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The
Sierra Marlins Swim Team (SMST) is a year round competitive swim
team which trains swimmers of every level --- from beginner to
International competitor.
Requirements to Join the
Sierra Marlins Year Round Program
Ages
6-8: Must be able to complete 25 yards of
freestyle with side-breathing and
25 yards of backstroke and
some skill development in breaststroke and butterfly
Ages 9-10: Must
know all four competitive strokes and be able to complete 25
yardsof each in a legal fashion
Ages 11-12: Must
complete a legal 200 I.M. under 4:00
Ages 13 & Up: Must
complete a legal 200 I.M. under 3:00
The tryout dates
for September 2009 will be following:
Tuesday, October 27th @ 5:30 PM at the Folsom Aquatic
Center
Tuesday, November 10th @ 5:30 PM at the Folsom Aquatic Center
There is no cost or
need to make an appointment for the tryouts. Just show up on
the tryout dates and be prepared to swim!
By joining
the Sierra Marlins, each swimmer becomes a member of USA Swimming.
USAS is the national governing body for the sport of swimming with
over 250,000 members and over 2700 participating clubs across America. With membership,
each Marlin athlete is tied to our Olympians who, as members of
USAS, have maintained our country as the best swimming nation in
the world for over 40 years. Each Marlin swimmer will receive
a USA Swimming membership card with an individual USAS number which
will remain the same for the length of a swimmers career. Every
swimmer also receives a subscription to Splash! Magazine. All
Marlin swimmers are covered under USA Swimming’s general
liability insurance policy.
We are
constantly growing and training young swimmers to maintain a well
rounded competitive swim team. Thank you for joining us. We are
looking forward to meeting you. Please feel free to ask a board member
or coach any question you may have.
GROUP FEES
(Effective September 1, 2009)
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Group
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Monthly Fees
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Mini-Marlins
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$85.00
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Developmental
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$95.00
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Black/Red
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$140.00
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Pre-Senior
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$155.00
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Varsity
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$155.00
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Senior
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$175.00
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Masters:
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$50.00
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College Away:
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$300 per year
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New Swimmer Registration
: $300 per swimmer for first year*
*First time registration
fees include USAS membership as well as a Sierra Marlin-embroidered
swim suit, a team cap, and Nike team warm-up
jacket. Registration fees must be paid when joining. Team gear
will be available at Nor-Cal Swim Shop (call Nor-Cal for
details).
** USA Swimming
registration fees vary year by year. 2009 - 2010 =
$70.50
All new members will be
required to pay by credit cards. Each month, an invoice will be
sent to your e-mail address. This invoice is a courtesy to the
families and is not an actual bill. Fees are due received on the
first of each month regardless of whether or not an invoice has
been received. If dues have not been received by the 15th of each
month, a late fee of $25 will be charged. If an account has a
balance that is 60 days overdue, a written notice will be given to
the family regarding possible impending collections. If an
account has a balance that is 90 days overdue, in addition to the
swimmer(s) not being able to practice or attend meets, if the
account is not made current nor has a payment plan has been
arranged or adhered to between the member family and the SMST Board
of Directors, SMST will issue a claim for team charges to a
collections agency and SMST membership will be terminated
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