North Channel
Aquatics
All ages. All abilities. All Aquatics
Swim Team Registration Packet
2015-2016
MISSION STATEMENT: To guide young athletes of a diverse community through the process of becoming the best person and swimmer they can be by first
teaching the fundamental skills needed and gradually building those skills until they have individually reached their fullest potential. We hope to foster an
attitude of excellence in all of the members who dive into our pool.
FOUR STEPS TO SIGN UP YOUR SWIMMER
1. Have your swimmer evaluated by one of the coaches to determine group
placement.
 A swimmer must be at least 5 years old and able to swim 25 yards of
freestyle, breathing to the side, unassisted and 25 yards of backstroke
unassisted to be eligible for the TechFit group. Swimmers must have at
least three months of competitive swimming experience (i.e. summer
league or TechFit group) AND meet the group requirements in order to join
one of the competitive team practice groups. Group requirements are
listed later in this packet.
2. Complete the online registration
 Go to www.northchannelaquatics.com and click on the ONLINE
REGISTRATION button
 Fill in all required information (instructions to follow).
 Choose a payment option.
 Read and check the waivers; electronic signature required.
3. Minimally, your Registration Fee must be paid online with credit card or echeck, or at the pool with a check or cash. The monthly fee for September
will be due on the 1st.
Team Contact Information
Owner/Head Coach Paige Sikkema
832-360-3456
nochswimcoachpaige@gmail.com
www.northchannelaquatics.com
2015-2016 Membership Fees and Registration Process
Membership fees are based on group placement as decided by the coaching staff. Please register online at
www.northchannelaquatics.com. The software automatically processes accounts every month on the 1 st at 12:00 am. A
late fee of $25 will be added to the member’s account if the monthly fees are not paid by the 4th of the month at 12:00 am
of the billing cycle. Interest fees will be charged on accounts with balances after the 15th of the month. Swimmers will not
be able to participate with the team until accounts are rectified.
For RETURING swimmers (those who have used the online system to enter meets)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Access our website (www.northchannelaquatics.com)
Click the ONLINE REGISTRATION button
Read the welcome page and click REGISTER NOW
Choose the first option: “I am not logged in but have an existing account” and then log in with your email address and password. Click CONTINUE.
Fill out all information that is required (and it would be nice if you filled out the other stuff as well ). This is notated by a small red star. The system will
not let you move on until you fill out the required parts. Click CONTINUE.
Your swimmer(s)’s name(s) will appear on the next page. Click the box in front of the name(s) and check the information that appears.
You will then need to choose the practice group and payment option from the drop down menu.
Double check the USA Swimming registration for correctness.
If you have a new swimmer to add, you can click ADD NEW MEMBER at this time and fill in the info needed. You MUST click ADD in order for the addition
to be complete.
Choose YES or NO for being part of GPISD (if you work or pay taxes in the district, choose YES).
Read and check that you have read each of the waivers. You must click each waiver box before moving on. These are legally binding so be sure to read
them before you click!
Click CONTINUE.
The next screen will be your cart and checkout. Choose a payment option and click PROCEED.
Double check your billing details.
Once you have chosen your payment details, click SUBMIT ORDER.
Your Order Summary will then appear and an email will be sent to the address you use.
For NEW swimmers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Access our website (www.northchannelaquatics.com)
Click the ONLINE REGISTRATION button
Read the welcome page and click REGISTER NOW
Choose the second option: “I am a new user or I am not sure if I have an account. This is the email I want to use” and then type in your email address.
Click CONTINUE. Then create an account by typing in a password.
Fill out all information that is required (and it would be nice if you filled out the other stuff as well ). This is notated by a small red star. The system will
not let you move on until you fill out the required parts. Click CONTINUE.
Click ADD NEW MEMBER. Fill in all information notated by a red star.
You will then need to choose the practice group and payment option from the drop down menu.
Complete the USA Swimming registration. This information is NOT red-starred but it needs to be completed.
Click ADD. You must click ADD or the registration will not go through.
If you have a new swimmer to add, you can click ADD NEW MEMBER at this time and fill in the info needed. You MUST click ADD in order for the addition
to be complete.
Choose YES or NO for being part of GPISD (if you work or pay taxes in the district, choose YES).
Read and check that you have read each of the waivers. You must click each waiver box before moving on. These are legally binding so be sure to read
them before you click!
Click CONTINUE.
The next screen will be your cart and checkout. Choose a payment option and click PROCEED.
Double check your billing details.
Once you have chosen your payment details, click SUBMIT ORDER.
Your Order Summary will then appear and an email will be sent to the address you use.
How to access your account:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Access our website (www.northchannelaquatics.com)
Select SIGN IN (left hand side of page)
Fill in your E-Mail Address and Password and click Sign In.
You should be able to see your account information.
If you have any troubles logging in or registering your swimmer please contact COACH MARK via E-mail Markmartinez1991@hotmail.com or by
phone at 832-891-7556.
All communication will remain strictly confidential and will be used only to communicate and deliver your billing information, team functions alerts, news,
events and other related team activities. You may change your email address and password anytime you like but please use the email address that you
access most frequently.
North Channel Aquatics Membership Fees
Training Group Fees 2015-2016
The cost to swim on the competitive team is one yearly fee. If you pay this yearly cost in one payment up front, you actually get one free month of
swimming. You may break up your fee into quarterly or monthly installments. Paying quarterly gives you half a month free. Should your swimmer
decide to discontinue with the team during the course of the year, you are still responsible for your monthly installments until 12 months are paid. There
will be no refunds given.
TRAINING
GROUPS
REGISTRATION
FEE
YEARLY COST
QUARTERLY
INSTALLMENTS
MONTHLY
INSTALLMENTS
SENIOR
$300
$1210
$316
$110
JUNIOR
$200
$990
$259
$90
WHITE
$200
$880
$230
$80
BLUE
$200
$825
$216
$75
GREEN
$200
$715
$187
$65
TECHFIT 1*
$100
X
X
$50
$100
X
X
$50
(ages 11 & under)
TECHFIT 2*
(ages 12 & older)
.
** TechFit members swim on a month-to-month basis. We request that if a swimmer chooses to discontinue with the team, a 30 day notice be given or the
account will be charged for that next month. For example, if the swimmer wants to quit at the end of October, notice will need to have been given by the 3 rd of
October in order to not incur the monthly fee for November.
Registration Fees:
These fees are incurred every year per swimmer. At least 50% of the Registration Fee is required of all swimmers before they begin to practice. Part of the
Registration Fee will be applied to your yearly United States Swimming and Gulf Swimming membership fee. The Registration Fee also covers a team suit, team
meet and practice caps and team t-shirts (3 throughout the year) plus other miscellaneous items. Senior Group Registration Fee also includes chocolate milk
and Gatorade at practice.
You can choose to pay your fees in full at the time of registration or you can break them up into two payments. All fees must be paid in full by October 1.
Swim Meet Fees:
Meet entry fees are not included in any other fees listed in this packet. Meet entry fees will be billed periodically throughout the season, according to meets
attended.
Typical meet entry fees range from $5.50-$10 per event entered. There will also be a per swimmer surcharge ranging from $2-$10. The coach has total authority
over choosing what events their swimmers enter, unless that choice has been given to the swimmer. USA Swimming rules do not allow a swimmer to exceed
five events per day (excluding relays) and most meets range between 3-5 events per day to keep the timeline manageable. If your swimmer missed a race or an
entire meet he/she is entered in, the fees are non-refundable AND cannot be paid back for by the outreach fund. A typical two day meet might cost between
$60-$80 per swimmer. Typical yearly meet fees can reach as high as $600 per swimmer.
Coaching Fees at Swim Meets:
There will be an additional $7 coaching fee per swimmer, per meet added to your entry fees. This cost in included in the above yearly estimate. This coaching
fee helps defray the costs of food, hotel and transportation for the club staff. This fee is not reimbursed by the Gulf for Outreach swimmers.
Home Swim Meets:
North Channel Aquatics runs 3-5 swim meets a year. Running of organized and profitable meets are the primary fundraisers for the team. Home meets provide
our membership with some of the best opportunities for competition. Our goal is to have 100% volunteer participation, motivated by an appreciation for NOCH
and the sport of swimming. Due to the importance of successful fundraising, and to be fair to those who willfully volunteer, parents are expected to fulfill our
work requirements. Parents have the opportunity to choose their assignment/job, such as timing, by signing up with our meet volunteer coordinator. Work
commitment policies are managed by the combined efforts of the meet director, volunteer coordinator and head coach.
Parent Swim Meet Work/Fundraising Commitment Policy:





The number of sessions each family is required to work will be determined in advance of the season. Normally, each family is required to work one
shift at each meet we host. Shifts usually run 2-4 hours in length, but could be longer.
If a shift is not fulfilled by a family, a $50 penalty will be assessed the first meet. A $100 penalty will be assessed for the second meet missed and a
$200 penalty will be assessed for any meet missed after that. If you know in advance that you cannot work a meet on our schedule, you can be
assigned to another function to earn your hours. This is ONLY IF there is a function available to work. Your account will be charged the fine and will
then be credited once you have made up your shift.
Check In: Upon arrival and prior to departure, you must check in with the area manager or respective department chair. Failure to check in/out may
result in you not receiving credit for your work and being charged the fine.
Help With Fundraising: Instead of a fundraising requirement, we will expect each family to donate a food item to our concession stand or hospitality
room. You will select your food item to be donated from a posted list prior to the meet. All proceeds from the sale of food items goes directly to our
fundraising account. Families must sign in their donated item(s) with the concessions/hospitality chair at each meet. If you do not sign in the food
item, you will be fined for non-food donation. That fine is $25 per meet.
Can’t Attend a NOCH Hosted Meet?: There are alternative ways to volunteer if you are unable to attend a NOCH meet. In order to avoid the penalty,
you must contact the head coach ahead of time to make the proper arrangements. Some examples of alternative jobs are:
 Restaurant donation to feed 50 people
 Assistance with team parties/banquets
 Working NOCH swim store or summer concession stand


Unfulfilled Work Requirements: will result in a $50 penalty for the first meet, $100 for the second meet and $200 for every meet after that.
Unfulfilled Food Donation: will result in a $25 penalty per meet
Options are available to assist families in reaching their monetary commitment. The following programs are available:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Sale of Meet Sponsorships: This can be accomplished by asking friends, family, local businesses, etc. to sponsor your family for the 2014-2015 season.
The sponsorship levels are listed in a separate document in this packet.
iGive.com: a search engine that donates a small amount each time you do a search plus, if you purchase from one of their vendors, a varying
percentage is given back to the team.
GoodSearch.com: a yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue to the charities its users designate. You use it just as you
would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo and watch your donations add up!
GoodShop.com: when you shop online at your favorite stores, North Channel Aquatics can receive a donation of up to 37% of each purchase!
Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy and Toys ‘R’ Us have teamed up with
GoodShop. Every time you place an order through the GoodShop store, you will be supporting NOCH!
Swim Meets Away From Our Pool
We also attend meets at other facilities. We are usually assigned a lane to provide timers in for the duration of the meet. Timing assignment shifts are
scheduled by the coaching staff one week prior to the meet. Parents are placed in a time slot according to what days and what events their child is swimming.
If you know in advance that you will not be able to time at a particular meet, please let the Head Coach know as soon as possible. If you communicate this
information after the assignments have been published, you will be held responsible for that shift meaning you either need to fulfill it or find someone to take
your place. If you do not show up to the meet for any given reason (illness, child illness, car malfunction, etc.), it is still your responsibility to find a replacement.
Any unfilled shifts will result in a $10 fine assessed to your volunteer balance. If the coaching staff has to find a replacement, you will be fined.
What happens if I don’t fulfill my financial obligations with North Channel Aquatics?
Families that don’t meet the above financial obligations will not be eligible to participate with the summer league program; will not be eligible for scholarships
provided by the team; will not be able to register for the next season; are subject to legal action taken by the team in small claims court.
Signing up for Competitions: JUNIOR AND SENIOR GROUP MEMBERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ENTERED IN EVERY ELIGIBLE MEET unless a coach is told in
advance that you will not attend. These swimmers are expected to attend all meets offered, every day of the meet. BLUE, GREEN and WHITE groups: An email
will be generated and sent to you at least two weeks before the deadline. It is best to enter at that time! You will be asked what days you want to participate
and (sometimes) what events to swim. Once you are entered, an email will be generated and sent with your events and fees. After the entries are submitted to
the meet host, your account will be billed for the fees. If you do not turn your entries in by the deadline but still want to enter the meet before the entries get
sent off to the meet host, you can do so for an extra $10 fee. If the entries have already been sent, you can still attend the meet by deck entering the day of the
meet. Cost is double the entry fee for each event entered plus the per swimmer fees, and outreach members will only be reimbursed the regular entry fee
amount, not the doubled price.
Policy Regarding Championship Meets: NOCH is an up and coming swim team. Team success at championship meets is one of our priorities. Our expectation is
to have 100% participation of qualified swimmers at championship meets. Swimmers attending all sessions recommended will receive a championship team tshirt. Those choosing to not attend all sessions will be charged $5 for the shirt. All swimmers will be expected to wear the championship t-shirt at the meet.
Swimmers/Families should expect to stay through the entire session to swim on relays and to support their teammates.
Team Travel: Team travel is arranged for selected meets. Team travel is defined as: travel as a team, stay in a hotel as a team, eat as a team. Prices will include
transportation and hotel and the swimmer will be typically responsible for covering their own food expenses. Not included would be entry fees and any extra
spending a swimmer might want to do. Funds must be collected before the team leaves on a trip. In addition, those with any delinquent NOCH fees will not be
eligible to travel with the team until full payment is received.
To assist in budgeting, consider the following costs as representative of a typical travel meet. Every season is different; however, the information below is a
general guideline that can be used for those who meet the criteria and others who are invited to travel.
Team Uniform Policy: NOCH strives for every swimmer to represent the team in a uniform fashion meaning: all swimmers should wear the team suit, warm-up,
cap and t-shirt and carry a team backpack. North Channel Aquatics is a Speedo team therefore, we ask that you purchase Speedo products whenever possible.
A team suit, cap and t-shirt are all issued to you at registration. Warm-ups and backpacks are purchased separately. NOCH and a name can be embroidered on
these items for a small extra cost. Parkas and hoodies will also be available. Parkas come with NOCH in block lettering across the back and a name stitched on
the front, included in the cost. It is highly recommended that the team items you purchase are in our team colors (navy and green).
The team uniform (including team t-shirts) is required to be worn at every competition. No other suits, caps, t-shirts, etc. are allowed. If a swimmer is wearing
some other attire, they will be asked to remove it. If a swimmer is not wearing a team suit, they COULD BE scratched from the meet. Please plan ahead when a
meet is coming up and be sure to have a team suit, cap and t-shirt for every day of the competition.
Leaving the team: In order to leave a Gulf Swimming USAS club for another Gulf Swimming USAS club, your debt must be settled from your previous club. Even
if you are leaving the sport altogether, your debt must be settled and your account cleared. You are responsible for all financial obligations that you committed
to upon joining the team. If these obligations are not cleared within one month of leaving the team, you could be pursued legally to collect debts owed.
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Medical and Travel Release Form
September 2015-August 2016
Parent/Guardian Name (s): _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Home Phone Number:
_________________________________
Parent 1: ___________________Work Phone: ________________Cell Phone: _____________
Parent 2: ___________________Work Phone: ________________Cell Phone: _____________
List any known allergies or medical conditions/precautions (by swimmer--if additional space is needed, please attach another sheet
of paper)
Swimmer: ___________________Date of Birth: ______________
Conditions: ____________________________________________________________________
Swimmer: __________________ Date of Birth: ______________
Conditions: ____________________________________________________________________
Swimmer: __________________ Date of Birth: ______________
Conditions: ____________________________________________________________________
Family Health Insurance Plan: ____________________________________________________________________
Insurance Plan Number: _________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact: _____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Relationship to swimmer: ________________________________________________________________________
I, the undersigned, hereby give permission for the swimmer listed above to travel with Paige Sikkema, North Channel Aquatics and
any other affiliated coaches. Furthermore, I authorize the aforementioned parties to seek and administer any medical care which
they deem necessary to my son/daughter/children listed on this form.
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Waiver of Liability Form
September 2015-August 2016
Parent’s Consent & Waiver of Liability—Assumption of Risk-Indemnity Agreement (Please initial each paragraph!)
The undersigned parents or legal guardians (collectively referred to as “I”, “We” or “Us”) of _________________________________
(the “Child”), a member of North Channel Aquatics operated by SwimSikk, LLC, (“NOCH”), hereby request that the Child be
permitted to participate on the North Channel Aquatic Swim Team. Participation includes dry land and swimming training, travel
with the team to swim meets and training trips, coordinated by NOCH. In consideration of the foregoing, We, on behalf of ourselves
and of the Child, agree to the following:
1.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: We, for ourselves, the Child, our heirs, personal representatives and assigns, forever release,
remise, discharge and agree to save and hold harmless and indemnify North Channel Aquatics and SwimSikk, LLC, including,
but not limited to any directors, offices, agents, employees and volunteers of any of NOCH (the “Releasees”)of an from any
an d all liability, claims, actions, and possible causes of action whatsoever, including the negligence of any of the Releasees
that may accrue to Us, the Child, our heirs and personal representatives and assigns from every and any loss, damage and
injury (including death) that may be sustained by Us, the Child and/or our property while in, about, and en-route to and
from the Event and any activities conducted during the course of the Event. (Please initial to indicate you have read this
paragraph ____________)
2.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: We for ourselves, the Child, our heirs, personal representatives and assigns, acknowledge and
agree that the Child may be exposed to risks and dangers that may vary with the nature of the activities conducted during
the course of the Event. We further acknowledge and agree that while NOCH will endeavor to provide supervision during
the course of the Event, that there may be occasions and/or activities where such supervision would be impossible, and
that there may be occasions and/or activities where the Child may be under the control and/or supervision of individuals
and/or entities that are not associated with North Channel Aquatics or otherwise identified as Releasees herein. (Please
initial to indicate you have read this paragraph ___________)
3.
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: We for ourselves, the Child, our heirs, personal representative and assigns, agree to indemnify
and hold the Releasees harmless form any loss, liability, damage or cost, including reasonable attorney’s fees, that the
Releasees may sustain or incur due, during or otherwise related to the Child’s participation in the Event and specifically
including any such loss, liability, damage or cost resulting from the negligence or other action, of the Releasees. (Please
initial to indicate you have read this paragraph __________)
4.
MEDICAL RELEASE: In the event that a medical emergency should arise, We for ourselves, the Child our heirs, personal
representative and assigns acknowledge and agree that the Child may be taken to a hospital, clinic or similar entity
providing emergency medical care in order to receive medical attention. (Please initial to indicate you have read this
paragraph __________)
WE HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLYL JNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. WE ARE AWARE THE AGREEMENT
INCLUDES A WAIVER OF LIABILITY, AN ASSUMTION OF RISK AND AN AGREEMENT BY US TO INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES.
Parent’s Signature: _____________________________________________Date: _________________________________
Print Name: ____________________________________________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Team Uniform & Equipment Bag Policies
September 2015-August 2016
We do business with D & J Sports. They visit our pool about 4 times per year and are present at all hosted meets. We will
have a selected team ordering deadline at the beginning of the season and another just before Christmas. If your order is
placed within these deadlines, you will pay NOCH and your order will arrive at the pool and will be delivered to you there.
If you miss the deadlines or need something at a different time, you will need to contact the shop on your own, place the
order and make payment to them at that time. Please call D & J Sports with any questions you might have.
www.djsports.com
281-370-7946
Training Group
Senior Group
Recommended Team Apparel
1. Warm-ups
2. Team Backpack
3. Drag Suit
Required Equipment Bag Items
1. Mesh equipment bag
2. Fins (Speedo Short Blade
Training Fin)
3. Pull buoy
4. Stroke Maker paddles (coach
chooses size)
5. Stroke Maker paddles (small
blue)
6. snorkel
7. Tempo Trainer
(estimated cost: $160)
1. Mesh equipment bag
2. Fins (Speedo Short Blade
Training Fin)
3. Pull buoy
4. Stroke Maker paddles (coach
White Group
chooses size)
5. Stroke Maker paddles (small
blue)
Junior Group
1. Warm-ups
2. Team Backpack
3. Drag suit
(estimated cost: $85)
1. Mesh equipment bag
2. Fins (Speedo Short Blade
Training Fin)
3. Pull buoy
4. Stroke Maker paddles (coach
chooses size)
5. Stroke Maker paddles (small
blue)
(estimated cost: $85)
Blue and Green groups
TechFit
1. Warm-ups
2. Team Backpack
1. Mesh equipment bag
2. Fins (Sporti Floating)
3. Stroke Maker paddles
(small blue)
(estimated cost: $40)
1. Mesh equipment bag
2. Fins
(estimated cost: $25)
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
PICTURE CONSENT AND RELEASE
September 2015-August 2016
Throughout the year, photographs of swimming activities may be published on the NOCH website,
www.northchannelaquatics.com, on the NOCH Facebook page, on informational flyers or in slide shows presented at
banquets. Photographs and depictions of swimmers add much interest and visual appeal to these methods of advertising.
They can help with the understanding of activities and our program. All photos will be reviewed by the Head Coach
before being put into publication. Since these pictures are available on the website and the internet is a public forum,
accessible by all, parental permission is required before photographs may be included on the website.
In accordance with the USA Swimming privacy policy, no name or identifying information will be placed with your child’s
picture. Please indicate your preference, sign and return the form with your registration materials.
Date: ____________________
_____ I give my permission for my swimmer’s image to be posted on the NOCH website.
_____ I DO NOT give my permission for my swimmer’s image to be posted on the NOCH website.
Print 1st swimmer’s name: _______________________________________________________________
Print 2nd swimmer’s name:_______________________________________________________________
Print 3rd swimmer’s name:_______________________________________________________________
Print parent’s name: _________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
DELINQUENT ACCOUNT POLICY
September 2015-August 2016
The purpose of this statement is to formally establish our policy with regards to the handling of
delinquent accounts. Members who have outstanding balances inevitable undermine the health and
success of our club. We hope that we will always be able to solve any problems regarding a
member’s payment obligations through communication.
Our membership fees are structured so that the club can maintain a viable swimming program. Your
timely payments contribute to our overall financial wellbeing and our ability to pay for excellent
coaches, desirable pool time, as well as covering related costs of running a team such as insurance
and taxes. We are more than accommodating and understanding that people will and do fall behind
on their payments from time to time but we must adhere to the following established procedures:
1. A Delinquent Account Notice will be sent to you via e-mail notifying you of your account
status.
2. After receipt of a Delinquent Account Notice, a member will have until the 15th of the month to
pay their account in full. In the event of extraordinary circumstances, which have been
communicated to North Channel Aquatics, we will work with the delinquent member to
establish an acceptable formal payment plan.
3. If we have not heard from the delinquent member by the 15th of the month, or if an acceptable
formal payment plan is not established and maintained, the account’s swimmer(s) will no
longer be allowed to participate with the team, including practices and meets. These accounts
will also bear interest at the rate of 18% per month.
4. Accounts which incur this interest payment, continue to be delinquent and where no
established payment plan is in effect and maintained will be declined for renewal registration
for the next season and the account’s swimmer(s) will not be allowed to participate with any
other club affiliated with North Channel Aquatics (summer league, water polo, diving).
5. All payment plans must be paid in full by the end of each swim year (September through
August).
6. North Channel Aquatics and SwimSikk, LLC reserve the right to collect all outstanding
balances through legal collection processes, including interest as stated above plus legal fees
incurred in the collection process.
The last thing we want is for an overdue account balance to force us to deny any swimmer from
practicing and/or a place on our team. We have every intention of working with our families to avoid
penalties due to delinquencies and assist with acceptable payment programs where they are truly
necessary. Communication, however, is the key to our ability to do so, plus cooperation to carry
through your responsibility.
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
HONOR CODE/TEAM TRAVEL AGREEMENT/BULLYING POLICY
September 2015-August 2016
The following code is always in effect:
1. Coaching staff holds the final word on any rules, regulations, or disciplinary actions.
2. All swimmers are expected to follow the team uniform policy and must adhere to NOCH apparel sponsor
specifications.
3. In a prelim/final competition, swimmers who qualify for finals are expected to participate in the finals (even on
Sunday!).
4. Any questions swimmers or parents have concerning meet results, an officiating call or the conduct of a meet
should be referred to the NOCH coaching staff. Our coaches, in turn, will pursue the matter through appropriate
channels.
5. Swimmers will be punctual and prepared for every training session. Punctual means on time for practice. This is
defined as in your suit with your cap and goggles, ready to swim. If there is dry land, this means you are in your
appropriate clothing ready to go when practice begins. Punctual means not walking through the door when
practice begins. It means being on deck at least 10 min. earlier. Failure to communicate with your coach
regarding being late will result in a swimmer not being allowed to practice. Prepared means that swimmers have
all necessary training accessories with them. Consistently being late will not be accepted, no matter if
communication is made!
Items below refer specifically to team travel. Any swimmer attending a travel trip whom the coach, coaches, or chaperone
feels acts in a manner that would interfere with the travel objectives listed below, will be subject to immediate return home
(at the expense of the parent) and other punishment including barring from future travel with the team or dismissal from
the team.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
The consumption or purchase of alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco, or use of any other illegal drug or
substance of any kind will not be allowed. Any team member found or suspected to be in the presence of others
(regardless of team affiliation) partaking in any of the above activities, will be subject to the same punishments
and probable expulsion from NOCH.
Male and female athletes are prohibited from being in the same room together with the door closed. This applies
to NOCH members or members of any other team. A chaperone or coach must give permission for
males/females to be in the same room together but the door must remain open at all times in this situation.
No team meetings may be missed. Swimmers must be punctual to all meetings and warm-up times or they
COULD be scratched from the meet.
Swimmers must remain with the team at all times during a trip. Swimmers cannot leave the hotel, or pool without
the permission of a chaperone and/or coaches.
No team member may be out of their room after the assigned lights out time. Lights out means lights out—all
electronic devices off, in bed and ready to go to sleep. Coaches might ask for electronic devices at night.
Rooms and travel vehicles are to be kept neat and all trash should be handled appropriately. Swimmers will
clean up after themselves; coaches and chaperones are not maids! Any damage or thievery incurred at a motel
will be at the expense of the swimmers assigned to that room, and further disciplinary action will be taken.
No loud or boisterous behavior will be tolerated in hallways or public areas and such behavior should be kept at
a civil level in your rooms.
No calls from the room. Any movies or on-demand services must be paid at the front desk ahead of time with
permission of the chaperones or coaches.
All team members will be polite, quiet and leave at least a 15% tip in restaurants.
The following is information on our anti-bullying policy.
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at North Channel Aquatics (the “Club”) and will not be tolerated. Bullying is counterproductive
to team spirit and can be devastating to a victim. The Club is committed to providing a safe, caring and friendly environment for all
of our members. If bullying does occur, incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. Anyone who knows that bullying is
happening is expected to tell a coach.
WHAT IS BULLYING?
The USA Swimming Code of Conduct defines bullying as the severe or repeated use by one or more USA Swimming members
(“Members”) of oral, written, electronic or other technological expression, image sound, data or intelligence of any nature
(regardless of the method of transmission), or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed at any other member
that to a reasonably objective person has the effect of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Causing physical or emotional harm to the other Member or damage to the other Member’s property
Placing the other Member in reasonable fear of harm to him/herself or of damage to his/her property
Creating a hostile environment for the other Member at any USA Swimming activity
Infringing on the rights of the other Member at any USA Swimming activity; or
Materially and substantially disrupting the training process or the orderly operation of any USA Swimming activity (which
shall include , without limitation, practices, workouts, and other events of a member club or LSC)
REPORTING PROCEDURE
An athlete who feels that he or she has been bullied should do one or more of the following things:
1.
2.
3.
Talk to his/her parents
Talk to a Club coach
Write a letter or email to a Club coach
HOW WE HANDLE BULLYING
If bullying is occurring during team-related activities, we STOP bullying ON THE SPOT. We start by FINDING OUT WHAT HAPPENED
and SUPPORT THE KIDS INVOLVED. Then, we DETERMINE IF IT WAS BULLYING. We will ADDRESS THE BULLYING BEHAVIOR. At
this point, depending on the severity of the actions involved, will issue warnings or suspend Members from practice for two days.
The second incident involving the same Member will automatically be a two day suspension. A third incident will result in removal
from the team with no refund or breaking of the family contract with the team, meaning all financial responsibilities will still be
owed.
Swimmer #1 signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Swimmer #2 signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Swimmer #3 signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________
Parent signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Facility Usage Policies
September 2015-August 2016
Our ability to run a successful swimming program is 100% reliable on good relations with our facilities. The facility that we
use has specific instructions for parking and utilizing the facility. Any infractions of these policies could result in swimmers
and/or families banned from the facility or removal from the team. Too many of these infractions being reported to Galena
Park ISD could result in our team’s dismissal from the facility altogether.
The following policies are in effect for the Galena Park ISD Natatorium and should be abided by at all times:
1. NOCH parents or swimmers should NOT communicate with the district personnel directly.
2. Parents are NOT permitted on the pool deck. The coaches at practice will determine and communicate the
rules for watching practices, depending on habits of the parents.
3. Parents are NOT allowed to converse with the coaches or swimmers during practice. This is disruptive and
distracting to the coaches and the swimmers. We suggest scheduling a meeting, texting or emailing the coach.
4. All water bottles, trash and debris are the responsibility of the swimmers and shall be picked up and disposed of
by the swimmers at the end of practice. Consistent disregard for this rule may result in swimmers being given
punishment by the coaches.
5. Locker rooms are to clean of debris, trash, etc. after practice.
6. Swim bags and equipment bags are NOT to be left on the pool deck or in the locker rooms overnight. They
should be taken home or locked in the equipment bin (Junior, Senior, White group only—with 90% attendance).
Neither NOCH nor the facility is responsible for any lost items.
7. It is advised that swimmers do not leave anything of value in the locker rooms (phone, jewelry, purse, etc.). It is
advised that swimmers place these items in their swim bag or leave it with a coach.
8. Every swimmer is expected to conduct themselves in a responsible manner, and refrain from loud
outbursts, horseplay, etc.
9. Family members are required to supervise and control the behavior of their non-swimming children. Siblings must
remain in the pool area with parents at all times. They must be sitting with their parents and not running/playing
behind the bleachers or anywhere else in the facility. In addition, siblings are not permitted to use the bathroom
facilities unattended. Consistent disregard for this rule may result in families being asked to leave the facility.
10. Food is only allowed in the lobby and the spectator seating area, not on the pool deck or in the locker rooms.
11. Swimmers must dry off completely before leaving the pool deck and entering the lobby.
12. When picking up your swimmer, you may pull up at the curb and wait in your car. You may NOT park your car
anywhere else but a marked parking space i.e. do not park your car at the curb or “create” a parking space
wherever it is convenient.
13. Late pick up policy: We, as coaches, do not mind helping out if you are in a bind BUT, your child needs to be
picked up ON TIME after practice. If they are not, you will be charged a fee, to be paid to the coaches who are
waiting. You are allowed a 10 minute grace period from the time practice ends. At 15 minutes, you will be
charged $10 and then $1 for every minute after that. This will be added to your account without notice. THIS
INCLUDES SHOWER TIME! If your child wants to shower after practice, that is fine but you still need to be there
when practice ends. Shower time is not permitted if your child is in the last practice of the day.
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
I.T. Code
September 2015-August 2016
In the electronic age in which we live, every member of NOCH needs to be aware of the far reaching effects of data
posted to websites, email and other electronic mediums. This includes photos posted to websites, text messages that
contain inappropriate language or information that is private or confidential, blog sites, and messages posted to sites like
Twitter, Facebook, etc.
We, as your coaches, do not want to have any team member’s future or career jeopardized due to a careless or
thoughtless impulsive action. We all recognize that the words and photos that we post online are there for everyone to
read and view. We have seen the high price that people pay for careless mistakes and poor choices.
Before posting anything to the internet or texting to someone, we would like each NOCH member to ask themselves the
following questions:
1. Would I send this message or photo to my parents?
2. Would I send it to my coach or teachers?
3. Would I send it to my pastor, priest, rabbi or other religious leader or mentor?
If you cannot answer “yes” to all of the above questions, perhaps you should hit the “delete” button. Your future is too
important to be affected by an action that is impulsive and rash.
In an effort to help each member attain a performance standard above reproach or criticism, the following is a list of rules
in the use of electronic equipment:
USE OF CAMERAS: Under no circumstances will cameras be allowed in locker rooms. If your cell phone has a camera
device, it may never be used in the locker room. Taking photos in a locker room is strictly prohibited. Photos will be
confiscated or deleted. No photos containing nudity or inappropriate expressions or hand signals of any NOCH member
will be sent, forwarded or posted.
USE OF CELL PHONES:
 At practice: no cell phones will be allowed out of swim bags during practice without the coach’s permission to
make or accept a call.
 At meets: Out of courtesy to fellow swimmers and teammates, all cell phones should either have volume on
low or on vibrate. All devices containing music should be used only with headphones or ear buds/headphones
before or after practice. They are not allowed to be worn during practice/dry land at any time.
TEXT MESSAGES: The texting of inappropriate language, use of swear words and foul language, divulging of personal
or private information of another member without their consent is inappropriate behavior.
Consequences: Any violation of these rules, depending on the severity, will result in at a minimum of a verbal warning to
a disciplinary meeting between the violator, parents and the coach. Consequences can range from a two day suspension
from practice to the member being excluded from the next meet and/or travel trip, but ultimately will be decided by the
Head Coach.
Your signature below indicates full understanding of the information in this form.
Swimmer #1 signature: ______________________________________________Date: _________________________
Swimmer #2 signature: ______________________________________________Date: _________________________
Swimmer #3 signature: ______________________________________________Date: __________________________
Parent Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Registration & Membership Agreement
September 2015-August 2016
New Members can register at any time. To be registered with North Channel Aquatics, Gulf Swimming and USA
Swimming, new members must fill out and return the following forms signed:
1) Registration & Membership Agreement, 2)Registration, 3)Medical & Travel Release, 4)Waiver of Liability, 5)Photo
Consent, 6)I.T. Code, 7)Honor Code/Team Travel Agreement/Anti-Bullying Policy.
Returning Members are required to register by September 1st if they would like begin the short course season from day
one! Members must fill out all above forms annually.
Membership Policies:
 All monies must be paid in full before swimmers can register for the next season (including dues, volunteer and
fundraising requirements).
 Refunds are not available.
 No refunds for swimmers suspended from NOCH for disciplinary reasons.
 Missed days are not subtracted from membership fees.
 Membership fees are due on or before the 3rd of the month.
 A $25 charge will be assessed for all returned checks AND late payments.
 We reserve the right to refuse admittance to practice due to excessively delinquent fees.
 We reserve the right to deny entrance to those athletes with outstanding balances into additional meets until the
account has been paid in full.
 Member states they have reviewed our delinquent account policies.
 Member states they have reviewed the Swim Meet Work Commitment Policy.
 If a swimmer has to be sent home from a Travel trip for disciplinary reasons, parents agree to cover immediate
transportation costs to send the athlete home.
 NOCH Anti-Recruiting Policy: No NOCH member shall INITIATE contact with another USA Swimmer with the
intent to recruit members to NOCH.
Deposit: the deposit required at time of registration:
 At least ½ of registration
 1st month/quarter/year dues (if registering September 1 or later)
Membership and Registration Agreement:
Swimmers will not be allowed to practice or compete in any meets unless this agreement has been signed and dated.
Your signature on this form indicates full understanding and liability for all membership policies and fees.
Parent Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________________
Print Name: ___________________________________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
OUTREACH AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
September 2015-August 2016
Outreach Program
Swimmers qualifying for free or reduced lunch within their school district also qualify for the team’s Outreach Program.
Benefits of this program are: reduced registration fees (USAS and team), and reimbursement of meet entry fees upon
completion of events entered. Upon registration, a letter from the school proving qualification for free or reduced lunch
must be included.
To qualify for the Outreach Program, each child must qualify for the free or reduced lunch program in their school district.
A copy of the current letter from the school must accompany registration paperwork. Benefits of the Outreach Program
are:
1.
A $140 team registration fee ($240 for the Senior group), which also covers registration with Gulf
Swimming and USA Swimming. This also includes a team suit, team cap, practice cap and t-shirt.
2.
Reimbursement of meet entry fees. Fees are paid to the team up front and a form is then sent in, by the
parent/guardian of the swimmer, after the meet is concluded to request the refund. Fees will be refunded
ONLY for the events in which the swimmer competes (i.e. if a swimmer misses an event or scratches an
event, that event will not be refunded).
Scholarship Program
If any family would like to apply to receive reduced monthly fees, they can present their case, along with any helpful
documentation, in a private meeting with the Owner. If qualified, they will receive a 25% discount off the regular dues but
will be required to do more fundraising/volunteering.
One swimmer (usually from the Senior group) each year, can be chosen to receive full financial benefits from North
Channel Aquatics. This swimmer is usually one in dire financial need and whose previous account is in good standing
and who has proven to be a loyal, dedicated, hard-working member of the team.
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Senior Group Contract
September 2015-August 2016
By agreeing to be in the Senior Group, you are agreeing to uphold certain expectations set forth by the Head
Coach. These expectations have been discussed with the swimmer and family and are as follows:
1. Attend at least 90% (on average) of the offered practices.
2. Attend all meets recommended by the Head Coach and attend all days of the meet recommended by
the Head Coach. This most definitely will include Fridays and Sundays.
3. Maintain a positive attitude and assume a leadership role.
4. Demonstrate hard work at every opportunity.
5. Show respect to teammates, coaching staff, and parents.
6. Be on track to continue swimming beyond high school.
Senior group swimmers will be allowed to wear a special competition suit and will also receive a special team
t-shirt and competition cap.
Should you not meet with any expectation above, a warning will be given. The next time an expectation is not
upheld, dismissal from the group will occur. At that time, the swimmer will move to the High School
Conditioning group and will pay a $50 re-registration fee. This will pay for the team competition suit as the
swimmer will not be allowed to wear the Senior competition suit at meets any longer. The swimmer will also
give up the Senior team t-shirt and competition cap and be reissued regular team items.
Swimmer signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________
Parent signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Junior Group Contract
September 2015-August 2016
By agreeing to be in the Junior Group, you are agreeing to uphold certain expectations set forth by the Head
Age Group Coach. These expectations have been discussed with the swimmer and family and are as follows:
1. Attend at least 85% (on average) of the offered practices.
2. Be on time to practice and meets.
3. Attend all meets recommended by the Head Age Group Coach and attend all days of the meet
recommended by the Head Age Group Coach. This most definitely will include Fridays and Sundays.
4. Maintain a positive attitude.
5. Demonstrate hard work at every opportunity.
6. Show respect to teammates, coaching staff, and parents.
7. Be on track to continue swimming at a high level once entering sophomore year in high school.
Should you not meet with any expectation above, a warning will be given. The next time an expectation is not
upheld, a meeting will be scheduled with coach, swimmer and parent(s). A third occurrence will result in
dismissal from the group. At that time, the swimmer will practice with the White group until the swimmer
has proven that he/she deserves to return to the Junior group. No fees will be prorated or reduced. Any
subsequent occurrence will result in permanent reassignment to the White group. Fees will be adjusted at
that time.
Swimmer signature: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________
Parent signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________________
North Channel Aquatics
SwimSikk, LLC
Practice Schedule
September 2015-August 2016
**all practice times are subject to change based on pool availability, holidays and staffing
Green
Blue
Junior
White
Senior Team
Mon./Tues./Thurs.
6:45-7:45 p.m.
Sat.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Mon/Tues/Thurs
7:00-8:15 p.m.
Wed
6:15-7:30 p.m.
Sat.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Tues/Thurs
6:30 a.m. (selected swimmers)
Mon/Wed/Fri
4:30-6:30 p.m. (dryland first)
Tues./Thurs
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Sat.
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Mon
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tues/Thurs
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Wed
4:15-6:15 p.m.
Mon./Wed./Fri.
3:30-6:15 p.m. (weights first)
Tues./Thurs.
4:15-6:15 p.m.
Sat.
8:00-11:00 a.m.
TechFit 1
Tues/Thurs
5:30-6:15 p.m.
TechFit 2
Tues/Thurs
6:15-7:00 p.m.
**practice schedule during the summer changes slightly