MEMBER HANDBOOK
2025/2026 Season
This handbook is meant to assist all athletes and parents with guidance and expectations about club operations and rules. All information is subject to change as the handbook is updated regularly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRITON WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE
TRITON COMPETITIVE SWIM SOCIETY (TCSS)
BILLING, INVOICES, PAYMENT & RECEIPTS
HOW TO SEND E-TRANSFER PAYMENTS
VOLUNTEER AND FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT OVERVIEW
SWIMMER EXPECTATIONS & ETIQUETTE
TRITON COMPETITIVE SWIM SOCIETY POLICIES
WHO WE ARE
Triton Swimming is a not-for-profit, volunteer-managed swim club that operates out of Leduc and Beaumont. In a typical season, we have around 80 members ranging in age from 6-18. We offer competitive and non-competitive swimming programs aimed at helping all swimmers achieve goals, reach their potential and have fun.
OUR MISSION
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To promote competitive swimming and aid in making it affordable and accessible for all members
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To foster and support the sport of competitive swimming
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To encourage community spirit among our members and supporters
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To promote keen sportsmanship and the development of healthy minds and bodies
TRITON WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE
On our website (www.tritonswimclub.ca) you will find general information about our club, training and fee schedules, meet schedules, forms, FAQ’s, a calendar of upcoming events as well as meet and event sign up. If you have difficulty viewing some of this information, ensure that you’re logged in using your TeamUnify/account login. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tritonswimmingab/) where we post photos, share events and make general reminders and announcements.
COACHING STAFF
HEAD COACH
Brendan Elford
Email: [email protected]
This is Brendan’s fourth season as Triton Head coach. Brendan was a competitive swimmer for over 15 years in the Edmonton area, ending on the University of Alberta Varsity swim team. He specialized over the years in the longer distance freestyle and butterfly. While studying business at the U of A , Brendan started coaching summer clubs; three seasons as assistant coach and two seasons as head coach. After graduating he worked for two years as Head Age Group Coach with the Olympian Swim Club. Brendan's goal is to pass on his passion for swimming to all swimmers. He strives to help all Triton swimmers improve in all aspects, focusing on improving their skills and speed in the water.
ASSISTANT COACHES
Lauren Eusanio
Email: [email protected]
As a previous competitive swimmer for over 10 years, Lauren swam at a number of different levels including Alberta Provincials, Alberta Championships, Alberta Summer Games, and Western Canadian Championships. Lauren recently graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Physiology. She is thrilled to be a part of the coaching staff again this season while taking on a larger role within our club. With previous coaching experience at Young Aquatic Club and Head Coach experience with the Devon Dolphins Summer Club, Lauren is excited to continue sharing both her knowledge and passion for the sport of swimming with her swimmers. By placing an emphasis on the technique of all four strokes, Lauren hopes to support her swimmers by giving them the tools they need to progress through the swimming program. Being recognized as a balanced swimmer in all four strokes herself, she is eager to continue educating younger athletes on all that encompasses the sport of swimming while keeping things fun and exciting over the course of the season.
Sophia Dille
Sophia is a dedicated and accomplished swimmer who is beginning her second year coaching with Triton this season. With 7 years of swimming experience, she has already made a significant mark in the sport. Sophia holds a provincial record in the 50m backstroke and has competed in the Canadian Western Championships three times. She is passionate about coaching young athletes and finds great joy in helping them reach their potential and achieve their goals. Her enthusiasm and expertise make her a beloved member of Triton and role model for aspiring swimmers. We are excited to have Sophia as a Performance Swimmer AND Coach this season!
Brandy Secord
Brandy was a competitive swimmer with Red Deer Catalina Swim Club for over 10 years. She currently works with the City of Beaumont as a lifeguard/instructor. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Scott and has 2 children Wyatt and Aaralyn and a miniature dachshund named Chloe. Brandy has a passion for swimming and she aspires to teach any and all kids who want to learn to swim.
TRITON COMPETITIVE SWIM SOCIETY (TCSS)
The Triton Competitive Swim Society (TCSS) is a registered not-for-profit society that exists to administer the functions of the swim club. The club is run by an elected Board of Directors drawn from members of the club. These members are elected at the Annual General Meeting in the spring of each year; all positions are volunteer. The Board of Directors meet on a monthly basis or as required.
The by-laws of the club detail the rules, regulations and descriptions of officers in the club. The bylaws, and all info regarding TCSS can be found on the website under “TRITON (TCSS) BOARD” . You must be signed in to the website to view the minutes which you will find under “MEETING MINUTES”
The TCSS board members for the 2024/2025 swim season are:
COMMUNICATION
At TCSS, communication is very important to us. Please do not hesitate to contact one of your coaches or one of the board members with any questions, concerns, or comments. Members are encouraged to email Brendan, our Head Coach, to ask any questions about swimming and training. He is here to support our swimmers and families. Email is the preferred and professional means of communication, as this will allow for timely follow-ups. In person meetings with board members or coaches must be agreed to and arranged in advance.
The club will also convey all important information each month with a Triton Newsletter, which will be sent via email.
PROGRAMS
TRAINING SCHEDULES
Current training schedules can be found on the website under the “PROGRAMS” tab.
COMPETITIVE AND AGE GROUP PROGRAMS
Triton Swimming groups range from learn-to-swim to elite swimming athletes. Progression between the groups is determined by the coaching staff and is based upon increasing ability and time standard achievement. All swimmers must have some previous swimming experience before joining the program and be assessed by one of our coaches before registering.
Triton Teen Fit, Junior Tritons (JT), and Junior Age Group (JAG) run from October until the end of May.
Top Age Group - Select (TAG-Select), Age Group Performance (AGP) run from September until the end of June.
Age Group Performance - Select (AGP-Select) and Performance (P) run from September until the end of July.
JUNIOR TRITONS (JT)
The Junior Triton program is two, 45 minute sessions/week. This program is offered in both Beaumont and Leduc. JT is billed monthly and runs from October 27, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
The goal of the JT group is to build the swimmers’ comfort in the water. The main focus is on improving swimmers body position through various kicking and other drills. Most of the work will be done on freestyle and backstroke. JT swimmers will also be introduced to basic dives and turns.
JUNIOR AGE GROUP (JAG)
The Junior Age Group program is two, 60 minute sessions/week for. This program is offered in both Beaumont and Leduc. JAG is billed monthly and runs from October 27, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
JAG swimmers will be introduced to swim meets, and the focus of the group will be developing all the skills required to attend those swim meets. Swimmers will learn all 4 kicks and all 4 strokes. They will also improve their diving and work on freestyle and backstroke turns. The priority will be on improving the swimmers all around technique.
TOP AGE GROUP (TAG)
The Top Age Group program is three, 60 minute sessions/week. This program is offered in both Beaumont and Leduc. TAG is billed monthly and runs from October 27, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
TAG swimmers will continue to develop all the skills learned in the JAG group. They will learn a few more advanced skills as well. The focus will still be on technique, but TAG swimmers will increase their fitness levels with more of a focus on speed.
TOP AGE GROUP - SELECT (TAG-SELECT)
The Top Age Group - Select program is three, 90 minute sessions/week. This program is offered in Beaumont. TAG-Select is billed monthly and runs from September 15, 2025 to June 29, 2026.
TAG Select swimmers will swim with the AGP group. This program starts to shift the focus more on competing and performance. They will have learned most of the skills in previous groups. Now they will increase the workload to build fitness levels. The priority will still be on technique. Competing at swim meets becomes a bigger part of the season for the TAG Select swimmers.
AGE GROUP PERFORMANCE (AGP)
The Age Group Performance program runs 5 days/week for a total of 7.5 hours/week. This program is offered in Beaumont. AGP is billed monthly and runs from September 15, 2025 to June 29, 2026.
The AGP program starts to shift the focus more on competing and performance. They will have learned most of the skills in previous groups. Now they will increase the workload to build fitness levels. The priority will still be on technique. Competing at swim meets becomes a bigger part of the season for the AGP swimmers.
AGE GROUP PERFORMANCE - SELECT (AGP-SELECT)
The Age Group Performance - Select program runs 6 days/week for a total of 9.5 hours/week. This program is offered in Beaumont. AGP-Select is billed monthly and runs from September 15, 2025 to July 31, 2026.
The AGP-Select program swims alongside the Performance group. The Performance program builds on the AGP program. The focus shifts more onto increasing the workload in order to take the swimmers to the next level of performance, usually competing at the provincial level.
PERFORMANCE (P)
The Performance program runs 6 days/week for a total of 11 hours/week. This program is offered in Beaumont. Performance is billed monthly and runs from September 15, 2025 to July 31, 2026.
The Performance program builds on the AGP program. The focus shifts more onto increasing the workload in order to take the swimmers to the next level of performance, usually competing at the provincial level.
TRITON TEEN FIT
The Triton Teen Fit program is open to 13-18 year olds and is offered in Leduc for the 25/26 season. Teen Fit is two, 45 minute sessions/week. The Session is offered October 27, 2025 to May 31, 2026.
The Teen Fit program is great for swimmers who do not wish to compete in swim meets but enjoy working out and building skills. It can be used as an excellent cross training program with other sports. Swimmers in this group receive technical development in all four competitive strokes as well as starts and turns.
STEP-UP PROGRAM
The “Step-Up” training provides a one (1) month transition period for swimmers who are selected by the coaches as being potentially ready to move up to a higher-level training group.
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During the time that a swimmer is in the Step-Up Program:
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the swimmer will be permitted to train at the higher training level at the coach’s discretion.
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Triton coaches will evaluate that swimmer to determine whether that swimmer is ready and qualified to permanently train in a higher training level.
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There shall be no additional costs or fees to a Member whose swimmer participates in the Step-Up program. However, prior to a swimmer being entitled to participate in the Step-Up training, the Member associated with that swimmer must provide written or electronic confirmation to Triton Swimming that:
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The Member is prepared to accept and pay any additional Registration Fees and prorated (based on the balance of the season) Training Fees. The Member also must agree to any changes in the schedule, fundraising and volunteer requirements if ultimately the swimmer permanently changes to a new training level
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The swimmer is prepared to move up to a higher-level training group if determined to be ready and qualified.
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Each swimmer shall be permitted to access only one Step-Up program level per swim season.
ATTENDANCE
All swimmers are encouraged to attend all of their assigned sessions when possible. If an athlete misses a session due to no fault of TCSS, no make-up sessions or refunds will be offered.
LEVEL ASSIGNMENT AND CHANGES
Level assignment is at the sole discretion of the coaches. Coaches reserve the right to change a swimmer's level during the course of a session.
REGISTRATION
All registrations are processed through our online system and are due in full at the time of registration. Monthly fees do not include the registration fee.
Triton Swim Club is governed by Swimming Canada and Swim Alberta. All members are required to complete their consent form and online registration with Swimming Canada before the start of the season. This ensures that the swimmer is properly insured and, if applicable, eligible to compete in meets. These links will be emailed to you prior to the start of the season.
FEE STRUCTURE
There are four (4) ways that members contribute to club finances:
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registration fees
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training fees
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fundraising
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volunteer commitments
Our current fee schedule can be found on the website under the “PROGRAMS” tab.
MONTHLY TRAINING FEES
All monthly training fees are billed on the first of the month and credit cards will be charged on the 10th of each month. A valid credit card must be on file for each account. If you wish to pay by e-transfer, please make arrangements with the Treasurer. E-transfers must be sent by the end of the day on the 8th, otherwise the credit card on file will be charged. All credit card transactions will have a surcharge added to the balance.
MULTI-SWIMMER DISCOUNT
There is a multi-swimmer discount of 5% off each additional swimmer. Discount is applied to the lower level group(s). Multi-swimmer families are only required to complete the volunteer points of the highest level swimmer. Family is defined as siblings.
SWIM MEET FEES
The cost of a meet is dependent on whether it is local or travel, how many days, level of competition and much more. Meet Packages will be provided on our website in advance for each swim meet. These are provided by the host club of each swim meet and will outline the events offered as well as the fees associated with each race. There will be a 10% fee added to the total cost of each meet. If your swimmer is registered for a swim meet then the swimmer account will be charged for the meet prior to the event and will be added to your next invoice on the 1st of the month. Out of town meets will also have a meet surcharge of $25 applied to the account to cover coaching costs.
PAYMENT AND REFUND POLICY
BILLING, INVOICES, PAYMENT & RECEIPTS
Every month on the 1st, an invoice is created online and will be sent out by email. All charges in the system at that time will appear on your invoice. All charges incurred after the 1st will be sent on your next invoice. In order to view your bill, log into the website using your email address provided to you by Triton Admin. E-transfers must be paid by the 8th of the month, credit cards will be charged on the 10th of each month. There is a surcharge for each credit card transaction.
HOW TO SEND E-TRANSFER PAYMENTS
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Access your usual e-transfer application from your bank (via PC, tablet or phone, etc.)
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Use the following email address: [email protected] as the recipient (Triton Swimming Treasurer).
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Enter the amount of the transaction in dollars
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Enter the details for the transaction (ie: swimmer's name: monthly fees, swimmer's name: meet fees, etc.)
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More details are better to ensure that Triton Administration can apply the payment to the correct account and swimmer
There are no refunds or rescheduling of training days for classes that are missed. Billing may be paused or fees may be adjusted to reflect time missed due to injury. If the injury is not obvious, a doctor’s note may be required.
WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM
If an athlete chooses to withdraw from a program, notice must be given in writing to the Registrar at [email protected]. The notice must be given 30 days prior to leaving the program. Any fees collected prior to notice being given, or collected during the 30 day period, will not be refunded. All payments falling after the 30 day period will be canceled for swimmers in JT, JAG, TAG, Teen Fit, TAG-Select, AGP, AGP Select, and Performance. There may be additional fundraising and volunteer penalties applied where applicable.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We recognize that some families apply for funding through agencies such as JumpStart and/or KidSport. Ideally all funding is received prior to the start of the swim session; however, we realize this is not always possible. As such, athletes that do not have their funding in place by the start of the season must provide a deposit equal to the registration fee before they enter the pool for their first swim. If full funding is not received within four weeks of the start of the session, the swimmer may not be allowed to continue in the program.
FUNDRAISING
Our club relies heavily on fundraising to help cover our yearly costs. It is important that ALL families participate. However, there is a buyout option which varies between groups. All buyouts are per swimmer.
Performance will have a volunteer buyout of $600.
AGP-Select will have a volunteer buyout of $600.
AGP will have a volunteer buyout of $550.
TAG-Select will have a volunteer buyout of $550.
TAG will have a volunteer buyout of $500.
JAG will have a volunteer buyout of $400.
Junior Triton and Teen Fit will have a volunteer buyout of $300.
All fundraising and volunteer responsibilities are PER SEASON (September-June, or October-May, depending on the swimmer’s level), and must be completed within the current swimming season. Failure to meet the requirements will result in a fee charged to the swimmer's account using the credit card on file with TeamUnify.
*If you withdraw from Triton Swim Club prior to February 7, 2026, you will be responsible for half of the total fundraising and volunteering commitments associated with your swim level. If you withdraw after this date, you will be responsible for the full fundraising and volunteering commitments. The charge for unfulfilled fundraising requirements will be charged to the credit card on file. Credit card transactions will have a 2.4% surcharge. Exceptions can be made on a case to case basis if the swimmer is forced to withdraw due to injury.
This is outlined in the Fundraising Appendix. Fundraising is planned and executed through the Triton Competitive Swim Society (TCSS) parent-run Board of Directors. All questions and concerns regarding fundraising should be directed to the Director of Fundraising at [email protected]
BOTTLE DRIVES
Bottle Drives are a huge source of revenue for our club. (Significantly more than any bingo that we've done) and we would REALLY appreciate it if families chose to participate in the Bottle Drives rather than opting for the $100 buyout. These are the types of fundraising activities that help keep our fees as low as possible. (Each bottle drive will be roughly 2.5 hrs)
Swimmers in TAG and above are required to complete THREE bottle drives. Any charges will be added to accounts after the final bottle drive of the season.
Swimmers in Junior Triton, JAG and Teen Fit are required to complete TWO bottle drives. Any charges will be added to accounts after the final bottle drive of the session.
*Parents are required to stay and help with bottle drives, and sign their swimmer(s) out at the end for full credit. (Walking with the kids, driving a vehicle for the bottles or helping at the Depot).
RAFFLE BOX
Raffle Box will run from November 1 st, 2025 until November 23th, 2025. Each swimmer in JAG and above will be required to sell $100 worth of tickets. As an alternative they can opt out and the club will charge $100 to the credit card on file as part of the fundraising buyout.
Draw Date will be November 23th, 2025 on the pool deck at the LRC during our Swim Series event.
Any charges will be added to accounts after the Swim Series Event.
There is no fundraising requirement for Junior Triton and Teen Fit swimmers for this event but participation is encouraged as this is one of our largest club fundraisers. Junior Triton and Teen Fit swimmers will receive 1 volunteer point if $100 is raised.
SWIM-A-THON (DATE TBD)
This will be a really fun event and we would love for all swimmers in all groups to participate. All swimmers will be required to have a minimum of $100 in donations, or as per the fundraising buyout, they can have their credit card on file charged $100. Any charges will be added to accounts the day after the Swim-a-thon.
There is no fundraising requirement for Junior Triton and Teen Fit swimmers for this event but participation is strongly encouraged as it's a great team building event as well as club fundraiser.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship is another form of fundraising for the club. Sponsors are generally solicited for Club events such as the swim meets. Should you be interested in Sponsorship, please contact our President at [email protected]
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT
Volunteering is an integral part of Triton Swim Club. The club employs ONE full time coach who manages the coaching of the swimmers, scheduling, meets and many of the other day-to-day aspects from the “on-deck” perspective. Tasks such as finances, registration, advertising, promotion and communication, to name a few, are done by volunteer board members; all of whom are parents. Without their dedication of time, skill and energy, our club could not operate. Many of these volunteer commitments are revenue generating. These are critical to the overall function of the club and help keep fees down. Volunteer commitments are mandatory for all swimmers. Duties required vary based on the group and are outlined in the Volunteer Commitment appendix.
We are fortunate that we do not require an extensive amount of parent volunteer time throughout the season. However, it is vitally important that we do have volunteers available to help our board members with certain tasks and events. Volunteer points are PER FAMILY and calculated by the highest placed swimmer.
Any unfulfilled volunteer point will be charged at $50/point to the credit card on file on the last day of the session for Junior Tritons, JAG and Teen Fit swimmers and the last day of the season for TAG and above.
HOW TO COLLECT POINTS
Jobs worth 1 Volunteer point:
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Attendance at the Mandatory Parent meeting at the start of the season (must sign attendance form for this point to be granted)
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Bottle drive coordinator (1 point per bottle drive)
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Ensure all swimmers are signed in and out, and that every swimmer has a parent/guardian present at the bottle drive
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Assign routes and distribute maps (provided by volunteer coordinator)
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Provide a truck/van to be utilized during the bottle drive
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Help with timing and ribbon distribution for the Swim Series
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Sell an extra $100 worth of Rafflebox tickets
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Lane counter at the Swim-a-thon
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Organize the baskets/door prizes, or the food for the Swim-a-thon or the Swim Series Event
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Help on picture day in January for our team photos
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Help decorate the float for the Beaumont Days parade
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Swimmer (with parent if under 10) walk in the parade for Beaumont Days
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Complete a Stroke and Turn Clinic, Official Timing Course, or Safety Marshal Course (subject to availability; email the registrar for instructions on how to complete)
Jobs worth 2 points:
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Bottle sorter: depending of the set up of the bottle drive, this may include staying with the trailer for the duration of the bottle drive, helping to sort the bottles if we go directly to the bottle depot instead of getting the trailer, or hauling the bags into the trailer (i.e., at the Leduc bottle depot)
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Participate in an extra bottle drive, above and beyond the mandatory fundraising requirement
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Donating a basket or door prize for the Swim Series or Swim-a-thon
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Providing a truck for the Parade (1 position open only)
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Filling shifts during a swim meet (as requested from swim meets; must have appropriate courses)
Jobs worth 3 points:
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Travel Coordinator (2 positions only): This will be a position for the entire season. You will be in charge of booking all away hotels for the swim team, at the best rates possible. You will provide details to the secretary, who will email out information to anyone participating in the event.
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Photographer (1 position only): Must be available and present to take pictures at each Triton event (not swim meets) to take photos to post on our website for the entire season
Jobs worth full volunteer points (regardless of swimmer’s group)
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Hold a position on the Triton Board
If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Volunteering at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER AND FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT OVERVIEW
These commitments need to be met before the end of the season for all groups.
EQUIPMENT
All swimmers are expected to show up to practice with goggles, fins and a kickboard. Higher level groups will have additional equipment requirements. Mesh bags (equipment bags) are recommended. It is also recommended that all equipment be labeled with the swimmer's name.
We have a team store set up at LY Sports www.lysports.com/triton-swim-club. Here you'll be able to find the specific recommendations for products from our coaches. As a bonus, if you enter the code TRITONAB2023 at checkout, you'll receive a 2% discount on your order. (You can receive this discount on any product from the website, even if it's not on the team store.) Please note that most adult sized goggles do not properly fit young children. We have provided recommendations for age appropriate goggles on the website.
If you prefer to shop locally, please refer to the Triton equipment list on the LY Sports website for accurate and age appropriate recommendations. Should you have more specific questions, please direct them to Brendan at [email protected].
SWIMMER EXPECTATIONS & ETIQUETTE
In order to ensure a positive experience for all swimmers and the maintenance of the club’s reputation in the community, the club expects the following from all members in the water, on the deck and in the community:
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Obey all the rules and regulations of Triton Swim Club, Swim Alberta and the facilities used both at practice and competitions.
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Be on deck on time for training sessions and meets, ready for warm up as directed by the coach.
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Bring the correct training kit and be prepared to train diligently.
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Respect and take care with the property of others, including pool property.
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Respect all coaches, officials, volunteers and facility staff at practices and meets.
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Listen to the coach’s directions, instruction and feedback.
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Represent Triton Swim Club in an honorable and respectful manner when attending meets and practices. This includes no foul language, fighting, snapping towels, destruction of property and equipment, littering and bullying of any manner. This also includes cleaning up the area that you were sitting in at swim meets before going home.
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Be courteous and respectful at all times. Unruly or disrespectful behavior is not acceptable either in the pool, on the deck, in the changing rooms, outside the pool area or in the community.
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Be considerate with their use of digital devices and social media. Use of a mobile phone, camera, or any photographic or video-recording device is not allowed in changing areas.
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Be kind. Bullying in any form, verbal or physical, will not be tolerated.
TRITON MERCHANDISE
Optional Triton Merchandise will be available for purchase at the start of the new season. Please visit the online shop to find many diverse products. To order, pick the product you like, then customize the logo/design/etc. Use Code: TCSSC4AE to support our Triton Club.
All family and friends are encouraged to purchase Triton merchandise and to show your Triton pride at all swim meets, bottle drives and other events.
MEET SCHEDULE
The 2025/2026 swim meet schedule will be posted on the website under the “PROGRAMS” tab once it is available and updated regularly.
SWIM MEET 101
The opportunity to participate in swim meets is available to all Triton swimmers registered in JAG and up. Meets are an exciting opportunity to monitor improvement for the swimmer and the coach. While beating a time is one of the most obvious and visible ways to see improvement, coaches focus on many other areas of improvement at meets.
Coaches determine the schedule of meets based on the goals of the group and club. Once a meet is posted, an email will be sent and sign up can be completed via the link in the email. Meet fees will then be charged to the swimmer account. Meet fees vary from meet to meet but are typically a “per individual event” charge. Meets have an accompanying “meet package” PDF file that contains the specific meet information. There are up to 17 individual events and 5 relays for men and women in a swim meet. Not every meet will offer every event due to time constraints. To see heat sheets, as well as final results at swim meets, consider purchasing the "Meet Mobile" app.
The meet season is broken into two parts; the short course season (25m pool), and the long course season (50m pool). The short course season runs from September - March. This is followed by the long course season, running around March - June.
Many meets have qualifying times, where a swimmer must meet a minimum standard to attend the meet. Coaches will be able to confirm whether or not your swimmer is qualified for these meets. The number of events a swimmer is able to compete in is often determined by the number of meet qualifying times they have achieved.
GENERAL RULES FOR SWIM MEETS
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STARTS
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Swimmers starting outside the water must have at least one foot on the front of the starting platform or deck.
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Swimmers already in the water must continuously contact the starting platform or wall with one hand.
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FALSE STARTS
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A swimmer starts the race before the signal. Referees can call this before the signal is given or after the race has concluded.
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A swimmer declares to the referee that they will not race. This is considered a false start.
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REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION
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Committing a false start
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Behaving in an unsportsmanlike or unsafe way
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Grabbing or physically hindering another swimmer
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Entering a pool before another race has been completed
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Dipping your goggles in the pool before a race
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Finishing the race in a different lane than you started
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Grabbing lane dividers
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Standing on the bottom of the pool, except during freestyle races
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Touching your goggles during the race
Swim meets are governed by the rules put in place by Swimming Canada. A detailed copy of these rules can be found on the Swimming Canada website.
SWIM MEET FAQ’s
Q: How do I know if a meet is for my child?
A: The meets are posted on the “EVENTS” section of the website. Within the description we try to post whom the meet is geared for. We add details as we get them from the hosting club. If you are unsure if a specific meet is suited for your swimmer, please talk to your coach and they can let you know.
Q: How much do meets cost?
A: The cost of a meet is dependent on whether it is local or travel, how many days, level of competition and much more. The costs are uploaded to the event page once details are received (meet packages) from the hosting Swim Club. The swimmer account will be charged for the meet prior to the event. Out of town meets will also have a meet surcharge applied to the account to cover coaching costs.
Q: What time do I need to be at the meet?
A: Meet arrival times will be communicated by the coach in the event email.
Q: How long are meets?
A: Every meet is different. Approximate start and end time are posted to the event as we receive them.
Q: How do I sign my swimmer up to attend a meet?
A: At the beginning of every season, our coaching staff publishes a meet list. This season’s schedule is currently located under “PROGRAMS” -> “COMPETITIVE - MEET SCHEDULE”. Parents are responsible for signing up (“edit member commitment”) for a swim meet prior to the deadline. Coaches will then do the actual individual entries on behalf of all signed-up swimmers using their expertise to determine the appropriate events for the swimmer.
Q: What do you need to bring to a swim meet?
A: During meets, Triton Swim Club members are to wear a swimsuit, a Triton swim cap and Club T-shirt. The following are additional items. Your swimmer / family may require other items not listed here:
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Swim suit (Check before you leave to make sure that you have at least one suit packed)
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Goggles (2)
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Water bottle
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Swim cap (2)
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Kickboard
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Towels (2) - (1 to keep in your bag and dry until the meet is over. You do not want to ride home wet)
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Sweatshirt and club T-shirt
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Clean runners or deck shoes for deck wear
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Snacks
Q: What if we sign up for a meet and change our mind or can’t attend?
A: Each meet sign up contains a "sign up deadline" date. If you pull your swimmer (scratch), after the Triton sign up date, you will be responsible for all fees associated with the meet.
TRITON COMPETITIVE SWIM SOCIETY POLICIES
Current TCSS policies can be found on our website under the “ABOUT US” tab.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: When are payments due to Triton Swimming?
A: Invoices are sent to you via email on the 1st of each month. All e-transfer payments are due on the 8th of each month. Credit cards will be billed on the 10th of each payment and there will be a 2.4% surcharge added to each transaction.
Q: How do I get my receipt?
A: Log into your account to print your invoice/receipts. If you have questions, contact the Treasurer.
Q: How can I withdraw from Triton?
A: If you wish to cancel your membership, we need 30 days written notice. Your written notice should be sent to the Registrar stating you wish to withdraw. You will be responsible for all applicable fees as per the club withdrawal policy.
Q: What if my swimmer wants to take a break from swimming for a couple of months?
A: If you wish to become inactive from the club, we need a written notice via email to the Registrar and the withdrawal policy will apply.
Q: How often does my child swim?
A: In order to find out when and where your child swims please consult the TRAINING SCHEDULES under the “PROGRAMS” tab on the website. You will find a complete list and schedule of all practice times and locations of your child’s group listed there.
Q: How much does it cost to swim?
A: When considering swimming, there are various costs to factor in. There is a yearly affiliation membership fee, training fees, swim meets & equipment. Membership and training fees are posted in the “PROGRAMS” tab on the website. Please see further in this document for information on equipment and swim meets.
IMPORTANT DATES
Note: There is no swimming on Statutory Holidays. Additional dates posted on the website.
