JAX Shark School - Program Policies

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1. Minimum Swimming Requirements:

• Swimmers must already be able to complete 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke unassisted. They must be able to swim safely and comfortably in deep water. The coach will be on the pool deck, not in the water. 
• Participation is at the discretion of the Managing Coach. Evaluations may be arranged to check swimmer’s readiness (731-300-1695 or [email protected]). Swim lessons are also available. This program is not available to adults. 

 

2. Registration for JAX Swim School classes:

• Registration for JAX classes will be completed online, through our Team Unify website: www.jaxswimteam.com under “Swim School.” Please contact us if you have any questions or need help ([email protected] or 731-300-1695).
• Schedule selections made during online registration are tentative. Minimum group sizes must be met, or the group will be canceled until further notice. You will be contacted if your swimmer’s group is canceled due to lack of registered participants, and we will reschedule your swimmer. If rescheduling is not possible, you will be issued a credit (pro-rated if some lessons have been used).

 

3. Registration with USA Swimming:

• Registration with USA Swimming is required prior to participating in JAX Swim School programs. Every swimmer must become a member of USA Swimming. This provides insurance coverage for all Jackson Swim Team (JAX) programs.
• After your child is registered for JAX Shark School classes, the JAX Program Administrator will email you instructions and a link to register your child with USA Swimming.
• USA Swimming membership options:
  • For children ages 12 and under:
    • Flex Athlete ($30) – annual membership (expires December 31; if you register after September 1, it expires December 31 of the next year)
    • For children ages 13 and up, please select from these 2 options:
      • Individual Season Athlete ($50) – good for 150 days
      • Premium Athlete ($82) – annual membership (expires December 31; if you register after September 1, it expires December 31 of the next year)

4. Payments:  

• All payments will be made by credit card during online registration.
• Swimmer(s) will not be allowed to participate until session fees are paid in full and registration with USA Swimming is complete.  

 

5. Cancellation:

• USA Swimming membership fees are non-refundable.
• Partial credits for session fees will be issued upon written request (email [email protected]). Non-refundable fees include: $20 per scheduled lesson that has occurred prior to the written cancellation request, plus USA Swimming registration fee.

 

6. Class Start and End Time: 

• Swim School programs will start and end as scheduled. We are not able to extend your child’s lesson time if you are late. If you arrive late to the lesson, your child may join for the remaining time. However, if no one has shown up for the lesson, the coach may leave (and not give the lesson) after waiting 15 minutes beyond the start time.

 

7. Make-up Lessons:

• Make-up lessons are not guaranteed but may be offered as a courtesy. Each participant may request one (1) make-up lesson per session purchased IF they notify JAX by noon the day before their lesson. Email [email protected] to request a make-up lesson. Group lesson participants will be assigned another group lesson spot for a makeup lesson, if available. 
• If a swimmer’s lesson is canceled due to weather, pool/campus closures, coach illness, or unforeseen events, the swimmer will be offered a make-up lesson if possible.
• In the event we are not able to reschedule lessons that JAX cancels (due to weather, pool/campus closures, coach illness, or unforeseen events), JAX will issue a credit to be used on future swim lessons.

8. Parking:

• There is some free parking along the streets that is not part of the campus. 
• All cars parked in the campus lots are required to display a parking permit. If you would like to park in a campus lot, the permits must be purchased each semester: Fall, Spring, and Summer at the business office, located on the first floor of the Varnell-Jones building.  Let them know it is for Jackson Swim Team to receive a reduced rate of $32. Cars parked on campus without permits may be ticketed. 

 

9. Parent/Guardian Policies:

• Children must be escorted on campus and supervised at all times. Walk your swimmer from the car and drop them off with their instructor at the swim lesson lane.
• A parent, guardian, or responsible party must remain in the balcony or patio during lessons. No one is allowed on the pool deck except for coaches and those who are dropping off or picking up swim lesson participants.
• JAX participants and their families are guests on the University of Memphis Lambuth campus. Everyone must abide by campus policies and directions given by campus faculty and staff. Bring any issues or concerns you may have to JAX (not campus officials) by letting your coach know and/or emailing [email protected] or calling 731-300-1695.

 

Policy Agreement: I have read, understand, and agree to abide by these policies.

(You will electronically acknowledge and agree to these policies during online registration.)

 

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JAX Summer Swim Team - Program Policies

Program available June - July.

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• Swimmers must already be able to swim at least 25 yards freestyle and backstroke unassisted. They must be able to swim safely and comfortably in deep water. The coach will be on the pool deck, not in the water. 
• Participation is at the discretion of the Managing Coach. Evaluations may be arranged to check swimmer’s readiness (731-300-1695 or [email protected]). Swim lessons are also available. 

 

• Registration will be completed online, through our Team Unify website: www.jaxswimteam.com under “Swim School & Summer Team.” Please contact us if you have any questions or need help ([email protected] or 731-300-1695).
• Schedule selection made during online registration are tentative. Minimum group sizes must be met, or the group will be canceled until further notice. You will be contacted if your swimmer’s group is canceled due to lack of registered participants, and we will reschedule your swimmer. If rescheduling is not possible, you will be issued a credit (pro-rated if the session has begun). 

 

• Registration with USA Swimming is required prior to participating in JAX Swim School programs, including the Summer Swim Team. Every swimmer must become a member of USA Swimming. This provides insurance coverage for all Jackson Swim Team (JAX) programs. 
• After your child is registered for JAX Summer Swim Team, a JAX Program Administrator will email you instructions and a link to register your child with USA Swimming.
  • USA Swimming membership options:
    • For children ages 12 and under: 
      • Flex Athlete ($30) – annual membership (expires December 31; if you register after September 1, it expires December 31 of the next year)
      • For children ages 13 and up, please select from these 2 options:
        • Individual Season Athlete ($50) – expires after 150 days
        • Premium Athlete ($82) – annual membership (expires December 31; if you register after September 1, it expires December 31 of the next year)

• All payments will be made by credit card during online registration. 
• Swimmer(s) will not be allowed to participate until session fees are paid in full and registration with USA Swimming is complete.  

 

• The USA Swimming registration fee is non-refundable.
• The Summer Swim Team fee is non-refundable. Partial refunds may be considered in extenuating circumstances (ex: medical reasons) issued upon written request (email [email protected]) and with approval from the Jackson Swim Team Association board.
• Swim Meet fees are non-refundable once JAX entries have been submitted to the host team. This includes the MSS League Fee, the registration fee per meet, and championship meet fees. 

 

• Swimmers must register for and participate in either morning practices or evening practices (not both or a combination). If you have a schedule conflict and would like to temporarily swap practice times, we will try to accommodate your swimmer if space allows. Email your request to [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance. 
• There will be no make-up practice if your swimmer misses practice or if practice is canceled due to holidays, weather, pool/campus closures, or unforeseen events. 

 

• There is some free parking along the streets that is not part of the campus. 
• All cars parked in the campus lots are required to display a parking permit. If you would like to park in a campus lot, the permits must be purchased each semester: Fall, Spring, and Summer at the business office, located on the first floor of the Varnell-Jones building.  Let them know it is for Jackson Swim Team to receive a reduced rate of $32. Cars parked on campus without permits may be ticketed. 

 

• Children must be escorted on campus and supervised at all times. Walk your swimmer from the car and drop them off with their coach. 
• No one is allowed on the pool deck except for coaches and those who are dropping off or picking up participants. If you wish to remain in the building or observe practices, you may do so from the patio or balcony.  
• JAX participants and their families are guests on the University of Memphis Lambuth campus. Everyone must abide by campus policies and directions given by campus faculty and staff. Bring any issues or concerns you may have to JAX (not campus officials) by letting your coach know and/or emailing [email protected] or calling 731-300-1695.