Chesapeake Swim Club New Member Online Packet

Updated 1/7/13CHESAPEAKE SWIM CLUB SERVICE HOUR AGREEMENT A well-­‐run meet requires large numbers of volunteers. Each family is required to work a specific number of service hours, based on the level of the swimmer. Of the total hours required, 30% of the hours MUST be worked at a “Championship” meet [the Elite Pro-­‐Am Meet in December] The hours required are determined by level of your swimmer: Meets Only 10 hours per year [3 championship hours] Red/Blue 15 hours per year [4.5 championship hours] 1.25 hrs/month Silver/Gold 25 hours per year [7.5 championship hours] 2.1 hrs/month Senior Dev. 25 hours per year [7.5 championship hours] 2.1 hrs/month Senior 30 hours per year [9 championship hours] 2.5 hrs/month Sectional 35 hours per year [10.5 championship hours] 2.9 hrs/month National 40 hours per year [12 championship hours] 3.3 hrs/month College Summer Swimmers 5 hours per year If you have more than one swimmer, the number of hours required is determined by the swimmer in the highest level. Please read and initial each statement: ____1. As a member of CSC, I understand that our family is expected to volunteer at swim meets. The number of hours is based on the level of my swimmer on January 1 st of each year. ____2. I understand that I am expected to work the required service hours whether my swimmer enters meets or not. ____3. It is my responsibility to sign up for volunteer jobs using the Team’s Website. ____4. Since the Team Website does not allow the team to specify ‘national hours’, I understand it is my responsibility to keep track of the national hours required. The expectation is that 30% of my annual hours will be worked at the national meet hosted by CSC [Elite Pro-­‐Am Meet in December]. ____5. Volunteers for most jobs at a meet must be age 13 or older. Friends and/or relatives may work service hours to benefit a swimmer’s account. ____6. Service hours are renewed once a year, on September 1 st . ____7. If there is more than one swimmer in my family, the number of service hours is determined by the swimmer in the highest level. ____8. If there are extenuating circumstances that interfere with my ability to meet the service hour requirement, I must submit a request in writing with documentation to the Board of Directors. ____9. If we decide to leave the team, I understand that we are still obligated for the service hours accrued based on the number of months we were with the team. SWIMMER'S NAME: _______________________________________________ PARENT’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: ________________ 10