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Resources And Frequently Asked Questions

Whether you’re new to Carmel Swim Club or want more information on things like time conversions, scholarships and more, this page is full of resources for our athletes and families. 
You can also contact us if you have questions or concerns, we answer all inquiries as quickly as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a good swimmer to join the team?

You need to be able to swim freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards — the length of most indoor pools. We will teach you the rest. 

If you cannot swim the minimum, our lesson program at Carmel Swim Academy will teach you how and you can move to the team seamlessly when you are ready.

We recommend new swimmers who have NOT been on a USA Swimming team to start with a Carmel Swim Academy program. The instructor will let you know when you are ready to join the club. If you have questions about this, please contact our Director of 10 & Under Development, Julie Cardona who handles transitions to CSC for all ages.

Most of our swimmers participate and thrive in other sports and activities. Our practices are usually offered six days a week to allow for more opportunities to participate.

No, and it is up to you how many meets you enter based on your schedule. Usually, swimmers can compete one or two weekends a month in age-appropriate settings suited to their competitive level.

Most of our meets are in the Indianapolis area or at our home pool, although we do offer the opportunity for the team to travel to meets in other areas. All trips are optional.

Practices are primarily held at Carmel High School’s Aquatic Center and the Carmel Swim Academy, which is our new lesson pool that opened July 2023. See pool locations.

Yes, you may join the team at any time throughout the year.

No, although they are still around, most boys opt for the knee-length “jammer” suit. Swimmers can wear whatever they’re most comfortable in.

The cost varies based on the group in which your swimmer is placed and how many swim meets you enter. Registration is paid when you join, the annual dues are broken down into monthly payments that are spread out over 11 months of the year. 

The CSC fee schedule is based on retaining high-quality, full-time staff and USA Swimming membership benefits. We host competitions that are volunteer-run to help offset costs. 

We also offer reduced fees and scholarships for any athlete on free/reduced lunch or who is in a family enrolled in a county utility assistance program.

We have a staff of professional, experienced coaches who love what they do. They are all certified through USA Swimming and are required to maintain CPR, Coaches Safety & First Aid, plus other coaching certifications. Meet our coaches.

Families may opt out of providing team support by paying $1,000 during the annual registration process. This allows the club to hire team support when needed.

You also have the option of sponsoring the team. Our sponsorship packages include waived support sessions as an added bonus for Carmel Swim Club families.

Safe Sport

Safe Sport Vision: Carmel Swim Club cares about the safety and welfare of our athletes and staff. Carmel Swim Club follows the practices and policies of USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Initiative, as well the US Center for Safe Sport.

More information can be found below. Questions should be directed to Carmel Swim Club’s Safe Sport Coordinator, Lisa Sheets, at carmelswimclub@gmail.com.

Reporting an issue to us center for safe sport

For all issues dealing with:  

  • Sexual misconduct
  • Sexual harassment
  • Sexually explicit or inappropriate communication through social media

Report your concern to the US Center for Safe Sport using one of the following: 

For all issues dealing with:

  • Criminal charges
  • Physical or emotional misconduct
  • USA Swimming Code of Conduct violations
  • Violations of USA Swimming Safe Sport Policies including USA Swimming’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy

Please report your concern to USA Swimming using the following:

For all issues dealing with:

  • Peer to peer Bullying
  • Adult to athlete Bullying
  • Parent issues
  • Violations of team rules and team code of conduct

Please make a report to your team to the Safe Sport Coordinator at carmelswimclub@gmail.com. 

Parents/guardians with a concern related to any coach or official within Carmel Swim Club should discuss the concern with the athlete’s coach privately and in a professional manner. 

If the matter is not resolved, the issue should be brought to the attention of the Head Age Group Coach or the Head Coach. If the response is unsatisfactory, a parent/guardian may then submit a formal written, signed and dated statement to the CSC Board Chair. 

The Board chair is authorized to create a panel of three CSC BOD members who, in their discretion, will review the matter and make a decision that is final and cannot be appealed. 

CSC/CSA Employee Code of Conduct

Photography Policy and Opt-out form

Pursuant to federal law, all adults authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes who learn of facts that give reason to suspect that a child has suffered an incident of child abuse, including sexual abuse, shall make a report of the suspected abuse to law enforcement and/or your state’s designated agency within 24 hours.

INDIANA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT HOTLINE: 1-800-800-5556.

306.1

It is every member’s responsibility to promptly report any incident regarding sexual misconduct by a member as described in Article 304.3.8  to USA Swimming’s Director of Safe Sport. Reporting must occur when an individual has firsthand knowledge of misconduct or where specific and credible information has been received from a victim or knowledgeable third party. Various state laws may also require reporting to law enforcement or to a designated child protection agency.

306.2

No member shall retaliate against any individual who has made a good faith report under 306.1.

306.3

False reporting of sexual misconduct made in bad faith is prohibited.

306.4

Neither civil nor criminal statutes of limitation apply to reports of cases of sexual abuse.

Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) updated policy effective 9-1-21

Carmel Swim Club Safe Sport Policies 

USA Swimming Best Practice Guidelines

USA Swimming Code of Conduct

USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training (Required)

USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training for +18 Year Olds (Required)

USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training for Parents

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES IN PLACE FOR SURVIVORS INCLUDE:

National Children’s Alliance: NCA represents the national network of Child Advocacy Centers (CAC). CAC’s host a multidisciplinary team of law enforcement, child protective services, victim advocates and mental health practitioners who investigate instances of child abuse and neglect. 

National Sexual Assault Hotline: The national hotline serves people affected by sexual violence. Search for local centers online or call 800-656-HOPE.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides a national network of 160 local crisis centers and provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Call 988 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website for help.

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