FAQs
Have questions about registration, fees, fundraising, or swim meets?
You’ll find answers to common questions here to help you navigate your swimmer’s journey with the Parkland Pirates.
If you need more information, we’re always happy to help!
Frequently Asked Questions - Registration & Getting Started
Before your swimmer enters the water, all registration fees must be paid, their Swim Canada account must be set up and verified, required policies must be signed, and one parent per household must complete Safe Sport Canada certification.
Swim Alberta will email you instructions to set up or update your account. You’ll need to verify your swimmer’s date of birth and complete the required policy acknowledgements. Our Club registrar will take care of the initial registration process. Then you will be sent a link to complete your registration.
Yes. One parent per household must complete the certification, which is valid for five years.
Registration, fundraising commitments and volunteer requirements vary depending on your swimmers training group.
Informaiton on registration, fundraising and volunteering can be found in or policies or on your training groups page.
The AFC is the minimum fundraising amount each family is responsible for during the season. Participating in fundraising activities helps reduce the amount you owe at year-end.
Yes! Families receive a 5% discount on the training fee for each additional swimmer.
A $25 NSF fee applies to each returned payment. The outstanding payment and fee must be resolved within seven days.
A minimum of 30 days’ written notice is required. A 10% administration fee, calculated on the annual training fee, also applies.
No. Registration fees, instalments, meet fees, Bingo commitments, and fundraising payments are non-refundable,
Frequently Asked Questions - The Swim Season
We swim all year at PPAC. The typical year runs from September to July--with only National Level swimmers competing into August. When we have room, we host a Spring into Summer Clinic program that begins at the end of April and goes until school lets out in June.
Swim meets occur every 3 to 5 weeks on the weekends. For younger swimmers to aim to keep our meets in the local Edmonton Metro area and can range from 1 to 3 days long. However, more advanced swimmer will travel throughout Alberta and Canada and attend swim meets 3 to 5 days long. With National level meets going 5 to 8 days.
During the school year, practices are during the evenings and Saturdays are in the mornings. The number of practices and exact times depend on the age and level of your child. You can view our general practice schedule under "Resources".
We require all children signing up to be able to comfortably travel one length of a 25 meter pool. If your child is not quite there yet, continue taking lesson and develop this ability. We love love love new swimmers!
Frequently Asked Questions - Swim Meets
Swim meets generally take place every three to five weeks, depending on the training group and competition schedule.
Coaches enter all eligible swimmers, and meet entries are posted on the schedule page
Parents can log in to the Commit team website and change their swimmer’s commitment to “Decline” for specific sessions before the entry deadline.
Yes. Sanctioned meet fees vary by host and are charged to your account around the time of the competition. These fees are non-refundable after the entry deadline.
Yes. Swimmers must be registered in the Competitive category with Swim Alberta to participate in sanctioned swim meets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Swim Academy (PSAA)
Swimmers who swim at the Endeavour level come September, are eligible to swim in the Academy. 6th graders need to have qualified for Northern Summer Festival.
The cost to attend isn’t really any different than attending any other school, other than grade 6-9, where the academy is considered a school of choice--this seeking transportation from home.
A number Pirates and PSAA students live outside of the Parkland County area. Anyone can register with the Parkland School District (apply) and attend PSD schools.
The Parkland Student-Athlete Academy does offer an FI program where the Pirates have student attending.
Grades 6-9, swimmers are bused from the school to the TRI 3 to 4 days a week after lunch. Once at the Tri swimmers perform dryland, learn sport education, and swim to 4PM. Grades 10-12 swimmers will swim 4 mornings and are transported to their High School. Transportation fees are included in PPAC fees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Fundraising and Volunteering
The AFC is the minimum fundraising amount each family is responsible for during the season. Participating in fundraising activities helps reduce the amount you owe at year-end.
You can reduce your AFC by selling fundraising items, participating in fundraising events, and working Bingo shifts. Each eligible fundraising activity earns a credit toward your annual commitment.
The AFC amount will vary depending on your swimmers training group.
The AFC levels are outlined in our AFC Policy as well as listed on your training groups page.
Families receive a $75 credit toward their AFC for each completed Bingo shift. Bingo participation is optional but highly encouraged as bingos are a significant source of revenue for the club.
Your fundraising dollars go towards lane fees, coaches wages and operational expenses. Fundraising is required to keep our training fees as low as possible.
PPAC relies on volunteers to support club operations, fundraising, and swim meets. Parent involvement helps keep the club running and creates a positive experience for all swimmers.
Families can earn volunteer points by officiating at swim meets, helping with meet operations, advancing as certified swim officials, and becoming a committee or board member.
Bingo: bingoppac@gmail.com
Fundraising: ppacfundraising@gmail.com