I, the parent or legal guardian of my swimmer(s), hereby apply for membership to Machine Aquatics for the 2023-2024 swim season and agree as follows:

  1. I will read and comply with this Contract and with all policies of Machine Aquatics as directed by the coaching staff and team owners.

  2. I will pay all related fees and expenses of my swimmer(s) with the approved payment method I select. I acknowledge that my failure to meet the financial and/or other obligations set forth herein and in the organization's bylaws shall disqualify my swimmer(s) from participating in practices, meets, or other functions until such obligations are met.

  3. I will establish the auto-pay feature of my account on the team website to allow automatic payment of all fees and expenses incurred by my swimmer(s) or my family.

  4. I will provide the requested information for registration, including email addresses, billing and payment information, parent/guardian information, insurance, emergency contacts and swimmer information and will update this information on my account as changes occur.

  5. I will provide the required transfer documentation from any USA Swimming team for which my swimmer previously swam, verifying that I left that team in good standing and all financial obligations have been met.

  6. My swimmer will attend and participate in practice sessions and support Machine Aquatics by participating in meets as prescribed by the coaching staff.

  7. My swimmer will wear official team apparel when representing Machine Aquatics at all swim meets (suit, MACH cap, MACH t-shirt, etc.).

  8. I agree to work the required volunteer hours per MACH-hosted swim meets and activities as set by the team. I understand that if I am unable to fulfill this volunteer requirement, I am forfeiting my volunteer fee to Machine Aquatics.

  9. The primary communication method for team correspondence will be by website and email. I acknowledge that I have an established email account to which I will check as necessary.  I acknowledge that coaches and administrative staff have rotating office hours and voicemail and email communications may take up to 72 hours to be returned.

  10. I will notify the club owners & administrators, by letter or email, should I desire to withdraw from the team. My swimmer(s) will also personally notify his/her coach of his/her intention to leave. I understand that such withdrawal from the team, unless a new swimmer within the two-week trial period, shall not change my financial obligations to Machine Aquatics for the remainder of the Contract Term (2023-2024).

  11. A default by me under this contract or my withdrawal from the team shall not release me from my financial and other obligations under this Contract for the remainder of the Contract Term (2023-2024). A default by me under this Contract or my withdrawal from the team shall entitle Machine Aquatics, at its option and upon written notice to me, to accelerate all amounts due hereunder for the remaining Contract Term(2023-2024) and to collect all such amounts immediately in one lump sum notwithstanding the other provisions of this Contract. Further, I agree to pay any and all collection costs, including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney fees resulting from my failure to pay as agreed.

  12. I grant my approval to Machine Aquatics and its representatives the right to take photographs (still or video) of me and/or my swimmer(s) in connection with the team for the purpose of the team directory information or any other team-related activity or event. Click here for the Photo Release Form to declare your intention to remove photograph approval for you and/or your swimmer(s). You must complete, sign, and deliver this form to the Registration Chair for refusal of photography to take effect. Please note that USA Swimming Policy disallows photography (still or video) from behind the starting blocks at any pool venue (USA Swimming meet or practice).

  13. I grant my approval to Machine Aquatics and its representatives the right to notify/contact my swimmer(s) by electronic methods (email, text, etc.) about locations and times of events and activities for the purpose of the team.

  14. No parent shall use the MACHINE names and/or logos, including but not limited to "MACH", "Machine Aquatics", "Machine Aquatics", and any abbreviations or variations thereof, in any manner, including in the making of apparel or spirit wear, without written permission from the owners of the club.

  15. I will refrain from interfering with practice, including speaking to the coaches or my swimmer(s) during practices. Questions can be asked through email, before or after practice, or a separate meeting can be scheduled. I understand that I am to allow up to 72 hours for the coach to respond to a communication.