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K.A.T.S. Swim Team - Info

Mission Statement

To provide a swim team environment through progressive training, education, and appropriate competition. The goal is to enable children of all ages and abilities to reach their maximum potential as swimmers and as individuals. This goal is achieved through consistent practice habits, self-motivation, dedication, and enjoying this lifelong skill. KATS team members will also be taught the "5 Brave Virtues"- Courage, Strength, Focus, Perseverance and Honor.

What is KATS?

KATS is a year round competitive swimming program. KATS is a member of Montana Swimming and is governed by the USA swimming Organization. KATS is a non-profit organization and run by a volunteer board of directors. Board meetings are the first Wednesday of every month and are held at The Summit. These meetings are open to the general KATS membership.

What are the fees and payment schedules?

All KATS members must be members of The Summit.
New swimmers need to complete the following:
1. Complete the KATS New Swimmer Membership Form with the first quarter's dues attached, payable to KATS.
2. Complete a USA Swimming Registration Form with accompanying payment of $60.00 made out to KATS.
3. Submit the membership forms to The Summit Membership Services and determine rates.

Dues for KATS that swim only in the afternoon during the school year or only at Bruckhauser in the summer pay the following:

A. $75.00/quarter
or
B. $282.00/annually (includes a 6% discount)

Dues for KATS that swim any mornings during the school year or at Bruckhauser and at The Summit in the summer are as follows:
A. $90.00/quarter
or
B. $338.40/annually (includes a 6% discount)

Quarters
Summer quarter = June 1st- August 31st (Break August 17th-31st)
Fall quarter = September 1st- November 30th (Break September 1st-15th)
Winter quarter = December 1st- February 28th (Break Christmas)
Spring quarter = March 1st- May 31st (Spring Break)
*Fees are not pro-rated during the quarter. If you start swimming any time during a quarter you owe dues for the entire quarter.*

Practice Schedule

Bronze Group
Ages 7-10 practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM.

Silver Group
Ages 9-12 practice Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM.

Gold Group
Ages 9-13 practice Monday-Friday 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM.

Platinum I
Ages 11-13 practice Monday through Friday from 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM.

Platinum II
Ages 12-14 practice Monday-Friday 5:45 AM - 7:30 AM.

Orange
Ages 13+ (high school students) practice 6 days a week. Monday-Friday 5:45 AM-7:30 AM.

Black
Ages 13+ (high school students) practice 6 days a week. Monday-Friday 5:45 AM-7:30 AM.