How do I Join GCST?
Joining GCST is as easy as 1-2-3.
You can join GCST at any of our pools, anytime during the year.
Stop by and meet the coaches and swimmers. They will professionally evaluate your swimmer and determine which training group they should be in. GCST has programs at San Carlos Park, FGCU, and North Ft. Myers / Cape Coral area.
1. Print and fill out the GCST New Member Form
2. Print and fill out the 2009 USA Swimming Registration form ($55.00 good until Dec. 31, 2009). Make check payable to SFSCI. Turn in form to your GCST coach with payment and birth certificate attached.
Refunded if swimmer doesn't continue after 1 week tryout.
If you are transferring from another team, print out and turn in the USA Swimming Club Transfer form.
There is no cost to transfer clubs.
3. Come to the pool, Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, with suit, towel, cap and goggles, and meet the coaches, and swimmers.
Maps to GCST pools can be found at pools.
Please also review GCST forms and policies .
Where should my child train?
Novice Team ($35 per month for 3 days per week or $50 per month for up to 5 days per week) is for the beginning swimmer ages 5 to 12 that is new to the team and just starting out. The group works on strokes and skills needed to become a competitive swimmer. You can pick 3 days per week to attend this group on Monday through Friday from 5-6:30 pm or attend 5 days per week if desired. (San Carlos, and NFM)
Junior Team ($55 per month plus yearly FGCU pool fee of $50) is for advanced age group swimmers that compete on a state wide level. Ages 9-14. Workout attendance required 5 days per week on Monday through Friday 5-7 pm, and Saturday mornings. Weekday mornings are also available as well as dryland strength training. (San Carlos, FGCU, and NFM)
Senior Team ($70 per month plus yearly FGCU Fee of $100 or monthly FGCU Fee of $10) is for elite level age group swimmers 14 and up that compete nationally and high school to college age swimmers. Workouts are mandatory 6 days per week Monday through Friday 5-7 pm, and Saturday mornings. Weekday mornings are also available as well as dryland strength training. (FGCU) (NFM)
How do I pay program fees?
(San Carlos, FGCU)....Fees are billed quarterly and sent by e-mail or handed out at the pool if e-mail is not available. GCST fees may be paid using 2 different options.
Option #1 - Quarterly fees may be paid for the entire quarter by the 15th of the first month in the quarter.
Option #2 - Quarterly fees may be broken down into 3 monthly payments. Monthly payments must be made on the first day of each month in the billed quarter. You will only receive a bill at the first day of the quarter using this option.
A $15.00 late charge will be added to accounts that are not cleared after the due date. Accounts not paid are considered past due at the end of the month and the swimmer will not be permitted to train unless the account is paid in full with any late fees added.
Florida Swimming registrations are renewed every September and are good for the entire following year.
How do I enter swim meets?
Meets can be entered by filling out the GCST Meet Entry form. Turn in the form to your coach with payment attached, prior to the GCST entry deadline. Meet Entry Forms are posted on the GCST Event Schedule page along with information about the meet, entry forms, hotels, and driving directions. The meets have a brief description telling which GCST swimmers should enter the meet. All GCST swimmers are expected to swim GCST hosted meets, and team parents are required to help at these meets.
It is your responsibility to turn in the form and payment on time. Entry forms turned in after the GCST entry deadline must include a $15.00 late fee added to the entry fees. Late entries will not be accepted after the entry has been sent. If the GCST entry has been finished, or sent to the host club, you can enter some meets if there is a deck entry policy by the host club. If you need an entry form you can request one from the coaches in advance of the GCST entry deadline. GCST entry deadlines will also be posted on the bulletin board at the San Carlos Pool in addition to several areas of the GCST website.
How do I check my swimmer's entry, times, records, and results?
This information can be found at Team Manager Online. It is the same information that the coaches use to do entries, and check the progress of our swimmers. Time Standards, Team Records, Meet entries, and Meet Results, are all posted here.
How do I find forms?
GCST forms are located on the GCST web site under Online Forms and Information.
How do I contact a coach?
Coaches phone numbers and e-mail contacts are located in the box on the upper right of this page.
How do I purchase team apparel and swim suits?
Team swim suits, warmups, and parkas may be ordered from our official vendor, Total Team Wares. GCST swim caps can be purchased from your coach. Contact your coach to order team shirts. GCST has a suit policy that should be reviewed and followed by all team members. GCST is a Speedo sponsored team.
Is fundraising required?
(San Carlos, FGCU) ....Fundraising is required by all GCST members. It can be done by securing corporate sponsors, and Swim-A-Thon. GCST holds Swim-A-Thon each summer. Corporate sponsorship may be secured year round. A portion of collected funds can be used for team travel and expenses. All GCST families are required to work our "home" swim meets. A $50 fee will be charged to families accounts that do not help with the minimum required sessions at each meet. Session requirements will be sent out by e-mail 1 month prior to the meet.
Fundraising information and forms.
A sign-up form is posted on the GCST web site for hosted meets. You must sign-up online to receive credit for working these meets.
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