Frequently Asked Questions

Question

Answer

Why do we have to pay for our children to enter the pool to train, and the club still has to pay lane hire, is this double dipping.

Club members must pay to enter the pool for use of the pool and to use the amenities such as the toilets and showers.

The club must pay lane hire to be able to use the specific lanes soley for club members and restrict use of these lanes by the general public during training times.

What do our club fees pay for?

Lane hire

Club insurance/public liability insurance

Do I have to pay the club fees in one lump sum?

If you have difficulty making the full payment please see the Treasurer.

Why do we pay for club nights yet still need to bring a salad?

It costs the club approximately $160 to hire the pool for the club night and have it closed to the public.

Why can't my child continue to swim after the first week if I haven't paid the registration fees.

If registration fees haven't been paid and an accident occurs, the club and child are not insured for that incident.

With coaching fees it has been unfortunate in the past that some have left the club and never caught up paying the coach, in effect the swimmer was coached for free and this is unfair.

Does the club set the coaching fees.

No, coaching fees are set by the Coach

Can I negotiate a different rate for coaching fees.

No, coaching fees are set at the beginning of each season and all swimmers in a squad pay the same fee.

If my swimmer only comes twice a week can I pay cheaper coaching fees

No. coaching fees are set and paid for by school terms. It is in your best interest make full use of training opportunities.

Why must my child wear full uniform at competitions.

We are a club and a uniform promotes the club spirit and looks professional

If we already pay club fees why do we fundraise.

Club fees only cover some of the insurance and lane hire costs. Fundraising covers some of the food for club nights and presentation nights, trophies and prizes, equipment for the swimmers to use.

Question	Answer
Why do we have to pay for our children to enter the pool to train, and the club still has to pay lane hire, is this double dipping.	Club members must pay to enter the pool for use of the pool and to use the amenities such as the toilets and showers. The club must pay lane hire to be able to use the specific lanes soley for club members and restrict use of these lanes by the general public during training times.
What do our club fees pay for?	Lane hire Club insurance/public liability insurance
Do I have to pay the club fees in one lump sum?	If you have difficulty making the full payment please see the Treasurer.
Why do we pay for club nights yet still need to bring a salad?	It costs the club approximately $160 to hire the pool for the club night and have it closed to the public.
Why can't my child continue to swim after the first week if I haven't paid the registration fees.	If registration fees haven't been paid and an accident occurs, the club and child are not insured for that incident. With coaching fees it has been unfortunate in the past that some have left the club and never caught up paying the coach, in effect the swimmer was coached for free and this is unfair.
Does the club set the coaching fees.	No, coaching fees are set by the Coach
Can I negotiate a different rate for coaching fees.	No, coaching fees are set at the beginning of each season and all swimmers in a squad pay the same fee.
If my swimmer only comes twice a week can I pay cheaper coaching fees	No. coaching fees are set and paid for by school terms. It is in your best interest make full use of training opportunities.
Why must my child wear full uniform at competitions.	We are a club and a uniform promotes the club spirit and looks professional
If we already pay club fees why do we fundraise.	Club fees only cover some of the insurance and lane hire costs. Fundraising covers some of the food for club nights and presentation nights, trophies and prizes, equipment for the swimmers to use.