All COAST Coaches are currently certified in CPR and First Aid and are members of United States Swimming. COAST is a member of the American Swim Coaches Association. The following groups are used during practice:

NOVICE GROUP:

Qualifications:
This group is usually but not limited to K through 5th graders.

Practice:
Novices practice Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at ASH in the winter and 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Summer Aquatic Center Monday through Friday in the summer.

Fees:
$25.00 per month coaching fee

JUNIOR VARSITY GROUP:

Qualifications:
This group is usually but not limited to 6th through 8th graders.

Practice:
Junior Varsity practices Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at ASH in the winter. During the summer, this group practices from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Summer Aquatic Center.

Fees:
$30.00 per month coaching fee

VARSITY GROUP:

Qualifications:
This group usually but not limited to high school students.

Practice:
Varsity practices Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:15 to 6:30 pm and Wednesday and Friday from 4:15 to 5:30 pm in the winter. During the summer, this group practices from 7:30 to 9:30 am at the Summer Aquatic Center.

Fees:
$40.00 per month coaching fee

All practices begin with various forms of dry land exercise. This is not limited to but includes floor exercises, stretching, cords, running and weight lifting.

MEMBERSHIP:

There is an annual fee of $35.oo for membership in COAST. The fee provides for team equipment, club and coach association dues, registration of meet officials, coach travel expenses and various club activities.

FEES:

Coaching Fees:
The coaching fee is based on the group in which the swimmer practices and is payable the first of each month of practice.

Other Fees:
If the swimmer participates in swim meets, there are entry fees the swimmer must pay ranging from $4.00 to $20.00 a meet, depending on how many events the swimmer enters. The team regularly orders suits, caps, and articles of clothing embroidered or stamped with COAST. The swimmer may purchase these as desired. Usually once a month, the treasurer issues a list of fees the swimmer owes the club. All checks should be made out to COAST.

OTHER:

Saturday is reserved for meets and make-up practices (by appointment from 8:00 to 9:30 am at ASH in the winter). Swim School is 9:30 to 11:00 am in the winter at ASH and 10:00 to 12:00 noon at the Summer Aquatic Center in the summer. Lessons are private and cost $5.00 for 30 min.