Membership in O2 Performance Aquatics (O2) is open to all swimmers and families regardless of race, religion or nationality. As a youth member of O2, are required to become a member of USA Swimming, our sanctioned organization. The USA Swimming registration form must be completed and the fee paid no later than one week after joining the team. Membership with the team starts when the registration request is approved by the O2 Registrar or other Board of Director’s members. Certain dues and fees may be prorated to a start date.
USA Swimming Registration & Fee
All youth members of the O2 Performance Aquatics are required to become a member of and pay an annual fee to USA Swimming regardless of whether you attend swim meets. Your USA Swimming membership provides you with insurance coverage during practice, swim meets, all club activities, and travel to and from these events. The USA Swimming Registration is online see O2 website for details
Memberships Dues
Dues are billed and should be paid monthly. Invoices arrive on the 1st of the month via the primary email address provided by the account holder and payment must be made by the 10th of the month. Dues submitted after the 10th will be assessed a $10 late fee by the automated billing system. If a partial payment is made on the total outstanding balance, the billing system will still charge a late fee
Team |
Monthly Dues |
White Group & Green Group |
$120 |
Bronze Group |
$131 |
Silver Group |
$131 |
Gold Group |
$136 |
Juniors Development Group |
$141 |
Juniors 1 Group |
$141 |
Pre-Senior Group |
$146 |
Seniors Group |
$156 |
National Team |
$170 |
Masters* |
$80 |
* $50 annual membership fee
Reduced Rates for HS Swimmers - Must be on HS Swim team (September - February only)
The annual membership fee due upon registering (per swimmer) for the team and renewing membership for all active youth swimmers each September.
Annual Membership Fee - Youth |
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Number of Members |
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First member on account |
$130 |
Each Additional Member Discount |
$50 |
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The membership fee for new members will be prorated based on the following schedule |
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September - November |
$130 |
December - February |
$100 |
March - May |
$70 |
June - July |
$30 |
August |
$0 |
Family Obligations
Annual Fundraising Requirement - Youth
To meet O2 Performance Aquatics financial obligations as a team, fundraising is a vital component of our income. Each year in the spring, O2 hosts a Swim-a-Thon where swimmers of every age-group level participate. Each swimmer is required to raise a minimum of $250 for this event whether they actually participate or not. Receiving pledges from friends and family is generally the way to accomplish this goal. If this goal is not met by each swimmer, the $250 (or difference between $250 and what is raised by each swimmer) will be assessed on the next invoice. (Family max is $300) Termination from the team does not release the member from these obligations. (note O2 is a 501(c)(3) organization all donations are tax deductible)
Family Service Hours Obligation - Youth
O2 Performance Aquatics is a non-profit organization run solely by it member families. We strive to keep our rates as low as possible and still provide a quality program for our athletes. With this in mind, our volunteers are our life-blood. Each family is expected to provide a minimum of 10 hours of service for team activities throughout the year. There are many service opportunities like the Swim-a-Thon, team social activities, serving on the Board of Directors.
These hours may be provided by any member of the account or by extended family. A $20 per hour fee will be assessed on the August invoice for any volunteer hours not fulfilled. There are numerous opportunities offered throughout the year for volunteering as well as many ongoing positions with the team. Hours can be earned September 1 through July 31.
Service Hour activity can be viewed at any time by following these steps:
- From the left navigation menu, click Events & Competition > Event & Job Report
- Click Service Hours Forecast for My Account
- Enter the event date or date range, and click Search
- From here, you will be able to view the following:
- Event
- Event Date
- Athlete and Entry Job
- Job
- Job Date/Time
- Hours/Points
- Total Hours/Points
- Obligation Balance
- Shortage/Overage
- Row Code
Prorated hours based on registration date
Month Registered | Number of Hours |
September - October | 10 |
November - December | 8 |
January - February | 6 |
March - April | 4 |
May - June | 2 |
July - August | 0 |
All accounts are reset on August 1 of each year.
10 hours per family |
$20 per hour invoiced in August for hours not worked, maximum $200 |
Meet Expenses - Youth
Swim meet event entry fees are on a per per meet basis and are depending on the number of events entered are the responsibility of the swimmer. Once events are agreed to by the swimmer and are entered with the swim meet host team, the fees will be invoiced and payment will be expected regardless of whether the swimmer actually attends the meet or swims the events. Occasional team trip expenses may be required when the team travels to an away meet.
Equipment
Each swimmer is expected to have specific equipment for training. These items are purchased by the athlete cost varies. See "Equipment" under the "O2 Swimmers" tab at the top of the website.
Remitting Payments
When you register as a member of O2 Performance Aquatics you are agreeing to pay the dues for the swimmer's practice level that is set forth on the on this page. Each family is responsible for additional fees including, but not limited to, fundraising, meet fees, late fees and unfulfilled service hours. Monthly fees are will be prorated at registration and if needed (date received) when a 30 days notice to close your account is received.
If payment of a monthly invoice is not received in full each month and the account becomes 60 days over due, all swimmers of that family will be suspended from further participation in all O2 activities including, but not limited to, practices, events and swim meets. If the parent becomes delinquent in payment of invoice and assessments because of financial hardship, he/she may apply to the Treasurer for a waiver of late fees and suspension. A waiver may be granted by O2 if satisfactory arrangements are made for payment of the delinquent amounts.
All payments to O2 are made in the the billing system by credit card or ACH
Team mailing address
O2 Performance Aquatics
P.O. Box 168173
Irving, TX 75016