Semi-Private Lessons Designed for anyone who would benefit from one-on-one instruction and covers any of the Red Cross swim levels. Lessons are shared between two family members of the same level, or if both are under level 2. You will get 4, 1 hour sessions. Instructors are assigned upon registration. Private and Semi-Private swim lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability. Call the Community Education office at (320) 693-2354 to get on the waitlist. Once there is instructor availability, the swim instructor or Community Education staff will contact each family to schedule lessons. Please be patient, instructor availability may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to schedule. HS Pool Fee: $130.00 (2 children within the same family)

SPLASH NIGHT: Thursday, March 20, 7-8pm This is an evaluation night that places students into the correct groups. There will be a parent meeting from 6:30-7pm in the pool balcony. *Please notice that there is a monthly fee for this activity. You will be charged for April at time of registration and then again on May 1st if you choose the April & May payment option. Mission & Vision High Tides Swim Club (HTSC) was established in 1974 to promote water safety and competitive swimming opportunities for young people in the Hutchinson community. We are members of USA Swimming and the "Age Group" swimming program. Our club offers the single largest guided fitness activity for children in America. High Tides athletes range from entry level age group swimmers to regional/national qualifiers. It is a great group of professionally coached athletes that learn valuable lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication, and personal achievement while having a ton of fun in the pool. If you can swim half a length of the pool (about 12 yards) unassisted in any stroke (typically the swimmer will have passed Level 4 Red Cross Lessons) then you're ready to JOIN HIGH TIDES!!!! We are a 501(c)(3) non profit club run by a parent volunteer Board of Directors which meets monthly. All members are welcome to attend board meetings and encouraged to be involved in team activities and fundraising. Mission Statement: High Tides Swim Club will develop and maintain a program of swimming excellence for Novice to National level athletes focusing on continuous development through goal setting, nutrition, mental training, teamwork and competition. High Tides Swim Club provides a safe and supportive environment for all level athletes. Vision Statement: High Tides Swim Club will work with the community and school district to promote the sport of swimming and achieve mutual success. Our professional, innovative coaching staff will use technical instruction and positive reinforcement to develop high character athletes who are successful in swimming and in life. Club growth will be accelerated through parental involvement, community support and coaching excellence. Our Beliefs: All HTSC swimmers should have the opportunity and be positively encouraged to reach his/her full potential. HTSC swimmers will learn and develop their abilities with regard to physical health as well as competition. Harassment, humiliation and ridiculing of HTSC swimmers by staff or peers will not be tolerated. We encourage our athletes to maintain a healthy balance of family, friends, school and swimming. Active participation by member families builds a sense of community and is critical to our long term success. HTSC will collaborate with community recreation and high school sports for the benefit of our mutual athletes. Consistent attendance at practice builds conditioning and is the foundation for competitive swimming success. Swimming in home meets is strongly encouraged. Swimming in away meets is encouraged, but optional. HTSC coaches are responsible for swimmer safety and conduct. Therefore, our coaches retain ultimate authority at all practices and meets. HTSC supports high school athletics and therefore will offer pro-rated swim fees and flexible season start dates to athletes joining the club at the conclusion of their high school season. Teamwork and good sportsmanship are highly valued and will be expected of all staff, swimmers and member families. Hosting swim meets provides revenue and recognition of the High Tides brand. Successful meet hosting requires active volunteering by all HTSC member families. Fundraising activities, while optional, are critical to the club's goal of maintaining affordable participation fees. The HTSC Board of Directors strives to be transparent in all club operations and welcomes questions from members. High Tides Website: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/mnhht/page/home High Tides Competitive Groups Each swimmer is assigned to a specific practice group by the coaching staff after an initial skill evaluation when joining the team. The Coaching staff makes all decisions regarding initial group placement and all subsequent group changes for an athlete. Coaches will initiate communication with parents when a swimmer becomes ready for another group level. Although times are a partial basis for group placement, our program focuses on swimming skills and techniques as well as aerobic and strength conditioning, and works to ensure success for swimmers as they move through levels so they will be comfortable and consistent with the demands of the group they are moving into. Swimmers will be required to master certain skills, perform at specific levels in training, and exhibit certain behavioral criteria to be promoted to the next swimming level. Developmental Groups and Age Group (typically 12 and under) These groups are considered our competitive program for developing swimmers. These swimmers will be guided through the levels of competition they are developmentally ready for, learning about themselves as athletes along the way. White Requirement: Able to swim 25's of freestyle and backstroke. Silver Requirement: Able to complete 50's in all four strokes, and 100 IM. Age Group This is our highest level of age group competitive swimming. Senior (typically 13 and over) These groups are considered our competitive program for developed swimmers. These swimmers have a maturity level that enables them to be self motivated and responsible for their swimming success. Senior These athletes are fully committed to swimming and the team as a priority and will show that commitment through being a good example at all times and by participating in meets for the club, including their highest qualifying championship competition each season. Maintenance These athletes are staying in shape or preparing for their upcoming high school sports season. A maximum of 3 practices a week are included. Generally swimmers are 13 and over.