Fins Facts

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 23:42

Clear Lake Forest Fins Swim Team operates as a Division 3 team in the Clear Creek Swim League. Both the Fins and CCSL are non-profit organizations. You can view the league website at www.ccslswim.org  
 
ELIGIBILITY FOR TEAM MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the Fins is not limited to residents of the Clear Lake Forest subdivision. However, non-resident members of the Fins and their family members may not use the Clear Lake Forest pool facility outside of practices and meets unless they are invited guests of Clear Lake Forest residents.
 
AGE AND SWIMMING REQUIREMENTS
Swimmers must be between the ages of 5 and 18 on or before May 1. The swimmer’s age on May 1 determines his or her age group that he or she will compete in during the season. To qualify for the Clear Lake Forest Swim Team all swimmers must be able to swim the width of the pool unassisted by May 1st  and the length of the pool by May 8th. The Fins swim team is not swimming lessons; the participants need to be able to swim prior to becoming a member.   
 
REGISTRATION FEES:  
Registration fees include 8 weeks of swim instruction, Coaches salaries, league entrance fees, equipment, ribbons, t-shirt, team handbook, parties and insurance for swimmer

One swimmer                $100
Second swimmer $60
Three or more (family max) $210
High School swimmers $25

 

REFUND POLICY

Your swim team registration fee will be refunded if your swimmer(s):

  • Decide not join the team by May 1st
  • Refund requests after May 2nd will be charged a $25.00 per swimmer fee to cover expenses.  
  • NO refunds after May 8th

INSURANCE
All swimmers, coaches, board members and other officials are covered by accident and liability insurance. This insurance policy runs secondary to your primary coverage.
 
TEAM SWIMSUIT
Team swimsuits are optional and are not mandatory.  Our swimsuits are screen printed for the Fins the same as 2008. You can order this swim suit from A-Gleam Swimwear which is located in Webster by Bally’s Fitness Center off of 45 and Nasa Road 1. They are open 12-7 and 10-4 on Saturday; call (281) 316-2200 for information. The deadline for receiving a team swimsuit for the meets is April TBD
 
SWIMSUIT REQUIREMENTS:  
Girls – Wear one-piece (competition style) swimsuits to all swim meets. We recommend the same style suit for most practice sessions to obtain optimum performance.  
Boys – Wear competition swimsuits to all swim meets. Cut-offs or similar attire will not be permitted at swim meets or practice.
 
SPONSORSHIP
Financial donations from sponsors are needed every year in order to offset the cost of the swim team and its activities. Our sponsors are so greatly appreciated as we support their business with banners, the website, t-shirt and announcements at the meets.  Anyone interested in supporting the Clear Lake Forest Fins as a sponsor please contact Tracie Ford at ftracie3@comcast.net. 

FAMILY LANE SPONSORSHIP:
Do you love to see your name?   
Then you need to sponsor a lane!
$50 will buy you fame all day on a Saturday.
 
TEAM & INDIVIDUAL PICTURES:  
Team and individual pictures will be taken May TBD, Wednesday from Group Photography Studio and should wear their swimsuit and will receive their t-shirt prior to group pictures.  There will also be a team dinner and party and no swim practice. Purchase of pictures is optional.
 
TEAM T-SHIRTS:  
Team t-shirts for swimmers are included in the registration fee. To promote team spirit, t-shirts are available for purchase by parents, and families. You can order t-shirts at registration, no additional t-shirts will be ordered past the first order date.  
 
T-SHIRTS DESIGN CONTEST:  
Each year the FINS have a T-shirt design contest.  Each swimmer is encouraged to design a t-shirt, then the Fins swimmers vote on the best design.  The winning design is chosen for the team t-shirt for the year.  So get your creative caps on.  The deadline for the design this year is April TBD, with voting on May TBD.
 
NEED TO SPEAK TO A COACH?
Please do not approach the coaches during practice as they have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of all of the swimmers.  If you have any questions please ask before or after practice or ask a board member. There is a Coach Communication book that is available at the Coaches picnic tables that you can write down your concerns and schedule a conference if needed.

PRACTICES ARE IMPORTANT
Swimmers will benefit greatly by regular attendance at practice sessions. At practices, they receive instruction in the competitive strokes and are given an opportunity to build physical endurance. Swimmers also can keep up with the latest news as information is distributed at practices.
      
PRACTICE RULES:  

  • Arrive on time to your assigned practice time.  
  • Starting practice late or in the middle of the session is distracting to the other swimmers and coaches.  
  • Listen to and obey all instructions for your coaches.  
  • Complete the practice workout routine (sets)instructed by the coaches.  
  • Absolutely no running, horseplay, pushing people in the pool, or use of profanity or fighting.
  • Please do not approach the coaches during practice as they have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of all of the swimmers.  If you have any questions please ask before or after practice or ask a board member.  
  • Please note that family members attending practice are not allowed in any other pools unless the facility is officially open with a lifeguard present.  
  • DISCIPLINE: To assure orderly practices and meets, discipline must be maintained. Misbehaving swimmers may be sent home at the discretion of the coaches or a FINS board member. In cases of severe transgressions or multiple occurrences, the swimmer may be suspended from the team without  refund of fees.