Dear Tidal Wave Parents,
Please do the following:
1. Complete the registration online (Registration is complete when payment has been received. Please do so while registering online).
2. A non-refundable registration fee of $125 is required for each returning swimmer.
3. Invoices will be sent on the 1st of each month. Fees are due on the 10th of each month. Payments are made for the current month (Your September dues will be due by September 10th, 2024 and so forth).
4. Swimmers in GWS and EAG MUST indicate on their registration form which days they intend to come to practice. Managing our daily attendance allows us to ensure that all swimmers can get the greatest benefit out of each workout.
5. A $10 hospitality fee per family will be charged to cover costs at home meets.
*Please note the required equipment for each group. It is the responsibility of each swimmer to bring all required equipment to practice each day.
Additional information:
*Each team member receives 2 team shirts. We are offering the opportunity to purchase additional team t-shirts (for parents and swimmers) in advance. The cost of additional team t-shirts is $15 per shirt. Please indicate additional desired t-shirts and sizes by emailing Coach Jim. Additionally, for returning swimmers, you may opt to get the “new” shirt only by emailing Coach Jim, and notifying him of your desire.
Please read all information below and sign online. All forms are below for your records and to read at your leisure, but will be signed and recorded online through the registration process.
2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP FINANCIAL MATTERS
As members of Tidal Wave Swimming, you need to be aware of several financial commitments which come with your child’s membership. Therefore, we request that you carefully read the following. If you have any questions, please notify Coach Jim (jim_mcginnis@bellsouth.net).
REGISTRATION FEE
Each swimmer must pay an annual non-refundable registration fee of $125. This covers the cost of AAU Swimming, our main insurance, 2 team t-shirts, one team cap and all maintenance fees dealing with the website and emails. A swimmer will not be allowed to begin practice until the registration forms and registration fee(s) are received. Additional team t-shirts can be purchased (for the swimmer or family members) for $15 each (Swimmers are expected to wear team attire at swimming functions). Indicate the sizes desired on the registration form.
DUES
Dues for the 2024-2025 swim year covers September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025:
1. Ten (10) monthly payments: All payments are due by the 10th of the month, September - June. Auto-invoicing will run on the first of every month, you will receive an emailed invoice. We strongly encourage auto-invoicing. A non-reversible late fee of $25 will be charged for payments received after the 10th.
Dues must be paid for an entire month if a swimmer practices during any part of that month. All participants are responsible for monthly payments even if no invoice/statement is received. A swimmer will not be allowed to participate in the program if their financial obligations to the club are more than 30- days delinquent, unless alternative arrangements have been made.
DISCOUNTS
Family discounts are available only on the recurring fees (dues). For the 2nd swimmer a 10% discount, 3rd swimmer a 20% discount, 4th swimmer a 30% discount, 5th swimmer or more Free. Discounts will be applied to the swimmer in the lowest paying group.
A 5% discount for annual dues paid in full by September 15th, 2024 (this is in addition to your family discounts explained above). *See attached 2024-2025 Dues Structure under PARENTS DROP DOWN.
MEET ENTRIES AND FEES
Meet participation is strongly encouraged for all Tidal Wave Swimmers. Swimmers are entered in meets after giving an intent to swim. Swimmers must declare their intent by online sign-up (Email intent will be accepted, but online sign-up is preferred). Meet entry fees are charged as swimmers enter meets. Fees can change from one meet to the next. The fee structure for meets will be available prior to the meet intent deadline. A team surcharge of $2 per swimmer will be added to each meet fee.
