Parental Commitment

LSC is a member run not-for-profit organization that relies on the participation of its membership to run Club activities.  The families are required as part of their agreement with LSC to contribute to both club operations and the running of hosted swim meets.

The Importance & Benefits of Contributing

• Helps to keep our club fees low
• Allows us to be active and present in a sport in which our children have chosen to participate
• Helps you to meet other families
• Allows us to appreciate others for their efforts and understand how much work it takes to run a swim club

By completing your registration package you have agreed to the following conditions of membership: 

1. At least one parent/guardian per family will participate in an area of managing the club activities. Opportunities are available for sign-up at the September Parent Orientation Meeting.
2. At least one parent/guardian will participate at all meet(s) hosted or co-hosted by LSC.
   1. The number of required sessions (between 10-15) will be determined and communicated early in the season.
   2. Families not meeting the hosted meet requirements may face a financial penalty of up to $150 for each session missed. The fine will be determined by a sub-committee of parents/guardians co-chaired by the Director of Events and the Club Officials Coordinator (COC).
3. At least one parent/guardian will have completed the Introduction to Swimming Officiating and Safety Marshall clinics prior to the Gus Ryder Memorial Cup.
4. At least one parent/guardian will have completed the Inspector of Turns and Judge of Stroke clinics prior to the Marilyn Bell Swim Classic.
5. A continued commitment from at least one parent/guardian to moving up the officiating ladder after two years with the club.
6. Participate in major fundraising events. Your swimmer(s)’ participation in the Swim-A-Thon is mandatory. 
7. Agree to adhere to the club’s bylaws and policies, as posted on the club’s website www.lakeshoreswimclub.com, as updated from time to time.
8. Agree that your swimmer(s) will be properly registered in Swimming Canada's Registration and Event Management System (REMS) before the swimmer(s) participate in any LSC activities, events, or practices. This process involves agreeing to Swimming Canada’s terms, policies and returning the required waivers. LSC will initiate the registration process for swimmers shortly after LSC registration is completed, and parents will be automatically be notified that they can complete the REMS registration themselves.

The undersigned has read and understood the Club Fee Structure and Parent Requirements and agrees to honour all financial and other commitments, including prompt payment of all fees and levies.

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