1. What are the fundraising commitments and how do they apply to me?

LCSC is a not-for-profit organization that relies on fundraising to keep the fees manageable and keep the club running. The club has two main fundraisers that all members must participate in:

• Swim-a-thon – commitment of $100/swimmer that is due March 1st and will be billed to the credit card on the swimmer’s account. The event is usually held in March. Prior to the event, swimmer solicit pledges for a set dollar amount or a fee per length. During the event, swimmers will swim for 2 hours and record the number of lengths completed. Funds raised are returned to the club minus the $100 that is required to meet the commitment.
• Annual Lottery – commitment of $100/family that is due May 1st and will be billed to the credit card on the swimmer/family’s account. Each family is given a set amount of lottery tickets to sell. At the end of the selling period the ticket stubs and collected funds are returned to the club minus the $100 that is required to meet the commitment.

Other fundraisers (bottle drives, hotdog sales, beer and burger event, etc) may be identified throughout the year and swimmers are encouraged to participate to help maintain the clubs financial status.

4. Do I have to pay the fundraising or volunteer commitments if my child withdraws from the club?

Yes, however, the amount of the fundraising and volunteer commitment may be prorated based on the number of months of active membership and the total amount outstanding at the time of withdraw. If you withdraw after February 1st you will not be reimbursed as the fundraising commitment will be completed.

E.g. Notice is given on January 1st for withdraw date of February 1st.
Total fundraising outstanding at February 1st is $100 (Swim Challenge)
Months of active membership September to end of January equals 5 months. $100 x 0.5 = $50.00 (this is the amount billed to the account as the outstanding fundraising commitment at the time of withdraw).

5. How do I withdraw from the club if my child is no longer available to swim?

You will need to send an email to the registrar at ladysmithchemainusorcas@gmail.com indicating your desire to withdraw from the club. Notice must be received on or before the 5th day of the month in order to avoid paying an additional month of fees. Notice given after the 5th day of the month will be considered as notice of withdraw for the next month.

E.g. #1 – Notice Received before the 5th of the Month. You email the registrar on April 2nd as your child will no longer be available to swim after April 30th. You are responsible for the April fees but will not be charged for May or any month after that point. Your child is eligible to keep swimming until April 30th.

E.g. #2 –Notice Received after the 5th of the Month. You email the registrar on April 17th as your child will no longer be available to swim after April 30th. You are responsible for April and May fees but will not be charged for June or any month after that point. Your child is eligible to keep swimming until May 31st.