Howard Suamico  Storm Breakers   How to Join HSSB

Tryouts: Space permitting, HSSB will hold tryouts semi-annually in March and August.

Questions: Please contact one of our head coaches with any questions or to discuss upcoming tryouts:

Team Information:

The Howard Suamico Storm Breakers Swim Team (HSSB) is a competitive swim team catering to Green Bay-area youth. Swimmers are led by USA Swimming-certified coaches with most practices being held at the Howard-Suamico Community Pool at Lineville Intermediate School. There are no residency requirements to participate.

HSSB offers group levels determined by ability and coaches' evaluation of athlete attitude and performance. The minimum requirement for a new swimmer to join the entry-level group is the ability to swim a continuous 50 yards (two pool lengths) freestyle with side breathing and 50 yards backstroke.

Fees and Obligations:

Information about HSSB's fees to join can be found here. Other expenses and obligations that you should consider include:

Swim Meet Fees: There are entry fees for each swim meet you choose to attend. You can usually choose how many events you will swim per meet. Swimmer fees are typically $4-$5 per event and a one-time “splash fee” of $3-$5. Most meet hosts also charge $4-5 for spectator admittance.

Volunteer and Concessions Requirements: When HSSB hosts its home meet, each family is required to work two volunteer positions (concessions, stopwatch timing, etc.) If you are unable to fulfill this volunteer requirement a $100 fee will be assessed for your convenience. We also require a food/beverage donation or $25 in lieu of a donation to stock the concession stand. We encourage and appreciate your participation as hosting meets is an important source of funds for the club.

Equipment: Swimming does not require much equipment. Our swimmers should have the following:

• ​Good fitting goggles and a swim cap. An official HSSB team cap is required for swim meets. HSSB sells these caps for as low as $12.
• Pair of fins for practice
• Royal blue or team swimsuit for swim meets
• Advanced swimmers (Silver/Gold levels) will require a snorkel

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Practice Schedules:

Swimmers are offered several practices practices per week, Monday through Friday during the swim season. An occasional make-up practice will be scheduled on weekends. Attending every practice is highly encouraged, but it isn’t mandatory to remain on the team. Please see our website for the season's practice/meet calendar. 

Swim Meets:

Unlike some sports, with swimming you may select which meets your swimmer does and does not participate in. It is only mandatory for swimmers to participate in the HSSB Home Meets (typically held around January, June and November). Other meets are optional.

Experienced Swimmers:

Experienced swimmers transferring from another team or off-season college swimmers should contact one of our coaches to discuss joining the team outside of the tryout periods.