I'm curious how much everyone pays to swim on a monthly basis. The team I used to swim with had to stop due to the University of Washington swim team being cut. We were getting both our pool time and coaches from them. However, the pool is still operating, but now under the intramural department. We're trying to regroup and rent the pool from them, but may need to revise the fee structure.
I'll put up a poll in case anyone wishes to remain anonymous, but I'd really like to know how much you pay per month and how many practice sessions per week that amount gives you access to. Also, please mention if there are any one-time or annual fees to be a member of the team, etc. Another useful piece of info would be how much your pool rental is, if you know. Thanks for your help!
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One-time signup ($50), monthly ($70), every other year fundraising ($50). Some other area teams are cheaper per month but charge a separate pool use fees so they tend to average out.
The team pays the professional coach's expenses for a few car travel meets each year and also to send him to an annual coach clinic (splitting carpool/hotel costs). They also cover his annual expenses for CPR/First Aid/Safety and other certifications and registration with USMS and throw in some team logo coach shirts. Less-expensive teams may reduce their expenses in these areas.
One-time signup ($50), monthly ($70), every other year fundraising ($50). Some other area teams are cheaper per month but charge a separate pool use fees so they tend to average out.
The team pays the professional coach's expenses for a few car travel meets each year and also to send him to an annual coach clinic (splitting carpool/hotel costs). They also cover his annual expenses for CPR/First Aid/Safety and other certifications and registration with USMS and throw in some team logo coach shirts. Less-expensive teams may reduce their expenses in these areas.
