MEMBERSHIP

Membership to the BCH Heatwave Swim Team is open to any competitive swimmer wishing to take part in the program.  All swimmers must be evaluated for skills and placement. Please request an evaluation by emailing [email protected]

FEES-BCH monthly swim dues go directly toward coaching and pool rental fees.  Payments are due monthly and are payable the first of each month.  If payments are delinquent, the swimmer will not be allowed to practice or compete with BCH.  Swimmers will be charged for the ENTIRE MONTH regardless of actual time in the water.  Since the coaches have financial responsibilities twelve months a year, payments must be made whether or not the swimmer is consistently in the water.  An annual administrative and team development fee $125 is charged at enrollment and on the 1st of October each year.:

USA REGISTRATION-All swimmers are required to be members of USA Swimming, Inc.  There is an annual fee for this registration, currently $86.00.  Swimmers are not allowed to compete in sanctioned meets without being registered with USA Swimming.

TEAM APPAREL-The team colors are navy blue and silver.  Our team is under contract with Speedo. All BCH swimmers are required to wear a BCH cap and BCH Team Shirt to every swim meet. BCH Speedo swimsuits, parkas, bags, and other Speedo apparel can be purchased through the D&J Sports Swim Shop found on our BCH website.

EQUIPMENT: All swimmers will need a pair of training fins, goggles, junior kick board, and swim cap. Please ask your coach for any additional equipment needed.

FUNDRAISING: Fundraising is an important part of our financial stability.  All year-round swimmers and swim families are required to participate in our annual "I Heart BCH" team fundraiser. This helps pay for the many team expenses (equipment, travel, etc.).

Swim Meets:  Swimmers are encouraged to sign up for team swim meets.  Meet fees are due on or before the date of the meet.

Volunteering:  Parents and/or guardians will also be expected to volunteer at swim meets and other BCH events. Required parent volunteer hours will be implemented each season, and all unfulfilled hours will be billed at the end of the season at $20 per hour. There are many volunteers needed for various jobs at the BCH-run swim meets: meet administration, awards, hospitality, sign-in of swimmers, meet marshal, head timer, setup and break down of the venue.  Please check online at the website for notice of meets and to sign up for a job.