TEAM POLICIES

Volunteer Policy

  • Volunteer Hours (YEAR ROUND SWIM PARENTS): All parents of swimmers on the Arkansas Marlins Swim Club are required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours during the season.
  • ​Volunteer Hours (SUMMER LEAGUE SWIM PARENTS): All parents of swimmers on the Arkansas Marlins Swim Club are required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours during the season.
  • Fines: If a parent does not meet the minimum volunteer requirement, they will be fined $25 per hour. 
  • Donation Option: Parents who do not want to volunteer can donate an additional $375 to the team instead. (Summer League Season= $250 donation)
  • Volunteer Opportunities: There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including:
    • Timing meets
    • Running concessions
    • Setting up and breaking down the pool
    • Helping with fundraising
    • Other administrative tasks
    • Handing out Tshirts on Team Picture Day
    • Organizing the End of the Season Party
    • Contact Information: If you have any questions about the AMSC volunteer policy, please contact the AMSC office at [email protected].​

Fundraising Requirement

  • Fundraising Goal: The Arkansas Marlins Swim Club Foundation, Inc (AMSCF) fundraising goal is to raise $400 per family per year.
  • Minimum Contribution: The minimum contribution per year per family is $200 per semester.
  • Billing: Families will be billed the balance of their fundraising commitment in June and December.
  • Fundraising Activities: AMSC will hold a variety of fundraising activities throughout the year, including:
    • Swim-a-thons
    • Bake sales
    • Sporting events
    • Sponsorships
  • Fundraising Use: All funds raised will be used to support the AMSC's programs and services, including:
    • Swim team expenses
    • Pool rental
    • Equipment improvements
    • Scholarships
    • Team community events
  • Fundraising Compliance: AMSC is committed to fundraising compliance. All fundraising activities will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Additional Information:
    • Families who are unable to meet the minimum fundraising commitment may be eligible for a hardship waiver.
    • Families who do not meet their fundraising commitment may be asked to leave the AMSC.
  • Contact Information:
    • If you have any questions about the AMSC fundraising policy, please contact the AMSC office at [email protected].

​​Thank you for your support of the Arkansas Marlins Swim Club Foundation, Inc!

Cancellation Policy

  • 30-day Written Notice Required: To cancel your or your child's participation on the Arkansas Marlins Swim Club, you must provide written notice to the AMSC office at least 30 days prior to the date you wish to cancel. You may do this by email, mail, or fax.
  • Non-refundable Fees: Registration fees are non-refundable.
  • Prorated Fundraising Commitment: Your fundraising commitment will be prorated for the duration of time your child is on the team. For example, if you cancel your child's participation after 6 months of the season, you will be responsible for $200 of your $400 fundraising commitment.
  • Exceptions:
    • Medical Emergencies: If your child is unable to participate on the team due to a medical emergency, you may be eligible for a freeze of your training fees.
    • Hardship Waivers: If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may be eligible for a hardship waiver for your fundraising commitment. Additionally, you may apply for assistance through our Foundation.
  • Contact Information:
    • If you have any questions about the AMSC cancellation policy, please contact the AMSC at [email protected].

Swimmer Conduct Policy

With the size of our team and our practice schedule we try to maximize the teaching time we have with the swimmers.  In order for us to achieve our best as a swim team, we have established the following swimmer conduct policy.

1.  The pool is only open to swimmers that are scheduled to be in the water for practice.

2.  Swimmers need to listen to their coaches.  Practice time is not play time.  If swimmers are diving under water or distracting other swimmers, neither will achieve their best.

3.  Swimmers and their families are required to adhere to all Facility Rules governing the swim area.  This includes no running on the deck and no outside beverages allowed in the pool area.

4.  All swimmers and parents are expected to obey the directions of the lifeguards.  They are on duty to provide for everyone's safety.

5.  After a swimmer's practice time is over they need to walk around the pool deck to their parents.  They are not to swim or wade across the pool.

6.  The pool deck at either end of the pool is closed during practice.  This area is open to coaches and other authorized personnel only. 

7.  Swimmers not adhering to this policy will be asked to leave the pool area. 

8.  Swimmers that repeatedly violate this policy will be asked to leave the team.  If a swimmer is asked to leave the team, registration fees will not be refunded.

Parent Conduct Policy

It takes the involvement of all parents for our swim team to run smoothly and be successful.  This requires that parents make sure their child adheres to the swimmer conduct policy. 

1.  Parents and families are required to adhere to all Facility Rules governing the swim area.  This includes no running on the deck and no outside beverages other than water allowed in the pool area.

2.  Everyone is expected to obey the directions of the lifeguards.  They are on duty to provide for everyone's safety.

3.  The pool deck at either end of the pool is closed to parents during practice.  This area is open to coaches and other authorized personnel only. 

4.  At swim meets, families are expected to follow the rules and procedures sent to us by the host team.

5.  Parents must volunteer to work part of each swim meet they attend.