Membership
Bakersfield Race Club fees support the ongoing operation of the club, including coaching, facility rental, equipment, administration, insurance, meet support, technology systems, USA Swimming requirements, and general program operations.
Families are responsible for reviewing and understanding all fees associated with their swimmer's participation. Fee amounts may vary by training group, membership type, meet participation, or optional team activities.
| Fee Type | Amount | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $30 | At time of registration | Per child — covers BRC t-shirt and swim cap |
| Monthly Dues | $100 – $200 | 2nd of every month | Varies by training group (see table below) |
| Annual Admin Fee | $140 | August 1 annually | Charged once per household |
| Meet Fees | TBD | Prior to each meet | Billed before or after meet entries depending on the meet |
Monthly Dues by Group
| Group | Typical Age | Focus | Required Equipment | Monthly Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidepool Group Group 1 | Under 10 | Introduction to competitive swimming, stroke fundamentals, kicking, water confidence, and fun | Kickboard | $100 |
| Reef Group Group 2 | Ages 7 – 10 | Stroke development, starts, turns, underwater kicking, pace clock introduction, and early aerobic training | Kickboard, fins, pull buoy | $120 |
| Current Group Group 3 | Ages 9 – 12 | Technical proficiency in all four strokes, aerobic development, kick development, and full-event readiness | Kickboard, fins, pull buoy, snorkel | $140 |
| Breaker Group Varsity | Ages 13+ | High school off-season training, stroke improvement, fitness, and work capacity | Kickboard, fins, pull buoy, snorkel, paddles | $140 |
| Deep Water Group Pre-Elite | Advanced age-group swimmers ready for increased training | Advanced training, event development, consistent meet participation, Junior Olympic goals, and progression toward Sectional cuts | Kickboard, fins, pull buoy, snorkel, paddles | $185 |
| Abyss Group Elite | Ages 13+; highest commitment group | High-level training, primary event preparation, regional and national-level competition, and year-round commitment | Kickboard, fins, pull buoy, snorkel, paddles, drag socks | $200 |
Billing
Families are expected to pay all club fees on time. Monthly dues are due on the date established by the club and must remain current for swimmers to participate in practices, meets, and team activities. Each individual is responsible for registering and paying for their own USA Swimming membership.
Accounts that become past due may result in one or more of the following:
The club reserves the right to require that outstanding balances be paid before a swimmer may return to practice or enter a meet associated with BRC.
Per Household
The Household Administrative Fee is charged once per household, not per swimmer. Families with multiple swimmers will only pay one administrative fee.
This fee is separate from monthly dues, meet fees, USA Swimming membership fees, team gear, or other optional costs. The fee is used to support the administrative work required to operate the club and maintain a high-quality experience for swimmers and families.
The Household Administrative Fee is generally non-refundable once a swimmer is registered, unless an exception is approved by club leadership due to extraordinary circumstances. Athletes who have terminated their membership and then re-registered with the club within a 12-month period will be re-assessed the $140 household administrative fee.
Leaving the Club
Families may cancel their Bakersfield Race Club membership by submitting written notice to the club. Cancellation requests must be submitted by email to club leadership at least 30 days before the intended cancellation date. Verbal notice to a coach, missed practices, or simply stopping attendance does not count as official cancellation.
To avoid being charged for the next billing cycle, cancellation notice must be received by the 1st of the month prior to cancellation. Families remain responsible for all fees incurred before the effective cancellation date, including monthly dues, meet fees, USA Swimming fees, late fees, or other outstanding balances.
Monthly dues are not automatically canceled because a swimmer stops attending practice. Membership remains active, and billing may continue, until the club receives proper written cancellation notice.
Once cancellation is processed:
The club may approve exceptions in rare circumstances, including family relocation, serious injury, medical issues, or other extraordinary situations. Documentation may be requested.