Heartland Swim Fall Special FAQ’s

The Fall Special is intended for swimmers who have participated in our Summer League program or are new to club swimming. Swimmers who have previously swum with Heartland or another club year-round team are not eligible for the introductory pricing.

What is the difference in USA Swimming Memberships? The Flex Membership option is only available to swimmers ages 12 and under. You can only enter a limited number of meets with this membership before you would have to upgrade to the Premium Membership. All swimmers ages 13 and over must purchase the Premium Membership.

Are swim meets required? Do they cost extra? Swim meets are optional but we do highly recommend you attend at least one a month as they are one of the best methods of tracking improvement and are great for building friendships on the team! There are normally 1-2 meets each month that your swimmer will be eligible to enter. Entry fees are not included in your dues- most local meets charge a $10 meet entry surcharge and $5-7 per event entered. 

What if my swimmer wants to keep going after the Fall Special ends? You are welcome to join one of our year-round teams after the Fall Special ends. You would fill out the online year-round registration after December 1st, pay the $50 Annual Membership Fee and the $50 Meet Entry Deposit Fee and move to a monthly dues schedule starting January 1, 2024. You are welcome to swim for the remainder of December at no charge. 

This sounds great but our family is in a tough financial situation- is there any way to get a scholarship? We don’t have scholarships but by emailing our finance committee with a brief overview of your circumstances they may be able to offer you reduced fees or dues. Information is also available on a discounted USA Swim membership for eligible families. The email request may be sent to [email protected]