Registration
Beachwood City Schools
ATTN: Brad Burget/Swimming
25100 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
beburget@gmail.com614-209-4883
Training group descriptions and fees:
TRAINING GROUP DESCRIPTIONS & FEES
The Beachwood Bison Swim Program would offer a variety of training groups and swim lessons ranging from beginner to Masters. We will offer a full swim lessons program for beginning swimmers though adults which will introduce basis swimming mechanics. These programs will be offered on a 3-6 week period throughout the year.
Our training programs will vary in intensity, amount of training time, the meet participation expectations, and the amount of additional dryland training that will be provided. When a swimmer registers for the season, the swimmers group would be determined by an evaluation process which be conducted in August/September and possibly March by the coaching staff. Movement to a more advanced group will only occur at the coaches’ discretion based upon skills improvement, attendance and commitment to the sport of swimming.
There will be a break between seasons for all training groups.
FALL CONDITIONING - 6 WEEK PROGRAM PRIOR TO THE START OF HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL SWIMMING.
LEVELS 1-3 - LATE SEPTEMBER UNTIL LATE FEBRUARY OR MID MARCH BASED ON MEETS SWIMMERS QUALIFY. MID APRIL UNTIL MEMORIAL WEEKEND.
LEVELS 4-NT - LATE SEPTEMBER UNTIL EARLY MARCH OR EARLY FEB BASED ON MEETS SWIMMERS QUALIFY. MID APRIL UNTIL LATE JULY OR EARLY AUGUST BASED ON MEETS SWIMMERS QUALIFY.
Fees for each of the programs have been developed based upon a projection of
a total number of practice hours in the water and for Dryland training.
FEES
A USA Swimming Insurance fee will be assessed to each Club member.
The fee is $56.00 per swimmer for a full year of participation. This fee may change based on USA Swimming regulations, this covers the cost of insurance and other USA swimming programs.
A $10 entry fee surcharge will be assessed to each swimmer for each meet they enter plus each event. There will be an entry fee escrow account created for each swimmer to cover the cost all competitions.
A $50 yearly Pool Membership fee per family is required and paid to the Beachwood City Schools.
Bison Swim Club Payment Arrangements & Guidelines
Effective with the 2010/11 Season the following will apply with respect to
payment of fees related to Beachwood Bison swimming.
* A non-refundable deposit of $200 is due before registration/evaluation. This deposit will be applied to your training fees. This will reserved a spot for the individual to be on the team and get pool time.
Bison Refund Policy:
Refunds of fees paid and the release of your financial commitment is generally not available once the fall season has begun. Moving out of town - 100% refund of the remaining pro-rata portion of the season's fees based on the remaining full months of the swim season of financial commitment (fall/winter/spring, summer).
Medical reasons (injury, serious illness) as supported by a doctor's excuse - 100% refund of the remaining pro-rata portion of the season's fees based on the prior to calculating any refund, all amounts owed to the club must be paid in full. (ie. entry fees, etc.)
Meet Sign-ups
There will be a meet sign up form for all meets for parents to fill out and returned by Sept 30th with first escrow payment.
Meet escrow balances must have sufficient funds prior to the meet deadline or a swimmer will not be entered in a meet. Please plan for approximately $30 per meet.
Once you commit to a meet your swimmer will be entered by the coaching staff and you are committed financially for the meet. All events are chosen by the coaches. Be prepared to have your swimmers qualify to Championships at the end of the seasons on either relays or individually. Top relays will be posted in January and updated every meet. All relays will be swum fastest four.
Team Policies
This will be spelled out as season unfolds. Basically be on time for practices and meet warm ups. The coach will have the right to sit the swimmer out of meets or practices if necessary.
The first part of the meet and practices are very important for all swimmers as we prepare your swimmer mentally and physically for training or competition. This is essential!
Each swimmer must check with coaches at meets about swimming relays before leaving.
If you leave and are entered on a relay you will be charged for the whole event.
Every High School age swimmer will be required to purchase, read and tested over materials from the www.Fasterswimming.com book on mechanics, training and race strategies.
Training Groups
Level 1
This group is designed for the beginning swimmer who is ready to move beyond basic swim lessons. Practices will emphasize instruction on all four competitive strokes through drills and fun water activities. Suggested Age Range: 5-8 year olds
Schedule/Frequency: 1-2 days per week Cost: Fall/Winter/Spring, $475
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
Level 2
This group is designed for the novice swimmer who is ready for the next level of swimming. Practices will emphasize instruction on all four competitive strokes through drills and fun water activities. While this group is mainly instructional, it will consist of a small amount of interval training and endurance work. Suggested Age Range: 6-8 year olds Schedule/Frequency: 1-2 days per week. Meets: Participation in B Meets, Mini-meet, and highest level of competition is recommended.
Cost: Fall/Winter/Spring, $550
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
Level 3
This group is designed for the emerging competitive swimmer that has the knowledge and ability to swim 25 yards of each of the four competitive strokes. Practices will emphasize mechanics in all four strokes, starts, turns and prepares swimmers for competition in swim meets. Drills and stroke technique will be the primary emphasis in practice with a moderate amount of endurance work. Regular attendance at practice and participating in the B meets, mini-meets and highest level of championship is encouraged.
Suggested Age Range: 7 – 12 year olds. Schedule/Frequency: Up to 3 practices per week. Desired Minimum Attendance: 2 practices per week
Meets: Participation in B Meets, Mini-meet, and highest level of competition is recommended.
Cost: Fall/Winter/Spring $625
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
Level 4
This group is designed for the competitive swimmer. Practices emphasize competitive stroke technique, starts and turns and an understanding of the pace
clock. There is increased focus on conditioning and endurance work. Regular attendance at practice and participation in local and out-of-town meets is strongly encouraged.
Suggested Age Range: 8 - 12 +/-
Schedule/Frequency: Up to 4 days per week. Desired Minimum Attendance: 3
Meets: 3-4 per season, plus the highest-level championship meet the swimmer qualifies.
Cost: Full Year: $800
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
Level 5
Swimmers in this group have a higher level of competitive swimming experience. Practices emphasize drill and stroke technique refinement as well as an increased endurance conditioning. Dryland training is introduced along with goal setting and an understanding of time standards. Meet goals are Lake Erie Gold meet and Zone competitions.
Suggested Age Range: 9 - 14
Schedule/Frequency: Up to 6 days per week including Dryland 1-2 times per week. Desired Minimum Attendance: 4 practices per week
Meets: 3-5 per season, plus the highest-level championship meet the swimmer qualifies.
Cost: Full Year: Beachwood resident 7th/8th graders - $1,000
Non-residents $1,200
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
Level 6
This group is comprised of the more skilled and experienced swimmers ages 12-18. Endurance, speed, and perfection of stroke mechanics are expected at this level. Goal setting and race strategy are also developed. Total commitment to all aspects of swimming is expected in this group therefore, it is expected that each swimmer make a full year commitment. Dryland training is required and a key component. Swimmers in this group are striving to maximize their age group abilities. A strong commitment to attendance, practice efforts, and meet
participation is desired. Meet goals are, Zones, Sectionals, High School
District and States.
Suggested Age Range: 12-18
Schedule/Frequency: Up to 6 per week including Dryland 1-2 times per week.
Desired Minimum Attendance: 4-5 practices per week
Meets: 5-10 per year, plus the highest-level championship meet the swimmer qualifies for
Cost: Middle School 7th or 8th grade student-$1,200
Beachwood High School Student-$1,200
Non Residents - $1,400
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
National Team
This group is designed for our most competitive swimmers and has mandatory minimum attendance requirements at pool and dry land workouts. Swimmers in this group are highly competitive High School swimmers and have achieved Sectional cuts. They are striving to achieve Junior National, Senior National and Olympic trial qualification times. They are expected to attend the highest championship meet for which they qualify. Practices stress advanced conditioning, technique refinement, and preparation for high school and collegiate championship competition. Suggested Age Range: 14+
Schedule/Frequency: Up to 11 times per week.
Desired Minimum Attendance: 80% Meets: Per commitment agreement
Cost: Full Year: Beachwood High School Student-$1,400
Non-Beachwood Student-$1,600
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
Fall Conditioning
This group is for swimmers whose goal is to make the Beachwood High School swim team. The focus of practice is conditioning and stroke mechanics. Training will be for six (6) weeks and practices will stress technique refinement. Regular attendance at practices is desired.
Suggested Age Range: 12-18
Schedule/Frequency: Up to 4 Days per week for 6 weeks.
Desired Minimum Attendance: 3-4 practices per week
Meets: Not required but highly suggested.
Cost $250 for 6 weeks.
Plus USA and meet fees.
$50 Beachwood Pool Membership
High School Girls/Boys Water Polo
Participants will be introduced to basic rules & regulations, basic drills & skills, and basic conditioning exercises associated with the sport of water polo. Contact Brad at bburget@columbus.rr.com for information about eligibility. Suggested Age Range: 14-18
Schedule/Frequency: Up to 4 Days per week
Desired Minimum Attendance: 3-4 practices per week
Cost: $250, season fall
This program will be introduced in year 2 or 3, depending on interest level.
