Fees:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Union County, Union Club
1050 Jeanette Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Tidal Wave Swim Team
Being a part of the Tidal Wave Swim Team is a commitment for both swimmers AND parents!
2024 – 2025 Swimming Fees
| Months |
TYM BEG |
TYM ADV |
Juniors |
Seniors |
| September |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
| October |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
$200 |
| November |
$100 |
$100 |
$150 |
$150 |
| December |
$100 |
$100 |
$150 |
$150 |
| January |
$100 |
$100 |
$125 |
$150 |
| February |
$100 |
$100 |
$125 |
$150 |
| March |
$100 |
$100 |
$125 |
$150 |
| April |
$50 |
$100 |
$125 |
$100 |
| May |
$50 |
$100 |
$125 |
$125 |
| June |
$50 |
$100 |
$125 |
$125 |
| July |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
$100 |
| August |
Swim Camp |
Swim Camp |
Swim Camp |
Swim Camp |
| Swim Team Total |
$1450 |
$1600 |
$1800 |
$1900 |
| Fundraising |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
$250 |
| Total |
$1700 |
$1850 |
$2050 |
$2150 |
| Additional escrow |
$50 – $200 |
$50 – $200 |
$100 – $300 |
$200 – $450 |
There is no modifying of payment schedule unless spoken to and approved by Head Coach. For swimmers that join the team after September will also need to talk with the Head Coach. A revised payment schedule will be provided.
Annual Boys & Girls Club Membership Fees:
Membership is valid for 1 year, and is non-refundable and non-transferable
Youth (ages 4-13) 1st child in household – $105.00
Teen (ages 14-17) 1st child in household – $85.00
What does this Cover:
- September’s fee is first initial payment to begin. USA SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP INCLUDED $100.00
- October’s fee is kept as credit for escrow balance. This amount is used for swim competitions. Each event a swimmer swims varies from $5 to $10. Included on the page before is an estimated amount of how much additional cost a swimmer may need to pay per season. Every month swimmers escrows account will be checked, if the balance is negative an additional $50-$200 will be charged to cover cost and any future meets.
- Expense for the annual award banquet will come from fundraising. This amount only covers for banquet expenses and awards.
Payments:
Payments are done on a monthly schedule by automatic credit card transactions set up throughout the year. CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED. If a credit card is declined an email will be sent with a single warning. Failure to correct the issue will result in a $25 fine to be assessed for every month.
| Group Practice Schedule: Dry land: T-shirt, shorts or pants (NO B/SUIT)
Leave your clothes in the lookers. Pick up in 15’ after practice is finish |
| Take Your Mark Beg.
(Ages 6 – 10 / Development of skills and technique) |
Monday, 4:30-5:30pm
Wednesday & Friday
5:15pm-5:30(dry land) 5:30 – 6:30PM(swim)
Pick up in 15’ after practice is finish |
| Take Your Mark Adv.
(Ages 9 – 12 / Continuation of skills and preparation for Higher level) |
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
5:15pm-5:30(dry land) 5:30 – 6:30PM (swim
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Junior (11 – 15 / Jo’s and Higher) |
Monday – Friday
5:45pm-6:30(dry land) 6:30- 8:30 PM swim
Saturday:8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Seniors
(12 & up / Jo’s and Higher)
Commitment contract |
Monday – Friday
5:30pm-6:30(dry land) 6:30- 8:45 PM swim
Saturday:8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
*Group placement is decided by coaching staff and swimmers in Junior and Senior, TAKE YOUR MARK level will meet with head coach to go over commitment and goals DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, REGESTER SWIMMER WERE YOU WAS IN SEASON 2022-23.
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Equipment:
- TYM: Mesh Bag, Pull Buoy, Kickboard, and Flippers, Ankle band
- Junior/Varsity/Senior: all of the above with inclusion of Paddles and Snorkel, Ankle band
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Team Rules & Policies (Practices):
- Senior-group swimmers must attend a minimum of six (6) practices per week. Junior / Varsity -group swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of five (5) practices per week, Take Your Mark Advanced swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of four (4) practices per week, and Take Your Mark Beginner swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of three (3) practices per week.
- If the swimmer is unable to attend practice due to illness the parents should call the Aquatics Department prior to practice at (908) 687-2697 ext. 109 or email Yefim at yshoykhet@bgcuc.org.
- In case of inclement weather, please call the club front desk to find out if practice is canceled at (908) 687-2697. We will try our best to contact everyone via email.
- Swimmers are expected to be at the dry-land area (or any other area directed by the coaching staff) by the start of their assigned practice. Anyone coming late must check in with their coach for directions.
- Swimmers must stay entire practice. The last part of the practice is very important. Do not leave pool area at any time without coach’s permission. If leaving practice early is necessary, a parent must speak with the coach or the swimmer must have note written by his/her parent stating the reason why the swimmer must leave early.
- Swimmers should not eat a full meal before coming to practice (or before exercising in general). A light snack is acceptable. Parents should expect their swimmers to want a healthy meal after each practice to replenish nutrients used during the practice.
- Swimmers should have a type of sports drink or water to keep hydrated and energized during the practice. Soda is not an acceptable drink, and swimmers will not be allowed to drink soda during practice.
- Be quiet and still while coaches are instructing your practice group. If a swimmer is not following the coach’s directions, he/she will get a warning. Disciplinary action will be taken at the coach’s discretion if a swimmer acts out more than once. Be courteous to all coaches and teammates.
- All swimmers are to conduct them in a sportsmanship-like manner at all times.
- Obscene language will not be tolerated.
- Parents are allowed to observe practice on the bleachers last Thursday and Friday of the month. Please DO NOT use your cell phone in the pool area during practice or talk loud with other parents.
- Parents are not allowed to talk to the coaches during practice. This time is needed for the Swimmers. Please speak with the coaches before or after practice, or call/email them with any questions.
- The coach reserves the right to ask a parent to leave the pool area if he/she believes that the parent is distracting the swimmer.
- If child feels sick during practice, parents will be called to pick up.
Team Rules & Policies (Meets):
- A tentative meet schedule is provided and posted on our bulletin board at the beginning of the season. Meet locations, warm-up schedules, and events will be posted on the bulletin board as soon as they are available.
- Swimmers are expected to attend ALL Dual, Invitational, and USAS meets, both home and away.
- Swimmers are expected to notify the coaching staff if they cannot attend a meet due to illness or emergency. Parents are expected to notify the coaching staff if their swimmer(s) cannot attend a meet.
- If a swimmer does not notify the coaching staff that he/she will be absent at a meet, we have the right to charge your entry fees account for any fees incurred by entering the swimmer into the meet.
- Swimmers must wear Tidal Wave Swim Team uniform only during meet (bathing cap, bathing suit, sweat suit) NOT during practice! Team uniforms can be purchased at the annual sale or through the vendor specified by the coaching staff.
- Swimmers are expected to be on deck in bathing suit, cap, and goggles at least 15 minutes before the posted warm-up time. Coaches are required to check in their swimmers prior to the start of the meet. Any swimmer not present by the check-in time will not be allowed to swim in the meet, unless the coach has been notified of a late arrival.
- During the meet, all swimmers are to remain with the team unless given permission to leave by the coach. When you are not swimming, you should be cheering your team members to victory.
- Swimmer eligibility and relay placement/participation will be decided by the coaching staff. Any concerns regarding this should be directed to the swimmer’s coach.
- If a swimmer is not supervised by a family member, the parent/guardian must make arrangements for another adult (non-coach) to supervise their child and fulfill any parent participation requirements.
- Parents are expected to participate and volunteer in meets as needed.
Meet Information:
- Dual Meets: All swimmers are automatically eligible to participate in Dual meets. Placement in events is at the discretion of the coaching staff.
- USA Swimming Meets: Some meets are open to all swimmers, while other meets have time requirements. Every swimmer will not be able to compete in all USAS meets. USAS meets end with championships for each age group. The age groups are as follows: 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15 & Over. Placement in events is at the discretion of the coaching staff.
Tidal Wave Swim Team Agreement
Parents:
By signing this, I agree to the Tidal Wave Swim Team policies and will do my part in encouraging my child to do his/her best. I will fulfill my obligations to volunteer for the following: dual meets, USAS meets, meets hosted by TWST, and participation in fundraisers. I also give permission for my son/daughter to be recorded for swimming education, club projects, or team use.
I understand that failure to fulfill my obligations can result in penalty fees as described above. I also understand that if my child is entered in USAS meets and my child does not attend without notifying the coaching staff, the entries fee will be charged to my account.
Swimmers:
By signing this, I understand that being on a swim team is a commitment, and I will work hard to achieve my goals. I will be courteous and respectful to my fellow swimmers and to the coaching staff. I agree to attend practices and meets as per stated in policies. I agree to be prepared at all practices and meets. I agree to follow the policies above.
If these policies meet your expectations, we encourage you to join the Tidal Wave Swim Team. If not, then we have other aquatic programs available to you. Please see the Aquatics Director for more information.
There are also two lines in the bottom right corner of each page for both parent/guardian and swimmer to initial, stating they understand the material on each page. This document is available on our website for you to reference throughout the year. Please submit the entire packet for registration. Violating these requirements could result in dismissal from the program.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Printed Name
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Swimmer’s Signature Date
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Swimmer’s Printed Name
Tidal Wave Swim Team Agreement of Participation
The following are reminders and obligations that must be met by parents. They repeat and state specific rules and regulations that we expect to be met.
- Timing is a requirement that must be met by all parents with swimmers that are participating at a meet. Parents that fail to complete their assignment or find a replacement will be given a $50 fine due to the Swim office. A swimmer will not be entered into meets until this is taken care of.
- If a swimmer misses a meet without notifying the coach’s or not reaching out in case of lateness. Can be subjected to not being able to participate in the meet that day or if multiple days. This will also result in still being charged for the meet. Furthermore, other fees may apply if a swimmer misses a day in which he is a part of a relay.
- Prior to the start of the first meet of the season an email list will be distributed by levels. This will provide parents with a form of contact between one another so that arrangements can be made in case needed to cover timing assignments.
- The payment in October is the only amount that goes toward escrow. If a swimmer exceeds this initial amount a charge of $100/swimmer will be made that month. This will ensure swimmers have a positive balance which will allow swimmers to eligible to compete in further meets. If a swimmer is in the negative and cannot be charged for whatever reason that it may be they will not be entered into meets until they are in the positive again.
- Each family is responsible for fundraising $250/swimmer. Money can be fundraised or paid up front. We will collect $50 a month from October to February of the season or one lump sum can be paid at the begging of the season. This money comes back to the swimmers in the form of aquatics parties, gifts, new/repaired equipment, and the annual Banquet.
By signing this, I agree to the Tidal Wave Swim Team policies. I will fulfill my obligations to volunteer for the following: dual meets, USAS meets, meets hosted by TWST, and participation in fundraisers.
I understand that failure to fulfill my obligations can result in penalty fees as described above. I also understand that if my child is entered in USAS meets and my child does not attend without notifying the coaching staff, the entries fee will be charged to my account.
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Printed Name
*Each swimmer from every level needs to fundraise $250 on top of swim team payment. This money goes toward pool and equipment upgrades. Additionally for events we host for the swimmers as well as swimmer equipment.
Note: Fees are paid on a monthly schedule but not representative of swimmers swimming on a month to month basis.
