more...FAQ's

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Is Practice Cancelled?
Usually, if after Howell Public Schools events are cancelled the Sea Serpents will be cancelled.  If the Pool is closed, we are closed. 

When in doubt,

  • listen to WHMI for cancellations
  • check our web page
  • get on our HSS e-mail list
  • or call or email someone from the HSS staff.

We would encourage everyone to sign-up for the HSS e-mail list and to check their e-mail often!

How long is the swim season?
There are three different swim seasons.  The format of our seasons consists of the following:
 
Fall season: 
We start around Labor day run through the first week of December.  A five day practice is available.  The practice times are approximately from 4:30-7:00 p.m., with specific times for each group of swimmers.   12-13 weeks
  • There are five competitive dual meets throughout the season and  held during the week night.  Usually Thursday or Friday nights.
  • Warm-ups start at 5:15 and the meet begins at 6:00. The meet lasts until approxiamately 8:30. 
  • Meets are on a rotation basis. 
  • Championship meets are held at the end of each season for each age/group and are held on a weekend. 
Winter season: 
Start time and end time - the beginning of January through the third week of March.  A five day practice available.  All other information is the same as our fall season. 11-12 weeks.
 
Annual Spring clinic:   
This is a 6-8 week season -only 3-4 days per week.  There will be competitive meets held.
 
 
June through August.  approx. 8 weeks
Will run Monday -Thursday.
 
HSS sibling discount:
Howell Sea Serpents offer a $20.00 discount after the 1st swimmer.  We offer this to our families who have multiple swimmers to help w/the costs.  This is available for all seasons.

What will I need for the season?
 
Most importantly...
          A terrific attitude -
                    Good work ethics -
                              Listening skills
 
Equipement needed for each season:
Fall, winter, spring & summer:
  • one piece practice suit
  • Team suit is used for fall/winter season.
  •  goggles (We have a number of goggles available to purchase through our team.  Prices range from $13.00 - $15.00.  If you need a cap, just ask.)
  •  towel and water bottle
  •  Team cap is provided by the club. 

 

Swimsuit information:

  • A team suit is purchased by the swimmer at the start of our Fall season.    A new suit is selected each fall year as the team suit. 
  • Suits are available through the team at a discounted price. 
  • Spring & summer clinic season is the only season a team suit is not needed to be purchased since it is non-competitive.


"Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit."

  - Napoleon Hill