FUNDRAISING & PARTICIPATION

FUNDRAISING

Key components of covering operating expenses:
•    Membership fees
•    Gaming funds
•    Fundraising fee
•    Fundraising from the operation of a swim meet

As with any non-profit sporting organization, fundraising is a critical component to delivering a youth program.  In order to keep the fees as low as possible so as to be inclusive to all community members, the club applies for gaming funds.  But as we all know, we cannot rely on those funds.  The government of the day may change the program at any time.  Also, the funding varies depending on the number of participants.  However many of the operating costs stay the same regardless of the number of swimmers unless there is a significant movement either way.  So although we do apply each year when never actually get the funding until late in the season.  The other important funding aspect is fundraising.  In response to requests from the membership the club moved toward a fundraising fee per swimmer.  The fee, which is non-refundable,  is still only a small amount of the necessary funding required to cover operating costs for the club.  Our annual swim meet, the Pentathlon, held in July of each year is our most important event as it provides the additional funds needed to cover the club’s expenses.

The membership fees paid at the start of the swim season do not cover the costs of operating the program.  Each swimmer is subsidized by funds from gaming and fundraising.

FAMILY PARTICIPATION

WRASA is a swim club that offers many benefits and life long memories to all of its swimmers.  All the children benefit from joining the club.  It is hoped that every family will contribute their time to help make a successful swim season for our children.  To ensure the success of the club, a participation cheque in the amount of $150.00 is required (post-dated to July 20, 2009).  This cheque will only be cashed for those families that do not participate and meet the requirements listed below.

Each family is required to work a minimum of 8 hours at the WRASA Pentathlon or a minimum of 8 hours in a designated position relating to meet preparations. Please keep track of your volunteer hours at Pentathlon and have it signed by the meet manager.  This form is the responsibility of each family and must be completed by the Monday immediately following the Pentathlon in order to receive your cheque back.  The signed form should be returned to the Registrar.  In the event of an early withdrawal from the club, your non-participation cheque will be cashed.  No exceptions.

Download the WRASA Participation Tracking Form