BRC Club Handbook
Section 18
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.
| Fee Type | Amount | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $30 | At time of registration | Per child — includes BRC T-Shirt and Swim Cap |
| Monthly Dues | $100 – $200 | 2nd of every month | Varies by training group |
| Annual Admin Fee | $140 | August 1, 2027 | Charged once per household |
| Meet Fees | TBD | Before or after meet entries | Determined prior to each meet |
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 individual USA Swimming Membership.
Accounts that become past due may result in:
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 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.
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.
Bakersfield Race Club does not automatically pause monthly dues for vacations, short-term absences, school activities, seasonal sports, illness, or missed practices. A temporary membership hold may be approved by club leadership in limited circumstances, such as extended injury, medical restriction, or family emergency. Requests must be submitted in writing before the billing period begins. Approval is not guaranteed.
Financial assistance or multi-child discounts may be available depending on club resources. Families may contact Stanzi McGowan, Owner, for information. Financial assistance is not guaranteed and may be reviewed periodically based on family need, available club resources, swimmer participation, account standing, and overall program capacity.
Families are expected to resolve all outstanding balances before leaving the club. Bakersfield Race Club may withhold good-standing confirmation, future meet entries, or other club-related administrative support until the account is paid in full. Unpaid balances may be referred for collection if they remain unresolved after reasonable attempts to collect payment.