Storm Aquatics is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization of parents who, along with the coaches, strive to offer a quality program in which its members of all ages can come to enjoy the sport of swimming. To keep dues down and continue to ensure a quality program, Storm requires its members to participate in fundraising and volunteer during team events. 

Fundraising

Each swimmer’s minimum fundraising obligation is $625.00 (or $62.50 per month). A family with more than one swimmer has a maximum obligation of $875.00 (or $87.50 per month). Any change of membership or a leave of absence does not reduce your fundraising obligation for the year.

Half of your annual obligation will be due on or before Feb 1st of the current swim season. 

  • If you have raised $200 ($300 for families) or more, you will not be charged at this time. 
  • If you have raised $0 - $199 ($0 - $299 for families) you will be charged the amount that will bring you to $250 ($350 for families). 
  • The remaining fundraising obligation, if any, will be due on or before July 31st of the current swim season. If you were charged in February and then were able to raise your full obligation, you will receive a refund.

There will be at least six (6) fundraising opportunities from September through June, as well as a sponsorship option explained below. All fundraising is nonrefundable and completely tax deductible. Check with your employer. Many offer pre-tax contributions to nonprofit organizations like Storm or they may also offer matching funds. 

  • Fundraising funds in excess of your fundraising obligation cannot be used to pay for your individual fees. Please see Important Fundraising Note on the next page for a further explanation. 
  • Swimmers joining the team during the year will be responsible for the fundraising amount for the whole month they begin in and all months thereafter.
  • Swimmers leaving the team are required to bring their account current including the complete payment of their fundraising obligation up to and including the month they leave.
  • Funds raised may not be shared with other swimmer accounts, except under special circumstances as approved by the board.
  • Swimmers participating in the Swim-a-Thon are required to have a minimum of one sponsor to be eligible to participate.

Alternative Fundraising Payment Options

Lump Sum- If you choose not to participate in our team fundraisers, pay the full amount $625/$875 on or before October 1st.

Monthly Payment – If you choose not to participate in our team fundraisers you may pay your fundraising obligation in 10 equal monthly payments. $62.50 a month for individual swimmers or $87.50 a month for families of more than one swimmer. Payments will begin in September and end in June.

Company Matches - Company Matches are a great way to fulfill your fundraising obligation. Ask your employer if they will match your funds as a contribution to a non-profit organization. The same rules apply to company matches as to sponsorships. The total of what you contribute plus the company matched funds in excess of your fundraising obligation cannot be used to pay for your individual fees or dues. The funds above and beyond your fundraising obligation will be applied as “additional fundraising.”

Sponsor Credit – We highly encourage you to find sponsors for Storm. This is an easy and quick way to eliminate your fundraising obligation. 50% of the sponsorship funds are credited to your fundraising account and 50% to the team. You will also be credited a volunteer hour for each sponsor. Sponsorship benefits begin at $200. Sponsors will be featured on our website and any advertising. A sponsor letter template is available in the Forms Section on the team website.

All sponsorships must be received before July 1st of the current swim season.

Sponsorship and fundraising funds in excess of your fundraising obligation cannot be used to pay for your individual fees. We are a 501(c) (3) organization and the IRS regulations state that all funds gathered for fundraising purposes must be used to benefit the organization and its members, not just one individual.

Volunteering/Storm Projects

Storm cannot function without great volunteers. Each family is required to volunteer at least 10 hours during the swim season. If you choose not to volunteer, you will owe $50 per hour totaling $500. Volunteer opportunities will be announced in our weekly team emails, on Facebook and our team website. Unworked volunteer hours will be billed in September after the conclusion of the season. 

Volunteer hours may not be shared with other swimmer accounts, except under special circumstances as approved by the board.

Note: The information on this page can also be found in the Parent Handbook (pages 8-10)