Membership Information

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Thank you for your interest in joining the Arizona Swimming Gauchos. Joining the Gauchos is simple and convenient.  Just follow the following steps and if you have any questions always feel free to contact us at gasg1@ionet.net or by calling 602-674-0125.
 
Step 1:     Contact a Gauchos coach at gasg1@ionet.net or by calling 602-674-0125. Please be prepared to give the following information over the phone or in your email: your swimmers name, age and swimming experience (have they ever been on a swim team, can they swim across a 25 yard pool unassisted, do they know how to swim all 4 competitive strokes (Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Freestyle), if no swim team experience have they ever had swimming lessons, etc).
 
Step 2:     Schedule a FREE WEEK try-out and group placement meeting with a coach.
 
Step 3:     Fill out applicable forms suggested by Coach and turn in at your first try-out session.
 
Step 4:     Submit all billing information, registration fees and the first month group training fee.
 
Now you’re a Gaucho!

 

 
 

 

 

 

We are located at Glendale Community College Pool at 6000 W. Olive Ave., Glendale, AZ, 85302.

 


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Registration fee’s are below, group training fee’s are included in the registration formsRegistration packet is in the FORMS/DOCUMENTS folder.    

 

  • Team Fee’s are collected through Automatic Checking Withdrawals. Beginning Sept 1st, 2008 this will be mandatory for all team members with the exception of Pre Team members.
  • Pre-Team requires a $10 annual insurance fee and $25 registration fee plus the first months group fee.
  • All Team members are required to have membership in USA Swimming a $58 annual USA Swimming Membership fee and $50 Club registration fee plus the first months group training fee.

 

QUESTION & ANSWER

Q:  Can we try-out the team before committing to registration, fees,etc. ?

A:  Yes, we recommend all swimmers attend 2-3 practices prior to joining the team (excluding pre-team).

 

Q:  How often is my child required to attend practice?

A:  We do not have practice requirements for most of our programs although we do suggest 3-5 sessions per week for most of our age-group swimmers. 

                   

Q:  Do we have to compete in swim meets?

A:  No, we don’t require competition, but suggest it!  We find that kids learn to want to compete on their own accord.

 

Q:  Are team suits and caps required?

A:  Although, we suggest most girls should wear caps to keep their hair out of their face while swimming we do not have requirements, we do have a team suit and you will be able to order them directly from the website, but not required to have.

 

Q:  How much is this going to cost?

A:  We have a yearly registration and insurance fee that may range from $40-$80 depending on which group your child participates in.  Each training group has separate fee’s you may find those fee’s in the registration packet above.  All swim meets have entry fee’s which can range from $10-$30 per meet.

 

Q:  How do we know when our swimmers are progressing?

A:  Obviously if your child is competing in swim meets you will see decreases in their times.  You may ask for feed-back from their coach either through email or finding them on the pool deck before of after practice.  Please do not disturb coaches during practice as their full attention shall be directed to the swimmers.

 

Q:  What is so great about ASG?

A:   ASG has a huge history of developing great athletes from Age-Group swimmers to Olympic Trial Qualifiers and National Team members, but most importantly athletes at ASG learn to become responsible for their own progression in the sport.  Learning is achieved through guidance and freedom to progress on their own wants and needs, this creates a great work ethic, great athletes and very unique personalities