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This section provides details about the
financial commitment families make to the team. Being part of SMST
requires payment of monthly dues and annual registration fees swim
meet participation costs, and annual fundraising commitment. We
also have an annual parent commitment time requirement, which may
result in additional fees for any un-met hours. All financial
information is available at www.sierramarlins.net. Swimmers and their
families must be “members in “good standing” in
order to attend practices, meets, and other SMST events. Members in
good standing have paid all registration fees, adhere to stated
team obligations (dues payment, fundraising, and parent commitment
hours), and conform to stated codes of conduct.
The following financial obligations may be
changed by vote of the SMST board once each year.
New swimmers pay a (non-refundable) deposit per swimmer.
For each new swimmer, there is a one time $300.00 registration
fee. The fee includes
a USAS membership, 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.
Nor-Cal Swim Shop
Roseville
120 Sunrise Ave
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 771-7946
New and returning swimmers are required to pay annual registration
fees to USA Swimming. The USA Swimming registration fee is $
70.50
for 2009-2010
. Swimmers may not practice or compete until registration
fees are paid.
Annual dues are assessed in a graduated fee structure depending on
training group assignment. Fees increase as swimmers advance and
require more pool and coaching time. Families pay dues monthly over
a 12-month period. Members leaving SMST during the season must
submit a written notice of intent to leave to the coach and the
team treasurer at least 30 days prior to the date of departure in
order to avoid being obligated for dues after they have stopped
swimming.
Annual dues for 2009-2010 are:
(Fees effective September 1, 2009)
Mini-Marlins: $85/ month
Developmental: $95/ month
Black/ Red: $140/ month
Junior: $150/ month
Pre-Senior: $155/ month
Varsity: $155/ month
Senior: $175/ month
Masters: $55/ month
College Away: $300/ year
Departing members
Swimmers leaving SMST during the year must notify the coach and
treasurer 30 days prior to leaving the team. Members are
responsible for monthly dues for any practice or meet attended
up-to and during the last calendar month spent with the team. All
outstanding dues and fees must be paid at the time of departure.
Fundraising and volunteer time obligations will be prorated through
the end of the departing month.
Re-joining the
team
SMST swimmers who rejoin the team
after departing must re-register with SMST and USA Swimming (if
their USA Swimming registration has lapsed). A $25 SMST
re-registration fee and the current USA Swimming registration fee
must be paid prior to beginning practice. A returning swimmer must
have been “a member in good standing” at the time of
departure from SMST. This includes having been current in all team
dues, fundraising and volunteer obligations, USA Swimming dues,
meet fees, and merchandise fees.
Please
note that, should you decide to re-join the team, there is no
guarantee that there will be available space for your swimmer in
his or her age group.
We will add your swimmer to the waitlist and as soon as a spot
opens, you will be contacted by a member of the coaching
staff.
Each SMST swimmer is charged
for swim meets attended and are separate from annual dues. Fees are
charged per event, when meet entries are submitted. Meet fees may include the
following costs:
SMST entry fee for the 2008-2009
seasons is $10 for dual, age group and invitational meets. Relay
fees are also covered by this charge. There are possible entry
fee’s assessed for championship meets, including Junior
Olympics, Senior State, Age-Group Sectional, Senior Sectional,
Junior National and Nationals.
Prompt payment of fees
and dues is essential for SMST to meet its financial obligations.
Members who are delinquent (60 days or more) in paying team dues
may be suspended from practice and/or meet participation until the
account is brought current.
Billing
All new and existing members will be required to pay by credit
card. To sign-up for
auto bill pay please visit the team website
(www.sierramarlins.net). Fees are due to be received on
the first of each month regardless of whether or not an invoice has
been received. If dues have not been received, a late fee of $25
will be charged. After 60 days past due, swimmers will not be
allowed to participate until fees are current.
Collections
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If an account has a balance that is
60 days overdue, a written notice will be given to the family
regarding possible impending collections.
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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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