Building Excellent People Through Excellence in Swimming
For more than thirty years, Blue Tide has been one of the nation's most successful small town year-round swim teams, offering high quality, professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities.
If you are brand new to swimming or just looking to join the Blue Tide Swim Team, glance over the following general information and click the Register Online button to get started!
For New and Returning Members
1.) Schedule a swimmer evaluation with Head Coach by contacting [email protected] (new swimmers only)
2.) Complete registration ("Register Online" button)
3.) Download the Memberhsip Information PDF, fill out and sign the attached contract.
4.) On or before your first day of practice:
- Registration Fee ($100 per swimmer)
- Check for Annual Dues (if you choose ‘pay-in-full’ option)
- Check for 1st Month Dues (if you choose ‘monthly’ option—New members only)
Checks payable to “Blue Tide”
Training Groups
Swimmers are assigned to a training group by the Head Coach. New members should schedule an evaluation ([email protected]) during which a training group will be assigned
Eddies
4 to 6-Years-Old
(Entry Level)
The Eddies group is for entry level swimmers who can swim 25 yards. Emphasis is on stroke development and fun as well as an introduction to competitive swimming. Practices are three days a week for 30 minutes. This group is strongly encouraged to attend any developmental meets hosted by the Blue Tide team. No other meets are required.
| Pay-In-Full Option: | $798 (1st Swimmer - 5% Discount) |
$672 (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$504 (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
| Installment Option: | $70 / Month (1st Swimmer) |
$56 / Month (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$42 / Month (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
Beachcombers 1
6 to 10-Years-Old
(Older Entry Level)
The Beachcombers 1 group is a group for younger athletes that are new to competitive swimming or that are still becoming proficient in all 4 strokes. Emphasis for this group is on refining stroke technique as well as an introduction to competitive swimming. Practices are three days per week for 1 hour. This group is expected to participate in all developmental meets and Columbus, GA meets are highly encouraged.
| Pay-In-Full Option: | $912 (1st Swimmer - 5% Discount) |
$768 (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$576 (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
| Installment Option: | $80 / Month (1st Swimmer) |
$64 / Month (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$48 / Month (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
Beachcombers 2
11-Years-Old and Up
(Older Novice or Recreational Swimmers)
The Beachcombers 2 group is a group for older athletes that are new to competitive swimming or that are still becoming proficient in all 4 strokes. Emphasis for this group is on refining stroke technique as well as an introduction to competitive swimming. Practices are three days per week for 1.5 hours. This group is expected to participate in all developmental meets and Columbus, GA meets are highly encouraged.
| Pay-In-Full Option: | $969 (1st Swimmer - 5% Discount) |
$816 (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$612 (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
| Installment Option: | $85 / Month (1st Swimmer) |
$68 / Month (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$51 / Month (3rd Swimmer- 40% Discount) |
Breakers 1
8 to 11-Years-Old
(Competitive Swimmers)
The Breakers 1 group moves swimmers into a more competitive swimming environment while still having fun! Greater emphasis on performance, competition, aerobic development and speed occur for this group. Practices for this group are for 3 days a week for 1.5 hours. This group is expected to participate in all developmental meets and 1 Columbus, GA meet. Other meets are highly encouraged.
| Pay-In-Full Option: | $1,026 (1st Swimmer - 5% Discount) |
$864 (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$648 (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
| Installment Option: | $90 / Month (1st Swimmer) |
$72 / Month (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$54 / Month (3rd Swimmer- 40% Discount) |
Breakers 2
8 to 14-Years-Old
(Competitive+ Swimmers)
The Breakers 2 group is a progression on the Breakers 1 group. Practice focuses on more progress towards becoming a skilled and well conditioned swimmer. Practices for this group will be 4 days a week for 1.5 hours. All developmental meets, 1 Columbus, GA meet, and 1 “Out-of-Town” meet are expected. All other meets are highly encouraged.
| Pay-In-Full Option: | $1,083 (1st Swimmer - 5% Discount) |
$912 (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$684 (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
| Installment Option: | $95 / Month (1st Swimmer) |
$76 / Month (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$57 / Month (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
Surge 1
8-Years-Old and Up
(Advanced Competitive Swimmers)
The Surge 1 group is for swimmers preparing to compete at State Championships. Practices are 4 days a week for 1.5 hours and 2 Saturdays a month for 2 hours. All developmental meets, 1 Columbus, GA meet, and 1 “Out-of-Town” meet are expected. All other meets are highly encouraged.
| Pay-In-Full Option: | $1,140 (1st Swimmer - 5% Discount) |
$960 (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$720 (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
| Installment Option: | $100 / Month (1st Swimmer) |
$800 / Month (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$60 / Month (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
High Performance
11-Years-Old and Up
Swimmers Preparing for State, Regional, and National Levels
The High Performance group is geared towards elite or senior swimmers who are invited to join via coach's invitation. This is an advanced training group preparing for competing at Regional, State and National levels. Practices are 5 days a week for 2 hours
| Pay-In-Full Option: | $1,254 (1st Swimmer - 5% Discount) |
$1,056 (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$792 (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
| Installment Option: | $110 / Month (1st Swimmer) |
$88 / Month (2nd Swimmer - 20% Discount) |
$66 / Month (3rd Swimmer - 40% Discount) |
Fees Breakdown, Equipment List, Swim Meet Information, & Additional Items
Questions? Get in touch!
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