Dear Tidal Wave Parents,
Early registration deadline for returning Tidal Wave swimmers for the 2025-26 swim year will be July 4, 2025.
New Family Registration and returning swimmers after the early bird registration will begin on July 5. 2025.
It is important that all returning Tidal Wave swimmers are registered for next year so we know how many openings are available for new swimmers. Our move to Brookstone has been very successful. Last year we had to cap some groups. We want all returning swimmers to have a spot on the team before we open registration.
Please do the following:
1. Complete the registration online (Registration is complete when payment has been received. Please do so while registering online). This includes reading and electronically signing all forms.
2. A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is required for each returning swimmer registering by July 4, 2025. After July 4th, the fee will be $125 for each returning swimmer. New swimmer registration will be $125.
Registration with USA Swimming will be done separately and carries its own fee (This registration covers fees for GA Swimming).
3. Invoices will be sent on the 1st of each month. Fees are due on the 10th of each month. Payments are made for the current month (Your September dues will be due by September 5th, 2025, and so forth). If you are not sure the group in which your swimmer will train, please pay the amount of the group your swimmer is in currently, and the cost will be adjusted on your September invoice.
4. Swimmers in GWS and EAG MUST indicate on their registration form which days they intend to come to practice. Managing our daily attendance allows us to ensure that all swimmers can get the greatest benefit out of each workout.
5. A $10 hospitality fee per family will be charged to cover costs at home meets.
*Please note the required equipment for each group. It is the responsibility of each swimmer to bring all required equipment to practice each day.
Additional information:
*Each team member receives 2 team shirts. We are offering the opportunity to purchase additional team t-shirts (for parents and swimmers) in advance. The cost of additional team t-shirts is $15 per shirt. Please indicate additional desired t-shirts and sizes by emailing Coach Jim ([email protected]). Additionally, for returning swimmers, you may opt to get the “new” shirt only by emailing Coach Jim and notifying him of your desire.
Please read all information and sign where applicable. All forms and monies need to be returned for your swimmer to be registered.
2025-2026 MEMBERSHIP FINANCIAL MATTERS
As members of Tidal Wave Swimming, you need to be aware of several financial commitments which come with your child’s membership. Therefore, we request that you carefully read the following. If you have any questions, please notify Coach Jim ([email protected]).
REGISTRATION FEE
Each returning swimmer must pay an annual non-refundable registration fee of $100 if received by July 4, 2025. After July 4th, the registration fee is $125. This covers the cost of Georgia Swimming, 2 team t-shirts, one team cap and all maintenance fees dealing with the website and emails. USA Swimming registration is now separate and will be completed for each swimmer directly through USA Swimming.
A swimmer will not be allowed to begin practice until the registration forms and registration fee(s) are received. The registration fee for new swimmers is $125. Additional team t-shirts can be purchased (for the swimmer or family members) for $15 each (Swimmers are expected to wear team attire at swimming functions). Indicate the sizes desired on the registration form.
DUES
Dues for the 2025-2026 swim year covers September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026:
1. Ten (10) monthly payments: The September payment is due September 5, 2025.
The remaining nine (9) payments are due the 10th of each month. You will be sent an email invoice on the 1st of the month (Those with electronic pay will be charged on the 1st, along with the invoice). A late fee of $25 will be charged for payments received after the 10th.
Dues must be paid for an entire month if a swimmer practices during any part of that month. All participants are responsible for monthly payments even if no invoice/statement is received. A swimmer will not be allowed to participate in the program if their financial obligations to the club are more than 30-days delinquent, unless alternative arrangements have been made.
DISCOUNTS
Family discounts are available on monthly dues only. For the 2nd swimmer a 10% discount, 3rd swimmer a 20% discount, 4thswimmer a 30% discount, 5th swimmer or more Free. Discounts will be applied to the swimmer in the lowest paying group.
A 5% discount for annual dues paid in full by September 1st, 2025.
*See attached 2025-2026 Dues Structure.
MEET ENTRIES AND FEES
Meet participation is strongly encouraged for all Tidal Wave Swimmers. Swimmers are entered in meets after giving an intent to swim. Swimmers must declare their intent by online sign-up (Email intent will be accepted, but online sign-up is preferred). Meet entry fees are charged as swimmers enter meets. Fees can change from one meet to the next. The fee structure for meets will be available prior to the meet intent deadline. A team surcharge of $2 per swimmer will be added to each meet fee.
Early registration deadline for returning Tidal Wave swimmers for the 2025-26 swim year will be July 4, 2025.
It is important that all returning Tidal Wave swimmers are registered for next year so we know how many openings are available for new swimmers. Our move to Brookstone has been very successful. Last year we had to cap some groups. We want all returning swimmers to have a spot on the team before we open registration.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES
Each family registered commits to completing five (5) volunteer sessions over the course of the year. Our volunteer commitment ensures smooth operation of the team, as well as benefitting the team financially. Thank you in advance for your support. Failure to complete the required volunteer sessions will result in a $50 charge per session missed. This will happen even if you do not participate in meets. It is your responsibility to find volunteer sessions that do not involve meets.
