Potomac Marlins

2010-11 Registration & Payment Information

• Team Registrations are done on-line through an outside registration service (Active Network). See REGISTRATION FORM button at the top of the Registration HUB page. Questions about the Marlins registration procedures should be referred to the Team Registrar, Terri Marlin.
  
  
• Registration is organized into 4 separate sections or "Training Spheres" which are comprised of one or more facilities that function together to provide a comprehesive program with various training options.
  
  * Marlins EAST (Chinquapin, Lee District, Geo. Wash/Mt. Vernon),
  * Marlins CENTRAL (Audrey Moore, JCC, GMU),
  * Marlins WEST (Cub Run) and
  * Gold Star STROKE SCHOOL (offered @ Chinq, Cub Run, Aud Moore, Lee Dist).
  
  Registrants should enter the sphere of their choice from the Registration HUB page to access the associated registration FORM. From the registration form, registrants select their "primary" training facility and, if necessary, indicate alternative facilities to be included in their desired weekly schedule.
  
  
• Upon registration, a non-refundable $300 deposit is required to reserve each members space on the team. This $300 registration deposit must be made by credit card through the provided card processing service on the THRIVA site. Contact the Team Registrar with questions. Initial registration deposit covers USA/PV Swimming insurance and registration fees, initial Meet Entry Fee (MEF) account set-up , and team outfitting package.
  
  
• TEAM FEE BALANCES may be made with a credit card or by check (preferred) and must be received any time between the beginning date of registration and the team's September 30th due date. 2010-11 Team Fee CREDIT CARD balances are made through PayPal from the MARLINS Registration HUB page link (not THRIVA).
  
  
• OUTFITTING PACKAGE: All Potomac Marlins swimmers (except Stroke School participants) will receive a standard outfitting package as part of their registration fee. The outfitting package includes; team suit, team Hoodie sweat shirt, 2 - team T-shirts, PURPLE team back pack, car magnet and back-pack ID tag. There are no substitutions or exhanges to the outfitting package except for swimmers who already have a new PURPLE back pack. These swimmers must bring their PURPLE back packs to the September 19th parent meeting to receive a Sport Fair credit voucher.
  

  Swimmers must supply outfitting size information along with their registration information. Additional optional items are available for inclusion in the outfitting package at an additional fee as noted (please check with deck coaches prior to ordering optional equipment items). Click here for SPORT FAIR SUIT SIZING CHART. Swimmers who register prior to September 1st will have their outfitting packages ready for pick up at the Annual Parents Meeting on September 19th. Swimmers who register after this date will have their outfitting packages ready for pick-up/delivery within 2-4 weeks of their registration date.
  
  

  PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS
  Option #1	Earlybird	$300 credit card deposit with registration. Balance must be made in full made by CHECK ONLY and postmarked on or before June 19th, 2010 to be eligble for the Early Bird credit. Credits will be transferred to family MEF accounts.
  Option #2	Standard	$300 credit card deposit with registration. Balance in full made by check (preferred) or credit card by September 30th, 2010. Use PayPal only. Multiple payments may be made as long as balance is paid in full by Sept 30th.
  Option #3	Extended	$300 credit card deposit with registration. 5% service charge is added to Team Fee total. Not available to swimmers who register after October 30th, 2010. This is an automated withdraw system to take place on Sept. 30, Nov. 30, and Jan. 30, 2011. The automated withdraw is done through the THRIVA system (not PayPal) Scheduled payments can be paid off prior to the automatic withdraw dates. Contact Team Registrar with questions. 45% of balance automatically withdrawn on September 30th. 30% of balance automatically withdrawn on November 30th, 2010. 25% balance automatically witdrawn on January 30th, 2011. Special arrangements may be made with the Team Registrar to make extended payments by check.

  
  
• SIBLING DISCOUNT: The Marlins offer team fee discounts for families with 2 or more swimmers. For Sibling Discount information please see SIBLING DISCOUNTS.
  
  
• EARLY BIRD CREDIT: The Marlins offer an EARLYBIRD CREDIT which is offered in the form of a credit towards a families MEF account. In order to qualify for the Earlybird Credit, swimmers must register on-line and make their $300 credit card deposit and submit the balance payment in FULL (by CHECK only) by the Earlybird postmark deadline (June 19th). Payments received with postmarks after the deadline will not be credited.
  
  
• PRO_RATED FEES: For swimmers who register late (after Sept 30th) the Marlins offer PRO-RATED FEES which are calculated monthly based upon a 9 or 11-month season. We accept late registrations all season long provided spaces are available. Team outfitting packages, MEF accounts and USA/PVS registrations are included with all late entry pro-rated fees.
  
  Swimmers who register AFTER Sept. 30th are required to make their balance payments within 30 days of registering or allow the automated credit card processing system to withdraw the required balance on the 30th day of the month following their registration date. Late registrants are eligible for the Extendend payment plan and associated dates if registering by the end of October, 2010.
  
  
  
• SUMMER PROGRAM FEES are included with 11-month registrations at a significant discount for Junior Marlins and higher level programs. Swimmers who register in April and May will have summer program fees included at no extra charge.
  

• MEET ENTRY FEE Account (MEF): Each Marlins swimmer is credited with a $50 Meet Entry Fee escrow account at the beginning of each season for the purpose of entering swim meets. MEF accounts are part of the standard team fee for all swimmers and are non-refundable if unused, however, they accumulate and remain in the swimmer's name for the duration of their association with the team. MEF accounts are attributed to the FAMILY and thus are transferable among siblings. MEF accounts must be kept in the "positive" at all times and sufficient funds must be available in order to enter any meet. Periodic invoices are sent to families who's MEF account is below or nearing $0.00. MEF checks are mailed directly to
• Coach Bill Marlin
  3212 Allness Lane
  Herndon, VA 20171.
  
  
• ALL TEAM FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE ONCE MADE. Refunds are only processed in the event that Potomac Marlins cancel an advertised program or a swimmer is deemed by the staff to be unable to meet the minimum standard of acceptance for the intended prorgam AND the appropriate level program schedule is not feasible. Contact the Team Manager for more info. The Potomac Marlins program is a 9-month or 11-month financial commitment regardless of whether the swimmer completes the season for which he/she has registered.
  
  

  PROGRAM	REGISTRATION DATES
  2010 Summer Program All Swimmers	Begins April 12, 2010 Now underway.
  2010-11 Short Course Returning Members	Begins May 28th, 2010 Continuing all season long on a monthly pro-rated basis after Sept. 30th.
  2010-11 Short Course NEW MEMBERS	Begins June 12th, 2010 Continuing all season long on a monthly pro-rated basis after Sept. 30th.
  2010-11 Short Course Earlybird Deadline Full team fee balances must be received BY CHECK. $300 Reg. Deposit must be made by Credit card through web site	postmark on or before June 19th, 2010