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2009.2010 Fall.Winter Practice Schedule & Application


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Fall/Winter Swim Team 2009/2010

Seasonal Practice Schedules & Financial Information - Updated 1/7/10

 

Mandatory Fall Swim Team Meeting

The General Information Meeting for fall/winter swimming will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2009 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the balcony of the pool at Columbus Academy. This meeting is mandatory for all members, both old and new. Please plan on having a representative there and note this will also serve as our first swim team equipment order date.

Locations

The Columbus Academy (4300 Cherrybottom Rd. in Gahanna, 43230) - CA

The St. Charles (2010 E. Broad St. in Bexley, 43209 ) - SC

The Concourse Hotel Fitness Club (4300 International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219 at teh airport) - CHFC 

New Swimmer Try-out Weeks (Novice through Level 3)

Week #1 is Wednesday through Friday 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. September 9-11, 2009 at, either the Columbus Academy (for those swimmers interested in that location) or St. Charles (for those swimmers interested in that location). Week #2 is the following week and is with the level in which the new athlete best fits into within our program structure as determined during the August try-out days and the first trial week. If any vacancies still remain on the team, athletes missing the trial period who desire to join the team late will be given their free trial period, which begins once they are able to start practicing with the team.

 Practice Group Options

All fall/winter fees cover the cost of a team t-shirt (except for the pre-season high school groups)

Age Group Introductory Practice Options

Novice Team (Ages 6-10) – Tuesday & Thursday 5:45-7:00 p.m. (at CHFC), Saturday 9:15-10:30 a.m. (at SC) or Sunday 3:45-5:00 p.m. (at CCDE) from September 15, 2009 to March 7, 2010. Note that novice swimmers are allowed a maximum of 2 practices per week. CHANGE NOTE: Starting Sunday, January 10, 2010 the Sunday practice option switches from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Charles. Cost is $385. Corporation/Re-association fee is $25.

Academy Level 1 – Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. & Saturday 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. (all at SC and all dry land) from September 15-19, 2009 and then Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7:00 p.m. (all at CA) and Sunday 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (at SC) from September 22 to November 5, 2009 and then Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30-7:00 p.m. (at CA), Friday 5:45-7:15 p.m. (at CCDE) and Sunday 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (at SC) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. We then revert back to the September 22 to November 5 schedule from December 21-31, 2009 and February 19 to March 7, 2010. CHANGE NOTE: Starting the week of January 11, 2010 Friday practices are no longer an option so we will offer a Thursday practice option from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Academy starting on the 14th.Cost is $555. Corporation/Re-association fee is $35.

St. Charles Level 1 – Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. & Saturday 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. (all at SC and all dry land) from September 15-19, 2009 and then Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (all at SC) from September 22 to November 5, 2009 and then Tuesday 5:30-7:00 p.m., Wednesday 5:15-6:45 p.m., Friday 5:45-7:15 p.m. (at CCDE) and Sunday 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (all at SC) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. We then revert back to the September 22 to November 5 schedule from December 21-31, 2009 and February 19 to March 7, 2010. CHANGE NOTE: Starting the week of January 11, 2010 Friday practices at Oakstone are no longer an option so to ensure that there are 4 practices for this group each week we'll adjust as noted on the following days:   

Friday, January 15 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at SC
Saturday, January 23 from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at SC
Friday, January 29 from 5:30-6:45 at CA
Thursday, February 4 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at SC
Saturday, February 13 from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at SC
Friday, February 19 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at SC

Cost is $555. Corporation/Re-association fee is $35.

Age Group Intermediate & Advanced Practice Options
Academy Level 2 – Monday & Wednesday 5:30-7:00 p.m. (at CA), Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. & Saturday 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. (all at SC and all 3 are dry land) from September 14-19, 2009 and then Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m. (all at CA) and Sunday 1:00-2:45 p.m. (at SC) from September 21, 2009 to March 7, 2010. Sundays move to 12:15-2:00 p.m. from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and from January 2 to February 18, 2010. Cost is $645. Corporation/Re-association fee is $45.

St. Charles Level 2 – Monday & Wednesday 5:30-7:00 p.m. (both at CA), Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. & Saturday 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. (last 3 at SC and all are dry land) from September 14-19, 2009 and then Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m. and Sunday 1:00-2:45 p.m. (all at SC) from September 21 to November 5, 2009 and then Tuesday 5:30-7:15 p.m. (at SC), Wednesday 6:30-8:15 p.m. (at SC), Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m. (at CA) and Sunday 12:15-2:00 p.m. (all at SC) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to
 February 18, 2010. We then revert back to the September 21 to November 5 schedule from December 21-31, 2009 and February 19 to March 7, 2010. CHANGE NOTE: Starting the week of January 11, 2010 we will switch your Thursday practices over to St. Charles from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. starting on the 14th. Note that on 2/4 your practices will be from 6:30-8:15 p.m. that night. Cost is $645. Corporation/Re-association fee is $45.

Academy Level 3 – Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7:00 p.m. (all at CA), Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. & Saturday 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. (last 3 at SC and all are dry land) from September 14-19, 2009 and then Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. (all at CA) from September 21 to November 5, 2009 and then Monday, Tuesday & Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. & Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. (all at CA) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. We then revert back to the September 21 to November 5 schedule from December 21-31, 2009 and February 19 to March 7, 2010. CHANGE NOTE: Starting on January 14, 2010 we will move your Thursday practices up 15 minutes from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. until the high school season is over. Cost is $730. Corporation/Re-association fee is $55.

St. Charles Level 3 – Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7:00 p.m. (all at CA), Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. & Saturday 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. (last 3 at SC and all are dry land) from September 14-19, 2009 and then Tuesday 6:15-8:15 p.m., Thursday 5:45-7:45 p.m., Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. & Sunday 2:15-4:15 p.m. (all at SC) from September 21 to November 5, 2009 and then Monday & Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday 6:15-8:15 p.m. (all at SC) and Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. (at CA) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. We then revert back to the September 21 to November 5 schedule from December 21-31, 2009 and February 19 to March 7, 2010. Cost is $730. Corporation/Re-association fee is $55.

High School Swimmer Practice Options
High School Pre-Season Group A (St. Charles High School Student/Athletes, only, are eligible for this option) – Wednesday through Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00-10:00 a.m. (all at CA & all dry land) from September 9-12, 2009 and then on all Tuesdays 3:30-6:15 p.m. (at SC), all Wednesdays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. (at SC w/ coach Church’s SST group) or from 6:30-9:15 p.m. (at CA w/ coach Seay’s L4 group), all Thursdays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. (at SC w/ coach Nye’s 4E & 5 group) or 6:30-9:15 p.m. (at CA w/ coach Seay’s L4 group… note that Thurs., Sept. 17 practice is from 6:00-8:45 p.m.), all Fridays from 4:00-6:15 p.m. (at CCDE with the exception of 9/25 & 10/15 which will be at SC from 3:30-6:15 p.m.) & all Sundays 5:45-8:15 p.m. (at SC). Cost is $295. Corporation/Re-association fee is $25. Athletes coming back to the program after their high school season is over in February can pay a prorated amount to rejoin team practices with either Level 4 or SST upon their return.

High School Pre-Season Group B (All Other High School Student/Athletes are eligible for this option) – Wednesday through Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00-10:00 a.m. (all at CA & all dry land) from September 9-12, 2009 and then on all Tuesdays 3:30-6:15 p.m. (at SC), all Wednesdays from 6:30-9:15 p.m. (at CA w/ coach Seay’s L4 group), all Thursdays from 6:30-9:15 p.m. (at CA w/ coach Seay’s Level 4 group… note that Thurs., Sept. 17 practice is from 6:00-8:45 p.m. at CA), all Fridays from 4:00-6:15 p.m. (at CCDE with the exception of 9/25 & 10/15 which will be at SC from 3:30-6:15 p.m.) & all Sundays 5:45-8:15 p.m. (at SC). Cost is $295. Corporation/Re-association fee is $25. Athletes coming back to the program after their high school season is over in February can pay a prorated amount to rejoin team practices with either Level 4 or SST upon their return.

High School Pre-Season Sprint Select Team – Athletes wishing to train with this group for the 8 weeks prior to the high school season may do so on the SST schedule (see below under Elite Senior Practice Options). Cost is $295. Corporation/Re-association fee is $25.

Level 4, SST, & 5 Groups – Athletes wishing to train with GCSTO while also training and representing their high school program may do so in one of these training groups. Please see those practice schedules below.

Elite Age Group & Senior Swimmer Practice Options
Level 4 – Wednesday through Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00-10:00 a.m. (all at CA & all dry land) from September 9-12, 2009 and then Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:30-9:15
p.m. (at CA), Saturday 7:30-10:15 a.m. (at CCDE) & Sunday 3:30-6:15 p.m. (at SC) from
September 14 to November 5, 2009 (note that Thurs., Sept. 17 practice is from 6:00-8:45 p.m. CA) and then Monday, Tuesday (as a make-up day, only), Wednesday & Thursday 6:30-9:15 p.m. (at CA), Saturday 7:30-10:15 a.m. (at CCDE) & Sunday 5:30-8:00 p.m. (at SC) from  November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. We then revert back to
the September 14 to November 5 schedule from February 19 to March 7, 2010. A specialized holiday training schedule will be provided later for the dates of December 21-31, 2009. SATURDAY CHANGE NOTE: Starting Saturday, Jan. 2 all Saturday morning practices will be changed to Columbus Academy from 7:15-10:00 a.m. except on 1/30, 2/6 & 2/13 when the will be at St. Charles from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! Cost is  $960. Corporation/Re-association fee is $70.

Sprint Select Team – Wednesday through Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00-10:00 
a.m. (all at CA & all dry land) from September 9- 12, 2009 and then Monday & Tuesday (at CA)
Wednesday 6:30-9:00 p.m. (at SC), Thursday 6:45-9:15 p.m. (at SC) & Sunday 5:45-8:15 
p.m. (at SC) from September 14 to November 5, 2009 (note Tuesday, Sept. 15 practice is from 
5:45-8:30 p.m. at CA & Thurs., Sept. 17 practice is from 5:45-8:15 p.m. at SC) and then 
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:45-9:15 p.m. (at CA), Thursday 7:15-9:15 p.m. (at CA), 
Saturday 7:15-10:00 a.m. (at CA… this is an optional practice with Level 5) & Sunday 5:30-8:00 
p.m. (at SC) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. We 
then revert back to the September 14 to November 5 schedule from February 19 to March 7, 
2010. A specialized holiday training schedule will be provided later for the dates of December 21-31, 2009. Cost is $935. Corporation/Re-association fee is $70.

High School Season Sprint Select Team Part-Time (multiple daily pass or MDP) Option – Athletes are permitted to attend an average of 1 to 2 practices per week with this group so that they can simply compliment their high school training program under this option. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:45-9:15 p.m. (at CA), Thursday 7:15-9:15 p.m. (at CA), & Sunday 5:30-8:00 p.m. (at SC) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. A specialized holiday training schedule will be provided later for the dates of December 21-31, 2009. Cost is $165 for a once a week option or $295 for 2 practices per week on average. 
Corporation/Re-association fee is $25.

Level 5 – Wednesday through Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00-10:00 a.m. (all at CA & all dry land) from September 9-12, 2009 and then Monday 5:00-8:00 p.m. (at SC), Tuesday & Wednesday 5:15-8:15 p.m. (at CCDE), Thursday 3:30-6:30 p.m. (at SC) & Saturday 7:30-10:15 a.m. (at CA) from September 14, 2009 to Nov. 5, 2009 and then Monday 5:15-8:15 p.m. (at SC), Tuesday & Wednesday 5:15-8:15 p.m. (at CCDE), Thursday 5:00-8:00 p.m. (at SC) & Saturday 7:15-10:00 a.m. (at CA) from November 6 to December 20, 2009 and January 2 to February 18, 2010. We then revert back to the September 14 to November 5 schedule from February 19 to March 7, 2010. A specialized holiday training schedule will be provided later for the dates of December 21-31, 2009. CHANGE NOTE: Starting Monday, Jan. 11 this schedule changes to Monday 5:15-8:15 p.m. (at SC), Tuesday 6:15-9:00 p.m. (at CA), Wednesday 4:15-6:00 p.m. (at the Concourse), Thursday 5:00-8:00 p.m. (at SC), Saturday 7:15-10:00 a.m. (at CA) except on 1/30, 2/6 & 2/13 when it will be 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (at SC) & Sundays 8:30-11:00 a.m. (at SC) until March 1 which is when our championship training schedule will commence. Cost is $995. Corporation/Re-association fee is $80.

Elite Team Options

Weight Training Team (level 4, 4 elite, 5, SST & HS athletes, only) – This program is designed to improve upon our athletes fitness & strength levels in a safe environment under the eyes of a watchful, experienced coach. The schedule is TBA.

Elite Distance Team & Morning Athletic Development Practice Options – Wednesday & Friday 5:45-7:15 a.m. (at CCDE) from Sept. 23, 2009 to Feb. 5, 2010. A specialized holiday training schedule will be provided later for the dates of December 21-31, 2009. Cost is $135. Price for 10 week half session is $70.

Sibling Practice Options – This free option 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 (with coaches permission in both cases).

Like Gender Practice Options – This free option reads just like it says. The schedule is TBA.

Alternative Programming For Teens                                                              Swim Fit Program For Teens – This program is specifically designed for teens age 12-17 who do not want to be part of the competitive team but who want to be able to come together with their peers to work on their conditioning levels and work on all aspects of personal fitness. The schedule is TBA.  



Additional Fall/Winter Financial Information

Additional Mandatory Fees

USS/Ohio/Central Ohio Swimming Fees - This once-a-year $65 fee is mandatory for each and every swimmer joining the team in the fall or winter (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. Swim Fit athletes are exempt from these fees.

Booster Club Fee – This fee is due from each family as a once a year fee due to the GCSTO Booster Club. The fee is simply $30 for Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 4 Elite & 5 families for the first child that they have on the team. A second child in one of these levels on the team is only $20. A third or fourth is only $15 each. Novice swimmers Booster Club Fee is only $15 regardless of anything else. This fee will be transferred, in its entirety, to our 501(C)3 Booster Club entity. Swim Fit & Pre-Season High School athletes are exempt from these fees.

Corporate Fees - This fee is due from each family the first fall/winter season that they become members of the team. If you have more than 1 athlete starting with the team, pay the corporate fee of your "highest" level athlete. Swim Fit athletes are exempt from these fees.

Re-Association Fees - This fee is due from any swimmer who has left GCSTO to go to another central Ohio USS team and then returns. If you have more than 1 athlete coming back to the team, pay the corporate fee of your "highest" level athlete. Swim Fit athletes are exempt from these fees.

Multiple Swimmer Discounts

For all families with more than 1 (one) swimmer in Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 4E, SST, 5 and the Polar Bear Development team GCSTO will provide you with a $75 discount for your second child, a $150 discount for your third child and a $225 discount for your fourth child. Novice swimmers who are the second, third or fourth swimmers of their families will be given a $20 discount off of their team fees if they have a sibling on the team in any other level (Novice, included). High School Pre-Season & Swim Fit athletes are exempt from these discounts.

Fall/Winter Payment Due Dates - Old Team Members

Aug. 27, 2009 - $200 minimum deposit per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee.

Oct. 13, 2009 - $350 minimum deposit per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee.

Nov. 24, 2009 - $500 minimum deposit per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee.

Jan. 12, 2010 - All remaining team fees must be paid, in full, to avoid a $15 late fee.

Fall/Winter Payment Due Dates - New Team Members

Sept. 22, 2009 - $200 minimum deposit per swimmer due to avoid a $15 late fee.

All remaining due dates are the same as those for old team members.

Note 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 quitting to go to another central Ohio USA Swimming or YMCA Swimming team.


Fundraising Requirement

All swimmers practicing with the team in Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 4E, SST, 5 and the Polar Bear Development team will be required to participate in our team raffle fundraiser. Anyone swimming year around as a full-time, full-paying swimmer in the 2008/2009 swimming season who participated in the fundraiser last year before will be exempt from the fundraiser this year. This fundraiser amount ranges from $45 for level 1 swimmers to $150 for Level 5 swimmers. Our fundraising raffle will be held in December.

Fall/Winter Volunteer Requirement

GCSTO requires that all families, participating in meets or not, volunteer for 6 sessions of our own hosted swimming meets in order to help us ensure that these meets are run successfully. This requirement is in place for families with swimmers in Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 4E, SST, 5 and the Polar Bear Development team with level 1 & Polar Bear Development team families required to provide a volunteer only if they have a swimmer in the meet and only if we are short of volunteers otherwise. Failure to do so for any family will result in a fine of $25 (for 1 session missed) to $300 (for 6 sessions missed). There are other volunteer positions on our team that are given meet session credit and you may inquire with coach Nye as to the availability of these positions.