MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership with the DC Wave Swim
Team is 12 months in duration (September-August). Swim team
members must register annually to participate in program activities
and events. The DC Wave Swim Team is a competitive
swimming program. All swimmers are expected to attend
practices regularly and compete in swim meets during the season.
Swimmers are also required to wear DC Wave attire at
swim meets.
For these reasons, registration
with the DC Wave Swim Team Booster club is required for
participation in the program. Swimmers who wish to advance
their swimming skills, but not compete, are encouraged to enroll
in DPR's Junior Wave - Swim Team Prep
Course, so as to not take up a
spot on the competitive team.
All swimmers who are new to
the DC Wave Swim Team, or who are returning to the team but
did not participate in the most recent completed season, must
attend one of our tryout sessions before registering for the swim
team. Once asssessed by a member of the DC Wave coaching
staff and recommended to join the swim team, your swimmer can
begin the registration process at one of our practice
locations.
REGISTRATION
Part 1: Registration
Fee
The
program registration fee of $250.00 for DC residents ($300.00 for
non-residents) must be paid to DPR for each athlete prior to
participation in team workouts or meets. You can complete
your registration online here. Swimmers who are new to the
DC Wave Swim Team must attend one of our tryout sessions offered in
the Fall and have been recommended for the team by a member of our
coaching staff before registering. Individuals who apply
for and qualify for DPR’s reduced summer camp fee can
received up to 75% off of the DC Wave Swim Team registration
fee.
Part 2: DC Wave Booster Club Membership
Fee
The Booster Club fee is $435.00
per familiy. The Booster Club fee must be paid prior to
swimmers receiving their uniforms and/or participating in swim
meets. Registration for the Booster Club is done online via
our swim team website. Once you complete
registration with DPR, please follow the instructions on your
invoice to complete the registration process with our team Booster
Club. A payment plan for Booster Club Fees is available, but
an initial deposit is required prior to swimmers being eligible to
compete and/or receive their team uniform.
:::Registration
Cap:::
Each year the DC Wave Swim Team
sets a cap for the number of swimmers we will carry on the
team for that season (September- August). Once the team cap
has been reached registration will close for the year. Team
cap size is based DPR's annual aquatics budget, projected
program growth, and the number of registered swimmers the previous
season.
WHY THE DUAL
REGISTRATION?
The DC Wave Swim Team is owned
and operated by the DC Department of Parks and
Recreation Aquatics Division (DPR Aquatics). DPR covers
the cost of coaches salaries, pool time, pool equipment, and
athlete, coach, and club registration with USA Swimming.
The DC Wave Booster Club is the
teams administrative and financial arm. The Booster Club
ensures that swimmers are outfitted with swim caps, competition
suits, team apparell, covers up front club costs for entering swim
meets, arranges travel and hotel accomodations for travel
meets, hosts team events and fundraisers for our swimmers, and
organizes our volunteers for swim meets.
Both organizations require a
registration fee from families to secure your spot on the
team and cover the cost of providing these services to our
membership. USA Swimming rules do not prohibit Non-USA
Swimming Athletes to practice with USA Swimming Clubs and Teams.
For this reason, swimmers must be registered with DPR for the
DC Wave Swim Team prior to participating in any team activities,
including practices.
FEE STRUCTURE
Fees
| DC Residents
| MD or VA
Residents
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DPR Program Registration
Fee
| $250.00
| $300.00
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DPR Program Registration Fee covers the
following program costs: Facilities, Coaches, Training Equipment,
USA Swimming registration fees
| $250.00
| $300.00
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DC Wave Booster Club Fee
| $435.00
| $435.00
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DC Wave Booster Club Fee covers the
following program costs: DC Wave Uniform, Team Events/Fundraisers,
Awards Banquet, Team Travel, Team Building, Underwater Filming,
Meet Host Sanction/Splash Fees, Fee Assistance for Championship
Meets, Concessions/Hospitality, Swim Meet Administrative Supplies
and Equipment.
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REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE GUIDELINES
If
the registration fee for DC Wave Swim Team is cost prohibitive to
participation, DPR offers fee reduction for those families that
qualify. Fee reduction requests must be received at the time
of registration in order to qualify. Non-DC residents are not
eligible for DPR fee assistance.
If
your family has an existing account with DPR, and has already
qualified for a reduction of fees for other DPR programs and
services, an invoice from that program verifying that your familiy
has received a reduction in fees will suffice. All accounts
with DPR must be current and have a zero balance at the time of
registration. Qualifying individuals can receive up to 75%
off of program registration fees.
Proof of DC Residency and eligibility for the
following government assistance programs are required to receive discounted
rate:
Accepted Forms of Proof of Residency:
- Valid DC Government issued
drivers license or photo ID
- Pay
Stub (no older than 45 days)
- Utility bill (gas, electric, or water within the
last 60 days)
- Unexpired DC Motor Vehicle Registration
- Unexpired lease or rental agreement
- A
notarized letter signed by the persons with whom you reside. Letter
should include your name, your child(ren), and address, AND two
pieces of mail with your current name, address, and date, must
accompany a notarized letter.
TRYOUTS
Tryouts for DC Wave
Competitive Swimming Program are for Developmental and Age Group
Levels ONLY. Updated tryout information
(dates, times, locations, etc.) will be posted on our team website
in August.
Individuals wishing to
train at the Pre-Senior or Senior Levels must have times equaling
or better than the Pre-Senior/Senior Training Group Time Standards.
Interested swimmer's should email Head Coach - Rob Green at robert.green@dc.gov with the
following information:
- Name
- Age and DOB
- School
- Current year in HS
- Previous club team
- Best times
- Reason for swimming
competitively and goals for this season
PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING MEMBERS
Individuals in Priority Registration
Groups 1 and 2 will receive email notification prior to their
designated registration period reminding them to reserve their spot
for the upcoming season. Exact dates and times of
registration and tryouts will be posted on our website at the
beginning of each season.
- Priority Registration Group
#1 = Practice Attendance > 60% for the short
course season (September - May)
- Priority Registration Group
#2 = Practice Attendance > 40% for the short
course season (September - May)
- Priority Registration Group #1:
July - August
- Priority Registration Group #2:
September - October
- NEW SWIMMERS!: September -
October
- Open Registration: October -
December (available team/training group space
permitting)
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