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The Hatboro Area YMCA "Hurricane" Swim Team is a year round competitive swim
program that balances the goals of beginner and serious athletes alike, with
an environment that develops character virtues of Honesty, Caring,
Respect and Responsibility.
HATY Swimming adheres to the
Principles and Philosophies of the YMCA of the USA, by encouraging broad
participation, by all age groups, in YMCA competitive swimming and does not
just fine-tune the elite athlete. We promote the teaching of fundamental
skills; encouraging lifetime involvement in physical activity; and
strengthening the values of fitness, health, self-respect, respect for
others and strive to develop character virtues in individuals at all skill
levels.
Our competitive
swim program offers an excellent variety of competition suitable for all
skill levels - including Dual Meets, Invitational Meets, Divisional
Championships, League Championships, District Championships, State and
National Level Championships.
HATY Swimming is a participating
member of USA Swimming.
(Membership in USA Swimming is optional)
We want to help every swimmer reach their own personal
potential, and to feel a sense of accomplishment along the way.
Not every child will be a star and excel in all events or
collect a trophy case full of hardware. Every child, however, is urged to
set personal goals early in the season and to strive to reach those goals
to improve in their own abilities.
And of course, every child is encouraged to have fun and to
enjoy the excitement and camaraderie of being on a team.
Competitive swimming offers an
exciting and valuable experience in a young person's life. These experiences
can be learned and enjoyed by those of limited experience as well as those
with Olympic potential. As a sport, swimming's value goes far beyond that of
just learning skills in the water and racing.
We pursue excellence in competitive swimming, seeking to
maximize the potential of each individual in the program. We try to provide
a challenging and stimulating team atmosphere where everyone can benefit.
Our swimmers develop skills in goal setting and enjoy the thrill of
achieving personal and team victories.
We seek to promote good health and physical wellness and
qualities such as loyalty, honesty, and fair play
In the Fall and Spring, the
Hatboro Hurricanes conducts Swim Clinics to review stroke, starts, finishes
and turning techniques in order to improve and condition swimmers for the
Winter and Summer competitive seasons.
HATY Swimming competes in the
Penn-Del Swim League, comprised of YMCA’s throughout the eastern region of
Pennsylvania and portions of Delaware during the winter short course
competitive season, which starts in September and runs through mid April
(for those who qualify for YMCA Nationals – held in Ft Lauderdale, FL). We
also compete in USA Swim meets during this same period of time.
The Hatboro Hurricanes
compete in the Lower Bucks Swim League, consisting of local area swim clubs
throughout lower Bucks and Montgomery Counties, from mid June through early
August.
During the summer long course
competitive season, starting on May 01 and continuing through early August,
we continue to offer YMCA and USA swim meets.
At the end of each season the entire Hurricane Swim Team –
swimmers, coaches, and parents – get together for a team party to celebrate
the accomplishment of the team throughout the season. Hopefully each
swimmer takes away a feeling of satisfaction and pride in what they have
accomplished both as individuals and as a team.
For more
information, please contact Pat Ryan at 215-672-8514 or at pmr001@aol.com
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