GMSC – Policies & Procedures 2024 – Gold Medal Swim School

Welcome to Gold Medal Swim Club's 2024 season. At the Gold Medal Swim Club, we believe that clear communication of our policies and procedures allows us to best protect athletes and ensure they are able to achieve their goals. In order to serve our community of athletes, parents, and coaches, as well as align with the rules and guidelines of USA Swimming, we have created numerous policies.

Please click this link and carefully read all GMSC Forms. Your acknowledgement of your receipt of these documents, your responsibility to read these documents, and your consent to comply with the terms and conditions contained therein are required to move forward with club registration.
Name*
First Last
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Agreement*
I have read the above documents with my swimmer(s). On behalf of myself and my minor child(ren), we acknowledge our responsibility to comply with the policies contained therein.

Photo Release
Gold Medal Swim Club may wish to take photographs (individual and in groups) of swimmers under the age of 18 that may include your child(ren) during their membership in the club.

All photos will observe generally accepted standards of decency, in particular:

- Action shots should be a celebration of the sporting activity and not a sexualized image in a sporting context.
- Action shots should not be taken or retained where the photograph reveals a torn or displaced swimsuit.
- Photographs should not be taken from behind swimming blocks at the start of a race or exhibit a child climbing out of the swimming pool.
- Photographs should not be taken in locker‐rooms or bathrooms.

The club requires parental consent to take and use photographs. Parents have the right to refuse agreement to their child being photographed.
Photo Release
Gold Medal Swim Club may wish to take photographs (individual and in groups) of swimmers under the age of 18 that may include your child(ren) during their membership in the club.

All photos will observe generally accepted standards of decency, in particular:

- Action shots should be a celebration of the sporting activity and not a sexualized image in a sporting context.
- Action shots should not be taken or retained where the photograph reveals a torn or displaced swimsuit.
- Photographs should not be taken from behind swimming blocks at the start of a race or exhibit a child climbing out of the swimming pool.
- Photographs should not be taken in locker‐rooms or bathrooms.

The club requires parental consent to take and use photographs. Parents have the right to refuse agreement to their child being photographed.
Photograph Scenarios*
As the parent/caregiver, I consent to all the following:
- Select All
- Take photographs to use on the club’s website
- Take photographs to include with newspaper articles
- Take photographs to include with newspaper articles
- Take photographs or videos to use on the club’s social media
- Video for training purposes only
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Swimmer #1 Name*
First Last
Swimmer #2 Name
First Last
Swimmer #3 Name
First Last
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Consent*
I consent to Gold Medal using my child(ren)'s photo or videos as indicated by the checked scenarios above.

Medical Release Waiver
I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian for my child(ren). I hereby give my permission for any supervisor, coach or other team administrator associated with the Gold Medal Swim Club to seek and give appropriate medical attention for our child(ren) in the event of accident, injury, and/or illness. I will be responsible for any and all costs associated with any necessary medical attention and/or treatment.

I hereby waive, release and forever discharge Gold Medal Swim Club and associated supervisor, coach or other team administrator from all rights and claims for damages, injury, loss to person or property which may be sustained or occur during participation in Gold Medal Swim Club activities, whether or not damages or loss is due to negligence. I hereby acknowledge that my child(ren) is (are) physically fit and capable of participation in all swim team activities.
Name*
First Last
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Consent*
I agree to the above GMSC Medical Release Waiver

Liability Waiver
By registering my child(ren) with the Gold Medal Swim Club, I agree to participate (or allow my child(ren) and family members to participate) in the Gold Medal Swim Club, and hereby release Gold Medal Swim Club, its directors, officers, agents, coaches, and employees from liability for any injury that might occur to myself (or to my child(ren) and family members) while participating in the Gold Medal Swim Club program, including travel to and from training sessions, swim meets or other scheduled team activities.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above mentioned organizations and/or individuals, their agents and/or employees, against any and all liability for personal injury, including injuries resulting in death to me, my child(ren) and/or other family members, or damage to my property, the property to my child(ren) and/or other family members, or both, while I (or my child(ren) or family members) participating in the Gold Medal Swim Club program.
Name*
First Last
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Consent*
I agree to the above GMSC Liability Waiver.

Payment Policy
All billing is done through Team Unify. Accounts must have a valid credit/debit card on file and will be automatically billed on the 1st of each month. Monthly invoices will include training dues, meet fees, and any other charges associated with your account. Monthly charges may be paid via credit/debit card or ACH.

Per the Membership & Enrollment Policies, an Annual Registration Fee of $150.00 is due at the time of registration. A pro-rated monthly fee dependent upon your child(ren)'s group placement is due prior to their first official practice.

Payment Methods & Processing Fees

Credit Cards: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction

ACH: $1.25 flat fee per transaction

Cash or checks must be delivered to the Gold Medal Swim School before the 1st of each month. Checks must be made payable to Gold Medal Swim School. If paying by cash, you must bring exact change. For the safety of all, coaches are not permitted to accept payments outside the front desk of the Swim School.

How to Change Your Payment Method

Login to Team Unify

Go to My Account > Billing > Set Up Autopay

Choose “Add New Card” or “Add Bank Account” and add all details

Indicate your payment preference:

Use for Fees Associated With Your Account

- This option indicates which card will automatically be billed on the 1st of each month.

- Make sure to choose the card/account you want charged each month automatically on the 1st.

Use for On Demand Payments

- This option indicates which card will be charged for any payments made outside of the monthly automatic billing.

- This only applies to credit cards as TU is not able to process ACH payments outside of monthly auto billing.

Name*
First Last
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Consent*
I agree to the GMSC Payment Policy.

GMSC – Policies & Procedures 2024

GMSC - Policies & Procedures 2024

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Photo Release

Photo Release

Medical Release Waiver

Liability Waiver

Payment Policy