How many practices a week are required?

We strongly encourage 3 practices per week. Minimum 2. Anything less will be a better fit for the non-competitive BUDS aka Seals In Training.

Will my swimmer participate in meets?

Yes, at least two swim meets per season is required.

Is there a cost for swim meets?

Yes, entry fees for the number of the events. Rates will vary.

If the swim meet is held multiple days, do I have to attend each day?

We encourage swimmers to participate in the full swim meet, however, should you have prior engagements and/or schedule conflicts you can opt to swim the days of your choice.

What happens if I opt-in to a meet but unable to attend?

You will still be responsible for the fees if we are past the date to make changes per the meet host. Once the coaches enter the swimmers into the meet, HLHK is on the hook for the fees if changes are not made by the deadline set by the host team.

Is equipment required?

Yes, equipment must be purchased from our team store.

Is practice equipment required at each practice?

Yes! Practice equipment and dryland work-out clothes and shoes are required at EACH practice. No exception unless provided by the coaches.

What are some of the additional fees we may incur?

Swim Meet Fees Travel Fees (for those participating in away meets) Training Equipment Team Apparel

Does the team participate in fundraisers to help offset cost?

Yes, and we encourage full team participation.

If I need to withdraw at any time, what is the policy?

Provide a 30-day written notice via email to info@hlhk.org Provide a verbal notice to the coach. Clear any outstanding invoices. Once you have satisfied the above tasks your account will be closed, and your swimmer will be removed from the team.

USA Swimming Competitive Team

HLHK: USA SWIMMING COMPETITIVE LEAGUE

HLHK SEALs Team: SEALs consist of swimmers who have the ability, desire and commitment to continue and develop their competitive swimming career with HLHK. This program is tailored for swimmers who have dedicated themselves to the sport of swimming, and are capable of consistently performing difficult training sets in practice, working towards becoming State finalists and Sectionals qualifiers.

Workouts are challenging and designed to help athletes qualify for the State and Sectional meet. In addition, many members of the SEALs swim concurrently with their middle and high school swim teams.

Principles of a HLHK Seal

SPIRIT

Maintain a positive attitude and give your best! Being a SEAL is a privilege.

COMMITMENT

Being a SEAL is a lifestyle. Commitment is required to help our athletes achieve their goals.

DEVELOPMENT

The Seals team is for the development of children athletes as a whole. The things we teach are also skills that they will be able to apply to be successful in life.

FUN

Work hard & have FUN doing it!

INTERGRITY & TRUST

We have a passionate group of coaches that believe that swimming is a vehicle for building great character. We encourage our swimmers to support their teammates and strive for excellence in and out of the water.

COMMUNICATION

Communication is a 2-way street… We are expected to keep you in the loop, and we expect for you to be engaged.

COMPETITION

Competition is inherent in the sport and necessary for improvement. We want our athletes to have a healthy attitude towards competing.

THE PROCESS

We understand the importance of laying a strong foundation for each athletes’ development. The process is never ending and ever evolving; we aim to teach our swimmers and parents to trust the process and enjoy the journey.

Below is the information for the upcoming 2024-2025 Seals USA Swimming Club Team season. Whether you are new, returning, or have received a recruitment letter, all the information you need is below which includes schedules, rates, and links for payment and/or registration.

SEALS CLUB SEASON

September – July

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Session I – Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday

4:30PM – 6:30PM

Session II – Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday

6:00PM – 7:30PM

(Training schedule is subject to change and/or tailored to fit the goals of the swimmer)

ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE:

$250 + $80 USA Swimming Registration

*Includes

Team Swimsuit
Team Swim Caps
Team Hoodie

MONTHLY TEAM DUES

(Reminder: Your initial payment will automatically default to charge the 1x Annual Registration Fee plus the first months Team Dues or you may opt to pay for the season in full.)

IMPORTANT! Registration Check-0ut Screen: On the checkout page you will receive the total rate for the year. DO NOT BE ALARMED. You will only be charged the registration and first months team dues when you click continue. The remaining balance automatically defaults into monthly installments.

Swim Meet Schedule *SNAP SHOT

(Meets are subject to change)

Date	Meet	Location	Qualifications
Sept. 13-15	Hilton Head Kick-Off	Hilton Head, SC	Open *All Encouraged
Sept. 28-29	Gator Meet	Calhoun, GA	Open
Oct. 5-6	Music City Showdown	Macon, GA	Open
Oct. 25-27	Athens Fall Classic	Athens, GA	Open
Nov. 2	Luqman El-Amin	Atlanta, GA	Open
Nov. 15-17	ASL Senior/Junior Circuit	Augusta, GA	Open
Nov. 22-24	Woodie B. Malone	Atlanta, GA	Open
Dec. 4-7	Toyota US Open	Greensboro, NC	Elite Seals
Dec. 6-8	Senior State Championships	Athens (UGA)	Senior Seals
Dec. 11-14	Winter Juniors	Greensboro, NC	Elite Seals
Jan. 4-5	MLK Holiday Classic	Atlanta	Open
Jan. 11	Spartan Splash #5
Jan. 12	12 & Under New Year Splash	Atlanta	Open
Feb. 2025	Black History Meet	Washington DC	Open *All Encouraged
Feb. 14	Peach State Championship North G. Tech	Atlanta	Open 10 & up
Feb. 21-23	Age Group State Chatham County		14 & UnderQualifiers Only
Mar. 1	Diversity Invitational	Atlanta, GA	Open
Mar. 6-9	Southeastern MOC Augusta	Augusta	Qualifiers
Mar. 15	10 & Under Warren Ste Dynamo	Atlanta	Open
Mar. 28-30	Greater Atlanta Division Cumming Aquatic	Cummings	Everybody
May. 2025	Bahamas Invitational	Nassau Bahamas	Open *All Encouraged

Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy

A 30-day written notice via email is to info@hlhk.org required to withdraw from the program. All unpaid, outstanding, or scheduled payments open within the 30-day window must be paid in full to successfully close your account.

Please email info@hlhk.org for more information on how to register.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many practices a week are required?
We strongly encourage 3 practices per week. Minimum 2. Anything less will be a better fit for the non-competitive BUDS aka Seals In Training.
Will my swimmer participate in meets?
Yes, at least two swim meets per season is required.
Is there a cost for swim meets?
Yes, entry fees for the number of the events. Rates will vary.
If the swim meet is held multiple days, do I have to attend each day?
We encourage swimmers to participate in the full swim meet, however, should you have prior engagements and/or schedule conflicts you can opt to swim the days of your choice.
What happens if I opt-in to a meet but unable to attend?
You will still be responsible for the fees if we are past the date to make changes per the meet host. Once the coaches enter the swimmers into the meet, HLHK is on the hook for the fees if changes are not made by the deadline set by the host team.
Is equipment required?
Yes, equipment must be purchased from our team store.
Is there dryland training?
Yes!
Is practice equipment required at each practice?
Yes! Practice equipment and dryland work-out clothes and shoes are required at EACH practice. No exception unless provided by the coaches.
What are some of the additional fees we may incur?
Swim Meet Fees
Travel Fees (for those participating in away meets)
Training Equipment
Team Apparel
Does the team participate in fundraisers to help offset cost?
Yes, and we encourage full team participation.
If I need to withdraw at any time, what is the policy?
Provide a 30-day written notice via email to info@hlhk.org
Provide a verbal notice to the coach.
Clear any outstanding invoices.
Once you have satisfied the above tasks your account will be closed, and your swimmer will be removed from the team.

We are excited about the upcoming season and look forward to welcoming you the 2024-2025 Seals Team. Should you have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule a one-on-one please do not hesitate to contact us.

USA Swimming Competitive Team

HLHK: USA SWIMMING COMPETITIVE LEAGUE