How much does swimming cost?

How much does swimming cost? 

As with any sport there are costs involved! Below are the main costs you will need to allow for the sport. Any prices quoted are a guide only and are subject to change.

Club Registration

2014/15 Annual Registration Fee for competitive swimmers: $280.00

The total includes ASA/SNZ registration fee of $90.50 and club fee $189.50.

Swimmers registering after 31st December 2014: $185.00

The total includes ASA/SNZ registration fee of $90.50 and club fee of $94.50. Note: the ASA/SNZ fee does not decrease if the registration is less than a year.

Club Transfers: If the transferring swimmer is already registered with ASA/SNZ for the current swimming year, only the Club portion of fees is payable.

Training Fees

 
Training fees are paid to Dean Greenwood Swim School. Fees vary depending on level and number of sessions swimmers attend. Contact DGSS office for current fees.

Uniforms

The club would like all swimmers to wear the club uniform when representing the club at swim meets. Full details of items available, sizes and prices are on our website: www.sportsground/laserswimmteden.co.nz
Please choose sizes carefully as uniform is made to order and we are unable to exchange if the sizes are not right. For further information regarding uniforms contact:

Sandra Hefford  ph: 818 5184/ 027 271 8865  or email: heffordz@clear.net.nz.

Training Gear

 
Swimmers will need to purchase their own gear: training togs, competition togs, towel, goggles (plus a spare), gear bag (kick board, paddles, fins, pull buoy) and a water bottle. Club members will receive a discount on gear purchased at the DGSS shop.

Swim Meets

 
Local Meets: Swimmers pay an entry fee per race ranging from $5 - $7. Parents and spectators who attend on the day will be charged a door entry of $2-$3. Programmes will also be available and are usually $2-$3.
National Meets: Swimmers race entry fees usually cost more than for Local Meets, approx $10-$15 per event. If the Meet is not in Auckland there will be transport, accommodation and food costs for the swimmer and any family/supporters who also attend.

Camps

 
The Coach’s Training Programme may include intensive training camps during some school holidays. These might be run locally or out of Auckland and there may be extra fees charged to cover costs.