Team Registration Info
Join the Hurricanes: Team Registration Information
Everything you need to get started with Columbus Aquatic Club. Register today and become part of a team committed to excellence in and out of the pool.
2025-2026 Hurricane Season Registration
2025-2026 Hurricane Season Registration Open NOW. Practice Starts Aug 11.
*** Beginning with the 2025-2026 Season, we will transition to our new team management software and website.***
- Returning 2024-2025 Hurricanes and Tiger Shark Members should log in for the first time using the email associated with your existing team account. The system will prompt you to set a password and finish your profile. If your account is not found, please email admin@swimhurricanes.com for assistance.
- First Time Hurricane Members should complete your coach evaluation on Aug 6, 6pm-7pm or Aug 9, 10am-11am at Columbus Aquatic Center. No appointment needed, just show up ready to swim. Once you have a practice group placement, new members can use the "create a new account" option to register for their practice group.
Swimmers may join The Columbus Aquatic Club at any time of the year. Registration can only be done after your child has been evaluated by one of our coaches. See "Join" menu at the top of the page for evaluation information.
Practice Group placement is subject to coach approval through evaluation for new swimmers or group assignment notification for returning members. If you are not sure of your group assignment, please speak with a coach.
View the current practice and meet schedules on the Hurricanes Team Page. (Scroll down to CALENDARS)
We thank you for joining the Columbus Aquatic Club and are excited for another great season!
2025-2026 Year - Round Hurricane Team Member Fees
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE:
- Category 1-5: $85 which includes one (1) silicone team cap, one (1) team t-shirt, one (1) team bag tag, annual banquet fee and an administration fee. Registration fees are reduced after April 1st.
- Masters Team: No Registration - Annual Team fee of $90 - Includes team cap, bag tag 3 weekly written workouts, and 1 coached practice.
USA SWIMMING or US MASTERS SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP (REQUIRED):
- USA SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP: $89 (Tigersharks and Cat 1-5) This will be automatially processed by the team and billed to member account on Sept 1. For those joining later in the season, this fee will be paid during your inital registration and we will process your USA Swimming membership will be processed within 30 days. USA Swimming fees are reduced after April 1st.
- US MASTERS SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP: $70 (Masters Athletes 18+) Paid directly to US Masters Swimming at https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew
MEMBER DUES:
Dues are paid in advance on the 1st of the month via a monthly auto-pay.
2025-2026 Monthly Member Dues (Dues are billed monthly Aug to July and prorated for July and August.)
- Cat 1: $95/month
- Cat 2: $105/month
- Cat 3: $115/month
- Cat 4: $130/month
- Cat 5: $145/month
- Cat 5 Advanced Progression: $180/month
2025-2026 Annual Pre-Paid Dues Discount ( Full year members who pay their dues before Sept 1st recieve a discounted rate. To take advange, register before Aug 11th and select this optional add-on during your registration.)
- Cat 1: $875
- Cat 2: $1015
- Cat 3: $1180
- Cat 4: $1410
- Cat 5: $1585
- Cat 5 Advanced Progression: $1980
MEET FEES:
Swimmers are responsible for meet fees for all meets they attend and should read the meet invitation for details. Meet fees are applied to each member account immediately after the commitment deadline and billed on the 1st of the month via AutoPay. Meet fees typically consist of an entry surcharge ($3-$6 usually, though championship level events may be higher) and a per event fee (sometimes called a "splash fee," and can range from $4-$20 per event.) These fees are billed to swimmer accounts immediately after the entry deadline. Away meets (at locations other than the Columbus Aquatic Club) will include a $25 Coaching Fee to assist in covering the cost of coach travel. State level meets and higher will incur a $35 Coaching Fee.
TRAVEL MEET:
Occasionally, the team will offer the opportunity to travel as a club to a meet. Swimmers 11 years and older are eligible to travel on the team bus and stay in the hotel, chaperoned by the team coaches. The annual travel meet, slated for early June 2026, is a season highlight for the athletes and a great opportunity for team bonding. Costs for this trip are based on the number of attendees, but are typically between $350-$450 per athlete, which includes transportation, hotels, and meals. Details for the travel meet are distributed to families several months in advance to allow for planning and budgeting.
FAMILY DISCOUNTS:
We believe that swimming is a great family sport! Families with 2 active swimmers recieve 10% off their monthly dues, 3 swimmers are 25% off and 4 or more swimmers are 40% off. Learn to Swim, Tiger Sharks or Masters are not eligible - Please see each program's info for family discount information. Does not apply to registration or meet fees.
General Member Information
TEAM POLICIES:
Full details on our team policies, fees and expectations are included in the team registration agreements and the 2026 Team Handbook and on Fees and Billing page.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
Swim meets are hosted throughout the year here at the Columbus Aquatic Center. In order to successfully host these meets, volunteers are needed to fulfill various responsibilities. Families are expected to volunteer during every meet your swimmer attends. Failure to fulfill your volunteer obligation may result in removal of your swimmer from the event or fines. We will be hosting 9 meets this year and most meets will have between 3 and 5 sessions for you to choose from. Meet sessions are 2-4 hours long.
FUNDRAISING:
The Columbus Aquatic Club will offer team-wide fundraisers during the swim season as well as sponsorship opportunities. Participation is strongly encouraged as this helps us keep our costs down for swimmers.
DISABILITIES:
We believe swimming is an exceptionally adaptable and inclusive sport. Our coaches have lots of options and ideas for helping swimmers be successful on the team and finding joy in swimming. Swimmers with a disability are eligible to compete at state level meets under disability times to ensure a equitable opportunity for competition. Please contact us at admin@swimhurricanes.com to discuss your swimmers needs.
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP:
Families facing financial hardships should contact the Head Coach, Treasurer, or President to discuss solutions. We are committed to the success of our dedicated swimmers and welcome the opportunity to facilitate solutions for our members.
