YMCA memberships: Every YDC United Swim Team Member must have an active YMCA Membership while participating on swim team. There are a number of YMCA Membership options available. Please see the YMCA of Dane County Membership Rates for more information about prices.

YMCA Memberships are automatically drafted from your saved payment method each month. When you take out your Membership you will need to provide your financial information. You can change your YMCA Membership at anytime (example you can upgrade from a Youth to a Family Membership).

Your YMCA Membership is good at all of the Dane County YMCA branches. Your membership may be used for member services and program registration at member rates. A membership Key Fob is issued to every member.  Key Fobs are required for admittance to each facility. Parents who do not have a membership must show ID when entering the YMCA to pick up their children.

Registration Fee: Each Swim Team member is required to pay a $75 swim team registration fee. This fee goes towards swim meet expenses such and travel and lodging for coaches.

USA Swimming Membership:  YDC United competes at both YMCA and USA Swim Meets during the season. There are more USA Meets offered during the season in the Madison Area and State throughout the season. USA Swimming offers meets for all ages and abilities. At the end of the season there are three USA State Meets; 10 & Under USA State, 11-14 USA State and Senior USA State.

YDC Swimmers are not required to become USA Members. A USA Membership is $90. A child may not swim USA meets without a USA membership. Current USA memberships are valid through December 2024.  

Swim Team Meet Entry Fees and Payments: 

  • Once a meet deadline date has passed, and your child is registered for events, families are responsible for the event fees (even if you do not end up attending that meet, including not attending because of illness). 
  • At the end of each month TeamUnify will send you an invoice for the meets/events that your child(ren) were signed-up for in that month
  • On the first of the following month, the Payment Method that you have entered into your Team Unify account will be charged for the amount on the invoice. 
  • If you don't have a Payment Method set up in your account Team Unify account you WILL NOT be able to register your child for swim meets

YDC Swim Team Practice Group Fees:  Practice Group Fees for the season are broken up into monthly payments to make it easier for families to digest. The monthly fees listed below will be automatically charged to the account you have on file with the YMCA of Dane County.  Swimmers are expected to participate for the entire season. In addition to Practice Group Fees, swimmers are required to have an active YMCA Membership while participating on the swim team as noted above.

Group

One Time Reg Fee

Cost for Season (Sept-Mar)

Monthly Deposit

(nonrefundable)

Total Due at Registration

Monthly Draft Fees

(Sept 1 - March 1)
           

White

$75.00

$796.00

$25/month (7 months)

$250.00

$78.00

Red

$75.00

$943.00

$25/month (7 months)

$250.00

$99.00

Blue

$75.00

$1020.00

$25/month (7 months)

$250.00

$110.00

Bronze

$75.00

$1069.00

$25/month (7 months)

$250.00

$117.00

Silver

$75.00

$1153.00

$25/month (7 months)

$250.00

$129.00

Silver/Gold

(East)

$75.00

$1153.00

$25/month (7 months)

$250.00

$129.00

Gold

$75.00

$1195.00

$25/month (7 months)

$250.00

$135.00

CANCELLATION/REFUNDS

  • One Time Registration Fee and Monthly Deposits are NOT refundable

  • Program Fees are not refundable. The YMCA only issues refunds or credits if the YMCA cancels a program or if the participant has a medical excuse.

  • If Director is notifed in writing BEFORE the 15th of the month prior to the next draft date- participant will be cancelled for the remaining months of the season and all future drafts will be canceled. No refunds.

  • If Director is notified in writing AFTER the 15th of the month prior to the next draft date, draft will continue for the next month and the participant will be cancelled for the remaining months of the season and all future drafts will be canceled. No refunds.

  • To cancel a limited membership, you will need to contact the front desk as this is a separate item. If signed up for an annual, you are locked in for 1 year and will need to reach out to our front desk manager if you have questions regarding your membership

Scholarships:  The YDC United Swim Team offers scholarships for both YMCA Memberships and Swim Team Program Fees. If you are interested in learning more about scholarships, please contact the Membership Desk for forms and information.  Participants receiving scholarships must see Lisa McAbee (East) or Becky Whiting (West) to register for Swim Team.