Fall/Winter 2024-25 Registration Information
Fox Valley Wave families,
Fall/Winter 2024-25 swim season is quickly approaching. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BECAUSE THERE IS SOME NEW INFORMATION.
The first day of practice will be Monday, September 9th, 2024. We are waiting on pools to finalize our practice schedule. The website calendar will be updated as soon as we have the schedule finalized. The pools we are tentatively using for practice this season include Neenah Middle School (former Neenah High School) and Appleton North, West, and East High Schools. The TENTATIVE schedule is linked HERE. Please check the calendar weekly for updates!
PRACTICE TEAM MOVEMENT
We will have six practice teams this season. Unless you have been approached in person or by email, your child will be in the same practice group they were in for the summer 2024 season.
Our coaching staff has extensive experience and takes into consideration many factors when determining practice team placement. The coaches consider age, ability, attitude, and they also give thought to factors including coachability, maturity level, and dedication to the sport. Coaches place swimmers where they will be most successful.
Tidalnamis is our new group for high school swimmers. If your swimmer is in high school they are invited to join the Tidalnamis group. Refer to the tentative schedule to see their practice schedule. They will be practicing with both Tidal Waves (training sets) and Tsunamis (dryland and drills). If you have questions about which group to sign your high school swimmer up for please reach out to Ryan at [email protected].
REGISTRATION PROCESS – OPENING Tuesday September 3rd.
1. September 3st – September 4th: All current members (those who swam Summer 2024)
2. September 5st – September 6th: All previously active members that did not swim summer
3. September 7th: Waitlisted swimmers will be notified of openings and be able to register
As part of the registration process, you will be required to review and agree to:
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Code of Conduct, Anti-bullying Policy, and Safe Sport Athlete Protection Training*
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Volunteer and Fundraising Policy Requirements
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Medical Release and Liability Waiver
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Concussion and Covid Waiver
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Photo Release and Electronic Communication Policy
*The Code of Conduct, Anti-bullying Policy, and Safe Sport are IMPORTANT policies you and your swimmer(s) should review TOGETHER! Please make sure to review them with your swimmer(s), so they are clear about the role they play in meeting these team expectations.
FEE STRUCTURE
Fees include Fox Valley Wave participation fee and team fundraising fee. For current USA Swimming members the $92 USA Swimming registration fee will be in addition to the fee listed below and added on during registration. For new USA Swimming members you will complete registration and pay for your membership directly through USA Swimming AFTER September 1. The USA Swimming Registration is required and includes: Splash monthly magazine, USA Swimming Deck Pass account, and meet insurance. Credit card and/or ACH fees will be added at time of payment in addition to the fee listed below.
The fee structure below is calculated based on the number of weeks between September 9th and that roster’s most likely final championship meet. If a swimmer’s season is extended then they may be charged an additional fee calculated using their weekly rate fee by the extra length of time.
*All high school swimmers must register when registration opens to hold a spot on the team after the high school swim season. The fee is already prorated for you.
We do offer an installment payment option. The first payment will only be during registration and include ⅓ of the fee and the USA Swimming Registration fee, accepted through credit card payments made online, and any outstanding payments will be included at that time. The remaining ⅔ of the fee will be split equally into the second installment due date is November 1, 2024 and the third installment is due January 1, 2025.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
The Fox Valley Wave thrives due to the combined efforts of our coaches and parent volunteers to deliver our team mission. To continue to succeed, it is essential that each family volunteers their time before and during home meets as needed. Each family is expected to volunteer for a minimum of two slots at our home swim meet on December 6-8, 2024.
If you know you are unable to volunteer at the meet, opportunities to serve on the meet planning committee will be publicized, and you can fulfill your requirement in this manner. You will be required to track your time and have a board member verify your hours. If you cannot or will not volunteer, you will be charged a $200 fee, invoiced to your account following the last meet volunteer opportunity.
You will find additional clarification regarding these requirements as part of the registration process. Please read this section carefully.
GET ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
During the first week of practice there will be a greeter at the following practices:
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Swells and Wavelets practice on Tuesday and Saturday
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Breakers practice on Monday and Wednesday
This will be an informal time to answer any questions you may have about our team and the sport of swimming. If you are new to our team, but your swimmer has been placed into a different group than listed above, please reach out our education coordinator at [email protected] to set up a time to meet.
Finally, there will be a MANDATORY PARENT MEETING in September or October. Details will be posted in a later email and on the team website.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
GO WAVE!
Brian Flanagan
Fox Valley Wave Parent Board
Cell – 920-205-1987
