All CWAC, swimmers must register with USA Swimming and complete the following paperwork:
CWAC REGISTRATION PACKET
The CWAC registration packet must be completed prior to practicing with CWAC. It includes the Registration Form which provides information for each family such as the mailing address, phone number, practice group and family e-mail address(es). Also included is the Emergency Health Information Form with information on any special medical conditions and how to contact an alternate person/relative in an emergency. The CWAC Code of Conduct must be signed by both the parent(s) and swimmer.
USA SWIMMING REGISTRATION All CWAC swimmers must register with USA Swimming. This annual membership allows athletes to practice with CWAC and compete in USA Swimming sanctioned swim meets. USA Swimming provides insurance coverage for all swimmers. The $60.00 fee for membership in USA Swimming is in addition to the tuition fee for the CWAC program and payment must be included with the registration form. DO NOT mail the USA form into Illinois Swimming.
CWAC WEBSITE
The CWAC website is there to serve you and provides news, accomplishments and updates to its members. The following can be found on the website
·Calendar – team and group practice schedule changes, swim meets, meet sign up deadlines
·Team Info – practice schedule, handbooks, groups, fees, forms, etc.
·Swim Meets – meet info packets, meet schedule, meet results, meet recaps, etc.
·Team Records – short course and long course records, IL top 10, etc.
·Wolfpack Swim School – lesson program information, schedule, forms, etc
·CWAC Gear – vendor contact info, price lists, equipment, etc.
WEBSITE ACCOUNT
Once you have been accepted on to the team and completed your forms you will have an account on the website where you will have access to your personal information, financial account, swim meet sign up, etc. Your primary e-mail address will be used as the user name to log in to the account. E-mails from the website are system generated so may go to your junk mail. Meet reminders, invoices and group notifications are all sent via e-mail so please make sure you have it set up to an account you check on a regular basis.