2012 Spring/Summer Practice Schedules & Application

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2012 USA Swimming Athlete Registration Form	Steve Nye	2/2/2012	45.0	Download
2012 USA Swimming Athlete Seasonal Registration Form	Steve Nye	2/2/2012	47.0	Download
2012 Athlete Transfer Form	Steve Nye	2/2/2012	13.0	Download
All About Spring Swimming - Walks you thru the process	Steve Nye	3/15/2011	45.0	Download

GCSTO Spring Season 2012
(please scroll to the bottom for summer information)

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*** Applying For the Spring ***
Team members with us from the fall/winter of 11/12 do NOT need to fill out a new team application. Your initial payment for fees for the spring will reserve your spot and is all that we need from you to automatically secure your position back onto the team. Those who are new to us for the year (who did not swim with us at any point during the fall and winter) must fill out an application and turn that in right away (marked with "1-Week Trial" across the top) in order to reserve your spot on our list of potential new members for the spring. No money is due for new until after you've been able to try out the team for a week if this is your first time ever on GCSTO. If you have been on GCSTO before but simply not this fall/winter and are returning for the spring, you'll need to submit your application and payment in order to secure a spot on the team.

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Spring New Swimmer Try-out Weeks
Our spring athlete screening day for athletes interested in our COLUMBUS ACADEMY location is from 5:45-7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 2012 at the Academy for level 3 and under athletes. Our spring athlete screening day for athletes interested in ST. CHARLES is from 5:45-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. Charles for level 3 and under athletes. The 1 week trial period for Novice, Level 1 & Level 2 swimmers is April 16-22 and is with the level in which the new athlete best fits into within our program structure as determined during the screening day. The 1 week trial period for Level 3 swimmers is April 9-13 as they may start up right away with this level that first week. Athletes in Level 4, Level 5, or our High School group need not come to the screening days but may start their trial week directly with their assigned senior training level starting the week of April 9. If any vacancies still remain on the team, athletes missing the trial period who desire to join the team late will be given their 1 week trial period, which begins once they are able to start practicing with the team.

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Spring Seasonal Practice Schedules & Financial Information
(scroll down for summer programing)

Pre-Season ALL-Team Junior Dry Land Training Program

Wednesday 5:45-7:00 p.m. (at CA), Thursday 5:45-7:00 p.m. (at SC) & Saturday 9:00-10:15 a.m. from April 11-14. There is no cost for this program and is a great way for any Novice, Level 1 or 2 athlete from either pool to get together with the staff and work on core strength and coordination prior to the start of the spring season.

NEW SWIMMERS TRYING OUT THE TEAM FOR THE FIRST TIME ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED TO COME!

Age Group Introductory Practice Options (ages 6-10)

Novice – Wednesday 5:30-6:45 p.m. (at CA), Thursday 5:30-6:45 p.m. (at SC), Saturday 9:45-11:00 a.m. (at SC) & Sunday 5:30-6:45 p.m. (at CA)... maximum 2 per week from April 18 to June 3, 2012. Cost is $130/$85. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $10.

Age Group Development Practice Options (ages 8-13)

Academy Level 1 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 5:30-7:00 p.m. (all at CA) from April 17 to June 3, 2012. Cost is $175/$130. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $20.

St. Charles Level 1 – Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30-7:00 p.m., Friday 5:45-7:15 p.m. (all at SC) & Sunday 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (at CA) from April 17 to June 3, 2012. Cost is $175/$130. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $20.

Academy Level 2 – Monday 5:30-7:15 p.m., Wednesday 5:30-7:15 p.m., Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m. (all at CA) & Sunday 5:15-7:15 p.m. (at SC) from April 16 to June 3, 2012. Cost is $205/$145. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $20.

St. Charles Level 2 – Monday 6:00-7:45 p.m., Wednesday 6:15-8:00 p.m., Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m. and Sunday 5:15-7:15 p.m. (all at SC) from April 16 to June 3, 2012. Cost is $205/$145. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $20.

Academy Level 3 – From April 9 to April 12 it is Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30-7:15 p.m. & Thursday 6:00-7:45 p.m. (all at CA) then it is Monday & Tuesday 5:30-7:45 p.m., Thursday 5:45-8:00 p.m. & Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. (all at CA) from April 16 to June 1, 2012. Cost is $245/$180. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $25.

St. Charles Level 3 – From April 9 to April 12 it is Monday 5:45-7:30 p.m., Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday 5:45-7:30 p.m. (all at SC) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. then it is Monday 5:30-7:45 p.m., Tuesday 6:15-8:15 p.m., Thursday 6:15-8:30 p.m. & Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. (all at SC) from April 16 to June 1, 2012. Cost is $245/$180. Seasonal Corporation/ Re-association fee is $25.

Senior Development Practice Options (ages 13 & above)

Level 4 – From April 9 to April 14 it is Monday 6:30-9:00 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30-8:00 p.m. Thursday 5:45-8:15 p.m. & Saturday 7:30-10:15 a.m. (all at CA) then it is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30-9:15 p.m. & Saturday 7:30-10:15 a.m. (all at CA) from April 16 to June 2, 2012. Cost is $320/$225. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $30.

Level 5 - Monday 3:45-6:45 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00-8:00 p.m. (all at SC) & Thursday 3:45-6:45 p.m. (at CA) & Saturday 7:30-10:15 a.m. (at CA) from April 9 to June 2, 2012. Cost is $330. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $35.

High School Swimmer Program – From April 9 to April 12 it is Monday 6:30-9:00 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30-8:00 p.m. & Thursday 5:45-8:15 p.m. (all at CA) then it is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:30-9:15 p.m. (all at CA) from April 16 to May 31, 2012. Cost is $295/$220. Seasonal Corporation/ Re-association fee is $25.

Supplemental Spring Programming Schedule

Sibling Practice Options - This free option to team members, only, is available to those with multiple swimmers who are in back to back levels on the team… it allows them to take the “upper”
level athlete to the practice of their “lower” level athlete once per week AND allows the reverse to also occur once per week. Please clear such arrangements with the staff before simply coming on in so that we can ensure that there is ample space available for this option in the event that regular athlete attendance in the level your athlete wants to come to doesn’t allow space for additional athletes.

Additional Spring Financial Information

Multiple Swimmer Discounts - For all families with more than one swimmer in Novice, Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or HS GCSTO will provide you with an approximate 10-15% discount for each subsequent child that you have swimming on the team within the same level on the team or a less expensive level ($40 for a level 5 swimmer, $35 for a Level 4 swimmer, $30 for a HS Option A, B or C swimmer, $30 for a Level 3 swimmer, $25 for a Level 2 swimmer, $20 for a Level 1 swimmer and $15 for a novice swimmer). This discount IS additive for each ensuing swimmer.

USA, Ohio & Central Ohio Swimming Fees - This once-a-year $35 pro-rated fee is mandatory for each and every swimmer joining the team in the spring who has not already registered with USA Swimming (exclusive of Novice & Summer League Swimmer Open Pool Practice participants) whether they compete in swimming meets or not. This membership fee will be added to your team fees and is payable to GCSTO.

Multiple Daily Pass Program - For swimmers that may be involved in other activities and who may be only able to attend a limited number of practices in the spring, GCSTO has a MDP program available. This program allows athletes to attend up to one half of the practices offered to their practice group for a pro-rated price. This is the second price that you see in the costs listed above. Swimmers wanting this payment option must declare the use of this option, in writing, prior to the start of the spring season. Too, please note that this option is open, only, if the level is not filled with athletes signed up for full-time swimming.

Seasonal Corporation/Re-Association Fees – This once a season fee is for those who only swim with us on a seasonal basis and who have not already paid our Corporation/Re-Association Fee in the fall and winter. This fee is paid only once per season per family and paid for the “highest” level athlete you have in our program.

Spring Payment Due Dates - Old Team Members

March 27, 2012 - $150 minimum initial payment per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee. If your total owed for your swimmer is less than this amount then the entire amount is due at this time.

May 8, 2012 - All remaining team fees must be paid, in full, to avoid a $15 late fee and to allow your swimmers to be able to continue to practice past this date.

Spring Payment Due Dates - New Team Members

Apr. 24, 2012 - $150 minimum initial payment per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee. If the total owed for your swimmer is less than this amount then please pay only that total amount due.

May 8, 2012 - All remaining team fees must be paid, in full, to avoid a $15 late fee and to allow your swimmers to be able to continue to practice past this date.

Notes Concerning Team Fee Payments

GCSTO reserves the right at any point in time within the season to disallow an athlete from participating in practices for failure to pay their appropriate team fees in a timely manner. GCSTO maintains a $15 return check charge for checks returned as non-sufficient funds (NSF).

As well, anyone signing up for a program and then requesting a refund before the start of the season will be charged a 10% administrative fee for their refund if it is deemed that a refund is warranted. There will be no refunds for anyone signing up for GCSTO and then deciding to quit once the season has started.

Special payment arrangements for team fees may be made as long as the family adheres to those arrangements.

GCSTO Summer Season 2012

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*** Applying For the Summer ***
Team members with us from the fall/winter of 11/12 or spring of 2012 do NOT need to fill out a new team application. Your initial payment for fees for the summer will reserve your spot and is all that we need from you to automatically secure your position back onto the team. Those who are new to us for the year (who did not swim with us at any point during the fall, winter or spring) must fill out an application and turn that in right away (marked with "1-Week Trial" across the top) in order to reserve your spot on our list of potential new members for the summer. No money is due until after you've been able to try out the team for a week if this is your first time ever on GCSTO. If you have been on GCSTO before but simply not this fall/winter or spring and are returning for the summer, you'll need to submit your application and payment in order to secure a spot on the team.

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Summer New Swimmer Try-out Weeks

Our summer 1 week trial period is June 4-12, 2012 and is with the level in which the new athlete best fits into within our program structure (see below).

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Summer Seasonal Practice Schedules & Financial Information

Age Group Introductory Practice Option (ages 6-10)

Novice - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:45 p.m. from June 4 to July 19, 2012 (2 days max per week) with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Cost is $130/$85. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $10.

Age Group Development Practice Options (ages 8-13)

Level 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:15-6:45 p.m. from June 4 to July 19, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Cost is $175/$130. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $20.

Level 2 A.M. (ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE WITH A.M. SIBLINGS IN LEVELS 3, 4 or 5) -Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:45-8:30 a.m. from June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Cost is $205/$145. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $20.

Level 2 P.M. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:15-7:00 p.m. from June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Cost is $205/$145. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $20. Alternate practice option is from 6:45-8:30 a.m. on Fridays.

Level 3 A.M. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:45-9:00 a.m. June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Cost is $245/$180. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $25.

Level 3 P.M. - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:15-7:30 p.m. from June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Alternate practice option is from 6:45-9:00 a.m. on Fridays.

Post-Season Junior Elite Stroke Camps – 3 days per week 5:30-6:45 p.m. from July 23-August 16, 2012. Fly camp dates are July 23, 24 & 26, Back camp dates are August 1, 2 & 3. Breast camp dates are August 8, 9 & 10. Free camp dates are August 13, 14 & 16. Cost is $25 1 camp, $45 for 2 camps, $65 for 3 camps or $90 for all 4 camps. There is a single $10 insurance fee for non-GCSTO members to participate in any or all of these camps.

Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Swim Team Tryout Days - Monday & Tuesday 5:30-6:45 p.m. on July 30 & 31 and August 6 & 7, 2012. No cost and this is open to ALL swimmers NEW to GCSTO who wish to try out for our team for the upcoming fall and winter season.

Senior Development Practice Options (ages 13 & above)

Level 4 - Monday through Friday 6:30-9:45 a.m. from June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer then Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. and/or Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:15 p.m. from July 23 to August 17, 2012. Cost is $450/$315. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $30.

Level 5 - Monday through Friday 6:30-9:45 a.m. from June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer then Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. and/or Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:15 p.m. from July 23 to August 17, 2012. Cost is $465. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $35.

High School Option – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 6:30-9:45 a.m. or Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:15 p.m. (maximum of 5 practices per week) from June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Cost is $295/$225. Seasonal Corporation/Re-association fee is $25.

Evening Seniors Session #1 - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:15 p.m. from June 4 to July 20, 2012 with an adjusted schedule to be announced by May 21 for the week of June 4-7 due to pool scheduling and the different times that school systems release for the summer. Cost is $240. If the athlete is swimming doubles (also swimming in the morning), the cost is only $75.

August Seniors Session – Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. and/or Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:15 p.m. from July 23 to August 17, 2012. Cost is $150/$100.

Additional Summer Financial Information

USA, Ohio & Central Ohio Swimming Fees - This once-a-year $35 pro-rated fee is mandatory for each and every swimmer joining the team in the summer who has not already registered with USA Swimming (exclusive of Novice swimmers) whether they compete in swimming meets or not. This membership fee will be added to your team fees and is payable to GCSTO.

Multiple Daily Pass Program - For swimmers that may be involved in other activities and who may be only able to attend a limited number of practices in the spring, GCSTO has a MDP program available. This program allows athletes to attend up to one half of the practices offered to their practice group for a pro-rated price. This is the second price that you see in the costs listed above. Swimmers wanting this payment option must declare the use of this option, in writing, prior to the start of the spring season. Too, please note that this option is open, only, if the level is not filled with athletes signed up for full-time swimming.

Seasonal Corporation/Re-Association Fees – This once a season fee is for those who only swim with us on a seasonal basis and who have not already paid our Corporation/Re-Association Fee in the fall and winter. This fee is paid only once per season per family and paid for the “highest” level athlete you have in our program.

Summer Payment Due Dates - Old Team Members

May 23, 2012 - $150 minimum initial payment per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee. If the
total owed for your swimmer is less than this amount then please pay only that total
amount due.

June 25, 2012 - All remaining team fees must be paid, in full, to avoid a $15 late fee and to
allow your swimmers to be able to continue to practice past this date.

Summer Payment Due Dates - New Team Members

June 11, 2012 - $150 minimum initial payment per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee. If the
total owed for your swimmer is less than this amount then please pay only that total
amount due.

June 25, 2012 – Same as old team members.

Notes Concerning Team Fee Payments

GCSTO reserves the right at any point in time within the season to disallow an athlete from participating in practices for failure to pay their appropriate team fees in a timely manner. GCSTO maintains a $15 return check charge for checks returned as non-sufficient funds (NSF). As well, anyone signing up for a program and then requesting a refund before the start of the season will be charged a 10% administrative fee for their refund if it is deemed that a refund is warranted. There will be no refunds for anyone signing up for GCSTO and then deciding to quit swimming once the season has started.

Special payment arrangements for team fees may be made as long as the family adheres to those arrangements.