The Firebirds

I acknowledge that participation in swim team activities involves inherent risks. I release the swim team, its staff, coaches, and volunteers from any liability for injuries or illnesses that may occur during swim team activities, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

I acknowledge that I have received and accepted the Firebirds Handbook, which includes the team’s code of ethics, conduct guidelines, rules and regulations, and other important information. By accepting this handbook, I give my expressed consent to abide by its terms, conditions, and expectations.

Please note that the Firebird Handbook is subject to change. Notices will be sent out via email and GroupMe Announcements.

An athlete must attend the expected number of meets and practices assigned to their swim group. Practices may consist of in-water practice, online dryland (due to weather), or in-person dryland activities. Practices are to begin and end at each group's allotted time, whether the athlete is on time or tardy.

If an athlete is unable to attend practice, their caretaker must text, call, or email their coach privately in advance. Continual lack of practices and / or uncommunicated absences may result in the removal of the athlete from upcoming meets until practice attendance expectations are fulfilled.

General Payment Terms:

All payments are due by 15th of each month. You may pay via check or online. Checks will be deposited on or after the 16th.

Participants whose checks are returned by our bank will be charged a $40 returned check fee per violation. After two violations, participants must pay via cashier’s checks or online.

Fees for swimmers who move into a different practice group after the start of the swim year are pro-rated according to the fee schedule of the group to which the swimmer is changing.

Athletes transferring from a USA Swim team during the swim year will receive 50% off their team registration. This does not apply to monthly fees or meet fees.

Absence Terms:

Discounting fees when a swimmer is absent or unable to participate for any length of time is not possible. 

If a facility closure beyond The Firebirds’ control forces the temporary relocation of a practice group or a practice shutdown, families are still responsible for payment of program fees. The Firebirds make every effort possible to provide alternate practice arrangements when a site becomes unavailable and to notify the parents / athletes in a timely fashion when such closures are announced to us.

Late Fees:

All monthly payments are due on the 15th of each month unless a payment plan is communicated and agreed upon by the fiscally responsible party and The Firebirds.

Delinquent or late payment of any of the program fees may result in a loss of swimmer practice time and meet participation until the payment is reconciled. Participants will be advised when a payment is past due.

Meet Fee Policy:

Meet entry fees are billed on your next statement. Once entered into a meet, these fees are nonrefundable.

If an athlete is registered past the due date, registration fees will be doubled.