Account Registration/Membership Dues

Spring/Summer = April 8 - July Finals

Fall/Winter = September 16 - March Finals

 

You may pay for all your swimmers on this page.  Just choose the level, click on the drop down box to the right to choose your session, and click the “add to cart” button.  You will then be directed to the PayPal website.


(Please note, second swimmer pricing is for the lower level swimmer.  We ask that you sign your higher level swimmer up first.)


*Don’t forget the USA Membership at the bottom of the page*

At any time, you may also click on the button below to check on your cart.

Safari Island membership not needed to join

Sibling discount available & USA Swimming membership required

Any changes in level placement within the season will be deemed by the coaches and based upon ability and progress only.

Level changes will not be made for schedule conveniences or to stay with ‘friend groups’ .

It is not uncommon to spend a season or even a year (2 seasons) within each of the Bronze groups.  A good foundation and physical  and cognitive maturity is essential.

BRONZE:

                    2 week trial $50 (applies to season rate)

                    semi-season $190 (either 1st or 2nd half)

                    full season $355

                                *please contact coaches with any special situations you may have


A welcoming, non-threatening beginning level to encourage

basic skill development while having a lot of fun.

 

These swimmers:

§       Possess a minimum of Red Cross Level 5 skill ability.pdf

§       Swim 40 minutes per day 2-3 days each week

§       Competition not required but highly encouraged. 

       Will have the opportunity to try “meet-like” activities                                                                 

§       Focus on learning the 4 basic competitive strokes and the

        respective turns and starts                                                   

 

Transition to the silver level requires the ability to legally swim

100 yards of each stroke (50 of fly), and a 100 IM and 200 IM including the respective start,

turns and finishes as well as the recommendation of the swimmer’s present coach

and the approval of the next level coach.

SILVER:

                2 week trial $65 (applies to season rate)

                semi-season $230 (either 1st or 2nd half)

                full season $435

                *please contact coaches with any special situations you may have


            A level for those ready to refine their stroke, turn and start technique,

            build efficiency, learn basic set training and experience competition.


These swimmers:

§       Swim 1 hour per day 3-4 days each week

§       Focus on refining technique and increasing efficiency

§       Begin work with interval training and endurance sets

§       Compete in at least 50 percent of meets offered

 

Transition to the gold level requires the ability to successfully complete

some of the age appropriate events at a “B” time or faster, completion of coach

created swim sets and the recommendation of the swimmer’s present coach

as well as the approval of the next level coach.

GOLD:

                2 week trial $65 (applies to season rate)

                semi-season $265 (either 1st or 2nd half)

                full season  $505

                *please contact the coaches with any special situations you may have


This level is comprised of swimmers that are training focused

with the desire to learn race strategy, competitive skills, increase

cardiovascular strength and become a more powerful, overall swimmer.

 

                These swimmers:

§       Swim 1.5 hours 5 days per week

§       Are often junior varsity high school swimmers

§       Compete in most meets

§       Complete rigorous training sets and a high volume of

        more intense yardage.

     

Transition to the platinum level requires the recommendation of the swimmer’s

present coach as well as the approval of the next level coach as well as

successful completion of coach created swim sets.

PLATINUM:

            2 week trial $75 (applies to season rate)

              semi-season $300 (either 1st or 2nd half)

              full season $575

              *please contact the coaches with any special situations you may have


A very dedicated group of athletes that are fully committed to

reaching their maximum potential  ~  physically, mentally and emotionally.

 

These swimmers:

§       Swim 2 hours 3 days per week and 1.5 hours 2 days per week

§       Are often varsity high school swimmers

§       Compete in all meets

§       Focus on all aspects of powerful competitive swimming and the supportive            

       structures of strength, speed, flexibility and nutritional health in order to reach

        personal and team goals.

USA MEMBERSHIP:


            You will need an annual or seasonal membership for each swimmer.

           To see more information about these memberships, please

            go to the  USA Membership page first.


                   Annual memberships run the calendar year but may be bought in September so you essentially receive

                    16 months of membership.  Seasonal memberships are just for the summer season and do not cover zone

                    or out of state meets.


            *Transfer fees are ONLY for families that have a current

            membership and are transferring clubs.

Don’t forget your USA membership

Please consider paying the season in full. 

If you choose to do so, your swimmer will receive an equipment package of your choice worth well over $25. 

SUMMER OUTDOOR PRACTICE OPTION

    Monday/Tuesday and Thursday Mornings 10-11:30 AM (exact days of week being determined)

       Week of June 10 - Week of July 8, 2012.  Please see the outdoor practice page for details.

Swimmer must be part of the Waconia Swim Club and signed up and paid for the regular season as well.