Membership Information

 

Surfside Swim Team   PO Box 381   Manhattan Beach, CA 90267

July 2010
Tryout Update

Tryouts for all squads have been suspended.  Please check back in early fall for any updates.

 

Who can join:
 Any youth who knows how to swim the four strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) and can swim at least 25 yards without stopping is eligible to join Surfside Swim Team. Swimmers may start as young as 4 years and stay with the team through high school.

The most important factor that determines whether a person is ready to join the team is swimming ability.

  • Beginning swimmers must be able to swim freestyle for one 25-yard length without difficulty and without stopping. 
  • Intermediate swimmers should be capable of swimming two 25-yard lengths with good rotary breathing in less than 50 seconds. 
  • Advanced swimmers should be capable of swimming four 25-yard lengths in less than 1 minute 30 seconds.
  •  Top level swimmers should be capable of swimming four 25-yard lengths with flip turns in less than 1 minute 20 seconds, and the 100-yard Individual Medley in less than 1 minute 45 seconds.

What is needed:
 Everyone who wants to try out for the team is expected to bring the following items to try-outs:

  • The swimmer, in swimsuit and warm clothes. 
  • The swimmer's original birth certificate or passport (copies can not be accepted). Birth certificates and passports will be returned to you after a team representative has seen and verified the documents at try-outs. 
  • Checkbook (to pay registration fees). Each swimmer's parent or legal guardian must be present for orientation and to complete forms. 
  • Each swimmer must have a suit, goggles, towel, and change of clothes. Facilities are available for swimmers to change and shower after testing.
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Why to join:
 Surfside Swim Team provides young swimmers with the opportunity to improve swimming skills beyond the basic training provided in swim schools. If you love to swim and are ready to work hard, please join us for a fun and challenging swim experience!

 

SURFSIDE SWIM TEAM DUES PAYMENT POLICIES

Surfside Swim Team has a quarterly dues system payable on the 1st of January, April, July and October.  There will be a $10 late fee for payments more than 15 days late.  If dues are 45 days late, swimmers will be dismissed from the team and if they return, will be charged $125 reinstatement fee.  Payments must be made in full regardless of how many workouts they attend per month.

Exceptions can be made for swimmers with a doctor’s note or high school swimmers with a note from their high school coach. You must contact the Team Dues volunteer to make arrangements in advance.

 

SURFSIDE QUARTERLY DUES RATES

Senior Swimmers $210.00

A swimmers $190.00

B swimmers $175.00

C swimmers $175.00

Additional Swimmer $105.00*

* 2nd swimmer in any family has reduced price of $105.00 per quarter. 2nd swimmer is the one whose dues payable is equal to or less than that of the 1st swimmer.

* The maximum rate for any family is $385.00 per quarter.

 

OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS

1. Annual fees of $110 per swimmer to cover Southern California Swimming and Southern California Aquatic Association. Fees are based upon the calendar year regardless of when the swimmer joins.

2. A one time registration fee due to Surfside of $105.00 for the first swimmer and $80 for any additional swimmers per family.

3. Team swimsuits are required for competition and parkas are recommended.

4. Equipment as requested by their coach.

5. Parents are required to volunteer 10 hours per family annually.  All unworked volunteer time will be charged $10/hour and billed at the end of each calendar year.