CAC DUES AND FEES POLICY
STANDARD MONTHLY OR YEARLY CHARGES
CLICK HERE TO SEE DESCRIPTORS FOR THE LEVELS LISTED BELOW
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What do my dues pay for? How does CAC, Boosters fundraising help? What is KNIK Learn to Swim?
| One time charges |
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| Family Initiation upon joining |
$25 |
| Monthly Dues |
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| Lesson levels 1-4 |
$120 |
| Stroke School |
$125 |
| Bronze |
$140 |
| Silver |
$160 |
| Gold |
$180 |
| Platinum |
$200 |
| P+ |
$220 |
| Strength training at Arctic Iron |
$30 |
| Family Maximum Dues - This is the maximum a family will be charged for monthly dues. It does not include meet fees, yearly charges or additional fees. If you believe your family qualifies for this benefit but it has not kicked in please get in touch or leave a not in the monthly declaration. |
$500 |
| Inactive - This charge is a reduction in dues for periods of inactiviity. This might occur while a family is on vacation or the swimmer is engaged in another activity. To change a status from active to inactive or the reverse, just complete the monthly declaration prior to the month of planned inactivity. LINK: |
$20 |
| Annual Fees and Registrations |
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| USA Swimm Schools Association: Swimmers in our lessons program levels 1-4 are automatically registered with USA Swim Schools Association each January. This registration is essential for maintaining our insurance. |
$20 |
| USA Swimming: Alaska Swimming and CAC are affiliated with USA Swimming which governs competitive swim programs in the United States. Athletes must be registered with USA Swimming beginning at Stroke School in order to participate in practices, events, or meets. There are membership level options so if you have any questons please don't hesitate to ask us. |
$30 - $90 Depending on Option Selected |
| Yearly per family maintenance fee charged August 1st (this fee covers training equipment replacement, latex caps, staff training expenses/incentives, cleaning supplies, basic maintenance tools/supplies, among other expenses. |
$50 |
| Additional Fees |
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| Late declaration for status changes after the last day of the month - This charge applies when a family changes their declartion after the last day of the previous month or does not complete the declaration prior to the last day of the month. |
$10 |
| Reinstatement of previously cancelled account - Families may choose to cancel their account during long periods of inactivity but will be charged a reconnect fee. |
$80 |
| Late Payment Fee (payments received after the 21st of the month) Regular dues charges are posted to the accounts on the 1st of each month and payments are due on the 15th when autopayments are processed. A late fee is charged for accounts still past due on the 21st of the month. |
$25 |
| High School season extra practice option (2 practices and weights) - This is a completely optional additional level of training offered to high school swimmers during the season. It generally includes 2 days of weight training at Arctic Iron and two additional pool sessions. |
$100 |
| Meet Fees: Opportunities for participating in meets is extended to all swimmers who can swim the required distances with the exception of meets which require qualification times. Teams host meets for the broader swimming community and charge meet fees that include a per swimmer charge of between $15 and $30. Swimmers are also charged between $2.25 and $3.50 per event that they enter. |
Varies by Meet |
What do your dues pay for? CAC has always been committed to providing swim programs for children and athletes at the most reasonable possible cost. Like any business or non-profit, the cost of running our programs includes significant payroll and facility lease costs, mandated paid leave, liability insurances, worker's compensation insurance, required staff trainings, taxes, credit card processing fees, cleaning and maintenance supplies, training supplies, among others. We appreciate our members contribution to keeping our program up and going for the benefit of the community. Thank you!
How does Booster Club fundraising fit? While CAC, LLC is the business operator, CAC, Boosters is a non-profit organization that supports the needs of our club. CAC, Boosters fundraising efforts are a big part in keeping swimming up and running statewide and act to keep overall dues and fees to our members as low as possible. The booster club focuses on athlete/coach travel, capital purchases (think higher cost timing equipment, blocks, scoreboards, destro towers, monitors, lesson docks), team activities, supplements for high lease costs, official/volunteer certification, among others.
What is KNIK Learn to SWIM? KNIK learn to swim is also a non-profit that specifically supports costs related to our lesson program. KNIK learn to swim possesses a gaming license with the state of Alaska.
