Surrey Knights Club Consent & Registration Accord - Masters

Applicable to: Masters - 10 swim Drop In Card Masters - Monthly Rate

I hereby acknowledge that I am the parent or legal guardian for the swimmer(s) registered with the Surrey Knights Swim Club. I also acknowledge that I am a member of the Surrey Knights Swim Club and I agree:

PROGRAM

  • that SKSC's basic aim is to promote "personal excellence" in a competitive swimming environment.
  • to release SKSC and its successors or assigns from any and all actions, claims or causes of action arising out of instruction to myself and/or other swimmers associated with my account or arising out of any swim meet or other function attended or sponsored by the  SKSC.
  • that the SKSC Coaches are responsible for the swim program and their decisions are final.
  • to take my concerns about the program and the operations to either the Head Coach, Parent/Coach Liaison or the Club President.
  • that I have read, understood and agree with the SKSC Safe Sport Policies for all swimmers, guardians, coaches and officials associated with my account.
    • that I have read, understood and agree with the Social Media Policy for all swimmers, guardians, coaches and officials associated with my account.
  • that I have read, understood and agree with Swim BC/Swimming Canada - Use of Personal Information for all swimmers, guardians, coaches and officials associated with my account.

PROMOTIONAL

  • understand and authorize that SKSC may use for educational and/or promotional purposes, any film, videotape, photograph or audio recording in which I and other swimmers associated with my account have participated.
  • understand and authorize that SKSC may use for the purposes of the website, social media, club portfolio, and promotional materials,  my and/or other swimmers associated with my account names and any photographs in which myself and/or other swimmers associated with my account have participated in.
  • understand that SKSC has no control over names released or photos used by other clubs.  For example - overall results being posted on another team's website.

FINANCIAL

  • to pay the SKSC fees in the following manner:
  • Registration Fees: pay upon online registration by credit card the following
    • SKSC Swimmer Fee
    • SWIM  B.C./SNC registration fees (paid annually) equivalent to my swimmer(s) age and competition level
      • Registration fee covers September to August of each season
  • SKSC Training Fee payment
    • set schedule - on September 1st or 1st training month
      • This yearly fee can be paid either annually, or for your convenience, monthly
      • Accepted payments are post dated cheques or credit card. Cash is not preferred, however will only be accepted for an annual payment if a receipt can be provided.
    • drop in card - billed separately after registration and subsequently when card is used up and swimmer wishes to continue
  • Swim Meets: if myself and/or other swimmers associated with my account signs up for a competition I am responsible for any entry fees, late scratch fees or associated upgrades in registration.  
    • Entry fee refunds will only be given upon receipt of a doctor's note that can be presented to the meet host.  
    • Payment can be by credit card on file.  Fees are payable at SKSC deadlines.
  • Equipment:
    • if I place an order for equipment I am responsible for the costs as outlined on the equipment order form
    • If my swimmer requests a cap at workout or swim meet, I am responsible for the cost of cap as added onto account
  • that I will keep an up to date credit card on file at all times, regardless of preferred form of payment
    • Any second and subsequent declines in a season will be assessed a $10 fee.
  • if a cheque is returned by the bank, I will pay for the associated bank fees incurred by the club
    • Any second or subsequent returned cheques in a season will be assessed an additional $10 admin fee in addition of the bank fees
    • Club reserves right to refuse cheques from families with multiple NSF/returned cheques
  • if my monthly invoice goes past due by 21 days without payment and/or without communication regarding payment issue, a $15 late fee will be added to my account

WITHDRAWALS/REFUNDS

  • Before start of season
    • All fees are refundable less $15 admin fee/swimmers
  • First two weeks
    • Swim BC and SKSC registrations fees are non-refundable.  Set schedule fees are refundable less $15 admin fee.  Drop in card is refundable less swims used and $15 admin fee.
  • After two weeks
    • Set Schedule
      • 1 full month's written notice from the 1st of the month that I wish to withdraw to the Club Registrar if swimmer quits before the end of the swim year.  No partial month refunds.
        • No refunds for notices given after April 1st.
        • If you will be swimming in the months of May/June, there is no refund for June/July.
      • Swimmers that paid annually by cheque who withdraw before the end of the season, will be assessed the training fees for the month's participated in at the full rate.
    • Drop In
      • There are no refunds for drop in cards
      • Swims can carry over to subsequent seasons upon new registration
      • Swims are not transferrable to other swimmers
  • Missed practices resulting from illness, other activities, vacation, schedule conflicts, etc... are not subject to refund 
  • that the club retains the right to refund training fees within 30 days of registration should my swimmer not have the proficiency required for his /her age or group.  

MEDICAL CONSENT

  • in the event of a medical emergency involving myself and/or other swimmers associated with my account and I am not in a capacity to make a decision or can not be reached, authorize the SKSC official chaperone, or the attending SKSC coach, to authorize whatever medical aid is deemed necessary by the attending physician.  I will be responsible for any and all costs associated with any necessary medical attention and/or treatment.

I have read and understand my obligations as a member of the Knights Swim Club (SKSC)