COMPETITIVE & COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT ACCORD

COMPETITIVE & COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT ACCORD

I hereby acknowledge that I am the parent or legal guardian for the swimmer(s) registered with the Surrey Knights Swim Club. I also acknowledge that I am a member of the Surrey Knights Swim Club and I agree:

FINANCIAL

• to pay the SKSC fees in the following manner:
• Registration Fees: pay upon online registration by credit card the following
  • SKSC Family Registration Fee (as per SKSC Constitution)
  • Required team gear kit for each swimmer.
  • SWIM  B.C./SNC registration fees (paid annually) equivalent to my swimmer(s) age and competition level
    • Registration fee covers September to August of each season
• SKSC Training Fee payment on September 1st or 1st training month
  • This yearly fee can be paid either annually, or for your convenience, monthly
  • Accepted payments are post dated cheques or credit card. Cash is not preferred, however will only be accepted for an annual payment if a receipt can be provided.
• Volunteer Assessments
  • This yearly fee is assessed on July 1st
  • Job credits are earned towards this assessment (July preceding season to June of current season) at $5/credit
  • Any unearned portion of your volunteer assessment will be processed on the credit card on file on July 1st.
• Swim Meets: if my swimmer(s) signs up for a competition I am responsible for any entry fees, late scratch fees or associated upgrades in registration.  
  • Entry fee refunds will only be given upon receipt of a doctor's note that can be presented to the meet host.  
  • Payment can be by credit card on file.  Fees are payable at SKSC deadlines.
• Equipment:
  • if I place an order for equipment I am responsible for the costs as outlined on the equipment order form
  • If my swimmer requests a cap at workout or swim meet, I am responsible for the cost of cap as added onto account

WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS

• Before start of season (all members)
  • All fees are refundable less $25 admin fee/swimmer
• First two weeks (New Members only)
  • Swim BC and SKSC registration fees are non-refundable.  Training fees are refundable less $25 admin fee if they've been processed.
• Within First month (New Members only)
  • All registration fees and 1st month training fees are non-refundable.
• Returning Members and New Members Beyond 1 Month
  • it is my responsibility to inform with 1 full month's written notice from the 1st of the month that I wish to withdraw to the Club Registrar if my swimmer quits before the end of the swim year.  No partial month refunds.
  • No refunds for notices given after April 1st.
  • If you will be swimming in the months of May/June, there is no refund for June/July.
  • Volunteer assessments will be prorated, any earned credits applied, and unearned portions billed
• Swimmers that have paid annually by cheque who withdraw before the end of the season, will be assessed the training fees for the month's participated in at the full rate.
• Missed practices resulting from illness, other activities, vacation, schedule conflicts, etc... are not subject to refund.  
• Medical Exception: If a swimmer is out of workouts for more than 2 weeks due to a medical reason and a doctor’s note indicating length of time out of the water is presented, SKSC may issue a medical credit only.  If a swimmer can no longer participate in the sport for medical reasons, SKSC may issue a medical refund of dues paid for training after the date of notification.
• That the club retains the right to refund training fees within 30 days of registration should my swimmer not have the proficiency required for his /her age or group.  

SWIMMEETS

• to participate in Official Clinics.  (Please note that SKSC has volunteer official commitments for any competition that SKSC participates in.)
• to assist with swim meets by officiating at the meets and taking billets, if applicable.
• to remain in designated viewing areas unless volunteering or by a coaches' permission.
  • Failure to remain in appropriate areas might result in swimmer being removed from meet by meet management
• That event selection in meets is up to the sole discretion of the coach