COMPETITIVE PROGRAM MEMBERSHIP DUES
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Payment Options (2) |
| Group |
Registration Fees (1) |
Pay in Full (Sept-July) |
2 payments:
(School + Summer) |
2 payments:
(SC + LC) |
Monthly Sept-July |
| Payment Dates |
At Registration |
At Registration |
At Registration +5/1 |
At Registration +5/1 |
1st of Month |
| Porpoise Ready |
$150 |
$2,615 |
$2,420/$245 |
$1,950/$730 |
$250 |
| Porpoise Challenge |
$150 |
$2,925 |
$2,730/$275 |
$2,185/$820 |
$280 |
| Porpoise Achieve (3) |
$150 |
$3,185 |
$2,970/$300 |
$2,375/$890 |
$305 |
| Porpoise Performance (3) |
$150 |
$3,450 |
$3,220/$325 |
$2,575/$985 |
$330 |
| HS Prep II (4) |
$150 |
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$295
(Reg, Oct,Nov) |
Please read carefully:
Annual Registration Fees (1): USA Swimming Premium Athlete Membership ($98) plus a share of the cost to register the club, coaches and officials with USA Swimming plus 1 team cap.
(2) Membership dues are non-refundable. Families with Porpoise Ready & Challenge swimmers should pick an payment option that best fits their swimmer's likley participation. Families in these two practice groups can withdraw according to the timeline outlined on the Withdrawal Form to avoid future billing. Emails to coaches or registrar do not trigger withdrawal.
(3) Registration with the Porpoise Achieve and Performance groups includes a commitment to pay for the entire swim season (Sept- end of July) regardless of payment option selected and swimmer participation.
(4) Registration with HS Prep II is a committment to pay for Sep, Oct & Nov - no refunds will be issued.
| Membership dues paid are non-refundable so families are encouraged to select a payment option that works best for them. |
| Payment Option |
# of Payments & Due Dates |
Porpoise Ready & Challenge Families- Benefits of Option |
Porpoise Achieve & Performance Swimmer Options |
| Monthly |
Yearly dues are divided in 11 payments and charged on the 1st of the month from September - July. |
Best fit for families who want maximum flexibility to withdraw before the end of the short course season.. |
Families can use any payment method but are committed to pay all installments, regardless of swimmer participation. 2 Payment & Pay in Full options offer discounts from Monthly payment options. |
| 2 Payments - Short Course + Long Course |
Yearly membership dues are divided into two payments- one for the short course season paid on 9/1 and a second payment at the start of long course season paid on 5/1.
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Best fit for swimmers who want to swim all of short course season participation (thru late April) but may not want to swim the long course season. Offers a discount from monthly payment rates without a full year financial commitment. Option to opt out of the long course season by 4/15 and not incur the second payment. |
| 2 Payments - School Year + Summer Option |
Yearly membership dues are divided into two payments- one for the short course season AND spring long course paid on 9/1 and a second payment at the start of summer long course season paid on 6/1. |
Best fit for swimmers who want to swim for the entire school year but may not want to swim during the summer. Deeper discount than from monthly payment rates without a full year financial commitment. Option can opt out of the summer session by 5/15 and not incur the second payment. |
| Pay In Full Option |
One-time payment for the entire year (Sept-July). Paid on 9/1. |
Best fit for swimmers who are committed to swim both short and long course seasons. Greatest discount from monthly payment rates but is a full year financial commitment. |
| Additional Fees |
| Meet Host Team Fees |
Applies to: Meet Participants
Due Date: Billed on 1st of month following meet sign up deadline
Amount: Varies based on host meet fees Host team fees can be found in the meet packets that are posted on our team website once provided by the host team. Families can review meet fees before signing up for meets. Once a swimmer has signed up for a meet, the family will be charged for all related fees, regardless of participation as most meet entries are submitted several weeks/months in advance. PPSC is required to pay the host at that time and is not refunded by the host team if a swimmer does not participate. |
| Meet Late Cancellation Fees |
Applies to: Porpoise Challenge, Achieve & Performance Group Swimmers who cancel after the meet sign-up deadline. Due Date: Billed on 1st of month following cancellation Applicable to meets with qualifying times and mid/end of season Trials/Finals meets when a swimmer cancels after the sign up deadline. Fee appeal can be submitted to Matt Baxter at matt@portlandporpoises.com Amount:
New England Swimming Bronze & Silver Meets: $50
Mid- & End- of Season Trials/Finals Meets (e.g. Bowdoin Open, MIT): $50
New England Age Group Championships: $150
Regional/National meets (e.g. ISCA, Sectionals): $300 |
