Swim Team Info
Seals Swim Team Info
WELCOME!
If you are thinking of joining the St Marlo Seals swim team or if you are a returning Seal, below is an overview of the information you'll need to get started for the 2024 season. If you have specific questions after reading this information, please email [email protected].
Who are the St Marlo Seals?
The St Marlo Seals have been an integral part of our neighborhood since 1996. The swim team offers a fun, summer experience for kids ages 4 to 18. The swim team is broken down into age groups 6 and Under, 7 & 8, 9 &10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14 and 15-18. While the swimmers practice daily to improve their skills, endurance and speed, this is a SWIM TEAM, NOT a "learn to swim" program and there are minimum skill level requirements for each age groups, so please check to make sure your child meets these requirements before registering for the team.
The swimmers practice after school starting in late April (yes, the pool is heated). When school ends, practices move to the mornings. Swim team runs from late April through the end of June and concludes with the County meet and an end-of-year celebration.
There are five swim meets against neighboring communities such as Longlake, Olde Atlanta Club, Deer Lake and others as well as one county meet at the end of the season. Meets are typically on Thursdays in May/June from around 3:30 PM until 9:00 PM (the 6 and Under group is finished by 7:30).
Swimmers are expected to attend practice regularly, although attendance is not mandatory every day. While we understand that kids have camps and vacations, swimmers are expected to swim in at least 3 out of the 5 swim meets. Swim TEAM is NOT a "summer camp" for your child where they can attend only the practices and not race at our swim meets. Just like a soccer team practices so they can compete in matches, swim team practices so we can compete in swim meets. If your summer travel plans call for you to be gone for the majority of June, it may be best to wait until next year to join.
There is a Parent Volunteer requirement that comes along with your child joining the team. This is a part of the experience of being on a swim team. Please familiarize yourself with this and make sure you are willing to fulfill this obligation prior to joining the team.
How Can I Register My Swimmers?
Swim Team Registration will be done on this website. If registering more than one swimmer, please be sure to register them all at the same time so that each swimmer is associated with your online account. Swimmers should be placed in age groups based on their age on June 1st, 2024!
When Can I Register My Swimmers?
St Marlo RESIDENTS and RETURNING Seal Swimmers are welcome to begin registration on February 26, 2024 and non-resident NEW Seal Swimmers are welcome to begin registration on March 4, 2024.
- Registration will be open through March 31, 2024 (as space permits in each age group, many groups fill up quickly).
- $20 late fee will be added after April 15th, 2024.
**If you are a NEW NON-RESIDENT swim family, please contact us at [email protected] and we will put you on the waiting list. Registration for new, non-residents MAY be available in some age groups. Some of our age groups fill up quickly and spaces may all be filled by residents. Any new, non-resident registering will be removed from the system.
What is the Cost for My Swimmer to Participate?
The cost structure is as follows. THE ATLANTA SWIMMING ASSOCIATION'S (ASA's) REQUIRED FEE of $40 PER SWIMMER IS INCLUDED IN THESE FEES SO THERE IS NO SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIRED WITH ASA. A a $3.30 Swimtopia Technology Fee, mandated by ASA, is also included in these fees.
- St Marlo Residents (ages 4-14): $223.00 registration + $40.00 for ASA + $3.30 Swimtopia fee = $266.30
- St Marlo Residents (ages 15-18): $123.00 registration + $40.00 for ASA + $3.30 Swimtopia fee = $166.30
- Non-Residents (ages 4-14): $273.00 registration + $40.00 for ASA + $3.30 Swimtopia fee = $316.30
- Non-Residents (ages 15-18): $173.00 registration + $40.00 for ASA + $3.30 Swimtopia fee = $216.30
What is Included?
Registration fee for Seal Swimmers includes: ASA fees, practices and all coaching; ribbons for all races; team t-shirt; parties; Donut Day; Fun Fridays; and the End of Season Celebration and guaranteed loads of FUN!
Registration fee does NOT include: cost of swim suit, swim caps, goggles, and any other necessary equipment. All Seals are required to purchase and wear the team suit and team swim cap.
Parent Volunteers
It takes LOTS of volunteers to run our swim meets. Every job is important, but none require too much training. Each family is required to volunteer AT LEAST three times during the season.
Your family will sign up for preferred jobs or fill in where needed. It is the responsibility of your family to contact the Volunteer Coordinators if you are having trouble signing up for jobs online.
Please understand that your child may not be able to participate on the swim team in the future if your family does not meet this requirement.
Once you have committed to the work assignments, it will be YOUR responsibility to find a replacement for your job if you need to miss a meet. Remember that you are still obligated to work your two to four meets. We do keep track of each family and the number of jobs they are signed up for and actually complete. The Seals is a family team and it takes all of us to make the meets run smoothly. Please make every effort to fulfill your assignments. Please also notify the Parent Volunteer Coordinator when you have switched with someone (prior to the meet).
What is the Swim Team schedule?
Our regular season begins on April 22 and ends on June 25 (County swimmers end on June 28th)
Practices begin on April 22 and are conducted Monday through Thursday after school until Forsyth County schools are released. Practices then switch to mornings. See the practice schedule for times for each age group.
There are five regular meets plus the county meet for those that wish to participate in that. See the Scheduled Meets and Events section for meet schedule.
Swimmers are expected to attend practice regularly although attendance is not mandatory every day. While we understand that kids have camps and vacations, swimmers are expected to attend at least 3 of the 5 meets. If your summer travel plans call for you to be gone for the majority of June, it may be best to wait until next year to join.
What is the Refund Policy?
- If a parent of a swimmer elects to withdraw the swimmer before April 1st, you will receive a full refund of your St Marlo registration fee, minus any applicable merchant transaction fees.
- If a parent of a swimmer elects to withdraw the swimmer between April 1 and April 21, you will receive a partial refund in the amount of 75% of your St Marlo registration fee, minus any applicable merchant transaction fees.
- For new swimmers only, if a parent of a swimmer elects to withdraw the swimmer within the first week of the swimmer’s practice, between April 22 and April 28, you will receive a partial refund in the amount of 75% of your St Marlo registration fee, minus any applicable merchant transaction fees.
- If a swimmer has difficulty meeting the eligibility requirements, per a mutual agreement among the swimmer’s parents, the coaches, and the Swim Committee, the ineligible swimmer will receive a full refund of your St Marlo registration fee, minus any applicable merchant transaction fees.
- Refund of the ASA League and Swimtopia Technology fees is processed by ASA separately.
- Merchant transaction fees charged by Swimtopia and Stripe are NOT refundable.
- The cost of Team T-shirt is NOT refundable.
- No refunds will be given after April 29th, 7 calendar days from the first practice. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Swimsuits and Personalized Caps
Every few years we order new swimsuits mainly because the old suits are not available anymore or are discontinued. This year we have found suits of strong quality and a recently released design. Like everything around us, the prices of swimsuits, swimming gear and shipping, have all gone up. We are a value-conscious team and do not take pricing and change decisions lightly. We have searched for good values and quality products which you will see listed below.
Please remember all swimmers are required to wear caps during meets.
Communication
Given the size and the various interests and activities of our swim team families, communication can sometimes be difficult. Swimmers will be given reminders at practice, but parents must also take responsibility for being informed.
Family Folders
Each swim team family has a Family Folder in the Seals’ file boxes. Ribbons are placed in each family’s folder following meets.
Website
The Seals’ web site, www.stmarloswimteam.com has the team calendar, practice updates, documents, meet results, contact information, directions to swim meets, and other important information.
Email and SMS
The email address you specified when you registered your child(ren) for the team is used for all email communication. Please also include a current mobile phone number in your Swimtopia profile. This is used primarily when last minute information regarding inclement weather and meet or practice cancellations need to be communicated.
Facebook and Twitter
Announcements will be published on Facebook and Twitter so follow us there, as well, as another way to stay informed.
