    • 9-10’s: 4:00-5:00pm
    • 11 and Ups: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
    • Dive Team: 5:00-6:30p.m.

​2016 Hill Farm All City video:
"Moo-Land"
 Swim Team
Regular practice sessions:
  • 7:15 - 8:45 a.m. Ages 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18 (or by invitation of the coach).
  • 8:45-10:00 a.m. Ages 9-10                           
  • 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Ages 8 and under  
  • 12:00-12:45 p.m. Mini Moos (Tuesday-Friday)                                                                                 
  • 4:15-5:30pm Stroke Clinic (dates TBD)                                
  • See coaches if you have questions regarding your child’s appropriate practice time.  Practice times may change for individual swimmers at the invitation of coaches.

​Mini Moos
Mini Moos are a fun way to introduce younger swimmers to competitive swimming who are not yet able to swim a length of the swimming pool. Practices begin Tuesday, June 12th. The last day of practice is July 20th. Practices are Tuesday-Friday from 12:00 -12:45 p.m. For safety reasons, in order to join the Mini Moo swim team, a swimmer needs to be able to swim across the diving well and tread water for thirty seconds unassisted. Mini Moos may join the team or move up to the 8 and under age group at any time during the swim team season with coach consent. Mini Moos work on their strokes and endurance with the goal of swimming in the Hill Farm home swim meet on Saturday, June 30th. In addition to participating in the home swim meet, Mini Moos will participate in a fun practice meet on the last day of practice Friday, July 20th.  
 
Participation fee is $45.00 per child or $90.00 max. for two or more children. Registration night is Tuesday, May 29th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Coaches will be available to conduct swim tests the night of team registration. Please contact Janna if you are unable to make registration night and need to arrange a swim test. 

Dive Team
*11:30 - 1:00 pm
*5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
*6:30 - 7:00  - Cowabungas (Mon/Tues/Wed)

 
Cowabungas
Cowabungas are a fun way to introduce kids of all ages to competitive diving, learn more dives, and be part of the strong diving tradition at Hill Farm.  Practice will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:00 p.m. To join the team, divers must have passed the deep water test, be in level 3 or higher swim lessons, and be able to complete a front and back dive. Cowabungas will work to learn at least four dives with the goal of diving in the final home meet of the season on Friday, July 20th. Participation fee is $45.00 per child or $90.00 max.for two or more children. Registration night is Tuesday, May 29th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Practice begins on Monday, June 11th. 
 
Cowabungas are intended for all ages. Come check us out!

All-City Swim & Dive Meet swimmers and divers must compete in three meets during the season to qualify for the All-City Meet. All teams participating in the league will compete in this exciting season ending meet.
 
Each boy and girl who competes in the All-City Swimming and Diving Meet will be assessed an entry fee.  The fees will be collected prior to the meet and can be paid at the pool office.
 
Kevin Mirus is the HFSC representative to the All-City Swim/Dive Team League.

2018 Swim/Dive Meet Schedule:

DIVE MEET DATES:
• Friday, June 15th
• Friday, June 22nd
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​• Tuesday, June 26th
• Friday, June 29th
• Friday, July 6th
• Friday, July 13th
​• Friday July 20th
• Monday/Tuesday July 23-24
    
​​Hill Farm @ Hawks Landing
Home vs. Goodman & Monona
Hill Farm @ Parkcrest
Hill Farm @ Shorewood
Hill Farm @ Middleton
Home vs. Seminole
​Home vs. Ridgewood
All-City Dive Meet @ West Side
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SWIM MEET DATES: 
• Saturday, June 16th
• Saturday, June 23rd
• Wednesday, June 27th
• Saturday, June 30th
​• Wednesday, July 11th
• Saturday, July 14th
• Saturday, July 21st
• Thurs.-Sat.  July 26-28
    
​Home vs. Parkcrest
Hill Farm @ Goodman
​Home vs. Hawks Landing
Home vs. High Point & Nakoma
Hill Farm @ Maple Bluff
Hill Farm @ Shorewood
Hill Farm @ Ridgewood
All-City Swim @ Monona