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Master's Swimming

Masters Swimming Fall 2008
Crimson Tide Masters Swimming

Membership
1. Aquatics Center: Masters Swimmers need to become members of the Aquatics Center at an affiliate rate of $ 45per semester. Students automatically are considered members. Family rates for non-students also are available; inquire at the pool (205-348-5244).

2. Club Dues: All team members pay club dues. Club dues cover the expenses associated with hiring of coaches.
Students pay $60 per semester, Faculty/Staff pay $80 and Community pay $90 per semester (collected at the beginning of the semester). Fall semester runs from August 15 to December 31st. Spring semester runs from January 1st to May 14th. Summer term May 15 to August 14th.  

3. Summer dues: For the members who pay coaching fees for Fall and Spring semester, Summer coaching fees will not apply. However, summer coaching fees will apply for members who will like to join either Fall or Spring semester, but not both.

4. Late fees: A $10 late fee will be applied to any member who does not pay the coaching fee a month after the beginning of every semester. Membership due dates are as follow: Spring semester- February 1st, summer semester – June 15th and Fall semester – September 15th.

5. Try-outs: Masters Swimming Program welcomes anyone to try-out our program for 2 practices without paying the coaching fees. After 2 practices, membership fees apply. However, there is a $2 club facility fee involved for each try-out practice, unless a student.

6. Action Card: Members are required to bring and swipe their action card every time they come to practice. Front desk has the right to deny access to the facility if action card not available.

7. Prorating: For prorating rates, please contact Main Office at 205-348-5244.

Fall 2008 Schedule
Monday & Wednesday 7pm-8 pm - 50 m pool
Tuesday 6 am-25 yard pool
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday noon-1pm- 50 m pool
Saturday 7:30 am- 8:30 am – 25 yard pool

Masters Swimmers have organized workouts six days a week throughout the year, though the schedule varies when the university is closed between semesters, during major holidays, or when the Aquatic Center is being used for other events.

For more information contact Catalina Casaru at 205-348-1335 or medley_y@yahoo.com  or Aquatic Center Main Office at 205-348-5244.

Coaches:
Catalina Casaru  - Head Coach
Ed Reed  - Assistant Coach
ereed@sa.ua.edu
Franck Southon- Assistant Coach
South011@bama.ua.edu
Sadeq Damrah - Volunteer Assistant Coach
sodemrah@bama.ua.edu