Short course 2018-19 registration form (One form per swimmer) (Circle one group) Bronze Silver 1 Silver 2 Gold 1 Gold 2 SWIMMERS NAME: SWIMMERS DATE OF BIRTH: CURRENT AGE: T SHIRT SIZE: (INDICATE YOUTH OR ADULT SIZE. EG.AS) PARENTS NAME: PARENTS EMAIL: PARENTS CELL: PARENTS: I acknowledge that I will volunteer some hours (eg: timing, concessions etc.) during the short course season. Initial: First payment due on 8/26/18 1st payment plus $200.00 deposit (Check SC packet for fees) Checks payable to :Sussex County YMCA Signature to charge credit card on file: Last four digits of card: PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE WELCOME CENTER BY AUGUST 26 th, Office use only: Family name: Type of payment: Amount: Date receipted:
2018-2019 SHORT COURSE SEASON INFO SHEET Tryout Information Sussex County YMCA Swordfish Swim Team We remain committed to accommodating as many swimmers on our team as we possibly can without sacrificing the quality of our program. We hold mandatory try-outs for all new swimmers that didn t participate in any of our 2018 swim team programs or the 2017-18 short course season team. There are separate tryout forms for each age-group, with the available dates/times for that group listed on each form. ** We may ask some winter swimmers from the 2017-18 short course season to come in for a tryout, however, not charge you the $10.00 fee. We just want to get an idea where to place you. ** Tryout fees: $10 per swimmer. No need to tryout if you were in any of our 2018 swim programs: 2017/2018 Short Course Team, Stay in Shape, Full Long Course Team and/or Summer Swim Team. Try-out results and your group assignment will be posted on the morning of Thursday, August 23, 2018 at www.scymcaswordfish.org and www.sussexcountyymca.org Team Deposit and Registration Fees will be due by Sunday August 26, 2018. These must be received by this date to assure a spot on our team this season (see Fees below). Once results are posted and registration fees are paid we will send emails out through everyone s specific Team Unify accounts and invite the parents/swimmers to our Parent s Meeting with the date and time still to be determined. Note to Returning Swimmers: Your TeamUnify account will not be accessible until swimmers are re-activated after registration. All fees from the previous swim season s MUST be paid in FULL before registering for the Short Course season. Interested swimmers should: Download and fill-out a Tryout Registration Form from www.scymcaswordfish.org or www.sussexcountyymca.org Bring in your completed form, along with your Tryout Fee to our Welcome Center at the Sussex County YMCA. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Swimmers should arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment, and be ready to swim. Swimmers should have a cap (for long hair), goggles, suit, and towel.
Tentative Practice Schedule (Subject to Change) Practices begins on Monday September 10, 2018 Group Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun BRONZE Pool 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm 5:00-6:15 pm 4:30-5:45 pm (6:00-6:15 Deep (6:00-6:15 Deep End Only) End Only) SILVER 1 Dryland 4:30-5:00 pm Pool 5:00-6:30 pm 6:45-8:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 4:30-5:45 pm 8:30-10:00am SILVER 2 Dryland 5:15-5:50 pm Pool 7:00-8:15 pm 5:00-6:30 pm 6:45-8:15 pm 6:00-7:00 pm 4:30-5:45pm GOLD 1 Dryland 4:30-5:15 pm 6:00-6:45 pm Pool 8:15-9:30 pm 6:30-8:00 pm 5:30-6:30 am 7:00-8:30 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 0830-10:00a.m. GOLD 2 Dryland 5:45-6:30 pm 7:00-7:45 pm Pool 7:00-8:30 pm 5:30-6:30 am 8:00-9:45 pm 8:00-9:45 pm 5:30-6:30 am 7:00-8:30 am 8:00-9:45 pm Competition Schedule We do not have our Fall/Winter Competition Schedule at this time, but here are some general guidelines: YMCA Dual Meets There are 5 dual meets (our team vs. one other team) for girls and 5 dual meets for boys. These are usually held on Saturdays between mid-october and mid-december, and coaches create the lineup for these. Swimmers are strongly urged to attend. YMCA & NJ Swimming Invitational s There are also a myriad of invitational meets (with multiple teams attending) which offers swimmers the options of swimming additional events for times, which they can choose. We compete against other teams throughout New Jersey. YMCA & NJ Swimming Championship Meets Swimmers must make qualifying times to be eligible for a series of Championship meets, which begin in February and run through the beginning of April. Our Competition schedule will be posted on our TeamUnify website at the beginning of the season. Team members will have the opportunity to sign up for meets directly online.
Fees All registered swimmers will receive a Swordfish Team T-shirt to be worn at swim meets. There are 3 categories of fees that need to be satisfied: YMCA Membership (including Joiner Fee), Team Deposit, and Practice Group Fee. All fees must be paid at time of registration in order to reserve spot on the team. YMCA Membership Full Facility Membership is required for all YMCA programs, including swim team. (Middle School Memberships/Initiative not applicable) Membership Type Monthly Draft 20/20 Joiner Fee Youth (0-12) $22.00 $25.00 Teen (13-17) $30.00 $25.00 Young Adult (18-22) $41.50 $33.00 $25.00 Adult (23-64) $53.00 $42.40 $25.00 Senior (65 & up) $42.50. $34.00 $25.00 Senior Couple (65 & up) $60.25 $48.20 $25.00 Family* $85.50 $68.40 $50.00 NEW Plus Option Add an additional adult living in same house $15 per $80.40 *Defined as two adults, all children under the age of 18, and full-time college students (15 credits) under the age of 22, living in the same household. Team Deposit $200.00 Non-Refundable Team Deposit for all groups. Covers USA Swimming Registration ($66.00),$70.00 credit towards Meet Entry Fees for season, team shirt, and more Practice Group Fees Covers pool time and coaching for all practices from September thru April. (Final dates are determined by what championship meets each swimmer individually qualifies for.) Bronze $800 ($800 + $200 Non-Refundable Team Deposit = $1000) Silver 1 $915 ($915 + $200 Non-Refundable Team Deposit = $1,115) Silver 2 $925 ($925 + $200 Non-Refundable Team Deposit = $1,125) Gold 1 $1010 ($1010 + $200 Non-Refundable Team Deposit = $1,210) Gold 2 $1060 ($1060 + $200 Non-Refundable Team Deposit = $1,260) Practice Group Fees may be paid in full at registration, or may be paid in four installments (credit card required and will be automatically charged on these days) *Anyone interested in paying by check needs to get prior approval from Ray Gaffney.* 1 st Installment 8/26/18 2 nd Installment 9/18/18 3 rd Installment 10/18/18 4 th Installment 11/18/18 ** added this year**
Payment Breakdown: Bronze First Installment - $400.00 ($200.00 first payment plus $200.00 Nonrefundable deposit) Remaining three payments are $200.00 in September, October, Silver 1 First Installment - $428.75 ($228.75 first payment plus $200.00 Nonrefundable deposit) Remaining three payments are $228.75 in September, October Silver 2 First Installment- $431.25 ($231.25 first payment plus $200.00 Nonrefundable deposit).remaining three payments are $231.25 in September, October Gold 1 First Installment - $452.50 (252.50 first payment plus $200.00 Nonrefundable deposit) Remaining three payments are $252.50 in September, October Gold 2 First Installment - $465.00 ($265.00 first payment plus $200.00 Nonrefundable deposit) Remaining three payments are $265.00 in September, October **All payments after initial payment/nonrefundable deposit on August 26 th will be charged on the 18 th of each month.** NEW THIS YEAR: We will be offering a 5% discount for families with 2 or more swimmers. Keep in mind this credit will go towards the declining balance (meet fees) for the 2018-19 season and not off the total swimming fees you owe from the above fee structure. Example: Three kids all on GOLD 1 $1,010.00 x 3= $3,030.00 x 5% =$151.50. This amount will be credited towards meet fees for the season. Keep in mind we encourage ALL our swimmers to compete in meets as any remaining balance will NOT be refunded. *Nonrefundable deposits are not part of the 5% discount.* Meet fees are for Invitational meets. Dual meets are not charged an entry fee. Additional Costs Some additional costs throughout the season are team suits (listed below), gear (will be available to order during swim suit try on dates, practice equipment (listed below), team photos, meet entry fees (in excess of the $70.00 allotment), hotel and travel costs (for championship meets should swimmer qualify), etc. Silver 1, Silver 2, Gold 1 and Gold 2 Practice Groups will have to purchase their own snorkel, fins, and paddles, pull buoys, kickboard and mesh bags to carry equipment in to every practice. We are working on a bundle rate with VO2 Sports or you may purchase them on your own through our Swordfish TeamUnify Swim Outlet Link. Team caps will be available for purchase at the welcome center. Every swimmer MUST compete in a team cap (if you wear a cap) and our team suit unless your wear a tech suit that must be approved by the coaching staff. Team Suit: TYR The Phoenix Black/Blue. Info on our vendor is posted on our team site.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions The age of our swimmers is 6-18 years old with different practice groups for age and ability levels. Tryouts begin at the end of July and end mid-august with multiple dates and times available. A list of swimmers who made the team will be posted on our website shortly after the last tryout. Our team participates in two different leagues: the Northern New Jersey YMCA Swim League, and NJ Swimming (USA Swimming). Our coaches are ASCA, USA Swimming, and YMCA certified and are accomplished and dedicated to the sport. Our season runs from early September to approximately early April (depending on age and what championship meets your child qualifies for). Practices are anywhere from 4-6 times a week, depending on practice group (older swimmers practice more). Most competitions are on the weekends. We require swimmers to maintain a minimum of 70% practice attendance, this includes dryland sessions. All swimmers must be members of the Sussex County YMCA. Parents are required to volunteer at a few meets as timers, etc. No experience necessary for most jobs. Additional information, including tryout information, coach biographies, and more can be found at www.scymcaswordfish.org.