Frequently Asked Questions
This page will be home a growing list of answers to questions that have been asked of the Board and Coaches in the past. If you have question that you would like an answer to that you are not able to find here or elsewhere on the site, send your question to a group of parents who will try to find the answer to your question. Unless otherwise noted questions asked will be shared with others via this page. If you have questions that are more appropriate for the coaches please send them an email or content them directly (their email addresses can be found on the Coaches Page )
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Questions
- How do I sign up for Meets?
- What do I need to know about meets?
- What is a MEAD Account For?
- How do I get reimbursed for expenses I incur on behalf of the team?
- How do I update email address used for team communication?
Answers
How do I sign up for Meets?
Procedures:
Send all meet entry requests to Nichole Hocheder tjccstingrays@yahoo.com
List the swimmer’s name, name and date of the meet, event #, corresponding stroke and distance (For example, Joe Swimmer, Mardi Gras Meet-Jan 20th, Event #3, 100 Free)
What do I need to know about meets?
Swim meets are swum on a regular basis throughout the year depending on the season. Swimmers are not expected to swim in every meet. Swimming in a meet is up to the swimmers and the parents based on the swimmers’ commitment to the sport.
Meet schedules are emailed to parents before the start of each swim session.
For home and away meets, the swimmers pay for their own travel expenses. During each out of town meet, an attempt will be made to get together for a team dinner. One dinner will be purchased for each swimmer who attends the team dinner and will be paid for using our team’s fundraising money.
To help promote team spirit, it is suggested that swimmers wear a Stingray cap and a team suit during competition. Stingray caps, t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase in the swim team office.
Special Stingray team t-shirts are given to swimmers who achieve Regional “Q” times or State “Q” times, whichever the higher “Q” time. A Stingray team warm-up is given to those swimmers who achieve at least three (3) Far Western “Q” times.
What is a MEAD Account For?
MEAD (Meet Entry Account Deposit): Is used to pay for meet entry fees. Generally Meets in Tucson have a per event fee of $4 and a swimmer entry fee of $5, there is a team surcharge of $5 that is also added. The team covers the cost of any Relays. Meets that are out of town or championship type meets often have higher costs.
Generally you will get an email from the treasurer if your account drops below the amount needed for a future meet ( ~$25 ). If you leave the team you may request the return of remaining funds in that account.
How do I get reimbursed for expenses I incur on behalf of the team?
If you make purchases for the team and need to be reimbursed please fill out the form and follow the instructions on it.
How do I update email address used for team communication?
To update your contact information please send an email to the Registrar
Updated Sep 17 2009