Hudsonville Community Education

Summer 2023

Pool Rules

•We will not accept responsibility for any valuables. Please do not bring them.

•Rule 66/Any swimmer 6 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older in the pool. Swimmers 6th grade or younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older on the pool deck.

•No back dives off the diving boards.

•Bathing suits only - no cutoffs, shorts, t-shirts etc.

•No glass bottles or jars in the pool or locker room.

•Flotation devices or “swimmies” are not allowed, except U.S. Coast Guard approved life vests.

•No person with open sores, bandages, or rashes will be admitted to the pool.

•Swimmers must shower before entering the pool.

•Everyone must obey the lifeguards.

•Diving blocks are not to be used during open swims.

•The lifeguards are in charge. If they deem a behavior unsafe, they have the right to ask people to stop and/or leave the school grounds.

•The schedule includes approximate times/dates and any closings will be posted at the pool. Such examples of closings could be: Circumstances beyond our control, contamination of the pool, weather conditions, swim meets.

Learn to Swim Information

It is our hope that each child learns swimming technique, safety, and comfort at Hudsonville Swim Lessons. Swimmers passing to the next level must complete certain objectives for each specific lesson grouping. For this reason, some children may repeat some levels more than once; this progression promotes proficiency. Our Instructors understand that children learn in different ways and in different amounts of time. Our main goal is for children to have fun safely while gradually learning more about swimming. Each instructor is knowledgeable of swimming and is certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. Most importantly, our instructors are passionate about teaching swim safety and enjoy kids. If you feel your child may need more attention, private lessons are available.

When coming to swim lessons, no matter the level, your child(ren) should have:

-swimsuit -towel -goggles


Registration opens on May 1


To register for swim lessons, please visit hudsonvilleaquatics.com

Click on Aquatic Program Registration on the far right.


Please email hudsonvilleswimlessons@gmail.com with any questions.

Level Descriptions

Parent & Child

6 Months ~ 3 Years

Parents & children learn together to increase the child’s comfort level in the water & build a foundation of basic skills. Arm and leg movements are introduced, along with blowing bubbles and balancing in the water. These fun-filled classes bring many smiles to toddlers’ faces!


Level 1

Water Exploration: Beginners ~ Ages 3+

Students learn to feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Elementary swimming skills are taught, which children can further build upon as they progress through the levels.


To start in Level 1, the child must be comfortable without a parent in the water.


Level 2

Primary Skills: Advancing Beginners ~ Ages 4+

Students continue to practice elementary skills while trying to swim more and more with their faces submerged. Once this concept is understood and mastered, they are able to jump off the deep end and swim to safety without a flotation device.


To start in Level 2, the child must be able to swim independently with flotation and put their face in the water.


Level 3

Swim Independently - Adv. Beginner ~ Ages 5+

Students learn to coordinate the front and back crawl (freestyle & backstroke). An emphasis is put on swimming with their faces in the water, starting to breathe to the side.


To start in Level 3, the child must be able to swim independently with some flotation and with their arms coming out of the water & comfortable with their face in the water.


Level 4 -Intro to Competitive Swimming

Master of Freestyle & Backstroke ~ Ages 5+

Students add to their learning and technique of the freestyle & backstroke and build their endurance.


To start in Level 4, the child must be able to swim independently without flotation and, while swimming freestyle, breathe without lifting their head. Students who have successfully completed Level 4 can join the HEAT age group swim team.

HEAT Swim Teams - Summer 2023

HEAT is an age group competitive swim team. The four levels we provide encompass a variety of swimming abilities. In the summer, practices are 3 - 5 times weekly, with meets on Thursdays. Swimmers can participate in at least three dual meets and a championship meet each season as part of the registration cost. Invitationals and USA Swimming are options for all swimmers and provide added opportunities for competition at an additional cost.


Swimmers with previous HEAT experience:

Register for the Level you participated in last season. If you wish to advance levels, contact your previous coach.


Swimmers new to HEAT:

MUST attend evaluation Monday, May 15, 5 - 5:30 p.m. Please be dressed in your suit & ready to swim.


There is no need to register for evaluations. Simply be on deck at HHS pool and ready to swim. Evaluation results will be listed on the Hudsonville HEAT website by Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. Swimmers may join HEAT anytime but must be registered before practices begin.

HEAT Swim Levels and Practice Schedules

The practice Schedule from May 22 to June 7 (End of HPS School) will vary. All practice during this time will be held after school; no Practice on Friday, May 26, Monday, May 29, Thursday, June 8, and Friday, June 9.


Our tentative schedule, while HPS is still in session, will be(subject to change) locations for practice will be posted the week of May 15, and practices will begin on Monday, May 22:


    • Senior: Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Maize: Monday-Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
    • Blue: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
    • White: Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.


White ~ Developmental: Ages 13 & U


Heat White is for those that are new to our competitive swim program. Swimmers will learn the four competitive swim strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). They will also learn proper breathing techniques, starts, and flip turns.


Cost: $205 or $150 w/ 10 volunteer hours

Practices: May 22 - July 20 (tentative end date)

Monday - Wednesday with Thursday morning meets

Time: 9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Location: Instructional Pool


Blue ~ Intermediate: Ages 9 - 14


Heat Blue is for swimmers who can perform all four competitive strokes. Swimmers exhibit good knowledge of breathing techniques, starts, and flip turns. Swimmers will continue to refine strokes and increase endurance and skill levels through higher-intensity practices and more challenging drill sets.


Cost: $215 or $160 w/ 10 volunteer hours

Practices: May 22 - July 20 (tentative end date)

Monday - Wednesday with Thursday morning meets

Time: 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Location: Competition Pool


Maize ~ Experienced: Ages 9 - 14


Heat Maize is for those swimmers who desire a more competitive swim experience. Swimmers in level 3 exhibit a hard work ethic at practice. Maize athletes are well-versed in practice drills and can calculate set start times with the pool practice clock. Swimmers will continue to refine stroke technique in all four competitive strokes as longer and more frequent practices are offered for this level.


Cost: $235 or $180 w/ 10 volunteer hours

Practices: May 22 - July 20 (tentative end date)

Monday - Wednesday and Friday with Thursday morning meets

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Location: Competition Pool


Senior ~ 9th-grade fall of 2023 and up


Heat Senior is for those swimmers who desire a challenging competitive swim experience. Athletes in level 4 exhibit an exemplary work ethic in and out of the pool. Swimmers in level 4 have an excellent knowledge of practice drills and can calculate set start times with the pool practice clock. Athletes wishing to swim up to this level must be able to complete a set of 10 x 100s on 1:30 by Monday, May 22.


Cost: $245 or $190 w/ 10 volunteer hours

Practices: May 22 - July 20 (tentative end date)

Monday - Wednesday and Friday with Thursday morning meets

Time: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Location: Competition Pool


Optional USA Swimming:


USA Swim Team Summer registration: $100

Practices begin on May 1

Practice times:

High School and Middle School USA

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday


Elementary USA Swimmers

4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.


Starting May 22, swimmers will participate in their HEAT Level practices. Additional practice times may be offered to align with the USA swimming schedule.