Precompetitive/Novice group is geared for swimmers age 5 and older. Swimmers in this group must be able to stand in 3'6" of water and can swim 1 lap freestyle in our 25 meter pool. This group is for swimmers who may not be fully ready for competitive swimming. Swimmers at this level will be learning pool and water safety and proper form of all 4 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). Novice practices on Saturdays from 5-6pm at Half Hollow Hills Natatorium (375 Wolf Hill Rd, Dix Hills NY 11746). Novice has 3 sessions of 8 classes during the season. Please check back periodically for Winter and Spring session dates. 

To contact us for individual tryouts click the "Contact Us/Tryout" button on our home page.

Rolling tryouts throughout the 2025-2026 season

Fall session dates: Sept 27, Oct 4, Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15 and Dec 6  (5:00-6:00PM)

Due to our competitive meet schedule, along with pool conditions that may change,
please check back here or under "practice" tab for the latest information on practice times.

* Please arrive 15 minutes before the practice session.