Get Evaluated

Get Evaluated: Find the Right Fit for Your Swimmer

Our evaluation process ensures each swimmer is placed in the program that best matches their current skills and future goals.

  • WHAT DO I DO FIRST?

    Get evaluated!  New Athletes are welcome anytime during the year.   Click here to shedule your evaluation. 


    ***Group Evaluations for the 2025-2026 season will be held on Aug 6, 6pm-7pm and Aug 9, 10am-11am at the Columbus Aquatic Center. No appointment is required but adding your swimmer to the scheduling tool above helps us know to expect you.  2025 Tiger Shark swimmers do not need another evaluation unless the coaches have specifically requested it, and should register for the practice group recommended on your Tiger Shark evaluation.***


    Masters Athletes (18+) do not require an eval. For details on Masters Swimming and signing up for a free trial, see our Masters Swimming page.


    Tiger Shark Swimmer Team Swimmers and Learn to Swim Students do not need an evaluation. Please see the Tiger Shark page and Learn To Swim page for details on how to sign up.

  • WHAT DO I NEED TO GET EVALUATED?

    A simple swim suit and a pair of goggles.

  • WHAT SKILLS MUST I KNOW?

    All incoming swimmers trying out for placement in one of our Developmental Groups must be able to independently complete the following during their tryout:


    • Swim one lap (25 yards) freestyle/front crawl continuously and without assistance
    • Swim one lap (25 yards) backstroke continuously and without assistance

    Swimmers who demonstrate proficiency in freestyle and backstroke may be asked to swim breaststroke and/or butterfly as well as longer distances in order to determine proper group placement in one of our more advanced Developmental Groups or in our Age Group Program.

  • WHAT AGES?

    Swimmers should be at least 5 years old by September 1st of the calendar year to be a part of the Hurricanes year-round program. 4 year olds are eligible to join our Learn to Swim Program and our Summer TigerSharks program and may be offered a place on the team based on the instructor's recommendation.

  • ANY COSTS?

    No cost for evaluations, just tell the front desk that you are attending a Hurricanes evaluation.

  • HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

    10 - 15 minutes, plus you can talk with a coach about any questions you may have.

  • WHERE DO I GO?

    Columbus Aquatic Center is located at 1603 Midtown Dr., Columbus. Meet the Hurricanes coaches at the far end of the pool, by the diving boards.

  • WHAT DO WE DO AFTER THE EVALUATION?

    You will have a short consult with a coach to discuss your swimmer's evaluation and which group is the best fit for your athlete's needs. Your swimmer will be able to attend a free trial week of practice with their practice group before registering.