Question 1

What certifications do the coaches have?

Accepted Answer

Each coach is certified through USA Swimming in which includes: First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, Concussion Training, Background Check, Foundations of Coaching Class, Athlete Protection Training and Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Training

Question 2

Is Volunteering Required

Accepted Answer

Jaws is a parent board lead 401 3C organization and functions primarily on volunteering. We ask that all athletes families part take in at least 10 hours of volunteering for Jaws weather it be helping at our home swim meets, officiating at swim meets around the state and country or serving on the Jaws board. Volunteering for Jaws events helps ensure Jaws to be around for years to come.

Question 3

Are swim meets Required?

Accepted Answer

At this time Swim Meets are not required for Jaws athletes. However, they are highly encouraged to more easily measure an athletes swimming progress. Swim meets that we attend will be listed on our website. There are additional swim meets available to attend however, those we will not be sending a coach to. Those can be found on the North Dakota Swimming Website.

Question 4

When is Practice Held?

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Please note all practice times are subject to change. We will have our calendar up to day  with the times of the practices.    Summer Season (May - July) 4:00 - 5:30pm Monday through Thursday   Winter Season (November - mid March) 6:15pm -7:45PM Monday through Thursday (sometimes Fridays)

Question 5

How Many Practices does a Swimmer need to Attend?

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This will depend on their training group. Training groups are assigned by swimming ability. To learn more about the training groups please see the Team Handbook.   Little Fins practice 2 days a week for 30 minutes. Junior Jaws practice 2 days a week.  Aquanauts practice 3 days a week.  Senior and National team practice 4 days per week plus 1 at home workout.

Question 6

What is the cost to Join Jaws?

Accepted Answer

There is a non-refundable USA registration fee which is subject to change on a yearly basis, but on average has been around $75. ​ Jaws fee is subject to change on a season by season basis but on average the winter season is around $350 and the Summer season is around $250. If a family is registering any additional athletes $50 will be taken off the registration fee for that athlete.    We have an opt out of volunteering option for for a by season fee of $150.   New swimmers may tryout Jaws for a period of 2 weeks. At the end of the trial payment must be made or the swimmer withdraw. If no payment is recieved and no communication of withdrawl is recieved by the club the athlete will not be allowed to practice until one of the two are recieved.  ​ Children on Free and/or Reduced Lunch plan receive the same rate for Jaws and the USA Swimming registration is $7. To qualify for this we must have documentation that the athlete qualifies for this. If this option is selected we will notify the parent of the needed documentation.

Question 7

Where will the running take place?

Accepted Answer

Most of the people planning this event are swimmers and really do not like to run. So, we have asked for help from the Jamestown High School Cross Country and Track coaches to get the best running routes available. Once these routes are finalized we will post the routes on this site so people can get a look at what run may look like.

Question 8

Does some of the money raised go somewhere else?

Accepted Answer

5% of the proceeds raise are required to go to the USA Swimming Foundation. Which helps fund swimming lessons and other Swimming needs throughout the US.

Question 9

What is the USA Swimming Foundation?

Accepted Answer

The Mission of the USA Swimming Foundation: Serving as the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming, the USA Swimming Foundation works to strengthen the sport by saving lives and building champions. By equipping our children with the life-saving skill of learn-to-swim and providing financial support to our heroes on the U.S. National Team, the USA Swimming Foundation aims to provide the wonderful experience of swimming to kids at all levels across the country.   Saving Lives The USA Swimming Foundation aims to provide the opportunity for every child in the U.S. to learn to swim. Through an annual grant program and by partnering with swim lesson providers and water safety advocates across the country, we help to support swimming lessons and educate children and their families on the importance of learning how to swim.   Building Champions The USA Swimming Foundation is dedicated to supporting the pursuit of excellence for swimmers at all levels across our sport, from those just learning to swim, to age-group swimmers, to U.S. Olympic hopefuls. By providing funding to teams, athletes, and programs, the USA Swimming Foundation works to build champions and create a legacy for future generations of swimmers.   Saving Lives - The Facts The Foundations goal is to provide the opportunity for EVERY CHILD in America to learn to swim regardless of financial capacity... and we need your help.  One month of formal swimming lessons, which reduces the risk of drowning by 88%, can cost as little as $50 per child. You can make a difference in the life of a child and help break the generational barrier in learning to swim!   Building Champions - The Facts The United States is one of a few countries with a government that does not provide funding for its Olympic-level athletes. Our swimmers earned 33 of the 121 medals (27%) that Team USA won at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, which ties for the most medals won in the modern era. With support from USA Swimming Foundation donors, the 2016 USA Olympic Swimming Team’s performance is considered among the best in history. When you donate to the USA Swimming Foundation, you help the elite swimmers of today and tomorrow, prepare and perform at their best

Question 10

What happens if there is bad weather the day of the event?

Accepted Answer

The great thing about hosting this event at Jamestown High School is their indoor running track above the gym. We will do some funky manuvering that day but the event will go on.

Question 11

Is my registration fee tax deductible?

Accepted Answer

Jaws Swim Club is a 501-3(c) organization and all donations will be tax deductible. If you need an additional reciept to indicate for the deduction please let us know and one will be created for you.

Question 12

This sounds like a great event however, we are not able to attend can we just donate money?"

Accepted Answer

Although, we would love to see all of your happy faces that are willing to participate we would be happy to take your donation. Donations can be mailed to our PO box and a check payable to Jaws swim club. Our mailing address is PO Box 1911, Jamestown ND 58402-1911.   If you would like to make a donation via credit/debitt card please email us and we will give you further details on how to donate.

Question 13

Why use this as a fundraiser now?

Accepted Answer

The money raised helps Jaws keep one of the lowest club swimming rates in the state as well as provide reduced rates and scholarships to athletes that may not be able to afford the full club swimming rate.

Question 14

What is a Swim-a-Thon & Dash?

Accepted Answer

This name came from a combination of two different events.   A Swim-a-Thon is a USA Swimming sanctioned event where athletes have two hours to swim continuouly to try to get as many laps as they can completed and the pledges they receive for each lap will be given to the club and the USA Swimming Foundation.   A Dash is just what we would all think it would be a run.   So why combined the two? We wanted to bring more awarness to the sport of USA Swimming in the state of North Dakota and the wonderful athletes it produces. They are well rounded athletes that excel as leaders in their communities. We also wanted to have an event were not just swimmers could participate but their families and other community members could participate.

Question 15

Will there be a lifegaurd on duty while people are swimming?

Accepted Answer

During the swimming we want everyone to be as safe as possible. We will have a lifegaurd on deck as well as the Jaws coaches who are required to be certified in basic water safety techniques and CPR & First Aid on deck. They will also serve as the First Aid attendents for the entire event. If however, advanced medical care is needed EMS will be contacted.

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