Fees and Billing
Clear, Transparent Fees & Billing
Everything you need to know about the costs associated with joining and participating in Columbus Aquatic Club programs.
Members should review this page to understand the team's fees and billing policies. As a 501c3, we strive to keep our fees low to cover our cost and to implement policies that are both fair to our members and ensure we maintain good business practices.
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Hurricane TEAM FEES
ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE:
$85 which includes one (1) silicone team cap, one (1) team t-shirt, one (1) team bag tag, annual banquet fee and an administration fee
USA SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP:
$89 (All Members in Cat 1-5 and Tiger Shark athletes are required to hold a valid USA Swimming Membership.) All USA Swimming memberships will be automatically processed by our team and billed to your team account on September 1.For those joining later in the season, this fee will be paid during your inital registration and we will process your USA Swimming membership will be processed within 30 days.
MONTHLY DUES:
Dues are paid in advance on the 1st of the month via a monthly auto-pay. Dues are calculated for the entire year (August - July) for all practices and meets. Members that pay in full by September 1st will recieve a discounted rate.
2025-2026 Member Monthly Dues
- Cat 1: $95/month
- Cat 2: $105/month
- Cat 3: $115/month
- Cat 4: $130/month
- Cat 5: $145/month
- Cat 5 Advanced Progression: $180/month
2025-2026 Annual Pre-Paid Dues Discount ( Full year members who pay their dues before Sept 1st recieve a discounted rate. To take advange, register before Aug 11th and select this optional add-on during your registration.)
- Cat 1: $875
- Cat 2: $1015
- Cat 3: $1180
- Cat 4: $1410
- Cat 5: $1585
- Cat 5 Advanced Progression: $1980
MEET FEES:
Swimmers are responsible for meet fees for all meets they attend and should read the meet invitation for details. Meet fees are applied to each member account immediately after the commitment deadline and billed on the 1st of the month via AutoPay. Meet fees typically consist of an entry surcharge ($3-$6 usually, though championship level events may be higher) and a per event fee (sometimes called a "splash fee," and can range from $4-$20 per event.) These fees are billed to swimmer accounts immediately after the entry deadline. Away meets (at locations other than the Columbus Aquatic Club) will include a $25 Coaching Fee to assist in covering the cost of coach travel. State level meets and higher will include a $35 Coaching Fee.
TRAVEL MEET:
Occasionally, the team will offer the opportunity to travel as a club to a meet. Swimmers 11 years and older are eligible to travel on the team bus and stay in the hotel, chaperoned by the team coaches. The annual travel meet, traditionally planned over the holiday weekend in January, is a season highlight for the athletes and a great opportunity for team bonding. Costs for this trip are based on the number of attendees, but are typically between $350-$450 per athlete, which includes transportation, hotels, and meals. Details for the travel meet are distributed to families several months in advance to allow for planning and budgeting.
BILLING POLICIES
FAMILY DISCOUNTS:
We believe that swimming is a great family sport! Families with multiple swimmers will receive a 10% discount on the family's monthly dues for two swimmers, 25% discount on dues for three swmimers, and 50% discount on the family dues for four or more swimmers. This discount does not apply to Registration or Meet fees. Please see Masters, Learn to Swim and Tiger Sharks pages for details on family discounts for those programs.
BILLING AND PAYMENTS:
All invoicing and billing is handled through the Team's website via an AutoPay on the 1st of the month. All members are required to have at least one payment method saved to their account for the monthly AutoPay. Families may process an OnDemand payment as needed throughout the month through their Account Payment function. Families are encouraged to review their billing activity each month by logging into their team account to see their invoice.
LATE PAYMENTS:
A Late Payment Fee of $30 will be applied to accounts that have not been paid in full before the 15th of each month. Members are expected to pay attention to system generated emails notifying them of expired cards and failed payments.
BILLING/MEMBERSHIP CHANGES:
Changes to your membership or billing require 30 days notice. Requests must be submitted via your team account.
Swimmers who are registered for the year and pause their membership are welcome to return to the team anytime before July by re-registering online. Swimmers returning to the team after an extended break in membership or time away from practice may be asked to complete an evaluation again to ensure an accurate practice group placement.
REFUNDS:
Memberships, Dues and Meet Fees are non-refundable. Our annual schedule includes breaks for various holidays and training breaks. We do not adjust dues based on these breaks or on routine cancellations due to occasional pool maintenance, weather cancellations or facility closures. Dues are not prorated or refunded due to lack of attendance or failure to provide timely notice. Meet fees are non-refundable after the commitment deadline. Exceptions to the stated billing policies will be reviewed by the Board of Directors when extraordinary circumstances are present.
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP:
We are committed to the success of our dedicated swimmers and want to see them continue to do what they love. Families facing financial hardships should contact the Head Coach, Treasurer, Business Manager, or President to discuss solutions.
