Hello Swim Families!

Mark your calendars! The HRARA Winter Swim Program registration will open on August 11th at 6p.

The program is open to all active members of Holmes Run Pool, ages 5-10 and will focus on stroke technique, mastering flip-turns and starts, and maintaining endurance. A group of Junior Coaches will assist our Head Coach, Jared Miller, who will work through a curriculum of basics to build confidence. The program does not include swim meets.

IMPORTANT:

• Your child must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted (any stroke) at minimum, a requirement of the County RECenters and spelled out in our lane rental contract.
• Since there are limited spaces available—and we will likely turn families away after we are full—we ask that you ONLY sign up if you are sure you will participate in the program.

When and Where?

Providence RECenter on Sundays from 6-7 pm from September 7, 2025, to May 17, 2025. There will be NO practice on: 11/30, 12/28, 1/4, and 4/5. If the RECenter is closed due to weather conditions, we will communicate that to you ASAP.

How Much?

$360 per swimmer for 33 sessions. There is no multi-swimmer discount available for winter swim like there is for the summer swim program. The expenses of lane rentals and coaches increase yearly, and we are trying to keep registration fees low—this is a “break-even” program for the Hurricanes.

How to Register? 

https://hrahurricanes.swimtopia.com/

Click on “Register Now” on the top right and follow the instructions. The "Register Now" button will show up on August 11th at 6p.

Other Winter Swim Programs

If your swimmer needs more development to swim unassisted across the pool, we recommend looking into group or private lessons at places such as the RECenter, Goldfish, Big Blue, and Kids First. If your swimmer wants more advanced technique and endurance training, we recommend looking into club swim programs such as VLAC, NCAP, FISH, and Fairfax Foxes. There are many local swim programs and clubs beyond those named above. You can research and find one right for your family, but we encourage everyone to keep the kids active, in the pool, and excited about swimming!

Bridget Gannon & Cathy Mitchell

HOLMES RUN ACRES, SWIM TEAM REPRESENTATIVES