Team Requirements

In order to register with the Tiger Sharks Swim Team, prospective member families must acknowledge that they have read the below team requirement statements and agree to the terms.
 

Team Requirement 1: I understand that I am paying a $200 family fee applicable for 9/1/2009 – 8/31/2010, which helps to pay for coaches’ salaries and travel expenses, facility rental, equipment, supplies, etc. I understand and acknowledge that this fee is non-refundable.
 
Team Requirement 2: In my registration, I understand that I am paying a $60 per swimmer fee, which is used to pay USA Swimming Dues and online registration costs. I understand and acknowledge that this fee is non-refundable. In addition I am paying my first month’s dues at registration. These charges are bundled into one "Annual Registration Fee." I understand that if I have more than one swimmer, my multi-swimmer discount will be applied as a credit on my first monthly invoice.
 
Team Requirement 3: Invoices will be posted to my account on the 21st of each month. On the first day of the next month, payment will be deducted from the payment source I set up in my auto pay. I understand it is my responsibility to keep my payment information updated (i.e., update credit card expiration dates or update bank account information for e-check payment). I understand and acknowledge I will charged a $10 late fee penalty if my payment information is not correct when my account is charged.
 
Team Requirement 4: I understand and acknowledge that I am responsible to keep my account log-in / email updated as necessary. This account email is critical for me to receive all team correspondence.
 
Team Requirement 5: If my swimmer is changing active status, I must contact the Membership Chair (membership@tsharks.net) and Team Manager (manager@tsharks.net) via email or written notice. No verbal notification will be accepted. I also understand that written notification must be received by the 15th of the month before my swimmer changes from active status to suspended (i.e., inactive) status.
 
Team Requirement 6: I understand that if my swimmer is in suspended (i.e., inactive) status for more than 90 consecutive days, I will need to re-register and pay all applicable fees.
 
Team Requirement 7: I understand that if I fail to pay my bill for more than 60 days, my swimmer(s) will be suspended until my account is paid in full.
 
Tiger Sharks Swim Team Discipline Policy
 
As a swim team, the Tiger Sharks hold safety as our utmost priority. Any swimmer or parent who compromises the safety of anyone in the pool or on deck will be subject to immediate consequences. Our team endorses the following safety rules, which must be followed at all times:
  • No running on pool deck
  • No shoving or pushing anyone into the pool
  • No diving
  • No horseplay, holding persons under, or jumping onto another team member
  • No swinging from pool ladders
  • No setting up or tearing down of lane lines without verbal consent from coach
  • Any other safety concern verbally stated by coaching staff when deemed necessary
  • No parents on deck
Although we realize it is sometimes necessary for parents to bring siblings or other children with them to practice, parents must assume all responsibility for any person on deck who is not a team member. We ask that you keep children accompanying you to practice seated next to you, or find an area outside of the pool deck to protect their safety.
 
It is also perceived as improper conduct if any team member or parent displays disruptive, discourteous, rude or disrespectful attitudes toward coaches, team members, or parents during a practice or meet.
 
1st Offense: Head Coach gives team member or parent verbal warning.
2nd Offense: Swimmer is removed from activity and parent contacted. If a parent offense, parent is asked to leave practice, meet, or activity and the Board is contacted.
3rd Offense: Swimmer is dismissed from the team. If a parent offense, all swimmers in family dismissed from team. There will be no refund of team fees.
 
Vandalism of any kind will result in immediate dismissal from the team, and may result in financial consequences as well.
 
The Tiger Sharks Swim Team reserves the right to dismiss any swimmer when we feel it is in the best interest of the safety and well being of the team.