Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # HAMMERHEAD USA SWIMMING Swimming for All Ages in Fort Lauderdale, Fl ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hmhusa.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [NEWS](https://hmhusa.com/news/) - THE MOST RECENT NEWS - [Former Hammerhead Aquatics head age group Coach to be inducted into D3 Hall of Fame](https://hmhusa.com/2024/11/18/former-hammerhead-aquatics-head-age-group-coach-to-be-inducted-into-d3-hall-of-fame/) - Dear Parents and Athletes! Coach Scott Woodburn is being inducted into the CSCAA Coaches Hall of Fame for his time at St Lawrence University in NY. I have known Coach Scott, since my teens, and he took the job as age group coach at Hammerheads several years back until his retirement. He also swam at - [Remarkable Achievements](https://hmhusa.com/2023/10/16/remarkable-achievements/) - Dear Hammerhead Swim Club Members, Families. We hope this message finds you well. We are thrilled to share the exciting news about the remarkable achievements of our swimmers at the recent meet. It's moments like these that truly underscore the spirit and determination within the Hammerheads family! Firstly, big Thank You to all of the - [Latest Photos of Our Team!](https://hmhusa.com/2023/04/12/latest-photos-of-our-team/) - [Swim Meet Results!](https://hmhusa.com/2022/12/06/swim-meet-results/) - North Miami invitational meet brought a lot of great moments including multiple won relays, medals and ribbons, 5 club records, bunch of improved times, and of course a big collection of ducks! I would like to thank all of our parents for their help and support during the swim meet! We are grateful for you - [Halloween Costume Contest!](https://hmhusa.com/2022/10/24/halloween-costume-contest/) - Swimmers and Parents! Take part in our spooky Halloween Costume Contest! The scariest costumes will get prizes! We will announce winners on 11/01 Tuesday practice at 5:30 PM. Let your friends and family know they can take part too! Send your pictures to coaches Roman and Liza through Remind App before 6:00 PM October 30th. - [Hammerheads at Southern Zone Senior Championship 2022](https://hmhusa.com/2022/08/01/hammerheads-at-southern-zone-senior-championship-2022/) - July of 2022 brought many great things including few of our senior swimmers attending Southern Zone Senior Championship in Morgantown, West Virginia and swimming with outstanding performance! In conclusion of long course meters season Vadim Burunov and Taylor de Don raced in multiple events through 5 consecutive days and got great results! Taylor de Don ## Pages - [HOME](https://hmhusa.com/) - The 2025 Hammerheads Swim Meet Schedule is live: check it here! Congratulations Coach Scott Woodburn on your induction the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) Division 3. This is a great accomplishment and it makes every single Hammerhead member very proud!https://swimswam.com/cscaa-announces-division-iii-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025/ Hammerhead Aquatics Age Group Swim Team is a structured competitive swim program for - [SUMMER 25 SCHEDULE](https://hmhusa.com/summer-25-schedule/) - Hammerhead Aquatics Summer ScheduleStarting Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 To beat the summer heat and avoid late afternoon rains, we’re shifting our schedule. Swim Club: Senior, Junior, and Skills Groups: Monday - Thursday: 7:00 - 9:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 - 9:00 AM Monday, Wednesday: 5:30 - 7:00 PM Fundamentals Group: Monday, Wednesday: 7:00 - 9:00 AM - [2025 Hammerheads Meet Schedule](https://hmhusa.com/2025-hammerheads-meet-schedule/) - All Swim Meets are subject to change Date Meet - Host Team (Course - Timed Final {T/F} or Prelims & Finals {P/F}) @ Location Age Group January 11-12 Panther Invite - Pine Crest (SCY - T/F) @ Pine Crest All February 15-16 NMST - BMHG February BC Invite - BMHG/NMST (SCY - T/F) @ Westland - [FALL 24 / WINTER 25 PRACTICE TIMES](https://hmhusa.com/practice-times/) - HAMMERHEAD USA SWIMMING TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE Stroke and technique clinics will be offered occasionally through Club Assistant emails or Remind App. Any changes to swim schedule, including practice cancelation due to severe weather conditions will be announced through emails and Remind App. To sign up for Swim Team Remind App text notifications, please text this - [PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY](https://hmhusa.com/photography-policy/) - policy-photographyDownload - [GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE](https://hmhusa.com/grievance-procedure/) - grievance-procedureDownload - [BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES](https://hmhusa.com/best-practice-guidelines/) - best-practice-guidelinesDownload - [Registration process for new swim club members](https://hmhusa.com/registration-process-for-new-swim-club-members/) - Prior to filling out the forms make sure to go through a try-out with the head Coach. Email to swimjohnswim@bellsouth.com or fourstrokesfl@gmail.com to communicate with the coaches about coming to try-out on Wednesday at 6:15 PM. Registration process for new swim club members has three parts: Registration with Hammerhead Aquatics swim club for contact and - [TRAINING GROUPS](https://hmhusa.com/training-groups/) - There are currently seven (7) different training groups that Hammerhead Aquatics offers. Swimmers are placed into groups by the coaching staff based on ability, motivation and mental maturity. Please keep in mind that the Hammerhead Aquatics Coaching Staff will make the final determination in regards to the appropriate training group for any swimmer. PLEASE NOTE: - [FORMS](https://hmhusa.com/registration-form/) - Parent Code of Conduct 2023 form Download, print and fill the following form. When complete bring it to the pool and give it to your coach ParentCodeofConduct_FALL_2023.pdfDownload ParentCodeofConduct_FALL_2023.docDownload Athlete Club Transfer FormPlease fill out and return to coaches fgc-club-reg-change-1_031059-1Download - [TEAM FEES](https://hmhusa.com/team-fees/) - To register your swimmer, visit this web page clubassistant.com/club/online_registration.cfm?c=1787 There is a $150.00 Yearly registration fee, and your monthly dues per team group are: All parents are billed by credit card on the 1st of each month. Late payments after the 5th of the month is a $20.00 fee, and your swimmer may be refused - [TEAM RULES](https://hmhusa.com/team-rules/) - By September 1st, 2023, all swimmers will need the following which will be available at Sunrise team store: Gear It’s mandatory to have your equipment at every practice. Every club member has to have their own gear including, but not limited to: - All swimmers must arrive in tennis shoes for dryland - Proper - [Swim Club Calendar](https://hmhusa.com/swim-club-calendar/) - FALL 2023 September 9Piranhas September Open Invitational (SCY - T/F) @ Pompano Beach Aquatic ComplexAll age groups October 14-15GRSC Fall Classic - Gulliver (SCY - T/F) @ Gulliver PrepAll age Groups November 11-12Piranhas Turkey Classic - Pompano Beach (SCY - T/F) @ Pompano Beach Aquatic CenterAll age groups December 8-10SFTL Paradise Invitational - Fort Lauderdale - [INTRODUCTION](https://hmhusa.com/introduction/) - LEARN TO SWIM INTRO Hammerhead Aquatics Learn to Swim Program Swimming Lessons for infants, youth, special needs and adults. Group and Private Lessons Introduction | Learn to Swim LevelsUnder 4 y/o 6 to 18 months – 18 months to 2yrs – Water Survival 01 – Water Survival 024 years and older Pool Safe – Water SurvivalSpecial Abilities Level 1 – Level 2Stroke Development Stroke Level 1 – Stroke Level 2 – Junior Swim TeamAdult Swimming Adult - [Learn to Swim Levels](https://hmhusa.com/learn-to-swim-levels/) - Learn to Swim Levels NURSE SHARK – Parent and Me – 6 to 18 monthsFun introduction to swimming for children and parents WHALE SHARK – Pool Safe Level 1 – 2 yrs old and underAdvanced pool safe level for children with parents assisting outside the pool LEMON SHARK – Water Survival 01 – 4 yrs - [2023 HAFL Swim Meet Schedule](https://hmhusa.com/2023-hafl-swim-meet-schedule/) - 2023-HAFL-Swim-Meet-ScheduleDownload - [HANDBOOK](https://hmhusa.com/handnbook/) - Hammerheads-Handbook-2022-2-1Download - [Attendance requirements](https://hmhusa.com/attendance-requirements/) - We strongly recommend at least 80% attendance for all of our athletes. Only this way we can expect their improvement. Training sessions are the most important aspect of competitive swimming. Consistent training is needed to progress through the classes of swimmers. Training schedules are designed to provide only slightly more time than is required for - [SOCIAL EVENTS](https://hmhusa.com/social-time/) - Hammerhead Aquatics / USA Swimming we enjoy balancing training, sports and fun! You will find information here on the upcoming social events we will be organizing! - [COACHES](https://hmhusa.com/coaches/) - Coach Roman Coach Roman Gorelkov was born in Oslo, Norway, and raised in Moscow, Russia, where he has spent all his childhood in aquatic sports. He started to swim competitively at the age of 8 for Spartans Swim Club and has participated in numerous events and competitions. Roman is a former Junior Russian Swimming Federation member, - [ATTENDANCE](https://hmhusa.com/attendance/) - Attendance over 80% is crucial for athlete's development. If your attendance drops lower than 80%, please send us courtesy email to fourstrokesfl@gmail.com, letting us know the reason being absent. Below you will find a chart that updates in real time and supposed to help you to keep track of practice attendance. - [MAAPP & Safe Sport](https://hmhusa.com/maapp-safe-sport/) - Safe Sport HandbookDownload 2022 MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICIESDownload - [MEET SCHEDULE 2022](https://hmhusa.com/fall-meet-schedule-2022/) - [Fall Meet Schedule - 2021](https://hmhusa.com/fall-meet-schedule-2021/) - Please note: all meets are tentative due to virus still at this time September 17 - Sunrise FL Sizzler 8/under and beginner swimmers September 18 - Sunrise FL Remainder of team 1 day meet September 18 - Pompano FL (back up meet location) October 23 - Pompano Beach Open November 20, 21 - Coral Springs - [CONTACT](https://hmhusa.com/contact-2/) - Coach John Grzeszczak, Sr. +1 (954) 588 - 6371 swimjohnswim [at] bellsouth [dot] net - [Jr. Swim Team](https://hmhusa.com/jr-swim-team/) - Great White Shark – Junior Swim Team The Great White Shark is our most advanced level before USS Hammerhead Team. This level we will master distance and technical conditions in preparation for competition. Each child will have the option to compete on the swim team and participate in swim team activities. We will continue to - [Stroke Level 2](https://hmhusa.com/stroke-level-2/) - Tiger Shark – Stroke Level 2 The Tiger shark level is the second level in Stroke Development. In this level we will continue to build on the stamina gained in the Mako Level while continued to improve stroke techniques and make strides towards competitive swimming. In this level our students will be able to participate - [Stroke Level 1](https://hmhusa.com/stroke-level-1/) - Mako Shark – Level 2 Mako shark is the fist of three levels in our stroke development program. In this level we will begin the process of preparing your little sharks to join our Great Hammerhead Swim Team program.This level is open to any child that has completed our learn to swim program and is - [Level 2](https://hmhusa.com/level-2/) - Special Abilities – Leopard Shark – Level 2 Hammerhead Aquatics has always provided exceptional lessons to those with Special Abilities. Our Special Abilities program is tailor made for each exceptional Student with the final goal of mainstreaming the individual into our Learn to Swim Program or Competitive Swim Team. We at Hammerhead Aquatics understand the - [Level 1](https://hmhusa.com/level-1/) - Special Abilities – Angel Shark – Level 1 Hammerhead Aquatics has always provided exceptional lessons to those with Special Abilities. Our Special Abilities program is tailor made for each exceptional Student with the final goal of mainstreaming the individual into our Learn to Swim Program or Competitive Swim Team. We at Hammerhead Aquatics understand the - [Water Survival](https://hmhusa.com/water-survival/) - Bull Shark – Water Survival The Bull shark level is the second level for 4 year olds and older. This level is open to any child who has completed the Sand Shark Level or any child who has aged out of the Gray Shark Level. In this level we will begin to teach the child - [Pool Safe](https://hmhusa.com/pool-safe/) - Sand Shark – Pool Safe Sand shark is and introductory level for children over the age of 4 that have not had any swimming experience or who are new to our learn to swim program. This level is and introduction to our Program and serves and a basic pool safe level for school aged children. - [Water Survival 02](https://hmhusa.com/water-survival-02/) - GRAY REEF SHARKWater Survival 02 Gray Reef shark is our Water Survival advanced level for children under the age of 4. Children new to the program must complete the Lemon Shark level to be enrolled in this group. In this level the children will be learning the basic strokes such as Freestyle and Backstroke, while - [Water Survival 01](https://hmhusa.com/water-survival-01/) - LEMON SHARKWater Survival 014yrs and under The Lemon Shark level is the first level in Water Survival for under 4 year olds. In this level the children are completely comfortable in the water with our teachers. The children in this level have mastered all of the goals for our Whale shark program and are ready - [INTRO](https://hmhusa.com/intro/) - Hammerhead Aquatics Learn to Swim Program Swimming Lessons for infants, youth, special needs and adults. Group and Private Lessons Introduction | Learn to Swim Levels Under 4 y/o: 6 to 18 months | 18 months to 2yrs | Water Survival 01 | Water Survival 024 years and older: Pool Safe | Water SurvivalSpecial Abilities: Level - [About](https://hmhusa.com/about/) - You might be an artist who would like to introduce yourself and your work here or maybe you’re a business with a mission to describe. - [Blog](https://hmhusa.com/blog/) - [Contact](https://hmhusa.com/contact/) - This is a page with some basic contact information, such as an address and phone number. You might also try a plugin to add a contact form. ## Events - [Hammerheads go Rock Climbing !](https://hmhusa.com/event/hammerheads-go-rock-climbing/) - Indoor Rock Climbing Event Saturday, December 10th Address: 3580 N Andrews Ave Oakland Park, FL 33309 We are very excited to come back to project Rock and climb again! This is great exercise for the swimmers and lots of fun! We are going to provide belaying services for 1 hour and 30 minutes and you will - [Aqua Challenge @ Tigertail Lake](https://hmhusa.com/event/aqua-challenge-tigertail-lake/) - This is fun for entire family! Please bring your friends and family! Parents we encourage you to get in the water with the kids! Any changes to reservation will be announced via Remind App! - [Open Water Practice!](https://hmhusa.com/event/open-water-practice/) - We are going to have our practice in the ocean on Saturday 9/24 at 8:00 AM! Location: Vista Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 If marine forecast doesn't let us swim we will try to have regular Saturday practice at the pool at 8:30 AM. We need two parent volunteers to look after athlete's belongings from - [Fall Parents Meeting- 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 7th, 2022](https://hmhusa.com/event/fall-parents-meeting-thursday-september-1-2022/) - Welcome to the Hammerheads Swim Club! We are excited that you have chosen to participate in our swim club. Would you be a new member of our club or a veteran, we would like to talk to you and answer your questions about our program and your athlete needs! Annual Fall Parents meeting will take - [Pre-race Pizza Night at Anthony's](https://hmhusa.com/event/pre-race-pizza-night-at-anthonys/) - It has become our tradition to have pizza with the team before the first race in September. We would like to invite you and your friends, whether they be swimmers or non-swimmers, everyone is welcome! Please make sure to confirm your attendance to this event on our website, so we can plan accordingly to reserve ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://hmhusa.com/category/uncategorized/) ## Event Categories - [Social Events](https://hmhusa.com/events/category/socialevents/) - Social events including, but not limited to movie and pizza nights, rock climbing, escape rooms, obstacle courses, open water swims in ocean, bowling etc.