Go Canes!
The Rattan Creek Hurricanes Swim Club is a family-friendly summer swim team in northwest Austin, Texas. As a member of the Northwest Swim Circuit, our mission is to provide a structured recreational activity that teaches swimmers the value of competition, sportsmanship, teamwork and individual achievement, while they make new friends and get a great workout! Our season runs from May through mid July. Practices take place after school until the school year ends, then we switch to morning practices. Registration opens to all new & returning swimmers on March 12, 2023!
Thank you for an amazing 2022 season Hurricanes!!!
2023 Registration Open!
Welcome Hurricanes! The 2023 season is fast approaching and your Board Members are working hard to get the team ready for the season!
Registration for Returning Hurricane swimmers will open on February 26th at the discounted rate of $185 per swimmer. On March 12th, the registration will be open to all swimmers at the rate of $200 per swimmer. Be on the look out for an email from the team or check back to this page for a link to register. Registration will close and payments need to be received by April 28th.
Like seasons past, practices will begin the first week of May and then switch over to morning practices once the schools are out for the summer. Check the Practice page for more information on the schedule, we will be updating that page as we work out the final details. See below for a list of upcoming dates to put on your calendar:
Open House - 4/5 @ 5:30-7:30pm
New Swimmer Evaluation- 4/22 @ 9-11am
Evening Practices 5/1-5/26
Morning Practices 5/29-7/7
Red/White Meet - 5/19
Saturday Meets - 6/3-7/1
Pep Rallies - 6/8, 6/22 & 7/6
Hurrithon - 6/14
Divisionals @ Wells Branch - 7/8
Invitationals - 7/9
Banquet - 7/10
2023 Hurricane registration is open!
Hurricane Questions? Concerns? We are here for you!!
Frequently Asked Questions- Is your family new or curious about the Hurricanes and have some questions? Or are you a returning family and in need of a refresher about ALL the things? Please check out our FAQ or the team handbook both found under the Resources tab.
Volunteering - the Hurricanes Swim Team is a parent run, volunteer organization that requires ALL families to volunteer during the season. Parent volunteers play a key role in the success of the Hurricane Swim Team. Families will need to make a commitment to volunteer a minimum of 18-24 hours per swim season, regardless of whether the swimmer swims at Saturday meets. Check out our volunteer page for more information.
Sponsors- A great way to contribute is by sponsoring the team or by finding us sponsors. Want to advertise your business with our amazing community? A Hurricane sponsorship is a great way to do that, we have several levels of sponsorship available. Please contact Blaire if you are interested in sponsoring the Hurricanes or helping out with fundraising.
Fundraising- Another great way to help us with our fundraising is by being aware of opportunities provided by your employer. Many companies have matching programs or reward employees for volunteer time. See below for more information.
More Ways to Help - There are always opportunities to help out the Hurricanes with fundraising, coach appreciation, team spirit activities, pep rallies, banquet committee, Hurrithon committee, to name just a few. Be on the look for the needs about these opportunities to be shared during the season.
Who do I contact about...
*Gear & team merchandise? Please contact Ruthie
*Sponsorships? Please contact Blaire
*Registration, swim meet signup, or stroke clinics? Please contact Jenny
*Volunteering? Please contact Erin
*Head coach? Please contact Abbey
*All other questions & concerns contact Amanda
What is your employer's corporate donation policy?
Did you know that certain locally-based businesses donate to 501(c)(3) organizations? This is done either through matching programs or through programs that contribute money to organizations for which their employees volunteer time. The hours typically need to be tracked in the company's system or minimal documentation has to be completed, but that is often the only requirement.
Does your employer offer this benefit? If so, please designate the Hurricanes as a recipient and let Blaire our fundraising chair know. Thank you!!