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Each swimmer in our Minnows program is charged an additional $60 fee to allow for a much lower coach-swimmer ratio.  The $60 fee will automatically be added on the Payments page if you are registering a child who will be age 4 or 5 this summer. If you have an older swimmer in the Minnows program, the Team Reps will reach out to you directly to collect the additional fee after registration.

Click "Yes, I agree" and type your initials below to acknowledge that you are aware of the additional $60 Fee for all swimmers in our Minnows Program.

I understand that Wakefield Chapel Swim Team is a volunteer organization.  Parents are required to volunteer even if their child is not yet ready to participate in meets. I agree to volunteer according to the following schedule:

• Families with 1 swimmer (age 6-18) - 10 hours (5 at meets)
• Families with 2+ swimmers (age 6-18) - 20 hours (8 at meets)
• Families with 1 swimmer (age 6-18) AND 1+ minnows - 15 hours (5 at meets)
• Families with ONLY minnows - 5 hours

I understand there will be additional volunteer requirements if my child qualifies to participate in Division Relays, All-Star Relays, Divisionals, or Individual All Stars.

I understand that I must sign up as a volunteer in SwimTopia before the meet/event and check in with the Team Reps or Event Coordinator during the event for my hours to be verified. 

Families who do not complete their required volunteer hours will be charged an additional $250 at the end of the swim season.  Please communicate directly with the Team Representatives if you have extenuating circumstances and we will work with you to identify ways to complete your hours.

Click "Yes, I agree" and type your initials below to acknowledge that you have read and understand the volunteer requirements and to acknowledge the $250 fee for non-compliance. 

As Parent/Guardian of the above-name minor(s), I grant permission for the swimmer(s) to participate in all activities of the Wakefield Chapel Swim/Dive Team, a Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL) member team. I represent and warrant that my minor child/children participating on the Wakefield Chapel Swim/Dive Team are in good health and have no physical condition, ailment or disability which renders them unable to participate in vigorous physical activity. For and in consideration of benefits derived from participation in the Wakefield Chapel Swim/Dive Team, I understand that the risk of injury to my child from the activities involved in these programs is significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist. I assume all risks and hazards arising out of, or related to, such participation, including, but not limited to, transportation to and from such activities, and do hereby indemnify, release and hold harmless the Wakefield Chapel Swim/Dive Team, its coaches, team representatives, volunteers, property manager, employees and agents, as well as the Northern Virginia Swimming League, from all claims of any kind whatsoever which may arise or hereafter accrue in connection with my child's/children's participation in activities of the Wakefield Chapel Swim/Dive Team. I further grant permission for first aid to be given to my child/children in an emergency, and will be solely responsible for any medical costs which may arise. I AGREE THAT THEY WILL ABIDE BY THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA SWIMMING LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT.

NVSL Standards of Conduct

The following Standards of Conduct shall guide swimming and diving within the Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL). They promote respect, fairness, civility, honesty, responsibility, and appropriate behavior. These Standards foster a positive environment at all swim and dive meets; establish an atmosphere of respect for all participants, officials, and spectators; produce positive learning outcomes for all; build participant and team spirit; and enhance the sports of swimming and diving.

All Athletes, Coaches, Team Representatives, Officials, Parents / Spectators, and NVSL Leadership shall:

• Abide by the established rules of the NVSL
• Respect all officials at all times and address them in a courteous manner
• Avoid using inappropriate language, profanity, humiliating or intimidating remarks or behavior, verbal or physical assault toward any athlete, coach, team representative, official, NVSL leadership representative, or spectator
• Follow applicable management, pool, and facility rules, respecting others property at all times
• Display respect, courtesy, and good manners toward athletes, coaches, Team Representatives, and spectators. Team Representatives shall assist officials in maintaining control of spectators during meets
• Demonstrate humility in victory and courtesy in defeat.

Head Coaches shall:

• Ensure athletes and assistant coaches demonstrate maturity and good sportsmanship toward other athletes, officials, coaches, and spectators at all times.
• Lead by example to instill a love for the sport, advanced aquatic skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship in their team.

Spectators shall:

• Maintain an appropriate distance from the competition area by remaining in established viewing areas and shall not encroach the pool deck or interfere with any officials
• Not engage in loud, intimidating, disrespectful, or negative behavior toward officials, athletes, other spectators, support personnel, or pool staff (including lifeguards).

I understand that violations of these standards can result in revocation of the privilege to attend NVSL and Wakefield Chapel Swim Team events.

Click "Yes, I agree" and type your initials below to acknowledge you have read and agreed to the NVSL Participation Waiver and NVSL Standards of Conduct.  

All Wakefield Chapel Swim Team members are expected to know and follow WCRA policies at all times.  The WCRA Youth Code of Conduct, Rules and Regulations, Documents and Policies, and Bylaws are all available to members on the WCRA website.  Login to your Member Dashboard, and click on "Member Documents" to view each of these policies.  

Click "Yes, I agree" and type your initials below to acknowledge that you have read and agree to the WCRA policies.

Photos may be taken at Wakefield Chapel Swim Team events by community members and/or swim team volunteers. By registering for the swim team, you acknowledge that WCRA and the Wakefield Chapel Swim Team has your permission to use these photos in official publications, including but not limited to WCRA and Swim Team Newsletters, WCRA and Swim Team websites, and on WCRA and Swim Team social media pages.