Club Dues
The Brookings Swim Club is a year-round club organized and run by parent volunteers. We raise money through swim meets and other fundraising activities to keep our dues as low as possible. Dues are set by the Board of Directors and are assessed on an annual basis for the months of April-March. Club dues cover approximately 40% of the annual operating expenses.
Club dues will be collected by ACH withdrawal or credit/debit card on the 1st of each month. Any meet fees incurred during a month will be billed on the 1st of the following month.
Families must enter a checking account or Credit/Debit Card information into Team Unify during registration.
There will be a 4% fee added for credit/debit card transactions.
There will be no additional fees for ACH payments. (This helps keep team overhead expenses low)
There will be a $20 Late Fee for any account not paid in full after the automatic withdrawals. This is charged on the 15th of each month.
- Club Dues Structure (effective 4/1/2025)
| Level |
Monthly Fee |
| Bronze 1/Bronze 2 |
$75.00 |
| Silver |
$85.00 |
| Gold |
$95.00 |
| Junior |
$105.00 |
| Senior |
$115.00 |
| Collegiate |
$60.00 (monthly dues only, no volunteer requirement) |
Swimmers needing financial assistance will be considered for scholarship funds, if available, upon submitting necessary paperwork to the Board of Directors. A scholarship may be requested based on proof that the swimmer qualifies for reduced school lunch, and/or receives Medicaid, or other extenuating circumstances detailed in the scholarship application. Once completed and submitted to the BSC Treasurer, the application will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting during executive session. Scholarship recipients may receive full or partial payment of the BSC membership fee and home meet fees for the session applied for.
Scholarship information can be found below.
Fees
- USA Swimming Membership Fee
A USA Swimming Membership is in addition to our seasonal club dues, each swimmer must pay this fee which covers national expenses and insurance. USA Swimming Membership fees are paid once each year. Every swimmer must pay the USA Swimming Membership fees regardless of meet participation.
- Meet Fees
Meet Fees are in addition to Club Dues and USA Swimming Membership Fees. There are meet entry fees for each meet your child swims set by the hosting club. The number of events the swimmer is entered in will determine the fee. Parents will decide if their child will participate in a meet or not. You will be billed for ALL meets that you sign up for. Swimmers that miss a meet for any reason will still be billed for all meet entry fees. There are no exceptions of any kind - BSC has to prepay all meet fees up front when sending in meet entries, so you will be billed.
Brookings Swim Club Event Schedules
- Coaches Travel Fee
A $25.00 fee per family will be charged to accounts for swimmers attending any away meet that BSC sends coaching staff to offset travel expenses. This $25.00 fee will be waived if a member of your family volunteers to officiate (shadowing to be an official will qualify for up to 4 sessions, after 4 sessions the expectation is that you will be certified as an official).
- Home Meet Hospitality Fee
When hosting a swim meet, it is required to provide a hospitality area for coaches and officials. The cost is offset with each family being charged a $10.00/day hospitality fee. This fee will be charged to your account the week after each home meet. The fee is used by the hospitality committee to purchase and prepare needed meals and snacks. This is in lieu of having all families make/buy items to donate to the hospitality/concession area.
- Fundraising & Volunteer Shift Commitments
BSC is a self-supporting, parent run, non-profit organization. It is essential that all families understand BSC fundraising expectations and complete requirements. The goal of BSC fundraising is to provide a high-quality experience while keeping costs low so swimming is accessible for families.
In addition, our swim meets run smoothly when all families participate and volunteer for meet shifts. All families must help with home swim meets. We understand that there are circumstances that may prevent a family from volunteering. Fees are charged when families cannot fulfill swim meet volunteer shift requirements.
- Delinquent Payment
The delinquent payment policy will be enforced when a family account becomes 30 days past due of the invoice date. The Family’s swimmer(s) will not be able to swim in the future meets until the outstanding balance is paid in full. The Board, Coaches, and family will be notified.
Discounts
- Multi-Swimmer Family Discount
The first swimmer in the family is full price as noted above, 2nd swimmer is $5 off, 3rd swimmer is an additional $10 off and the 4th swimmer is an additional $15 off. The maximum discount is up to four swimmers.
- Other Discount(s)
Coaches shall receive the Club monthly dues waived for their children who desire to swim for BSC. Coaches will still pay the USA Swimming fees for these children and any other fees such as meet fees, t-shirts, home meet hospitality fee, etc.
Scholarships
The Brookings Swim Club (BSC) is a non-profit, parent-run organization that is dedicated to providing competitive swimming opportunities for children in the greater Brookings area. While we are a non-profit organization, we depend on session fees, fundraising, donations and volunteers to help maintain our swimming program. We are committed to serving the community and thus the BSC has a scholarship program for children who wish to participate but are not financially able to do so without assistance. Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds and may be whole or partial.
Applicant criteria:
1.Children who qualify for the free or reduced-price school lunch program and/or
2.Children who receive Medicaid and/or
3.Extenuating circumstances and
4.May not hold outstanding balances greater than 60 days with the BSC
Scholarship benefits:
Membership Fees: Scholarship recipients will receive full or partial payment of the BSC membership fee for the session applied for. Scholarships are funded by season and the applicant must indicate on the application form which season they are applying for.
Swim Meet Fees: The BSC will pay for all applicable meet fees (head tax, event fees, facility use fees) for any home meets hosted by the BSC. Any other meet fees for meets attended by a scholarship athlete will be the sole responsibility of the applicant.
- There is an equipment budget available to provide essential equipment for swimmers that qualify.
NOTE: The BSC is governed by a national organization (USA swimming). BSC members are required to pay an annual (or summer seasonal) membership fee as part of their membership dues requirements. It is the obligation of the applicant to pay the USA Swimming fee required as part of membership to the BSC. This fee is due at the time the scholarship application is approved.
Scholarship recipients must:
Meet the basic requirements to join the team
Abide by the BSC code of conduct
Attend BSC home swim meets
Complete parental/legal guardian volunteer and fundraising requirements.
May not hold outstanding balances greater than 60 days with the BSC
Application Process:
Applicants must fill out the Scholarship Application Form within 10 days of registration for the season for which they are applying. Scholarship forms may be obtained via the website or at registration.
Applicants must return the completed scholarship form to the team Treasurer at [email protected].
Review and Disbursements of Funds:
Each application will be reviewed by both the BSC President and the Treasurer. All applications are kept confidential. Funding for scholarships is subject to the availability of funds and is at the sole discretion of the BSC Board of Directors.
Each scholarship is funded for the season applied for (Fall or Summer Session). All scholarship responsibilities will need to be followed, or the applicant will not be eligible for any further scholarship assistance.
