Joining FAST

Registration Information

STEP ONE: All new swimmers must be at least six years old and have passed Level V Red Cross Swimming Lessons or the equivalent, including:

1. 50 yards of continuous freestyle with side breathing
2. 50 yards of continuous backstroke
3. 25 yards of basic breaststroke
4. 25 yards of basic butterfly
5. basic shallow dive
6. basic freestyle flip turn or forward summersault

If your child meets these requirements, call 690-SWIM (690-7946) to make arrangements for your swimmer to visit the team. One of the coaches will watch your child swim and determine which practice group your child would be placed. This is based on ability as well as age. For practice schedules, check here.

STEP TWO: Take advantage of our free two-week trial and have your child come to practice for two weeks!

STEP THREE: Obtain a membership package from the coach or download, print, and complete the following forms:

2007-2008 Registration Forms

Registration Packet Completion List
Fees, with one check payable to FAST (do not write a separate check for the USA Swimming registration)
2008 USA Swimming Registration
Terms and Conditions
Termination Agreement
Swimmer Information
Emergency Medical Information
Important: How do I get information? (PDF) (retain for your information)

Have your swimmer return these sheets to his or her coach along with the appropriate registration fees.

Important Note: Be aware of your meet support commitments to the team, as spelled out in the Terms and Conditions. ALL families are committed to helping the team through meet support.

STEP FOUR: Check the required equipment list for your swimmer's practice group. (FAST members receive a 10% discount at MI Sports in Loveland). In addition, if you have not received a T-shirt and Team Handbook within two weeks of registration, contact Megan Tooley at membership@fortcollinsareaswimteam.org. (Note: team t-shirts are not available until November).

STEP FIVE: Send an email to fast.news@hotmail.com as soon as possible for the FAST email list for last-minute practice cancellations, meet information, and our team newsletter. This is the very best way to get up-to-date information. Look at the Important Info about FAST for email and web information.

STEP SIX: Have fun! Swim Fast! Make lasting friendships!

Welcome to FAST!!!

Invoices By Email

Invoices are now sent via EMAIL; please sign up by emailing the bookkeeper at bookkeeper@fortcollinsareaswimteam.org.

Include email invoices in the subject line and the address you want to receive them at in the message.
Be sure to notify the bookkeeper of any changes to your email address.
The only way that you can sign up for this method is by following the directions above!