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BLAST Dues and Fees Information and Terms
Dues and Payment Schedules
Dues can be paid according to one of three payment schedules; one annual payment, three payments a year or 12 monthly payments. Families that choose one annual payment receive a 10% savings on their dues and make their payment by Sept 15th. Families choosing the three payments plan receive a 5% savings on their dues and make payments on Setpember 15th, December 1st and March 1st. For those families that choose the 12 monthly payments, these will be electronically debited from your bank account on the 1st of each month. Our 1st payment and a $250.00 family fundraising fee is due by September 15th.
For new swimmers: If you do not choose to continue with the program at the end of the two week trial, you are not obligated to pay anything. If you stay and join the team, your USS membership fee and the first dues payment are due. Your two week trial counts as part of your first monthly fee.
A discount on dues is provided for families with more than one swimmer participating. Families with two swimmers will receive a 10% discount and families with three or more swimmers will receive a 20% discount.
Current Dues and Payment Options
Current Dues and Payment Options
Current Dues Schedule |
| Practice Group |
Monthly Payment |
Three Pymts Per Year |
Annual Payment |
| Marlins I & II |
$65 |
1st - $247
2nd - $308.75
3rd - $185.25 |
$702 |
| Blue & Silver |
$80 |
1st - $320
2nd - $380
3rd - $228 |
$864 |
| Junior & Senior |
$95 |
1st - $361
2nd - $451.25
3rd - $270.75 |
$1026 |
| Group Descriptions |
| Practice Group |
Group Description |
| Marlins I |
For entry level swimmers (generally age 8 and under) new to competitive swimming.
- Swimmers practice 2-3 times per week for 45 minutes; Mon/Wed/Only Late Friday
- Teaches beginning swimmers individual stroke techniques
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| Marlins II |
For entry level swimmers (generally age 10 and under) new to competitive swimming.
- Swimmers practice 2-3 times per week for 1 hour; Mon/Wed/Only Late Friday
- Teaches beginning swimmers individual stroke techniques
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| Blue |
For swimmers (generally 12 & under that need stroke development and are ready for more conditioning.
- Swimmers practice an average of 2-3 times per week for up to 1 1/2 hours; Mon/Wed/Only Late Friday
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| Silver |
For swimmers (generally 14 & under) who have mastered strokes and need more work on conditioning.
- Emphasis on aerobic conditioning and fine-tuning of strokes.
- Swimmers practice an average of 3-4 times per week for 1 1/2 hours; Mon/Wed/Early Fri/Sat
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| Junior |
For swimmers (generally 13 & up) who are training for Southeastern qualifying times and are ready for a higher level of interval training.
- Swimmers practice an average of 4-6 times per week for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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| Senior |
For junior and senior high swimmers that have made the highest commitment to their training and competition.
- Swimmers practice an average of 6-9 times per week for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Admittance into this demanding group requires dedication, desire, and high level of training ability.
- These athlete's goals include achieving Sectional, U.S. Open, and National qualifying times.
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USS Swimming Fee
$60.00
Current members due by November 1st.
Meet Fees
A meet fee of $50, unless informed otherwise, is charged for each swimmer who will be participating in a meet. Due dates for the meet fees will be sent out in emails and posted on the website.
Fundraising
Each family is required to raise $250.00 for the team each year. If you choose the annual dues payment play or the three payments plan, you can enroll in our Scrip, Kroger and Food City fundraisers. If you choose the 12 monthly payments dues plan, you will have to pay the $250.00 family fundraising fee by September 15th. Once the fundraising fee is paid, you may then qualify for our fundraising programs. Families on the monthly dues plan will have until June 1st to earn back the $250.00. Once the $250.00 has been earned by participating in fundraising programs, it will be deducted from your last two months payments.
Fees should be be paid via mail to:
Blount Area Swim Team
PO Box 28
Friendsville, TN 37737
** Remember to write in the memo field what the payment is for (dues, fundraising, meets fees, etc).
Non Payment Penalty
Dues not paid by the 15th of the month will be assessed a $15.00 late fee on the next month's invoice. If dues are not paid by the end of the current month, the swimmer will not be allowed to participate in practices or meets until the account is current. Fundraising must be completed by the end of August fr the swimmer to continue participating in BLAST the next year.
Please Note
As long as a swimmer is a member of BLAST, all dues are expected to be paid in full each month. Example: If a swimmer does not use the facility for a month he/she must still pay for the missed month before being allowed back into practice. Swimmers dropping out in mid-year will be assessed a $100 reinstatement fee to participate the next fall.
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