WALDO COUNTY YMCA 2021/2022 Bluefish Swim Team
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WALDO COUNTY YMCA 2021/2022 Bluefish Swim Team WELCOME TO THE WALDO COUNTY YMCA BLUEFISH! The Waldo County YMCA’s Bluefish Swim Team focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Bluefish is affiliated with the National YMCA and participates in YMCA competition at the local, state, regional and national level. Bluefish Swim team members MUST be Waldo County YMCA Annual Members in good standing. We offer optional participation in USA Swim Meets that allow further competition. The WCY is committed to offering a high-quality swim team emphasizing the value of competition, challenging swimmers mentally & physically and encouraging teamwork & sportsmanship all while doing one’s best. We expect from our swimmers: Follow current COVID-19 protocols set in place by the Y including wearing a face mask when indoors until you enter the pool. Please visit www.waldocountyymca.org/covid-information. Be on time for practice, arriving on deck no more than 5 MINUTES prior to practice start. Arrive with the necessary equipment - GOGGLES ARE A MUST, swim suit, swim cap and a towel. Establish reasonable goals and practice to achieve those goals. Communicate goals, ideas, concerns and question with coaches. Respect the Waldo County YMCA facility and follow our facility rules and guidelines and do the same when visiting another organization while representing our Y. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: Bluefish members must be Annual Members in good standing of the Waldo County YMCA. COACH RESPONSIBILITIES: Coach’s are responsible for giving swimmer the tools and skills needed to do their best, teaching and train on the four major strokes - butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. They will help swimmers gain skills, knowledge and confidence including stroke mechanics, drills and building a swim workout. Coaches also emphasize good sportsmanship and team work. Swimmers will be placed in practice groups based on skill and ability level. When in the best interest of the swimmer, he/she may be placed in a different group at the coach’s discretion. Please do not register your swimmer or bring your swimmer to a practice that has not been specifically cleared by the coaches. COMMUNICATION 1. TeamUnify: This is our team website where you can find our newsletters, swim meet sign ups, volunteer job postings, and updates. Download the “On-Deck” app for the mobile version. 2. Email: wcbluefish@gmail.com, email us anytime! 3. In person: Please arrange a meeting ahead of time to ensure coaches have time available. Do not hesitate to contact the coaches, but on-deck conversation should be limited so swimmers get the most attention possible. 4. Swimmer Mailboxes: Are located in the upstairs spectator area, please check them weekly for meet ribbons and medals. PHOTOGRAPHY: Our WCY waiver includes a photo/video release for promotional use. During meets, photos/video may only be taken from the observation deck. KEEPING KIDS SAFE: Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by and adult when in our building. SWIM MEET EXPECTATIONS: Most meets are on Saturdays. Closed meets = one team / Dual meets = two or more teams. Swimmers are ALWAYS representing the WCY. Please act accordingly. Transportation to Away Meets is the responsibility of the caregiver. Meet Schedule is available on TeamUnify. Pack extra towels and warm clothes (cotton not recommended). Swimmers must sit with their team during meets. VOLUNTEERING: It takes a lot of people to run a swim meet and caregiver volunteer participation is NEEDED AND EXPECTED. There are many roles to be filled and the best place to see your swimmer is on deck. Please sign up on TeamUnify for each meet.
PRACTICE GROUPS & TRAINING SESSIONS: Practices are by skill groups that allow our coaches to customize
a workout for each group. Coaches will make recommendations when moving a swimmer to another practice
group. Please do not bring your child to a practice group that has not been specifically directed by a coach.
GREEN PREREQUISITE: Swimmer must be able to pass our deep-water test, be six years of age, complete 25
yards of freestyle and backstroke to qualify for these groups.
GREEN GROUP 1: Practices Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:15p.m.
These are first and second year Bluefish swimmers who are focusing on improving freestyle, rotary
breathing, backstroke and dives. Meet participation is recommended.
GREEN GROUP 2: Practice Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
For swimmers who are proficient in freestyle and backstroke will now focus on stroke development
including, the Individual Medley (IM), flip turns and building endurance. Swimmers need a recommendation
from a coach -OR- have competed with the Bluefish for a minimum of two seasons to join this practice
group. Meet participation including the State Meet, is expected.
RED PREREQUISITE: Practices Monday thru Thursday, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. and Friday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Swimmer must be able to swim 50 yards continuously of freestyle and backstroke. This level focuses on stroke
technique, introducing butterfly and breaststroke, interval training, and building endurance. This group is
expected to practice minimally 3 times per week. Meet participation, including the State Meet, is expected. *
This group is recommended to New Bluefish swimmers who are in Grades 6-12.
BLUE PREREQUISITE: Practices Monday thru Friday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Our highest level practice group, swimmers must be legal in all four strokes, be able to follow work-outs
independently. This group is for motivated athletes who have demonstrated their ability to keep up with the pace of
workouts at this level. This group focuses on improving times and stroke efficiency. Swimmers are expected to
commit to at least four practices per week, five practices per week is preferred. Swimmers are expected to
participate in the majority of regular season meets. Participation in the State Meet is expected. Blue level
swimmers are also strongly encouraged to join USA Swimming.
HIGH SCHOOL: For swimmers with demonstrated advanced commitment to the sport and the Bluefish swim
team. Athletes will be expected to attend a minimum of one Bluefish practice per week and compete with us Pre
-High School season and after as part of the Blue Group. Participation in the majority of the regular season
meets and the State Meet is expected. High School swimmers are strongly encouraged to join USA Swimming.
NEW FOR 2021/2022
Family & Single Parent Family (SPF) Memberships save even MORE!
Bluefish Program Fee with EXISTING
Bluefish OR UPGRADED Family or SPF Annual
Group Program Fee Membership Fee
GREEN $240 $215
RED $325 $295
BLUE $370 $330
HIGH SCHOOL $155 $140
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: Bluefish members must be Annual Members in good standing of the Waldo County
YMCA (WCY). This is a Y -USA regulation. New annual membership may be paid in full up front or in three
monthly payments; existing annual memberships will continue via monthly auto draft. All membership fees
must be paid in full by December 31 of the current season for a swimmer to continue on the team. Please
speak with a coach or Aquatics Director if you have any questions or need to make other arrangements.
MULTIPLE SWIMMER FAMILY DISCOUNT: Second (and more) swimmers will receive a $45 discount on their program
fee. The swimmer in the program with the highest fee will be the first swimmer at full price.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The WCY does not turn anyone away due to financial circumstances. Please
complete our Financial Assistance Request Form along with the rest of the registration packet. Our
Membership Director, Bruce Osgood will contact you for follow up.
Aquatics Director, Jenson Sheafe, jsheafe@waldocountyymca.org · 1
57 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915 · 207.338.4598 www.waldocountyymca.org
A 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.WALDO COUNTY YMCA
Bluefish Swim Team Registration Form
Is the participant a current YMCA Member (circle): Y / N Member ST#:
Office use only
Are you a new or returning Bluefish Team swimmer (circle): Y/N
Are you registering more than one Bluefish Team Swimmer (circle): Y/N
Do you have an existing Family or Single Parent Family (SPF) Annual Membership (circle): Y/N
Does your swimmer have an existing Youth Annual Membership (circle): Y/N
SWIMMER 1 NAME: Age: Birth Date: / /
SWIMMER 2 NAME: Age: Birth Date: / /
SWIMMER 3 NAME: Age: Birth Date: / /
Address: City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: Cell: Email:
Mother/Caregiver Name: Phone:
Father/Caregiver Name: Phone:
Emergency Contact: Relationship:
Primary Phone: Work Phone:
In case of an emergency we will attempt to contact parents/caregiver first.
Doctor: Phone:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Dentist: Phone:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Insurance Provider: Policy #:
Medical Concerns/Conditions:
Medications:
Allergies:
Date of last Tetanus Shot:
Aquatics Director, Jenson Sheafe, jsheafe@waldocountyymca.org · 1
57 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915 · 207.338.4598 www.waldocountyymca.org
A 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.Waldo County YMCA Participant Waiver
NOTICE: THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT.
Read this document carefully and in entirety. By signing this agreement, you give up your right to bring a court
action to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any personal injury or property damage however
caused arising out of your participation in Waldo County YMCA Programs, now or at any time in the future.
In consideration for being permitted to utilize the facilities, services, and programs of the Waldo County YMCA (hereinafter referred
to as “YMCA”) for any purpose, including but not limited to observation or use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any
program affiliated with the YMCA, without respect to location, the undersigned, for himself or herself and any personal
representatives, heirs, and next of kin, hereby acknowledges, agrees and represents that he or she has, or immediately upon entering
or participating will inspect and carefully consider such premises and facilities or the affiliated program. It is further wa rranted that
such entry into the YMCA for observation or use of any facilities or equipment or participation in such affiliated program constitutes
an acknowledgement that such premises and all facilities and equipment thereon and such affiliated programs have been inspected
and carefully considered and that the undersigned finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purpose of
such observation, use, or participation.
IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER THE YMCA FOR ANY PURPOSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
OBSERVATION OR USE OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH THE YMCA,
WITHOUT RESPECT TO LOCATION, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the YMCA, its directors, officers,
employees, and agents (hereinafter referred to as “releasees”) from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives,
assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefor on account of injury to the person or
property or resulting in death of the undersign, whether caused by negligence of the releasees of otherwise while the undersigned is
in, upon, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment therein, or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA,
without respect to location.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releasees and each of them from any loss,
liability, damage, or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in, upon, or about the YMCA premises or in any way
observing or using any facilities or equipment of the YMCA or participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
while in, about, or upon the premises of the YMCA and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment thereon or
participating in any program affiliated with the YMCA.
THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the forgoing RELEASE, WAIVER AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as
broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Maine and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that
the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
As applicable per program participation:
√ I hereby authorize the employees of the YMCA to call emergency medical assistance and/or perform basic first-aid procedures that are necessary
in the judgment of the YMCA. I hereby authorize qualified medical personnel to administer necessary anesthesia and medical treatment in the event
of an accident. I understand that I am encouraged to discontinue any activity at any time I feel unable to continue.
√ I hereby authorize the YMCA to use photos and/or videos in promotional activities.
√ I hereby authorize the employees of the YMCA to administer medication. Important: medications can only be administered with the medication in
the prescription bottle. Without the Physicians name and prescription on the label we cannot administer medications.
√ I hereby authorize the employees of the YMCA to assist in the application of Sun Block when necessary.
√ I hereby authorize the qualified employees (over the age of 21) of the YMCA to transport by bus or personal vehicle.
√ I hereby grant my child permission to attend field trips with the Y during the school year. Information will be sent home prior to each trip.
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Warning & Disclaimer: Coronavirus, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily
through person-to-person contact. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a mean to prevent the spread of
the virus. COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Participating in Waldo
County YMCA programs or accessing Waldo County YMCA facilities could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. Waldo
County YMCA in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in Waldo County YMCA programs and
activities of accessing Waldo County YMCA facilities.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT,
and further agrees that no oral representations, statements, or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been
made.
I Have Read This Release PLEASE Print Name of Participant:
Date: Signature of Applicant:
Parent/Guardian Signature Necessary if participant is under age 18
Print Name:WALDO COUNTY YMCA
Bluefish Swim Team
Payment Agreement and Payment Contract
MemberST ID #
FOR FRONT
DESK USE Total amount due today: Total Paid Today: Remaining Balance Due:
ONLY:
$_____________ $ ____________ $ _____________
1. NAMES - MULTIPLE SWIMMER FAMILY DISCOUNT OF $45 PER ADDITIONAL SWIMMER:
Swimmer ONE Name: Caregiver(s) Name:
Swimmer TWO Name:
Swimmer THREE Name:
2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (please circle):
Are you applying for Financial Assistance? YES NO
3. CHOOSE YOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT OPTION (please check):
WE HAVE AN EXISTING Annual Membership that is paid in full or monthly by debit payment.
UPGRADE AND PAY IN FULL. Upgrade to an Annual Family ($840) , Single Parent Family ($576) or
Youth ($195) Membership.
UPGRADE AND PAY IN THREE INSTALLMENTS. Payment one due at sign up, payment two due
November 10 and payment three on December10, 2021.
4. CHOOSE SWIM GROUP - MULTIPLE SWIMMERS, INDICATE SWIMMER’S NAME NEXT TO THEIR GROUP:
Green 1 (Mon & Wed) Red (3x-5x week) High School
Green 2 (Tues & Thurs) Blue (5x week)
5. CHOOSE YOUR SWIM TEAM PROGRAM PAYMENT (please circle):
Are you paying in full or by three (3) payments)? IN FULL THREE (3) PAYMENTS
Pay program fee in FULL: Pay program fee in THREE (3) MONTHLY Payments:
Discounted fee for UPGRADED Discounted fee for
EXISTING Annual Family or UPGRADED EXISTING Annual
Youth Membership SPF Membership Youth Membership Family OR SPF Membership
Green $240 $215 3 payments of $80 $75, $70, $70
Red $325 $295 $125, $100, $100 $125, $85, $85
Blue $370 $330 $120, $125, $125 $130, $100, $100
High School $155 $140 $55, $50, $50 $50, $50, $40
I acknowledge that by my signature below I have read and accept responsibility for my payment requirements
and understand that failure to meet these requirements will result in suspension of Bluefish privileges.
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Aquatics Director, Jenson Sheafe jsheafe@waldocountyymca.org
157 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast, Maine 04915 ·207.338.4598 ·www.waldocountyymca.org
A 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization.WALDO COUNTY YMCA
USA Swimming Registration
MemberST ID #
FOR FRONT
DESK USE Total amount due today: Total Paid Today: Remaining Balance Due:
ONLY:
$_____________ $ ____________ $ _____________
The USA Swimming program is optional in addition to Bluefish Swim Team
I agree to pay all USA Swimming Fees and other charges invoiced to me in connection with our USA Swimming
membership, including registration, travel, and meet fees. USA Swimming Registration must be paid in full at
the time of registering for USA swimming. Bluefish Swimmers who register for USA Swimming will be able to
compete in U.S. Meets Year round thanks to the addition of our Bluefish Summer Swim program.
Choose to be a Seasonal or Annual USA Swimming member. Which is right for your swimmer? (If unsure, check
with the coaches to see what would be the best choice for your swimmer).
_____ $95 = Annual Membership _____$75 = Seasonal Membership
($70 Annual Registration fee & $25 Travel Fee) ($50 Registration fee & $25 Travel Fee)
Choose this option if you plan to swim in USA meets Choose this option if you only plan to swim USA
year round. This option includes a October – April/May.
subscription to Splash Magazine.
Swimmers can register for USA swimming at any time during the season.
The majority of the USA swimming registration fee goes straight to USA swimming to register your swimmer.
The additional fees help to offset the cost of our coaches travel expenses and time attending these USA
Meets, but does not fully cover these expenses. The remainder of these travel fees are covered by team
fundraising and the Waldo County YMCA Aquatics budget.
BY REGISTERING FOR USA SWIMMING I AGREE TO PAY ALL EVENT FEES PRIOR
TO EACH SWIM MEET MY CHILD REGISTERS FOR.
The coach will inform parents of the fees due or they will be displayed when you sign up for the meet online.
Payment must be made for those events prior to the meet. If a swimmer registers for a meet and does not
attend for any reason, he/she is still responsible for those event fees.
ALL EVENT FEES NEED TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE AT OUR FRONT DESK.
I have read and agree to the above Membership fees, Bluefish Program fees, and USA
Swimming Registration and Meet Fees:
Parent/Guardian Signature Date: ______/______/______
Waldo County YMCA
157 Lincolnville Avenue, Belfast, Maine 04915
207.338.4598 www.waldocountyymca.org Aquatics Director, Jensen Sheafe
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