Program Information
HUMA's Performance program is for competitive swimmers aged 8 and up.
There are various training squads which are structured to recognize progression in age and ability. Each squad has a specific training program designed for the needs of its swimmers.
Program Focus:
- developing and refining proper competitive swimming stroke techniques, starts and turns
- establishing and maintaining a high level of fitness
- improving strength, balance, coordination and general motor skills
- teaching and internalizing goal-oriented achievements through discipline, perseverance and dedication
- promoting teamwork and leadership skills
Swim Meet Expectations:
Competitions are usually held every Saturday, from the end of May to the Provincial Championship in early-August, excluding most long weekends. Swim meets are great events for team bonding, socialization and making new friends.
- Swimmers are strongly encouraged to attend at least four (4) meets per season
- Competition is an important component to athletic development
- The HUMA Invitational Meet and Regionals are excellent meets to attend
- Swimmers are expected to stay for the entire duration of a swim meet
- Qualifying times are not required to attend seasonal meets
- Qualifying is required to attend Provincials, based on results at Regionals
- Failure to attend meets may affect an athlete’s registration in the following season
Eligibility:
- Swimmer must be able to swim 25-50 metres of freestyle (i.e., front crawl) and 25-50 metres of backstroke non-stop
- Swimmer must be comfortable in deep water
- Interest in competitive swimming is desirable
HUMA's Developmental program is designed for children 5 years old and up (age is calculated based on May 1, 2025) who have an interest in starting competitive swimming.
It is not ordinary swim lessons. Swimmers in the Developmental program are largely expected to already have some degree of skill in the water.
The Developmental program builds on those skills methodically and strategically, to strengthen Developmental swimmers, help them gain proficiency in swimming strokes and technique, and prepare them to become HUMA's future Performance swimmers.
Beginning this season, the Developmental program is being enhanced. It now features four levels, each with more rigorous criteria, to move swimmers more deliberately along their tracks of becoming proficient competitive swimmers.
Under the enhanced program, most Developmental swimmers will spend time each week training in the 25 metre pool, just as our Performance swimmers do.
Developmental swimmers are welcome to attend swim meets when the athlete is ready to participate, based on their coach’s recommendation.
Refer to the Criteria below to determine the most appropriate program in which to register your swimmer. All swimmers are assessed at the start of the season to ensure their program is an appropriate fit. Swimmers will be moved to other programs if appropriate.
When registering, select your preferred days of programming. Please note this selection cannot be guaranteed. Days and times are subject to change.
Waikiki Waves
* Swimmer requires assistance to complete 25 metres freestyle or backstroke
* Swimmer has only beginner competence of free or back strokes
* 2 training times per week
* 45 minutes per training time
Maui Mavericks
* Swimmer can swim unassisted for 25 metres freestyle or backstroke
* Swimmer is in initial stages of developing free and back strokes
* 2 training times per week
* 45 minutes per training time
Hilo Hurricanes
* Swimmer has strong concept of free and back strokes
* Swimmer has physical literacy to be introduced to fly and breast strokes
* Swimmer is competition ready
* 3 training times per week
* 60 minutes per training time
* At least 15 minutes in 25 metre pool
Aloha Aces
* Swimmer has strong concept of all four swimming strokes and is competent in basic turns
* Swimmer is building endurance
* Swimmer is competition ready
* 3 training times per week
* 60 minutes per training time
* At least 30 minutes in 25 metre pool