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North Channel Aquatics

All ages. All abilities. All Aquatics

Swim Team Registration Packet

2019-2020

MISSION STATEMENT: To guide young athletes of a diverse community through the process of becoming the best person and swimmer they can be by first teaching the fundamental skills needed and gradually building those skills until they have individually reached their fullest potential. We hope to foster an attitude of excellence in all of the members who dive into our pool.

THREE STEPS TO SIGN UP YOUR SWIMMER

1. Have your swimmer evaluated by one of the coaches to determine group placement.

A swimmer must be at least 5 years old and able to swim 25 yards of freestyle, breathing to the side, unassisted and 25 yards of backstroke unassisted to be eligible for the TechFit group. Swimmers must have at least three months of competitive swimming experience (i.e. summer league or TechFit group) AND meet the group requirements in order to join one of the competitive team practice groups. Group requirements are listed later in this packet.

2. Complete the online registration Go to www.northchannelaquatics.com and click on the ONLINE

REGISTRATION button Fill in all required information (instructions to follow). Choose a payment option. Read and check the waivers; electronic signature required.

3. Minimally, the first half (or third if in Senior group) of your Registration Fee must be paid online with credit card or e-check, or at the pool with a check or cash. The monthly fee for September will be due on the 1st.

Team Contact Information

Owner/Head Coach Paige Sikkema832-360-3456

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.northchannelaquatics.com/

2019-2020 Membership Fees and Registration Process

Membership fees are based on group placement as decided by the coaching staff. Please register online at www.northchannelaquatics.com. The software automatically processes accounts every month on the 1st at 12:00 am. A late fee of $25 will be added to the member’s account if the monthly fees are not paid by the 4 th of the month at 12:00 am of the billing cycle. Interest fees will be charged on accounts with balances after the 15 th of the month. Swimmers will not be able to participate with the team until accounts are rectified.

For RETURING swimmers (those who have used the online system to enter meets)

1. Access our website (www.northchannelaquatics.com)2. Click the ONLINE REGISTRATION button3. Read the welcome page and click REGISTER NOW4. Choose the first option: “I am not logged in but have an existing account” and then log in with your email address and password. Click CONTINUE.5. Fill out all information that is required (and it would be nice if you filled out the other stuff as well ). This is notated by a small red star. The system will

not let you move on until you fill out the required parts. Click CONTINUE.6. Your swimmer(s)’s name(s) will appear on the next page. Click the box in front of the name(s) and check the information that appears. 7. You will then need to choose the practice group and payment option from the drop down menu. 8. Double check the USA Swimming registration for correctness. 9. If you have a new swimmer to add, you can click ADD NEW MEMBER at this time and fill in the info needed. You MUST click ADD in order for the addition

to be complete. 10. Read and check that you have read each of the waivers. You must click each waiver box before moving on. These are legally binding so be sure to read

them before you click! 11. Click CONTINUE.12. The next screen will be your cart and checkout. Choose a payment option and click PROCEED.13. Double check your billing details.14. Once you have chosen your payment details, click SUBMIT ORDER.15. Your Order Summary will then appear and an email will be sent to the address you use.

For NEW swimmers

1. Access our website (www.northchannelaquatics.com)2. Click the ONLINE REGISTRATION button3. Read the welcome page and click REGISTER NOW4. Choose the second option: “I am a new user, or I am not sure if I have an account. This is the email I want to use” and then type in your email address.

Click CONTINUE. Then create an account by typing in a password.5. Fill out all information that is required (and it would be nice if you filled out the other stuff as well ). This is notated by a small red star. The system will

not let you move on until you fill out the required parts. Click CONTINUE.6. Click ADD NEW MEMBER. Fill in all information notated by a red star. 7. You will then need to choose the practice group and payment option from the drop-down menu. 8. Complete the USA Swimming registration. This information is NOT red-starred but it needs to be completed.9. Click ADD. You must click ADD or the registration will not go through. 10. If you have a new swimmer to add, you can click ADD NEW MEMBER at this time and fill in the info needed. You MUST click ADD in order for the addition

to be complete. 11. Read and check that you have read each of the waivers. You must click each waiver box before moving on. These are legally binding so be sure to read

them before you click! 12. Click CONTINUE.13. The next screen will be your cart and checkout. Choose a payment option and click PROCEED.14. Double check your billing details.15. Once you have chosen your payment details, click SUBMIT ORDER.16. Your Order Summary will then appear, and an email will be sent to the address you use.

How to access your account:

1. Access our website (www.northchannelaquatics.com)2. Select SIGN IN (left hand side of page)3. Fill in your E-Mail Address and Password and click Sign In.4. You should be able to see your account information.

If you have any troubles logging in or registering your swimmer please contact COACH MARK via E-mail [email protected] or by phone at 832-891-7556.

All communication will remain strictly confidential and will be used only to communicate and deliver your billing information, team functions alerts, news, events and other related team activities. You may change your email address and password anytime you like but please use the email address that you access most frequently.





Group Descriptions and Requirements

TechFit: A one, two or three day per week program for swimmers who want to learn proper stroke technique, who want some physical conditioning but do not want to engage in competitions. This is also a “tryout” group for new swimmers who might want to eventually join the competitive team. There is no yearly commitment financially nor any fundraising or volunteer obligations. Swimmers in this group are allowed to swim 2 meets per year (April-June)

REQUIREMENTS: must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle, unassisted, breathing every three strokes and 25 yards of backstroke, unassisted. There are two practice times and swimmers are assigned a time according to ability. TechFit1 is for novice swimmers; TechFit2 for advanced.

Green: A three to four day per week program designed for swimmers at the novice level, ages 5 to 13. Swimmers must have at least three months of summer league or TechFit group experience before joining. This group works mainly on technique but also is introduced to the pace clock and a small amount of dryland and aerobic conditioning. Meet participation is required—2 meets for short course season (does not include Blue/Green intersquad meet) and 1 meet for long course.

REQUIREMENTS: same as TechFit plus legal in either breaststroke or butterfly.

Blue: A four to five day per week program designed for older, novice level swimmers, ages 9-14. Swimmers coming from Green group must be recommended by the coach, based on stroke technique, start and turn technique, maturity, attitude, attendance and aerobic conditioning. Swimmers in this group will continue to mainly work on technique but will add in more pace clock work as well as more aerobic conditioning and will begin to do test and challenge sets. Meet participation is required—3 meets for short course season (does not include Blue/Green intersquad meet); 2 meets for long course.

REQUIREMENTS: For swimmers 9 years old and older, must be legal in all four strokes. For 9 year old swimmers, they must have 3 B times in 3 different strokes.

White 1: A four day per week program for those swimmers who are ready to move from the Blue or Junior groups but are not ready to commit to the requirements for the Junior or Senior groups. The group is broken into two seasons: Season 1 from September-February; Season 2 from April-August. This group will reinforce good stroke technique, meet preparation and aerobic conditioning. 65% practice attendance is required to remain in the group. Meet participation is required—3 meets for Season 1 (does not include Blue/Green intersquad meet); 2 meets for Season 2.

REQUIREMENTS: swimmers must be at least 13 years old and be able to train on a 1:30 per 100 base.

White 2: A three day per week program for those swimmers who are ready to move from the Blue or Junior groups but are not ready to commit to the requirements for the Junior or Senior groups. The group is broken into two seasons: Season 1 from September-February; Season 2 from April-August. This group will reinforce good stroke technique, meet preparation and aerobic conditioning. There are no practice or meet attendance requirements as this is a non-competitive group. There are no volunteering or fundraising requirements from families as well.

REQUIREMENTS: swimmers must be at least 13 years old and be able to train on a 1:30 per 100 base.

Junior: A five to nine day per week, upper level training program for middle school aged swimmers. This is an elite training group for our younger swimmers, ages 11-15. Swimmers develop into a more intense training regime with high expectations towards work ethic, attendance and attitude. Swimmers in this group are expected to attend 85% of all practices offered and attend all meets recommended by the coach. They are expected to sign a contract, agreeing to these requirements, among several more.

REQUIREMENTS: Coach recommendation required.

Senior: A five to ten day per week, upper level training group for high school aged swimmers. This is an elite training group for our older swimmers who are at least in their sophomore year. This is a highly intense level training group with very high expectations for commitment, work ethic, attendance, attitude and leadership. Swimmers in this group are expected to attend all practices offered and attend all meets recommended by the head coach. A contract is required to be signed.

REQUIREMENTS: coach recommendation required.

Movement between groups happens twice per year—in November and in March/April. At the time a coach feels a swimmer is ready to change groups, a meeting will be scheduled between coach, parent and swimmer to discuss the possibilities and expectations. All fees will be increased/decreased at that point as needed for the group change.

Swimmers who are moved to the TechFit groups due to non-compliance of requirements will have fees reduced accordingly but are still upheld to the yearly commitment and families will still be responsible for fundraising and volunteering requirements.

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Practice ScheduleSeptember 2019-August 2020

**all practice times are subject to change based on pool availability, holidays and staffing

Green Mon./Wed./Fri. 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Sat. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Blue Mon/Tues/Thurs 7:15-8:30 p.m.

Wed 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

White1 (Season 1 & 2) Mon through Thurs 4:00-5:30 p.m.

White2 (Season 1 & 2) Mon/Tues/Thurs 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Junior Tues/Thurs 6:15 a.m. (selected swimmers) (dryland first)

Mon/Thurs 4:15-6:15 pm

Tues/Wed/Fri 4:30-6:30 pm

Sat. 8:00-10:30 a.m.

Senior Tues./Thurs./Fri 6:15 a.m. (dryland first)

Mon/Thurs/Fri 4:15-6:15 pm

Tues/Wed 4:30-6:30 pm

Sat. 8:00-11:00 a.m.

TechFit/1 Mon/Tues/Thurs 5:45-6:30 p.m.

TechFit/2 Mon/Tues/Thurs 6:30-7:15 p.m.

**practice schedule during the summer changes slightly

North Channel Aquatics Membership Fees

Training Group Fees 2019-2020

The cost to swim on the competitive team is one yearly fee. If you pay this yearly cost in one payment up front, you actually get one free month of swimming. You may break up your fee into quarterly or monthly installments. Paying quarterly gives you half a month free. Should your swimmer decide to discontinue with the team during the course of the year, you are still responsible for your monthly installments until 12 months are paid. There will be no refunds given.

Training Groups

Registration Fee

Yearly Cost

Quarterly Cost

Monthly Installments

SENIOR $325 $1210 $316 $110

JUNIOR $225 $990 $259 $90

White 1(Competitive Season 1)

$225 $440 X $80

White 1(Competitive Season 2)

X** $360 X $80

White 2(non-competitive Season 1)

$80 $385 X $70

White #2(non-competitive season 2)

X** $315 X $70

BLUE $225 $825 $216 $75

GREEN $225 $715 $187 $65

TechFit 1&2*(3 days novice & advanced)

$80 X X $50

TechFit 1&2*(2 days novice & advanced)

$80 X X $40

TechFit 1&2*(1 day novice & advanced)

$80 X X $30

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* TechFit members swim on a month-to-month basis. We request that if a swimmer chooses to discontinue with the team, a 10-day notice be given or the account will be charged for that next month. For example, if the swimmer wants to quit at the end of October,

notice will need to have been given by the 20th of October in order to not incur the monthly fee for November.

** Swimmers not registered in season 1 must pay the $225 registration fee for season 2.

Registration Fees:

These fees are incurred every year per swimmer. Half of the registration fee is required of all swimmers before they begin to practice. The remaining half will be billed and should be paid with the next month’s dues.

For the competitive team: Part of the Registration Fee will be applied to your yearly United States Swimming and Gulf Swimming membership fee. The Registration Fee also covers a team suit, team meet and practice caps and team t-shirts (3 throughout the year) plus other miscellaneous items. Senior Group Registration Fee also includes chocolate milk and Gatorade at practice.

TechFit:

You can choose to pay your fees in full at the time of registration or you can break them up into two payments. All fees must be paid in full by October 3 (or your second month on the team).

Swim Meet Fees:

Meet entry fees are not included in any other fees listed in this packet. Meet entry fees will be billed periodically throughout the season, according to meets attended.

Typical meet entry fees range from $6-$15 per event entered. The coach has total authority over choosing what events their swimmers enter, unless that choice has been given to the swimmer. USA Swimming rules do not allow a swimmer to exceed five events per day (excluding relays) and most meets range between 3-5 events per day to keep the timeline manageable. If your swimmer missed a race or an entire meet he/she is entered in, the fees are non-refundable AND cannot be paid back for by the outreach fund. Some meets will charge a fine for events missed. This ranges from $10-$100, depending on the meet. A typical two day meet might cost between $60-$80 per swimmer. Typical yearly meet fees can reach as high as $600 per swimmer.

Coaching Fees at Swim Meets:

There will be an additional $7-$20 coaching fee per swimmer, per meet added to your entry fees. This cost is included in the above yearly estimate. This coaching fee helps defray the costs of food, hotel and transportation for the club staff. This fee is not reimbursed by the Gulf for Outreach swimmers.

Home Swim Meets:

North Channel Aquatics runs 4-5 swim meets a year. Running of organized and profitable meets are the primary fundraisers for the team. Home meets provide our membership with some of the best opportunities for competition. Our goal is to have 100% volunteer participation, motivated by an appreciation for NOCH and the sport of swimming. Due to the importance of successful fundraising, and to be fair to those who willfully volunteer, parents are expected to fulfill our work requirements. Parents have the opportunity to choose their assignment/job, by signing up on our website. Work commitment policies are managed by the combined efforts of the meet director, volunteer coordinator and head coach.

Parent Swim Meet Work/Fundraising Commitment Policy:

The number of sessions each family is required to work will be determined by the size of the meets we host. Normally, each family is required to work one shift on each day of each meet we host. Shifts usually run 4-6 hours in length but could be longer. Note that times are approximate and we may need you longer than your published time.

If a shift is not fulfilled by a family, a $100 penalty will be charged to your account. If you know in advance that you cannot work a meet on our schedule, you should try to work an extra shift at an earlier meet. If you sign up and do not work your shift or get your shift covered, an extra $50 will assessed to your account. Note that these are PER SHIFT fines. Most meets have a two shift requirement.

Check In: Upon arrival and prior to departure, you must check in with the area manager or respective department chair. Failure to check in/out may result in you not receiving credit for your work and being charged the fine.

Help with Fundraising: Instead of a fundraising requirement, we will expect each family to donate $50 worth of food items to our concession stand or hospitality room. You will select your food item to be donated from an online list prior to the meet. All proceeds from the sale of food items goes directly to our fundraising account. Families must deliver their donated items by the deadline advertised on the sign up page. If you do not bring or sign in a food item, you will be fined for non-food donation. That fine is $100 per meet. When you bring your purchased items, you need to turn in a receipt so that you can receive credit for your purchases towards your fundraising commitment. Any amount that you overpay will be credited back to your account.

Can’t Attend a NOCH Hosted Meet?: There are alternative ways to volunteer if you are unable to attend a NOCH meet. In order to avoid the penalty, you must contact the head coach ahead of time to make the proper arrangements. Some examples of alternative jobs are:

Restaurant donation to feed 50 people (for our hospitality room) Assistance with the spring banquet Working NOCH swim store (if the store needs workers)

Unfulfilled Work Requirements: will result in a $100 penalty per shift (plus $50 per shift signed up for and not worked) Unfulfilled Food Donation: will result in a $100 penalty per meet

Please bring EXACTLY WHAT IS ASKED FOR on the sign up page. Failure to do so will result in you not getting credit for your items. Be frugal in your purchases. Buying the most expensive brands defeats the fundraising idea.

Options are available to assist families in reaching their monetary commitment. Families cannot fundraise to pay individual accounts.

The following programs are available:

1. Sale of Meet Sponsorships: This can be accomplished by asking friends, family, local businesses, etc. to sponsor your family for the 2018-2019 season. Sponsorships start at $200. If you are interested in seeking a sponsorship, see Coach Paige to get a sponsorship packet.

2. Boone Supply fundraiser in the fall.

Swim Meets Away from Our Pool

We also attend meets at other facilities. We are usually assigned a lane to provide timers in for the duration of the meet. Timing assignment shifts are scheduled by the coaching staff one week prior to the meet. Parents are placed in a time slot according to what days and what events their child is swimming. If you know in advance that you will not be able to time at a particular meet, please let the Head Coach know as soon as possible. If you communicate this information after the assignments have been published, you will be held responsible for that shift meaning you either need to fulfill it or find someone to take your place. If you do not show up to the meet for any given reason (illness, child illness, car malfunction, etc.), it is still your responsibility to find a replacement. Any unfilled shifts will result in a $25 fine assessed to your volunteer balance. If the coaching staff has to find a replacement, you will be fined.

Officials who are members of our team are encouraged to work shifts at away meets. There is an official’s rebate of $5.00 per session worked that the team gets back at the end of the year. This rebate is credited to the official’s account. If our team officials do not sign up to officiate at an away meet, they will be given timing assignments.

What happens if I don’t fulfill my financial obligations with North Channel Aquatics?

Families that don’t meet the above financial obligations will not be eligible to participate with the summer league program; will not be eligible for scholarships provided by the team; will not be able to register for the next season; are subject to legal action taken by the team in small claims court.

If there is a medical reason why a swimmer cannot continue with the team, a doctor’s note should be provided in order for your obligations to be excused. The medical reason should be an extreme circumstance and explained in detail in the note.

Signing up for Competitions: JUNIOR AND SENIOR GROUP MEMBERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ENTERED IN EVERY ELIGIBLE MEET unless a coach is told in advance that you will not attend. These swimmers are expected to attend all meets offered, every day of the meet. WHITE 1, BLUE AND GREEN groups: An email will be generated and sent to you at least two weeks before the deadline. It is best to enter at that time! You will be asked what days you want to participate and (sometimes) what events to swim. COACHES WILL NO LONGER ENTER WHITE 1, BLUE OR GREEN GROUP SWIMMERS IN MEETS. Once you are entered, an email will be generated and sent with your events and fees. After the entries are submitted to the meet host, your account will be billed for the fees. If you do not turn your entries in by the deadline but still want to enter the meet before the entries get sent off to the meet host, you can do so for an extra $10 fee. If the entries have already been sent, you can still attend the meet by deck entering the day of the meet. Cost is double the entry fee for each event entered plus the per swimmer fees, and outreach members will only be reimbursed the regular entry fee amount, not the doubled price.

Policy Regarding Championship Meets: Team success at championship meets is one of our priorities. Our expectation is to have 100% participation of qualified swimmers at championship meets. Swimmers attending all sessions recommended will receive a championship team t-shirt. Those choosing to not attend all sessions will be charged $5 for the shirt. All swimmers will be expected to wear the championship t-shirt at the meet. Swimmers/Families should expect to stay through the entire session to swim on relays and to support their teammates.

Team Travel: Team travel is arranged for selected meets. Team travel is defined as: travel as a team, stay in a hotel as a team, eat as a team. Prices will include transportation and hotel and the swimmer will be typically responsible for covering their own food expenses. Not included would be entry fees and any extra spending a swimmer might want to do. Funds must be collected before the team leaves on a trip. In addition, those with any delinquent NOCH fees will not be eligible to travel with the team until full payment is received.

Team Uniform Policy: NOCH strives for every swimmer to represent the team in a uniform fashion meaning: all swimmers should wear the team suit, warm-up, cap and t-shirt and carry a team backpack. North Channel Aquatics is a Speedo team therefore, we ask that you purchase Speedo products whenever possible. A team suit, cap and t-shirt are all issued to you at registration. Warm-ups and backpacks are purchased separately. NOCH and a name can be embroidered on these items for a small extra cost. Parkas

and hoodies will also be available. Parkas come with NOCH in block lettering across the back and a name stitched on the front, included in the cost. It is highly recommended that the team items you purchase are in our team colors (navy and green).

The team uniform (including team t-shirts) is required to be worn at every competition. No other suits, caps, t-shirts, etc. are allowed. If a swimmer is wearing some other attire, they will be asked to remove it. If a swimmer is not wearing a team suit, they COULD BE scratched from the meet. Please plan ahead when a meet is coming up and be sure to have a team suit, cap and t-shirt for every day of the competition.

Practice Uniform Policy: All swimmers must wear a NOCH cap to practice. Any NOCH cap will suffice. Only on Fridays and Saturdays can swimmers wear another cap. However, these caps should not be from another club team. Girls shall wear a one piece suit that provides adequate coverage of the chest and rear end. NO TWO PIECE, WATER POLO OR TIE BACK SUITS WILL BE ALLOWED AT PRACTICE! Boys should wear either jammers or briefs, with briefs being the more recommended style, especially in the Junior and Senior groups. Boys in the TechFit groups will be allowed to wear swim trunks but will be encouraged to eventually switch over to a jammer or brief. T-shirts will not be allowed to be worn during practice. Swimmers in the Senior & Junior groups will be required to wear a drag suit throughout the season.

Scholarship Award: Any graduating Senior on the competitive team who continues to train, compete and volunteer with the club during the summer after they graduate, will be eligible for a scholarship award at the end of that summer. The award is up to $100 for every consecutive year that they have completed both short course and long course training requirements and swam in the short course and long course championship meets each year. These swimmers must also have been active with such events such as teaching lessons, working clinics and helping out at hosted meets. Training requirements consist of 85% attendance average from all of their years on the team. The family must also be in excellent financial standing with the team. Swimmers will be required to apply for the scholarship by completing an application, which will include an essay of 200 words minimum, giving an explanation of why they deserve the scholarship, how active they have been with the team, what is the best part of being part of our team and how they will put their scholarship money to use.

Leaving the team: In order to leave a Gulf Swimming USAS club for another Gulf Swimming USAS club, your debt must be settled from your previous club. Even if you are leaving the sport altogether, your debt must be settled and your account cleared. You are responsible for all financial obligations that you committed to upon joining the team. If these obligations are not cleared within one month of leaving the team, you could be pursued legally to collect debts owed.


Team Uniform & Equipment Bag PoliciesSeptember 2019-August 2020

We do business with D & J Sports. They visit our pool about 4 times per year and are present at all hosted meets. We will have a selected team ordering deadline at the beginning of the season and another just before Christmas. If your order is placed within these deadlines, you will pay NOCH and your order will arrive at the pool and will be delivered to you there. If you miss the deadlines or need something at a different time, you will need to contact the shop on your own, place the order and make payment to them at that time. Please call D & J Sports with any questions you might have.

www.djsports.com 281-370-7946

Training Group Recommended Team Apparel Required Equipment Bag ItemsSenior Group 1. Warm-ups

2. Team Backpack3. Parka

1. Mesh equipment bag 2. Fins (Speedo Short Blade Training Fin) 3. Pull buoy 4. Finis paddles 5. Stroke Maker paddles (small blue)6. snorkel(estimated cost: $150)

Junior Group 1. Warm-ups 2. Team Backpack3. Parka

1. Mesh equipment bag 2. Fins (Speedo Short Blade Training Fin) 3. Pull buoy 4. Finis Paddles 5. Stroke Maker paddles (small blue)6. snorkel (estimated cost: $130)

White 1 & 2 Groups 1. Warm-ups2. Team Backpack3. Parka

1. Mesh equipment bag 2. Fins (Speedo Short Blade Training Fin) 3. Pull buoy 4. Finis Paddles 5. Stroke Maker paddles (small blue)(estimated cost: $100)

Blue group 1. Warm-ups 2. Team Backpack

1. Mesh equipment bag 2. Fins (Sporti Floating)

http://www.djsports.com/

3. Parka 3. Stroke Maker paddles4. Pull Buoy (small blue) (estimated cost: $50)

Green and TechFit groups 1. Warm-ups2. Team Backpack3. Parka

1. Mesh equipment bag2. Fins (Sporti floating)(estimated cost $25)


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DELINQUENT ACCOUNT POLICY

September 2019-August 2020

The purpose of this statement is to formally establish our policy with regards to the handling of delinquent accounts. Members who have outstanding balances inevitable undermine the health and success of our club. We hope that we will always be able to solve any problems regarding a member’s payment obligations through communication.

Our membership fees are structured so that the club can maintain a viable swimming program. Your timely payments contribute to our overall financial wellbeing and our ability to pay for excellent coaches, desirable pool time, as well as covering related costs of running a team such as insurance and taxes. We are more than accommodating and understanding that people will and do fall behind on their payments from time to time but we must adhere to the following established procedures:

1. A Delinquent Account Notice will be sent to you via e-mail notifying you of your account status.

2. After receipt of a Delinquent Account Notice, a member will have until the 15 th of the month to pay their account in full. In the event of extraordinary circumstances, which have been communicated to North Channel Aquatics, we will work with the delinquent member to establish an acceptable formal payment plan.

3. If we have not heard from the delinquent member by the 15th of the month, or if an acceptable formal payment plan is not established and maintained, the account’s swimmer(s) will no longer be allowed to participate with the team, including practices and meets. These accounts will also bear interest at the rate of 18% per month.

4. Accounts which incur this interest payment, continue to be delinquent and where no established payment plan is in effect and maintained will be declined for renewal registration for the next season and the account’s swimmer(s) will not be allowed to participate with any other club affiliated with North Channel Aquatics (summer league, water polo, diving).

5. All payment plans must be paid in full by the end of each swim year (September through August).

6. North Channel Aquatics and SwimSikk, LLC reserve the right to collect all outstanding balances through legal collection processes, including interest as stated above plus legal fees incurred in the collection process.

The last thing we want is for an overdue account balance to force us to deny any swimmer from practicing and/or a place on our team. We have every intention of working with our families to avoid penalties due to delinquencies and assist with acceptable payment programs where they are truly necessary. Communication, however, is the key to our ability to do so, plus cooperation to carry through your responsibility.


OUTREACH AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSSeptember 2019-August 2020

Outreach Program

The Outreach Program is intended to help swimmers and their families enjoy the membership on our team and with USA Swimming with some financial aid. Swimmers’ registration is reduced (by USA Swimming and Gulf Swimming) as well as their meet entry fees reimbursed (by Gulf Swimming). The guidelines are listed below.

The registration fee is reduced by $87.00 for Senior, Junior, White 1, Blue and Green; $15 for White 2 and TechFit.

a. In order to receive this discount, you must show proof of eligibility by the following: Verified enrollment in the Federal Food Stamp Program, SNAP or Medicaid Medical Card AND pages 1 & 2 of

the Federal Income Tax Return (with Social Security number blackened out), showing size of family and income. If filing married but separately, each parent must submit their return. Income (before taxes) must be below the amount indicated in the chart below.

OR School lunch letter plus be a resident of Texas, being parent/guardian of high school or younger children AND

pages 1 & 2 of the Federal Income Tax Return (with Social Security number blackened out), showing size of family and income. If filing married but separately, each parent must submit their return. Income (before taxes) must be below the amount indicated in the chart below.

# IN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

1 $15, 6782 $21, 1123 $26, 5464 $31,9805 $37,4146 $42,8487 $48,2828 $53,716

Each additional member Add $5,434 per member

1. Meet fees are reimbursed after mailing in a form stating the swimmer’s name, name of meet and how many events swum. a. Only one meet per month is reimbursed unless the second meet that month is a championship meet qualified for at

the first meet.b. Only Gulf meets are reimbursed, not ones traveled to outside the LSC.

c. No swimmer surcharges are reimbursed.d. Requests must be submitted AFTER the meet and for only events that are actually swum. Fraudulent requests will be

dealt with severely.

Scholarship Program

If any family would like to apply to receive reduced monthly fees, they can present their case, along with any helpful documentation, in a private meeting with the Owner. If qualified, they will receive a 25% discount off the regular dues but will be required to do more fundraising/volunteering.

One swimmer (usually from the Senior group) each year, can be chosen to receive full financial benefits from North Channel Aquatics. This swimmer is usually one in dire financial need and whose previous account is in good standing and who has proven to be a loyal, dedicated, hard-working member of the team.


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Medical and Travel Release Form


Parent/Guardian Name (s): _______________________________________________________

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Address: _______________________________________________________

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Home Phone Number: _________________________________

Parent 1: __________________________ Work Phone: __________________ Cell Phone: _______________

Parent 2: __________________________ Work Phone: __________________ Cell Phone: _______________

List any known allergies or medical conditions/precautions (by swimmer--if additional space is needed, please attach another sheet of paper)

Swimmer: ___________________________ Date of Birth: _________________

Conditions: ____________________________________________________________________


Conditions: ____________________________________________________________________


Conditions: ____________________________________________________________________

Family Health Insurance Plan: ____________________________________________________________________

Insurance Plan Number: _________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: _____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________

Relationship to swimmer: ________________________________________________________________________

I, the undersigned, hereby give permission for the swimmer listed above to travel with Paige Sikkema, North Channel Aquatics and any other affiliated coaches. Furthermore, I authorize the aforementioned parties to seek and administer any medical care which they deem necessary to my son/daughter/children listed on this form.

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________


SwimSikk, LLC

Waiver of Liability Form


Parent’s Consent & Waiver of Liability—Assumption of Risk-Indemnity Agreement (Please initial each paragraph!)

The undersigned parents or legal guardians (collectively referred to as “I”, “We” or “Us”) of _________________________________ (the “Child”), a member of North Channel Aquatics operated by SwimSikk, LLC, (“NOCH”), hereby request that the Child be permitted to participate on the North Channel Aquatic Swim Team. Participation includes dry land and swimming training, travel with the team to swim meets and training trips, coordinated by NOCH. In consideration of the foregoing, We, on behalf of ourselves and of the Child, agree to the following:

1. WAIVER OF LIABILITY: We, for ourselves, the Child, our heirs, personal representatives and assigns, forever release, remise, discharge and agree to save and hold harmless and indemnify North Channel Aquatics and SwimSikk, LLC, including, but not limited to any directors, offices, agents, employees and volunteers of any of NOCH (the “Releasees”)of an from any an d all liability, claims, actions, and possible causes of action whatsoever, including the negligence of any of the Releasees that may accrue to Us, the Child, our heirs and personal representatives and assigns from every and any loss, damage and injury (including death) that may be sustained by Us, the Child and/or our property while in, about, and en-route to and from the Event and any activities conducted during the course of the Event. (Please initial to indicate you have read this paragraph ____________)

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: We for ourselves, the Child, our heirs, personal representatives and assigns, acknowledge and agree that the Child may be exposed to risks and dangers that may vary with the nature of the activities conducted during the course of the Event. We further acknowledge and agree that while NOCH will endeavor to provide supervision during the course of the Event, that there may be occasions and/or activities where such supervision would be impossible, and that there may be occasions and/or activities where the Child may be under the control and/or supervision of individuals and/or entities that are not associated with North Channel Aquatics or otherwise identified as Releasees herein. (Please initial to indicate you have read this paragraph ___________)

3. INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: We for ourselves, the Child, our heirs, personal representative and assigns, agree to indemnify and hold the Releasees harmless form any loss, liability, damage or cost, including reasonable attorney’s fees, that the Releasees may sustain or incur due, during or otherwise related to the Child’s participation in the Event and specifically including any such loss, liability, damage or cost resulting from the negligence or other action, of the Releasees. (Please initial to indicate you have read this paragraph __________)

4. MEDICAL RELEASE: In the event that a medical emergency should arise, We for ourselves, the Child our heirs, personal representative and assigns acknowledge and agree that the Child may be taken to a hospital, clinic or similar entity providing emergency medical care in order to receive medical attention. (Please initial to indicate you have read this paragraph __________)

WE HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLYL JNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. WE ARE AWARE THE AGREEMENT INCLUDES A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AN ASSUMTION OF RISK AND AN AGREEMENT BY US TO INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES.

Parent’s Signature: _____________________________________________Date: _________________________________

Print Name: ____________________________________________________________


SwimSikk, LLC

PICTURE CONSENT AND RELEASE


Throughout the year, photographs of swimming activities may be published on the NOCH website, www.northchannelaquatics.com, on the NOCH Facebook page, on informational flyers or in slide shows presented at banquets. Photographs and depictions of swimmers add much interest and visual appeal to these methods of advertising. They can help with the understanding of activities and our program. All photos will be reviewed by the Head Coach before being put into publication. Since these pictures are available on the website and the internet is a public forum, accessible by all, parental permission is required before photographs may be included on the website.

In accordance with the USA Swimming privacy policy, no name or identifying information will be placed with your child’s picture. Please indicate your preference, sign and return the form with your registration materials.

Date: ____________________

_____ I give my permission for my swimmer’s image to be posted on the NOCH website.

_____ I DO NOT give my permission for my swimmer’s image to be posted on the NOCH website.

Print 1st swimmer’s name: _______________________________________________________________

Print 2nd swimmer’s name:_______________________________________________________________

Print 3rd swimmer’s name:_______________________________________________________________

Print parent’s name: _________________________________________________________________

Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________


SwimSikk, LLC

HONOR CODE/BULLYING POLICY/MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY (MAAPP)


The following code is always in effect:

1. Coaching staff holds the final word on any rules, regulations, or disciplinary actions.2. All swimmers are expected to follow the team uniform policy and must adhere to NOCH apparel sponsor

specifications.3. In a prelim/final competition, swimmers who qualify for finals are expected to participate in the finals (even on

Sunday!).4. Any questions swimmers or parents have concerning meet results, an officiating call or the conduct of a meet

should be referred to the NOCH coaching staff. Our coaches, in turn, will pursue the matter through appropriate channels.

5. Swimmers will be punctual and prepared for every training session. Punctual means on time for practice. This is defined as in your suit with your cap and goggles, ready to swim. If there is dry land, this means you are in your appropriate clothing ready to go when practice begins. Punctual means not walking through the door when practice begins. It means being on deck at least 10 min. earlier. Failure to communicate with your coach regarding being late will result in a swimmer not being allowed to practice. Prepared means that swimmers have all necessary training accessories with them. Consistently being late will not be accepted, no matter if communication is made!

6. All swimmers should represent the team in an utmost upstanding way, especially when at a team function, and when wearing team attire.

The following is information on our anti-bullying policy.

Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at North Channel Aquatics (the “Club”) and will not be tolerated. Bullying is counterproductive to team spirit and can be devastating to a victim. The Club is committed to providing a safe, caring and friendly environment for all of our members. If bullying does occur, incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. Anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell a coach.

WHAT IS BULLYING?

The USA Swimming Code of Conduct defines bullying as the severe or repeated use by one or more USA Swimming members (“Members”) of oral, written, electronic or other technological expression, image sound, data or intelligence of any nature (regardless of the method of transmission), or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at any other member that to a reasonably objective person has the effect of:

1. Causing physical or emotional harm to the other Member or damage to the other Member’s property

2. Placing the other Member in reasonable fear of harm to him/herself or of damage to his/her property3. Creating a hostile environment for the other Member at any USA Swimming activity, including practices & team functions4. Infringing on the rights of the other Member at any USA Swimming activity; or5. Materially and substantially disrupting the training process or the orderly operation of any USA Swimming activity (which

shall include , without limitation, practices, workouts, and other events of a member club or LSC)

REPORTING PROCEDURE

An athlete who feels that he or she has been bullied should do one or more of the following things:

1. Talk to his/her parents2. Talk to a Club coach3. Write a letter, email, or text to a Club coach

HOW WE HANDLE BULLYING

If bullying is occurring during team-related activities, we STOP bullying ON THE SPOT. We start by FINDING OUT WHAT HAPPENED and SUPPORT THE KIDS INVOLVED. Then, we DETERMINE IF IT WAS BULLYING. We will ADDRESS THE BULLYING BEHAVIOR. At this point, depending on the severity of the actions involved, will issue warnings or suspend Members from practice for two days. The second incident involving the same Member will automatically be a one week suspension. A third incident will result in removal from the team with no refund or breaking of the family contract with the team, meaning all financial responsibilities will still be owed.

MINOR ATHLETE ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY (MAAPP)

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understood the MAAPP outlined in the registration packet/handbook.

Swimmer #1 signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________

Swimmer #2 signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________

Swimmer #3 signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Parent signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________


I.T. CodeSeptember 2019-August 2020

In the electronic age in which we live, every member of NOCH needs to be aware of the far reaching effects of data posted to websites, email and other electronic mediums. This includes photos posted to social media, text messages that contain inappropriate language, pictures, or information that is private or confidential, blog sites, and messages posted to sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.

We, as your coaches, do not want to have any team member’s future or career jeopardized due to a careless or thoughtless impulsive action. We all recognize that the words and photos that we post online are there for everyone to read and view. We have seen the high price that people pay for careless mistakes and poor choices and never permanently goes away.

Before posting anything to the internet or texting to someone, we would like each NOCH member to ask themselves the following questions:

1. Would I send this message or photo to my parents?2. Would I send it to my coach or teachers?3. Would I send it to my pastor, priest, rabbi or other religious leader or mentor?

If you cannot answer “yes” to all of the above questions, perhaps you should hit the “delete” button. Your future is too important to be affected by an action that is impulsive and rash.

In an effort to help each member attain a performance standard above reproach or criticism, the following is a list of rules in the use of electronic equipment:

USE OF CAMERAS: Under no circumstances will cameras be allowed in locker rooms. If your cell phone has a camera device, it may never be used in the locker room. Taking photos in a locker room is strictly prohibited. Photos will be confiscated or deleted. No photos containing nudity or inappropriate expressions or hand signals of any NOCH member will be sent, forwarded or posted.

USE OF CELL PHONES: At practice: no cell phones will be allowed out of swim bags during practice without the coach’s permission to

make or accept a call. All devices containing music should be used only with headphones or ear buds/headphones before or after practice. They are not allowed to be worn during practice/dry land at any time.

At meets: Out of courtesy to fellow swimmers and teammates, all cell phones should either have volume on low or on vibrate

TEXT MESSAGES: The texting/Posting of inappropriate subject matter and pictures, use of swear words and foul language, divulging of personal or private information of another member without their consent is unacceptable behavior.

Consequences: Any violation of these rules, depending on the severity, will result in at a minimum of a verbal warning to a disciplinary meeting between the violator, parents and the coach. Consequences can range from a two day suspension from practice to the member being excluded from the next meet and/or travel trip, but ultimately will be decided by the Head Coach.

Your signature below indicates full understanding of the information in this form.

Swimmer #1 signature: ______________________________________________Date: _________________________



Parent Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _________________________ North Channel Aquatics

SwimSikk, LLC Facility Usage Policies


Our ability to run a successful swimming program is 100% reliable on good relations with our facilities. The facility that we use has specific instructions for parking and utilizing the facility. Any infractions of these policies could result in swimmers and/or families banned from the facility or removal from the team. Too many of these infractions being reported to Galena Park ISD could result in our team’s dismissal from the facility altogether.

The following policies are in effect for the Galena Park ISD Natatorium and should be abided by at all times:

1. NOCH parents or swimmers should NOT communicate with the district personnel directly.2. Parents are NOT permitted on the pool deck. The coaches at practice will determine and communicate the rules for

watching practices, depending on habits of the parents.3. Parents are NOT allowed to converse with the coaches or swimmers during practice. This is disruptive and distracting

to the coaches and the swimmers. We suggest scheduling a meeting, texting or emailing the coach.4. Drinking containers for swimmers must be of the kind that can be used without removing the lid or top. 5. All trash and debris are the responsibility of the swimmers and shall be picked up and disposed of by the swimmers at the end

of practice. Consistent disregard for this rule may result in swimmers being given punishment by the coaches.6. Locker rooms are to clean of debris, trash, etc. after practice. All swimmers should be sure to take all items with them when

they leave—clothing, shoes, bags, etc.7. Swim bags and equipment bags are NOT to be left on the pool deck or in the locker rooms overnight. They should be taken

home or locked in the equipment bin (Junior, Senior, White group only—with 90% attendance). Neither NOCH nor the facility is responsible for any lost items.

8. It is advised that swimmers do not leave anything of value in the locker rooms (phone, jewelry, purse, etc.). It is advised that swimmers place these items in their swim bag or leave it with a coach.

9. Every swimmer is expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, and refrain from loud outbursts, horseplay, etc.

10. Family members are required to supervise and control the behavior of their non-swimming children. Siblings must remain in the pool area with parents at all times. They must be sitting with their parents and not running/playing behind the bleachers or anywhere else in the facility. In addition, siblings are not permitted to use the bathroom facilities unattended. Consistent disregard for this rule may result in families being asked to leave the facility.

11. Food is only allowed in the lobby and the spectator seating area, not on the pool deck or in the locker rooms. 12. Swimmers must dry off completely before leaving the pool deck and entering the lobby. 13. When picking up your swimmer, you may pull up at the curb and wait in your car. You may NOT park your car anywhere else

but a marked parking space i.e. do not park your car at the curb or “create” a parking space wherever it is convenient.

14. Late pick up policy: We, as staff, do not mind helping out if you are in a bind BUT, your child needs to be picked up ON TIME after practice. If they are not, you will be charged a fee, to be paid to the coaches who are waiting. You are allowed a 10 minute grace period from the time practice ends. At 15 minutes, you will be charged $10 and then $1 for every minute after that. This will be added to your account without notice. THIS INCLUDES SHOWER TIME! If your child wants to shower after

practice, that is fine but you still need to be there when practice ends. Shower time is not permitted if your child is in the last practice of the day.

Swimmer #1 signature _____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Swimmer #2 signature _____________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Swimmer #3 signature _____________________________________________________________Date: ______________________

Parent Signature _________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________


Registration & Membership AgreementSeptember 2019-August 2020

New Members can register at any time. To be registered with North Channel Aquatics, Gulf Swimming and USA Swimming, new members must fill out and return the following forms signed:1) Registration & Membership Agreement, 2)Registration, 3)Medical & Travel Release, 4)Waiver of Liability, 5)Photo Consent, 6)I.T. Code, 7)Honor Code/Team Travel Agreement/Anti-Bullying Policy.

Returning Members should register by September 1st if they would like begin the short course season from day one! Members must fill out all above forms annually.No Swimmers shall be allowed to begin a new season with the team until:

1. Prior season’s account is paid in full2. Registration paper work is complete and submitted in folder3. Minimal payment is made.

Membership Policies: All monies must be paid in full before swimmers can register for the next season (including dues, volunteer and

fundraising requirements). Refunds are not available. No refunds for swimmers suspended from NOCH for disciplinary reasons. Missed days are not subtracted from membership fees. Membership fees are due on or before the 3rd of the month. A $25 charge will be assessed for all returned checks AND late payments. We reserve the right to refuse admittance to practice due to excessively delinquent fees. We reserve the right to deny entrance to those athletes with outstanding balances into additional meets until the

account has been paid in full. Member states they have reviewed our delinquent account policies. Member states they have reviewed the Swim Meet Work Commitment Policy. If a swimmer has to be sent home from a Travel trip for disciplinary reasons, parents agree to cover immediate

transportation costs to send the athlete home. NOCH Anti-Recruiting Policy: No NOCH member shall INITIATE contact with another USA Swimmer with the

intent to recruit members to NOCH.

Deposit: the deposit required at time of registration: At least ½ of registration 1st month/quarter/year dues (if registering September 1 or later)

Membership and Registration Agreement:Swimmers will not be allowed to practice or compete in any meets unless this agreement has been signed and dated. Your signature on this form indicates full understanding and liability for all membership policies and fees.

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________________

Print Name: ___________________________________________________


Senior Group ContractSeptember 2019-August 2020

By agreeing to be in the Senior Group, you are agreeing to uphold certain expectations set forth by the Head Coach. These expectations have been discussed with the swimmer and family and are as follows:

1. Attend at least 90% (on average) of the offered practices.2. Attend all meets recommended by the Head Coach and attend all days of the meet recommended by

the Head Coach. This most definitely will include Fridays and Sundays.3. Maintain a positive attitude and assume a leadership role. 4. Demonstrate hard work at every opportunity. 5. Show respect to teammates, coaching staff, and parents.6. Be on track to continue swimming beyond high school.

Senior group swimmers will be allowed to wear a special competition suit and will also receive a special competition cap.

Should you not meet with any expectation above, a warning will be given. The next time an expectation is not upheld, dismissal from the group will occur. At that time, the swimmer will move to the White group and will pay a $50 re-registration fee. This will pay for the team competition suit as the swimmer will not be allowed to wear the Senior competition suit at meets any longer. The swimmer will also give up the Senior team competition cap and be reissued a regular team cap.

Swimmer signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________

Parent signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________________


Junior Group ContractSeptember 2019-August 2020

By agreeing to be in the Junior Group, you are agreeing to uphold certain expectations set forth by the Head Age Group Coach. These expectations have been discussed with the swimmer and family and are as follows:

1. Attend at least 85% (on average) of the offered practices.2. Be on time to practice and meets. 3. Attend all meets recommended by the Head Age Group Coach and attend all days of the meet

recommended by the Head Age Group Coach. This most definitely will include Fridays and Sundays.4. Maintain a positive attitude. 5. Demonstrate hard work at every opportunity. 6. Show respect to teammates, coaching staff, and parents.7. Be on track to continue swimming at a high level once entering sophomore year in high school.8. Begin to assume Leadership roles on the team.

Should you not meet with any expectation above, a warning will be given. The next time an expectation is not upheld, a meeting will be scheduled with coach, swimmer and parent(s). A third occurrence will result in dismissal from the group. At that time, the swimmer will practice with the White group until the swimmer has proven that he/she deserves to return to the Junior group. No fees will be prorated or reduced. Any subsequent occurrence will result in permanent reassignment to the White group. Fees will be adjusted at that time.

Swimmer signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________

Parent signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________________

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