Communication, events, and team support

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1 Welcome! Thank you for your interest in the Chico Area Swim Association. All families are required to review and complete updated documents for participation in MiniJets, AquaJets, and Masters swim programs. Registration Instructions Complete the Chico AquaJets Swimmer Registration Form and Financial Agreement Complete USA SWIMMING Registration All swimmers must be registered with USA Swimming in order to practice and compete with the team. This is a liability insurance required by the sport. The SEASONAL registration is done electronically at This is an easy process and the card is mailed directly to your home. Please turn in your receipt for USA Swimming registration with the rest of your registration paperwork. Your child can not be registered with the team without proof of USA Swimming registration. MiniJets who do not compete in meets do not have to be USA Swimming members but must register with USA Swimming as soon as they join the AquaJets. Complete the In Motion Release Form. Review the Automatic Payment instructions. We strongly encourage families to use this feature as it helps streamline the payment process for both your family and CAJ. Parent and swimmer, read and sign the Team Honor Code. Return signed documents to the drop off file on the cart or mail to CAJ, PO Box 1131, Chico CA Communication, events, and team support All team communication is provided via . It is important that you read Coach Barry s weekly Monday Memo to stay informed of team information. Emergency pool closures and changes in practice time are also communicated through . Please include at least one, or up to three, addresses on the registration form to facilitate team communication. The Chico AquaJets will not release your address to any other organization. All swimmers, families, and friends must check in with the front desk when arriving at In Motion Fitness. Within about three weeks of registration, new AquaJets swimmers will be issued a key tag to be used for check in each time he or she arrives at practice. Swimmers who do not have a key tag must sign the Chico AquaJets Guest Register at the front desk. Parents and Guardians who are not members of In Motion Fitness should always sign the Chico AquaJets Guest register when entering the club with a registered swimmer.

2 Please review the team website at There you ll find the calendar of events, information regarding swim meets, practice times, fundraisers, and board meetings. A secure log in is available to review your account and configure automatic payments. Join the Chico AquaJets Facebook page here: AquaJets/ We look forward to seeing you in the pool! If you have any questions, please contact Barry Henderson, Head Coach at cajheadcoach@gmail.com or at Chico Aqua Jets PO Box 1131, Chico CA 9592

3 Chico AquaJets Age Group & Master Policies andcies & Procedures 04/13/12 In Motion Fitness would like to welcome all Chico AquaJets families to our club. We encourage you to utilize and enjoy our facility. While at In Motion Fitness, it is important that you abide by our club and Chico Aquajets rules. During your Chico AquaJets swim times (all scheduled practice times), you are a Chico AquaJets and must abide by their rules. During all other times, if you are a member of In Motion Fitness, you must abide by all the club rules. All Club, pool and children policies must be followed by swimmers, parents and their guests. KEY TAGS: Key tags will be issues to all Chico AquaJets swimmers. Their parents and guests must sign in on the Chico AquaJets guest register each time they come in the facility. If the swimmer has forgotten their key tag, they will need some form of ID to check in. The key tags are limited usage and the swimmer will be allowed into the club only during designated practice times. GUESTS: Guest must sign the Chico AquaJets guest register at the front desk and abide by all Chico AquaJets rules. SPA USAGE: It has been recommended by physiologists prior to any workout that swimmers should not be in water warmer than the water they will be working out in. This can cause cramping of the muscles and make the muscles less efficient during the first part of a swimming workout. For this reason the coaches of the Chico AquaJets and IMF recommend that swimmers do not use the spas prior to workouts. - Because of the high usage of the pools and spas between April 30 th and Oct. 1 st, the CAJ and IMF members of the AquaJets swim team may not use the spas or pools before or after practice. - IMF members must wait a min. of then minutes after practice to use the spas and pools. - After Oct. 1 st Chico AquaJets may be allowed usage of Spa 2 ONLY (the spa closest to the Specialty pool) for 10 minutes after workout (THE CHILD D PARENT MUST BE ON DECK AND SUPERVISING TO BE ABLE TO USE SPA 2). - Spa 1 (the spa closest to the locker rooms) may not be used by children under the age of 14. Remember.the spas are for quiet time and not for swimming and playing. If the privilege is abused, the spa privilege will be revoked. If the parent is not on deck, the child must change and be ready for his/her parent to pickup. Under the age of 14: Children must have parents/guardians with them at all times (no exceptions). Use of the Aquatic, Specialty, Resort Pools and Splash Park: Only an IMF member may use the other pools, spas and splash park. - If the child is under 14 years, their parent(s) must be on deck (and supervising) to use the other pools, spas or splash park. - Please be sure to refer and observe all IMF outside Pool Rules. Deck Use: There are specific areas designated for observers to sit. Please refer to site map. Please only use chairs to observe (the lounges are reserved for IMF sun bathers). - The deck is a WALK ONLY zone (no running or horse play allowed). Showers: Chico AquaJets swimmers must use the outside showers (unless they are members of In Motion Fitness). The south four (4) showers in the south section of both men s and women s locker room have been designated for In Motion (AquaJets) swimmers. Please, do not use the front showers. Towels: Chico AquaJets are required to bring their own towel (please do not use IMF towels). Locker Rooms: Chico AquaJets are not permitted to use the locker rooms (unless they are members, and age 14 and older, along with being accompanied by their parents)

4 - Chico AquaJets may use outside showers and outside bathrooms. - All swim gear must be taken outside to be stored on deck in the team lounge area. - When a Chico AquaJet (who is an IMF member) is using the locker rooms, please remember: 1. Be respectful of other In Motion Members 2. No running, yelling, throwing items, horse play, etc. 3. Children over the age of four (4) are not permitted in the locker room of the opposite sex. 4. If the privilege is abused, the privilege will be revoked. Steam and Sauna: Chico AquaJets are not allowed to use these facilities. Post Practice: Non-members and their guests must leave In Motion Fitness within 30 minutes of the end of the practice session. As a guest: Please know that any guest/non-member found using the other areas of the club will result in denied access for future visits. We again would like to welcome the best team in Nor Cal to In Motion Fitness. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Barry Henderson (Chico Area Swim Association Head Coach).

5 Swimmer Registration Form Parent/Guardian Information Date Full Name: Address: Last First M.I. Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Home Address: Phone: ( ) Alternate Work Phone: ( ) Alternate Cell Phone: ( ) Emergency Contact Information Full Name: Address: Last First M.I. Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Primary Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone ( ) Relationship: Swimmer Information **please write additional swimmers names on back First Name Last Name M.I. Practice Group Gender Date of Birth Practice Group codes: Mini Jets introductory, ages 4-8 White Group ages 5 & over Navy Group ages 7 & over PreSenior ages 11 & over Senior Varsity ages 13 & over Senior ages 13 & over Masters ages 19 and over In Motion Member? Yes No

6 Financial Agreement The Chico AquaJets requires that all members read and agree this financial agreement in order to participate on the team. Dues and Payment Information CAJ Corporate In Motion Members Mini Jets $52.00 $62.00 White $66.00 $81.00 Navy $72.00 $87.00 Pre-Senior $77.00 $92.00 Senior $90.00 $ Masters $36.00 $56.00 Non-CAJ Corporate In Motion Members In Motion Fitness Member and non-member rates: o The Chico AquaJets has partnered with In Motion Fitness for use of its facilities. It is not necessary to be a member of In Motion Fitness to join and participate in the Chico AquaJets. o AquaJets members who wish to be a member of In Motion Fitness may request from In Motion to be associated with the CAJ Corporate account in order to receive a discount on Chico AquaJets, Masters and MiniJets dues. o CAJ Corporate Membership with In Motion Fitness is available to all Chico AquaJets, Masters and MiniJets swimmers and their immediate families. Please contact the In Motion membership department if you wish to initiate or change your account in order to take advantage of the discounted dues rates. o In Motion members not associated with the CAJ Corporate Account are not entitled to the discounts outlined above. Family Discount and Cap o A family discount of $15 per swimmer starts with the second swimmer. For example, a family with 3 swimmers receives a $15 discount for their second and third swimmers equaling a $30 savings. o A $226 cap on dues applies to both CAJ Corp/In Motion members and non CAJ Corp In Motion members. o MiniJets and Masters swimmers are not be included in the family discount or cap.

7 Notice of intent to discontinue swimming for the coming month must be given by the 15 th of the previous month or swimmer will be charged for the following month. Notice must be given to the bookkeeper by going to chicoaquajets.org then click Contact Us. Notification to the coach on deck is not sufficient. No exceptions will be made. Additionally, if a swimmer attends one or more practices OR swim meet(s) during a calendar month, dues are owed for that month. All Swim Dues are due on the 1 st day of each month and considered late if not received by the 10 th. A $10 late fee will be assessed for late payments. Charges for returned checks will also be added to the member s account. Families are strongly encouraged to use the online payment feature as it helps streamline the payment process for both your family and CAJ. You will receive an with instructions to register for automatic payment within two weeks of submitting registration. Dues will be discounted 5% for those families who would like to pay their dues annually. All In Motion Fitness membership dues are paid directly to In Motion Fitness. All Chico AquaJet, MiniJet and Masters dues are payable to CAJ and can be deposited in the lock box on the team file cart, or mailed to PO BOX 1131, Chico, CA You can also pay your dues via our website by clicking the Make a Donation / Pay Dues button. The annual Chico AquaJets Swim-A-Thon is the team s mandatory team fundraiser for all swimmers and families. Each swimmer is required to fundraise a minimum of $50 during the Swim-A-Thon. For those who do not wish to participate in the Swim-A-Thon, this requirement may be satisfied by direct donation to the team. I have read the above information and understand my financial obligations to the Chico Area Swim Association. Signature: Responsible Party: Address: Last First M.I. Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Notice of intent to discontinue swimming for the coming month must be given by the 15 th of the previous month or swimmer will be charged for the following month. Notice must be given to the bookkeeper by going to chicoaquajets.org then click Contact Us. Notification to the coach on deck is not sufficient. No exceptions will be made. Additionally, if a swimmer attends one or more practices OR swim meet(s) during a calendar month, dues are owed for that month. (Initial Here)

8 Team Honor Code I, as a member of the Chico AquaJets Swim Team, understand and will comply with the following guidelines as set forth by the Chico Area Swim Association and USA Swimming. These guidelines will be followed whenever I am representing the team at practice, meets or social functions. Team members will display proper respect and sportsmanship toward coaches, officials, administrators, fellow team members and competitors. Team members will refrain from any inappropriate or illegal behavior that would detract from a positive image of the team or be detrimental to its performance objectives. The illegal possession or use of any controlled substance (tobacco, alcohol, elicit drugs, etc) is prohibited. Team members will comply with additional guidelines established as needed by the coaching staff and the Board of Directors. Failure to comply with the Honor Code as set forth in this document may result in disciplinary action. Such discipline may include but is not limited to: Verbal warning Conference with parents Dismissal from Team practice Service hours to the Team Suspension from the Team for a set period of time Dismissal from the Team (board approval required) Swimmer s Signature: Parent s Signature

9 Chico AquaJet Release Form Parent s Name: Date: Address City Zip Home Phone: Cell Phone: In case of emergency-contact name: Phone #: Doctor s Name: Doctor s Phone: Minor s Name: Birtdate: Age: Allergies/Medical Disorders Minor s Name: Birtdate: Age: Allergies/Medical Disorders Minor s Name: Birtdate: Age: Allergies/Medical Disorders Medical Release: As the parent, agency representative, or legal guardian, I hereby give consent to In Motion Fitness to provide all emergency medical or dental prescribed by a duly licensed physician (MD) or dentist (DDS) for the above mentioned minor(s). This care may be given under whatever conditions are necessary to preserve life, limb or well being of my dependant(s). Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, And Indemnity Agreement I, on my own behalf, and on behalf of all those who are listed as a Member below, including my minor children, and my/their personal representatives, assigns, successors, heirs, and next of kin, and those who are listed as a Guest (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Releasors") desire to utilize the facilities and services offered at In Motion Fitness by I.B.A.M., Inc. (In Motion Fitness and I.B.A.M., Inc. are referred to hereafter as IMF ) at IMF s health studio located in Chico, California (hereinafter referred to as the Premises ). The Releasors hereby agree - as valuable consideration provided to IMF in exchange for the use of the Premises by the Releasors - that this Release And Waiver Of Liability, Assumption Of Risk, And Indemnity Agreement (hereinafter the Agreement ) shall apply to all uses of the Premises by the Releasors. The Releasors specifically acknowledge numerous and significant risks associated with exercising, training, or participating in other activities that may occur in, on, and/or around the Premises and voluntarily assume all risks associated with such activities, both known and unknown, whether caused or alleged to be caused by the negligent acts of IMF. The Releasors assume full and total responsibility, for myself/themselves, for such risks including but not limited to, claims based on the following: IMF s improper maintenance of its equipment (mechanical or otherwise), grounds or facilities; IMF s negligent instruction or supervision, including personal training, or inadequate security or staffing while any of the Releasors are in, on, or around the Premises; the Releasor s use of IMF s facilities (such facilities include, but are not limited to: exercise equipment, locker rooms, sidewalks, parking lots, stairs, pools, whirlpool, spa, sauna, steam room, racquet courts, or lobby area), services, or equipment; and/or slipping or tripping anywhere in or about the Premises. The Releasors also acknowledge that the risks of injuries on or around the Premises further include, but are not limited to: injuries or damage arising from the participation by any of the Releasors or others in supervised or unsupervised activities at the Premises; injuries and medical disorders, including, but not limited to death, heart attacks, strokes, heat stress, sprains, broken bones, and torn muscles and ligaments, among others, arising from exercising or any recreational or related use of any of IMF s facilities or while participating in any IMF programs or activities; and accidental injuries occurring anywhere in or about the Premises, including its dressing rooms, showers, and other facilities. In consideration of being permitted to enter and use IMF s facilities for any purpose (including, but not limited to, observation, use of equipment and/or services, or participation in any way, including transportation) the Releasors agree that Releasors do hereby release and hold harmless IMF, its directors, officers, shareholders, parents, subsidiaries, employees, independent contractors, and agents from all liability to the Releasors for any loss or damage. The Releasors, to the full extent permitted under the laws of the state of California, waive any claim or demand based on, or on account of, any physical or mental injury or death to any of the Releasors and damage to property, including theft, sustained by any Releasors, whether caused by the active or passive negligence of IMF or otherwise. The Releasors also agree to indemnify IMF from any loss, liability, damage, or cost that IMF may incur due to the presence of any of the Releasors in, upon, or about the Premises or in any way observing or using any of IMF s facilities, services, or equipment, whether caused by the Releasor s negligence or otherwise. The Releasors expressly agree that this Agreement is intended to be as broad and

10 as inclusive as permitted under the laws of the State of California, and that if any portion of this Agreement is held invalid, then it is agreed that the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. Releasors agree that, prior to participating in any activity at the Premises, Releasors will inspect the Premises and all equipment and facilities to be used and if, through such inspection, Releasors determine that anything related to that activity is unsafe, Releasors will immediately advise IMF staff of the unsafe condition and will not participate until this condition is corrected. Releasors acknowledge and agree that IMF is not responsible or liable to Releasors for articles of personal property damaged, lost, or stolen in or about the Premises, including in lockers, or for loss or damage to any property including, but not limited to, automobiles and the contents thereof. Releasors agree not to store any valuable items in lockers and to use lockers solely for temporary clothing storage. I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Agreement and fully understand that it is a release of liability, express assumption of risk agreement, and indemnity agreement. I am aware and agree that, by executing this Agreement, I and all the Releasors are giving up any rights I/they may have to bring a legal action or assert a claim against IMF for its negligence, or for any defective product on the Premises. I represent that I have the actual authority to and do hereby enter into this Agreement on behalf of, and as an authorized agent or parent or legal guardian for, all of the Releasors. I have read and voluntarily signed this Agreement and I further agree that no oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreements have been made to me or any of the Releasors. I and the Releasors also further agree to be bound by IMF s rules and regulations. I hereby agree to all of the terms of this release and wavier of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement. Parents Name Parents Signature Date Did you remember to: -Complete registration form on page 5 -Sign and initial on page 7 for Financial Responsibilities -Sign to accept Team Honor Code (Parent & Athlete) -Complete & Sign Release Form on page 9 & 10