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2023 Hurricanes Registration Form

WELCOME TO THE HURRICANES!!! 

We are excited that you are here! Registration will be available from March 12th to April 28th, for all new and returning swimmers for the 2023 season.

Returning Hurricanes - You should have been able to sign into your account with your same login information as the previous season, please do not create a new account.  If you just created a new account, pleace contact us for assistance at [email protected] 

It’s very important that duplicate accounts are not created for returning swimmers, thank you!

A few quick things before you get started:

DO YOU HAVE A CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP? If you have a sponsor, or are getting a sponsor, please contact us at [email protected] before filling out registration and paying your registration fees.

Mark your calendars for our Open House/Parent Meet & Greet on April 5th at the Rattan Creek Community Center from 5:30-7:30, more details coming soon.

Swim Season – Evening Practice (approx. 5-8pm) begins Monday, May 1st . The Red/White meet is scheduled for May 19th. Morning practice start date Tuesday, May 30th. Our first Dual meet is June 3rd, and our last meet, the Divisional Meet, will be July 8th. The Invitational Meet (for those swimmers who qualify) will be on July 9th.

We will determine specific practice times after registration, when we know how many kids we have in each age group.

Fees -

  • March 12th - April 23rd - Open registration for all new & returning families is $200 for each swimmer.

Registration fees are our primary source of team revenue and cover coaches’ salaries, swim insurance, pool fees, ribbons and awards, age-group photographs, individual medals/trophies, team equipment, and administrative expenses (Board members are volunteers).

All swimmers for The Rattan Creek Hurricanes must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 meters) in either Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, or Butterfly, by the 1st practice day, as assessed by the Head Coach. We will host a swim evaluation for new swimmers on Saturday April 23rd from 9-11am (more details coming soon).  The Rattan Creek Hurricanes is a recreational competitive swim team, not a swim lesson program. The Rattan Creek Hurricanes will only offer a partial refund after documentation of the swimmer's inability to meet this requirement is received with the signature of the Head Coach. Insurance and other fees are not refundable. Please consider your child's swimming ability when deciding to join the swim team. A swimmer may reapply at any time with the approval of the Head Coach. 

We look forward to having you join the The Hurricane Swim Club and are excited for another great season!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Find out more info on our sponsorship levels and how to become a sponsor HERE

Parent/Guardian Information
  • At least one parent/guardian registration is required. New accounts will be sent an email confirmation message with instructions to set up a password.
  • At least one parent/guardian email address must be provided. Check the boxes to indicate which parent/guardians should receive team-wide emails.
  • At least one parent/guardian is required to volunteer.
  • Previously registered parents/guardians cannot be edited during registration. Please contact your team's admin to request edits.
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Athlete Information
  • At least one athlete registration is required.
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North Austin MUD #1 resident?

Do you live within the boundaries of North Austin MUD #1? (determined if you pay your water bill to North Austin Mud#1) *

Rattan Creek Pool Membership

Will your swimmer have a Rattan Creek pool summer membership? (swimming outside of Hurricane swim practice at the Rattan Creek Pool) NOTE: Pool passes are not a requirement for swim team/pool use during practice *

Swimmers with Special Needs

If your child has specials needs or concerns that you would like the coaches to be aware of, please describe them below

Employer

Some employers provide donations to non-profits for volunteer hours completed or donation matching program. Does your employer provide these initiatives? Please list your employer. *

Publicity Release Option

I grant to the Hurricane Swim Team and its representatives the right to take photographs of my swimmer(s) in connection with the swim team. I authorize the Hurricane Swim Team to use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that the Hurricane Swim Team may use such photographs of my swimmer(s) for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content. **Please note: Photos are primarily for the end of season video shown at our banquet, and to recognize in team-only emails our Swimmers of the Week. Your child’s photo will never be identified with a full name. If you choose No, your child will not appear in the team video. *

Northwest Swim Circuit Code of Conduct

The Northwest Swim Circuit was formed with the objective of helping young swimmers to develop physical fitness, self-discipline, self confidence, proficiency in competitive swimming strokes, determination to do one’s best, and good sportsmanship. The expectation of the Executive Board is that participants will exhibit the highest standards of sportsmanship at all times while participating in all NWSC and member club affiliated events. Every participant, including swimmers, coaches, officials, board members, parents and spectators, has a responsibility to behave in a respectable manner and to comply with and support the  Code of Conduct.

BEHAVIORAL GUIDELINES

Unsportsmanlike Conduct

While attending and/or participating in any NWSC or member club affiliated practice or event, no individual shall:

(1) Use trash talk, profane, obscene or vulgar language, or gesture under any circumstances, on or off the pool area, or 

(2) Engage in an objectionable demonstration of dissent or unsportsmanlike conduct such as throwing equipment or any other forceful action, or

(3) Otherwise behave in an unsportsmanlike fashion, including engaging in or escalating arguments between any participants at the event.

Refusal to Abide by Officials

While attending and/or participating in any NWSC or member club affiliated practice or event, no individual shall refuse to abide by an official's decision.

Violent Physical Behavior

While attending and/or participating in any NWSC or member club affiliated practice or event, no individual shall:

At any time strike, shove, threaten to strike or lay a hand upon an official, swimmer, coach or spectator.

Engage in an abusive, verbal attack upon any official, swimmer, coach or spectator on or off the pool area.

REPORTING and REMEDIATION GUIDELINES

Unsportsmanlike behavior falling under the Behavioral Guidelines shall be immediately reported to the Home Meet Director, or other Enforcement Authority, by anyone involved in or observing such behavior. Retaliatory or escalating behavior shall be viewed as unsportsmanlike conduct and a failure to comply with this code of conduct.

PENALTIES

Penalty for Unsportsmanlike Conduct or Refusal to Abide

Any Unsportsmanlike Conduct or Refusal to Abide violation of the above policy will result in the following action at the discretion of the Meet Director or recognized Enforcement Authority:

First Offense – Warning to violator from the Meet Director, or Enforcement Authority

Second Offense - Additional Warning to or Ejection of the violator(s) from the meet/event by the Meet Director, or Enforcement

Authority, at the discretion of that Enforcement Authority

Third Offense – Ejection of the violator from the event by the Meet Director, or Enforcement Authority

Penalty for Violent Physical Behavior

Any Violent Physical Behavior violation of the above policy shall result in the ejection of the person(s) from the meet/event by the Meet Director or other Enforcement Authority.

REVIEW

Violations of NWSC Code of Conduct will be subject to review by the NWSC Board under the investigative authority of the Vice-

President of the NWSC, and may result in seasonal or permanent ban of the violator and/or family from the Northwest Swim Circuit.

*All violations shall be reported in writing to the Vice President of the NWSC Executive Board either by Meet Director, or Enforcement Authority, through their NWSC Representative via electronic or traditional mail within 72 hours of the infraction.

By signing below, I do hereby certify that I have read and agree to abide by the Northwest Swim Circuit Code of Conduct.

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Release of Liability Statement

The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the participant(s) listed on this form may participate in all Hurricane Swim Club activities. I hereby agree to abide by the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules of the Club. All Members of the Hurricane Swim Club Board, any employee of contract under assignment by the Hurricane Swim Board, the North Austin Municipal Utility District Number One, the Northwest Swim Circuit and all of the circuit’s teams are indemnified and will be held harmless for any and all liability that may occur while the participant(s) listed on this form are under the supervision of the Hurricane Swim Club’s employees.

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Hurricane Team Handbook

I have downloaded the team HANDBOOK, and I understand that it is my responsibility to read and comply with the policies contained in this handbook and any revisions made to it.

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Volunteer Agreement

I understand that the Hurricanes Swim Team is a parent run, volunteer organization that requires ALL families to volunteer during the season. Parent volunteers play a key role in the success of the Hurricane Swim Team. I agree that my family will commit to volunteering a minimum of 18-24 hours (official hours TBA based on registration numbers) per swim season, regardless of whether my swimmer swims at Saturday meets. I understand that there will be a penalty/fine of $10 per unfulfilled volunteer hour that must be paid to the team by July 31st, 2023. By signing below, I hereby agree to volunteer the minimum required hours during the swim season. 

I will be able to sign up for volunteer shifts via the Hurricane Swim Team website ( www.hurricaneswimteam.org) and by the team's volunteer coordinator([email protected])

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Unfulfilled Volunteer Hours

If I had an outstanding balance due to unfulfilled volunteer hours during the 2022 season, I am aware that this balance must be paid in full, in addition to swimmer registration. By signing below, I hereby agree to pay this balance in full, prior to the first day of swim season (May 1, 2023).

** If you are unsure if you had unfulfilled volunteer hours during the 2022 season, please contact [email protected]
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