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.

Upcoming tryout dates: Jan 9 and Jan 16 from 7-8 @ HHH Natatorium

We also have rolling tryouts throughout the 2025-2026 season, if you can't make the dates above.

Winter session dates: Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 7 and Mar 14  (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.