Registration & Fees
DCS Annual Registration and Monthly Tuition Schedule for 2023-24 Season
ANNUAL REGISTRATION
All returning and new year-round swimmers must complete the DCS Annual Registration. The Annual 2023 Registration applies to both short and long course competitive seasons, from September 2023 to August 2024. Please note that Annual Registration fee does not cover monthly tuition. Monthly tuition per practice group is additional and separate.
- For new and returning DCS swimmers in Level 1 or Level 2, the DCS Annual Registration is $100 and includes a DCS team swim cap, the 2023-24 team sponsor t-shirt, and required fees. This registration fee is non-refundable.
- For new and returning DCS swimmers in Bronze / Silver / Gold, the DCS Annual Registration is $100 and includes a DCS team swim cap, the 2023-24 team sponsor t-shirt, and admin fees. This registration fee is non-refundable. Bronze, Gold and select Silver team members must also register with USA Swimming and purchase Premium membership. A dedicated link will be sent to you once your DCS registration is complete. Cost is an additional $89 to USA Swimming and includes required GA LSC fees.
- Registration for returning swimmers is required and must be completed by September 30th, 2023.
- Annual DCS Registration fee will be prorated for those swimmers who join later in the season. Prorated fee will begin in December ($75), March ($50) , and June ($25).
- DCS Masters swimmers must register here at no cost. However, all DCS Masters swimmers must also register with USA Masters Swimming. Use this link: https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew
- Visiting USAS registered swimmers must register here at no cost.
MONTHLY TUITION (as of Aug 1, 2023)
The Monthly Tuition Schedule for DCS Practice Groups is listed below. Families with more than one swimmer receive $5 off monthly tuition for second and third child.
Level 1: $120
Level 2: $140
Bronze: $155
Silver: $155
Gold: $185
Masters: $40
Monthly tuition is billed on the 1st of every month, depends upon swimmer's assigned practice group and may increase during the year if your swimmer is promoted to another training group. Payment is due by the 10th of each month. We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover credit/debit cards via our website. Payment will be auto-billed to your credit card on the first of every month with no additional fee. Credit card payments made "On Demand" incur a transaction fee of 3.95%. We also accept personal checks made payable to DCS and/or cash. Payment may be brought to the pool or mailed to DCS, 4352 AVARY PL, Douglasville, GA 30135. Late payment and bounced checks will be assessed a $25 fee per swimmer. Monthly tuition does not include swim meet fees and other non-recurring expenses. Invoices are sent electronically through Team Unify.
YEAR-ROUND SWIMMERS
DCS is a USA Swimming competitive program. Our training calendar runs from September 1st - August 31st.
DCS 2023-24 tuition schedule is based on costs assuming that your swimmer is participating for a 12 month period, September 2023 - August 2024.
WITHDRAWAL / SUSPENSION
30 DAYS NOTICE – Account holders must email Cheryl Melilli (douglascountystingrays@gmail. com) thirty days prior to leaving the team so that all financial obligations can be completed and any adjustments to team lane rental and assignments can be made. At this time, the swimmer's account must be paid in full.
MEET FEES
Once the meet sign up deadline has passed, DCS will send an initial and a final roster to swimmers who have signed up to compete. You are responsible for reviewing these documents and making corrections via email to [email protected]. DCS are obligated to send payment to the host team for swimmers on the final roster prior to the event. Meet fees must be paid regardless of your swimmer's attendance at the meet. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made for any reason.
OTHER TEAM ASSOCIATED FEES
Fees including but not limited to DCS Annual Banquet, team gear, DCS Clinics, etc. will be posted on your monthly invoice if applicable. These fees must be paid by the due date as specified. Once the stated sign-up deadline has passed, a confirmation email will be sent. You are responsible for reviewing this communication and making corrections via email to [email protected] by the specified date. After this date, DCS will order/reserve your other team associated fees/purchases, and you will be responsible for payment.
MISSED PRACTICES & HOLIDAYS
Monthly tuition will not be pro-rated for absences or vacations. Tuition will not be refunded for missed practices, unless due to a physical injury lasting two weeks or more, in which a physician’s note must be provided. DCS is a year round team, and tuition is not pro-rated during holidays or for canceled practice sessions.
OVERDUE ACCOUNT CONSEQUENCES
Should you fail to make a monthly tuition payment for 60 days, your swimmer(s) will be suspended from participation in swim meets or special clinics/events and from the purchase of team gear. At 90 days without a tuition payment, your swimmer(s) will be removed from the training roster. If you have any questions about your account or in case of financial hardship, please contact DCS Treasurer, Cheryl Melilli, at [email protected].
It is our vision to create a nationally recognized aquatic program. We do this by teaching and training at all levels of competition and emphasizing personal excellence, team unity and family participation. DCS is committed to instill a lifelong love of swimming, while promoting high self-esteem, self-motivation, strong work ethic, personal accountability, teamwork, goal setting, and performance in a safe environment.
