OCSC Short Course 2023-2024 TENTATIVE Season Dates/Registration/Policies
 
Table of Contents
  1. Season Dates for all non-HS Swimmers
  2. Season Dates for HS Boys
  3. Season Dates for HS Girls
  4. Registration Dates & Registration Process
  5. Registration Fees
  6. USA Swimming Fee
  7. Transfer Fee
  8. Early Withdrawal Policy
  9. Late Registration Fee
  10. Volunteer Requirements
  11. Tigershark Camp (New Swimmer Evaluation) Registration & Information
 
 
1.Tentative Short Course Season Dates 2023-2024
 
Sept 7, 2023-Mar 3, 2024*-Leopard Sharks, Hammerheads, Sand Sharks, Squali, Thresher Sharks, Bull Sharks
 
Tue, Aug 22, 2023-Mar 3, 2024-Makos & Tiburones
 
*Or through last Championship meet qualified.  All may attend Regionals Championships (Feb 16-18, 2024).  Qualified swimmers may attend Senior State (Feb 24-26, 2024), 10&U State (Feb 25-26, 2024), and/or 11-14 yr State (Mar 1-3, 2024).  Swimmers will only practice through their last Championship Meet of the season (if choosing not to swim at regionals or if not qualified for state, last date will be Feb 11).
 
 
 
2. High School Boys Short Course 2023-2024 (those swimming with HS Team)
 
Makos
Tue, Aug 22-Nov 12, 2023 AND Jan 29 (or when return from HS)-Mar 3, 2024.
 
Bull Sharks
Sep 7-Nov 12, 2023 AND Jan 29 (or when return from HS)-Mar 3, 2024*
 
*Or through last Championship meet qualified.  All may attend Regionals Championships (Feb 16-18, 2024).  Qualified swimmers may attend Senior State (Feb 24-26, 2024) and/or 11-14 yr State (Mar 1-3, 2024).  Swimmers will only practice through their last Championship Meet of the season (if choosing not to swim at regionals or if not qualified for state, last date will be Feb 11).
 
 
 
3.Tentative High School Girls Short Course 2023-2024 (those swimming with HS Team) 
 
Makos
Oct 30, 2023 (or when return from HS)-Mar 3, 2024.
 
Bull Sharks
Oct 30, 2023 (or when return from HS)-Mar 3, 2023*
 
*Or through last Championship meet qualified.  All may attend Regionals Championships (Feb 16-18, 2024).  Qualified swimmers may attend Senior State (Feb 24-26, 2024) and/or 11-14 yr State (Mar 1-3, 2024).  Swimmers will only practice through their last Championship Meet of the season (if choosing not to swim at regionals or if not qualified for state, last date will be Feb 11).
 
 
 
 
4.TENTATIVE OCSC REGISTRATION Aug 8-11, 2023, for Short Course 2023-24
Note:   We will be out of the office Aug 1-6 & will answer any questions when we return.
 
 
June 26-July 12-Pre-Registration: 
Please fill out the short Pre-Registration Form to let us know if your swimmer will or will not be participating in Short Course 2023-2024.  Below is the link:
 
 
Aug 8, 2023-Early Bird Registration for Families in Long Course 2023
One day Early Bird Registration for OCSC swimmers that participated in Long Course 2023.  Placements/schedules will be sent at the latest by Aug 8 and swimmers may register immediately following.
 
Aug 9, 2023-Any Returning OCSC Swimmers may Register.
Any returning OCSC Swimmers that have swum at least one season with OCSC may also begin registration.  Placements/schedules will be emailed as soon as we are able on Aug 9 (may register once you receive placement/schedule on Aug 9).
 
Aug 10, 2022-Tigershark Campers may Register.
Tigershark Campers that are emailed placements to the team may begin registering once they receive their placement.  Placements or recommendations for more lessons will be emailed as soon as we are able on Aug 10 to Tigershark Campers (may register on Aug 10 once receive placement/schedule).
 
Aug 12, 2023
Late fee of $50 will automatically be applied to every registration on or after Aug 12, 2023.
 
 
 
 
5.REGISTRATION FEES 
You will be able to choose between a one-time payment or a 3-payment plan.  If you choose the one-time payment, the full amount will be paid at registration.  If you choose the 3-payment plan, you will pay 1/3 of the amount at registration, 1/3 will be charged to your account on Sep 1, 2023, and 1/3 will be charged to your account on Oct 1, 2023.  Season dates are at the beginning of this document (Aug/Sep-Feb/Mar).
 
Leopard Sharks (you choose a payment plan at registration)
1 payment:  $768
OR
3 payment plan:  $256 at registration, $256 Sep 1, and $256 Oct 1
 
Hammerhead Sharks (you choose a payment plan at registration)
1 payment:  $768
OR
3 payment plan:  $256 at registration, $256 Sep 1, and $256 Oct 1
 
Squali (you choose a payment plan at registration)
1 payment:  $1005
OR
3 payment plan:  $335 at registration, $335 Sep 1, and $335
 Oct 1
 
Thresher Sharks (you choose a payment plan at registration)
1 payment:  $1047
OR
3 payment plan:  $349 at registration, $349 Sep 1, and $349 Oct 1
 
Bull Sharks (you choose a payment plan at registration)  Those doing a HS Swim Season with their HS will have pro-rated fees at registration.
1 payment:  $1116
OR
3 payment plan:  $372 at registration, $372 Sep 1, and $372 Oct 1
 
Tiburones (you choose a payment plan at registration)
1 payment:  $1413
OR
3 payment plan:  $471 at registration, $471 Sep 1, and $471 Oct 1
 
Makos (you choose a payment plan at registration) Those doing a HS Swim Season with their HS will have pro-rated fees at registration.
 
1 payment:  $1479
OR
3 payment plan:  $493 at registration, $493 Sep 1, and $493 Oct 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.USA Swimming Registration Fee
 
All renewing and new swimmers registering to OCSC will need to also be registered to USA Swimming.  The fee is $88 this year.  This is required to practice with OCSC and attend meets as it covers each swimmer’s insurance.  Returning swimmers will either automatically be charged the $88 fee in OCSC Registration or you'll need to please click the box for the $88 USA Swimming fee and then the club will take care of renewing your USA Swimming Registration.  NEW swimmers will need to register for USA Swimming on the USA Swimming website separately from our OCSC registration and we will help you with that beginning Sep 1 and must be completed prior to the first practice.
 
 
 
7.Transfer Fee 
 
If your swimmer is transferring from another USA Swimming club (NOT Seminole, Ridgewood, Nakoma, etc), please check the appropriate box during OCSC Registration and your swimmer will be charged a $30 Transfer fee that WI Swimming charges our club (or fee will be whatever WI Swimming charges for Transfers for 2023-24).
 
 
8.Early Withdrawal
 
A full refund available up to 72 hours after you register your swimmer to OCSC.  Should you register late, no refunds will be available once registered.
 
 
9.Late Registration Fee
 
Families who register late (space permitting) will be subject to a $50 Late Registration Fee.  This is for any registration on or after Aug 12, 2023, with the exception of transfers which may occur year round and have a $30 WI Swimming Transfer Fee or whatever the fee is for WI Swimming Transfer Short Course 2023-24.
 
 
10.Volunteer Requirements
 
We need volunteers to run our events and do expect a parent, relative, teen, or family friend to volunteer for OCSC Hosted Events.  Please mark your calendars with the dates below.  If you choose not to provide a volunteer on behalf of your family, a fee will be added to your account as follows:
 
Volunteer requirements if my child swims with OCSC any part of the Short Course 2023-24 Season:
 
  1. Volunteer for 1 volunteer shift for Oregon Kids Triathlon on August 17, 2024.  I understand my account will be charged $300 if I do not fulfill this requirement.
  2. Volunteer for 1 volunteer shift for OCSC/MM hosted meet Oct 14-Oct 15, 2023 at Milton HS.  I understand my account will be charged $100 if I do not fulfill this requirement.
  3. Volunteer for 1 volunteer shift for OCSC/MM hosted winter meet if added to the schedule (likely at Milton HS or local).  We will provide you with the date as soon as we are able.   I understand my account will be charged $100 if I do not fulfill this requirement.
 
We don’t anticipate hosting a Regional or State meet this year (meet hosts have already been determined for the Championship meets for 2023-24).  If OCSC ever hosts a Regional or State meet, accounts would be charged $300 if # of volunteer shifts needed per family is not fulfilled and if family concession donation is not fulfilled.
 
For any questions regarding our parent volunteer requirements, please reach out to our Board of Directors.
 
 
 
11.Tigershark Camp/New Swimmer Evaluation for Short Course 2023-24
All swimmers NEW to swimming for OCSC need to attend Tigershark Camp to be evaluated for placement on our team if space allows.  If transferring from another USA Swim Club, please contact us to determine whether Tigershark Camp is necessary for your swimmer.  We usually hold camp twice annually in spring and mid-late summer. 
 
Tigershark Camp Date/Time:  Mon, Aug 7, 2023, with a 20-30 min time slot assigned between 4-6 pm
 
Camp Registration:  June 1-July 29, 2023  
 
Location:  Oregon Community Pool, 249 Brook St, Oregon
 
Fee:  $10 per swimmer
 
Note:   We will be out of the office Aug 1-6 & will answer any questions when we return.
 
Other Tigershark Camp information:
  • Swimmers will be scheduled for a 20-30 min evaluation session and emailed which 20-30 min session closer to the camp date with youngest in earliest sessions and oldest in the later sessions.  We will email time slot assignment Jul 30, 2023 by the end of day.
  • After camp families can expect to be emailed on Aug 10, 2023, with a placement & schedule (or recommendation for lessons).  Participation in camp does not guarantee placement on our team.
  • Those with a placement may then register to the team Aug 10, 2023, once they receive the placement. 
  • Our swim season will likely run early Sep to mid/late Feb.  Swimmers in entry level groups will likely have practices available to them 3-5 days per week depending on age/ability with no practice or meet requirements.
  • Bring: goggles, swimsuit, towel, & optional swim cap. 
  • Questions?  [email protected]