MONETARY
Diving Fees
Fees are set annually at the beginning of the season, and presented at the KWDC AGM. Mid-season fee changes, are rare, but may occur on occasion.
Illness or Injury – If an injury or illness is longer than a month, fees for the subsequent month(s) will be refunded. In the case of competitive divers, the monthly cheque(s) will be held; not cashed. Uncashed cheques will be returned upon the divers return. (Please see the safety policy for requirements on returning). This policy is in effect until April. No refund will be considered after that time.
Dive Ontario fees – all competitive divers are required to pay a fee to Dive Ontario. (Set annually by Dive Ontario). Divers who also coach will only be invoiced for the fees over and above their coaching registration fee.
NSF Fees
A fee of $15 will be charged for an NSF cheque. If on the same payment, a second cheque is also returned NSF, then a charge of $40 will apply and a cash only policy will be enforced.
Travel Grants
Any travel grants received that are directly related to the diver/coach’s travel to meet(s), will be disbursed between the club and diver/coach in the ratio that the travel fees were billed.
Donations
Donations will be forwarded to the City of Kitchener for issuance of a charitable receipt – see City of Kitchener Donation policy.
Administrative Fees – Refund on Registration Fees
All registrations are subject to an administrative fee for early cancellation. All registration fees are non-refundable after the 2nd lesson. Any refunds prior to the 2nd lesson are subject to an administration fee.
See the registration forms for the current administration fee schedule for the appropriate level.
PARTICIPATION
Class Size
The class size for each coach is to a maximum of 8 divers.
Private lessons at the Dryland Center
· Participants must be registered with Dive Ontario as divers. This will ensure that they are covered by our insurance and waive liability for injury.
· Private training times must not interfere with club training times and any changes in club times will take precedence over private times.
· The club will not be responsible for any administrative functions surrounding registration, collection of fees etc.
· The cost of renting the training centre will be billed to the coached based on the rental fees set for that year.
· Times will be applied for by the coaches in advance and usage will be reported to treasurer on a monthly basis along with payment.
· Coaches to negotiate fees for the lessons directly with the participant.
Diver Progression
It is the coach’s decision to move an athlete up but should ask registrar if there is room.
Christmas, March Break, and Summer Hours
Diving during Christmas, March Break and the summer, is not included in the regular fees paid by divers. These classes are charged on a “pay as you go system”.
Make-up days
If a diver misses his or her schedule diving day due to illness or direct school activity (i.e. exams, studying etc), then the diver may make-up his/her missed day on another diving day. Make-up days are only available on diving days that are not full, and you must have permission from the coach to attend a make-up day. All missed days must be made up during the session and cannot be carried over from session to session.
Safety
Diver with a previous injury (i.e. concussion) is required to have Doctor’s note in order to return to training.
COMPETITIONS
Team Wear
Divers are expected to wear teamwear to all competitions.
Level II divers – team bathing suit, team shirt and shorts
Level I divers – team bathing suit, team shorts/pants and jacket
Teamwear will be available for purchase at the AGM, and two other dates throughout the season.
Divers’ Travel Fees to Meets
All fees for a diver in regards to travel to a meet, are payable by the diver/family. No fees are covered by the club for the diver.
Coaches’ Travel Fees to Meets
If the number of divers attending a meet is five or less – the coaching fees will be divided between the divers and the club in the ratio of 30% for the club and 70% divided among the divers attending the meet.
If the number of divers attending a meet is six or more – the coaching fees will be divided between the divers – 100% to be divided between all divers.
A minimum charge will apply to travel fees – a minimum fee of $5 for travel fees applies.
Meet Fees
All registration and event fees at a meet are payable by the diver with the exception of Junior and Senior National meet fees. All registration and event fees to both Junior and Senior Nationals will be divided between the club and the diver in the ratio of 50 % paid by diver and 50% paid by club.
