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Deposits
Deposits are only returned with pay now or paylah. If returned online banking then an admin fee of$2 will be charged. To get any or partial return you must give 6 weeks PAID notice via email and have registered ALL make-ups online and paid admin fees or late fees. Any missing will prolong the return of the deposit. Deposit fees have varied over the years and those who did not register online must show their receipt.
Full-Time Students
A full-time student is someone who has paid 8 weeks advance classes plus registration and deposit. Those paying per class or drop-in sessions are not considered a full-time student. Deposit will
A full-time student is someone who has paid 8 weeks advance classes plus registration and deposit. Those paying per class or drop-in sessions are not considered a full-time student. Deposit will
All students for extra safely reasons must wear a RED swimming cap. You can buy silicon cap from me for $7.50. Gold and above can wear bright yellow swimming caps. If you intend to buy your own then there is no charge for a swimming cap, - make sure it is red. All students MUST bring a water bottle to each session.
Small condominium groups that organise their own classes are considered 1 to 1 classes. 1 to 1 classes half hour are $80 to $110 per half hour depending on time non- peak, less distance for coaches to travel plus dependant on the class size. For the first class, you can just pay for the class. If you want a permanent time slot booking you must pay 8 lessons advance and 8 lessons per term must be taken or made up on a different day with a week's notice for the higher rate of 100 up. 80 x 8 lessons a 6 weeks notice date is to be given. If classes are paid weekly the time slot will not be reserved. A 6-week notice date must be given if classes are terminated. Those who only want to pay weekly the fee is a minimum $100 per half hour. 1 to 1 classes must still pay registration and deposit. They still must wear a red swimming cap. If the class is cancelled and the coach is not informed regular swim fee will be charged. At least 1 weeks notice must be given to arrange a different time if you are not attending the class, or payment must be made. 1 to 1 students cannot last minute cancel class and must still pay. There are no guarantees of a makeup even with MC or bad weather. If timing suits coach and there was enough time given, a makeup can be arranged. If a coach turns up to the lesson and was not informed payment must still be made. PRIME TIME swimming classes Friday/Saturday after 4pm and all day Sundays minimum are $100 per half hour. DROP IN CLASSES Drop in classes for group sessions at the public pool and children sessions are $30 depending on class size. Adults vary due to class size generally $50 per session. Prices to be confirmed a day before. As coaches/payment and classes are organised a day advance so must pay for students lesson. If no payment no class. Only MC can they do a makeup on another session and time. No MC no make up. The following week if the time they can try and do a double session. Fees are not carried over more than a week. LESSONS AT PRIVATE CONDOMINIUMS
Swimming fees at private condominiums will vary due to restriction on class sizes, hours allowed to coach, location and peak coaching time slots. For basis (minimum) fees see the table at the bottom of this page.
CLASS STRUCTURE AND FEES INFANT Aquatics (1-3yrs) Parent & child swimming classes, - these are preparation classes and water confidence activities. Classes depending on weather go for 20 to 30 minutes. Ideally, the children should be very close in age but not necessarily. Parents or a responsible adult are required to get into the pool. Emphasis on fun and bonding. Games, activities and songs are included in the class.
Young beginners for 3 years old to 4 years. A responsible adult may need to get into the pool for the first few lessons or until the child feels secure. Children who suffer from separation anxiety may need to join the infant aquatic classes. The class is 30 minutes duration.
Class stage 1 to 3 Swim Safer program. For children from 4 years to 14 years old. A responsible adult must accompany all children below 8 years old before, during and after the lesson. The class is 30 minutes duration.
For children of 6 to 14 years old. Duration is 45 minutes. The child must be able to swim breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke kick for 25 metres with good technique.
For children 6 years to 16years. Duration is 1 hour. Consists of all strokes and SwimSafer training.
Those who have Swim Safer Gold or equivalent awards will be in the pre-competitive class. The focus will still be on strokes including butterfly, turns and dives. With an introduction to endurance and speed. These classes are on Wednesday 7pm Bishan Pool and Saturday Serangoon 8am.
Adult class are for student’s 15 years and above and duration is 30 min. The package will be for 8 or 4 lessons only. No replacement classes for any reason.
The 8 prepaid lessons must be taken over a period of 8 weeks. Those who get 8 lessons within the term (8 weeks) and want extra lessons providing they are available will pay $20 extra per class unless a pre make up lessons for holidays or for MC. $5 for post make-ups will be charged for administration. Pre-holiday makeups are free if the date of the holiday is given and posted on the blog to enable others a chance to do a makeup, for public classes only. Evaluations take only a couple of minutes and can be organised to see the suitability of students - they are free. Trial classes are not given for free. For a trial class, students are to pay the $30 for the class if in a group or the $80 for half hour individual. Anyone is welcome to watch and assess classes. A $2.00 late payment fee will be implemented for each week the payment is delayed. Only prior payment per term reserves class space. All students are to give 6 weeks paid notice of termination of swimming lessons. In writing on the payment card and passed to me. Or Via post and email. The date will commence on receipt of Notice. No text, verbal or whats app will be accepted. If you are planning a long holiday you can give six weeks notice unless you want to pay for and keep the time slot on your return. Make-ups are not guaranteed on your return.
Registration Fee and Deposit ..... 6 weeks Notice DATE
The $80 deposit (2018) is refundable subject to 6 weeks prior notice (screen shot card and you must keep a record for a return returned) as long as there are no outstanding payments (class fees, late fees, make up fees, registration fees or equipment purchase). Those who registered with online payment no need to keep a copy. Non-payment or notice may result in a Small Claims Action https://www.statecourts.gov.sg/SmallClaims/Pages/LodgingaClaim.aspx. (Deposit rate has been recently been changed, - refund of deposit is limited to what has been paid in). If for some reason you cannot return the card to me please send me an email with a 6 weeks notice that you want to stop classes. Do not send such notices on Whatsapp. A deposit may not be required for classes that are just running for one term. It is recommended to let us know at the beginning of the term then the deposit can be taken out of your last term fees. Each term consists of 8 lessons to be taken in 8 weeks. A registration fee of $30 is payable when the student starts the first time or after more than a 3 mothnth break. Alternatively, a one-time registration fee of $160 can be paid and there will be no additional registration fees due to breaks. Those who pay $30 registration and stop swimming and rejoin will be required to pay again after a 3-month break. Those who do extra pre makeups and stop classes will need to pay for the classes with the 6 weeks paid termination date. The rate for every extra class is $20 each. Payment reserves your class slot it is suggested if you are going on a long holiday to give 6weeks paid notice. The slot will be available for others to take. If it's still there on your return you can pick up classes. |
PAYMENTS ALL PAYMENTS CAN BE SENT SCREEN SHOT BUT YOU MUST INCLUDE
In order for me to be able to identify the payments please write
- date
- paid amount
- name of student
- payment method
NB: please remember that you must give six weeks paid termination notice before the student stops swimming lessons.
All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. Prior paid fees will reserve student’s class space. Late fee payment may result in loss of class placement.
ITR/atm payments must have students full name attached. Please make sure you still hand in payment card with ITR/atm receipt and date.
Giro or bank transfers to OCBC Plus savings:
Bank: OVERSEAS CHINESE BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED (OCBC)
City: Singapore
Swift code: OCBCSGSG
Branch Code 7339
Bank Account 5921 786 36001
Account Name: Jennifer Grahame
PayNOW
97474750
No fees are to be Cash ...
Cash payments are unsafe and not recommended. If you chose to pay cash please be aware that if the money goes missing by theft at the pool, or if the money has been put in the wrong bag, or if the money gets lost for any other reason, you will have to pay again.If you pay by cash please put the payment inside the payment card plastic bag with details of payment to avoid it getting wet etc. REMINDER IF IT GOES MISSING YOU NEED TO PAY AGAIN.
Cheques... note new students this form of payment will not be accepted anymore. Not a preferred type payment. Cheques must be quick dropped 3 working days prior to due date into the OCBC bank. As of 2020 bank cheques will not be accepted at all.
Please remember to always write cheque number on the registration card so I can identify payments from my account statements! Plus send a screenshot.
Cheques are to be written out currently to:
Jennifer Grahame
592178636001 Contact 97474750
Please remember to fill in with my name and account number.
Make-ups are normally arranged by filling available spots in scheduled classes. To request a makeup lesson you must register you missed out lessons on this form first.
Make-ups are not guaranteed for any reason.
When I arrange special makeup classes there is a fee of $10 per make up lesson per student. All Sunday and special classes are $10 a makeup unless other information is stated for classes when I'm away. So if I come on a day that is not a regular class you can fit into then it is $10 per student.
No post-term makeups are allowed if your term has finished and you have not paid for the next term. Only those continuing into the next term can apply.
If you have an MC $2 admin fee.
If Pool is closed due to rain there will be warm-up stretching swimming exercises. Unless cancelled prior there is not makeup.
Make-ups made prior to holidays are $2 to encourage the parents and students to plan ahead and make use of less busy periods. Post make ups if available are $5.
Once 6 weeks paid notice is given, if Make ups that exceed the amount of paid classes parents will need to top up and pay for the extra classes.
Note if you swim 52 weeks a year its only 26 to 52 hours, However, if you miss classes and do not try to make up your progress will be really slow.
Pre makeups that are not used will only be charge at 10 dollars a session once you give your six weeks notice if you never used them so it is worth trying.
Make up for Condo will be at public pools
SWIM SAFER TESTS
Swim Safer tests, are not inclusive of the fees, approximately $30 with 10 students taking the test. slightly more if less than 10. Non-Jen Swim School students will need to pay $40.
EQUIPMENT PAYMENT
Students must purchase their own equipment, eg kick boards, 2 sets of goggles etc. I can order for you if necessary. Please pay cash for these items. Only fees must be paid by cheque or ITR.
Missed Classes Rescheduling/Cancellation/Dangerous Weather
Classes will not be cancelled due to rain unless considered dangerous; it is up to students to check if the class is on. If the class goes ahead and students who do not attend, the class will be considered taken. You may call the public pool office direct if you cannot contact me by SMS to find out if the pool is open only. If the pool opens the lesson is on. It's a risk if you do not turn up and class goes ahead, I'm very sorry but I can't do makeup if the class is on. We may change to stretching warming up and do water safety. This will be considered a lesson.With the swim safer program there is a online test, so children can now when rainy go over the water safety and learn some out of pool warming up and stretching/fitness programs. So no need to miss classes.
FOR the PSI is must be above 150 before a makeup is considered and you must give 3 hours notice if you are not attending due to the PSI. The class will be on until it reaches 200 psi 24-hour reading.
Classes on public holidays timings maybe changed to mornings avoid a crowded pool. Only equipment can be paid in cash but must be put in an envelope with the exact correct fee with students name, inside a plastic bag.
PUBLIC POOLS - SWIMMING FEES |
ATTENDANCE/PAYMENT CARDS
Please fill out the attendance/payment card and bring to every lesson to verify that it has been completed correctly. Payments are to be made for the new term on the last lesson of the old term to reserve your class space.
Due to increased administrative work replacing lost Attendance/Payment cards are $20 or you can download and print a form from HERE if you have the necessary attendance and payment information. Please remember to put it in a ziploc bag.
Take good care of your cards as it's your proof of attendance and proof of deposit amount as ealier students paid a lot less. online registered students will have a record there.
INDEMNITY FORMS
All parents will be required to fill a hard copy of the Indemnity Form to be kept on file. The form can be downloaded HERE.
Your signature on your indemnity form will mean you have read and understood terms/conditions and payment procedures. You are required to fill in both sides of the registration form. Once your are accepted into a class you must pay your fees in advance each term unless you have given 6 weeks notice of termination of class with the return of payment card.
BASIS RATES
The basis rates are minimum and subject to adjustments for peak hours, location etc.
For 8 weeks of lessons in a row. $100 per half hour session on a week to week arrangement
* 150 45 min
* 200 1 hour
Saturday evening 6pm onwards and all day, Sunday Surcharge is min 100 per half hour
For 8 weeks of lessons in a row. $100 per half hour session on a week to week arrangement
* 150 45 min
* 200 1 hour
Saturday evening 6pm onwards and all day, Sunday Surcharge is min 100 per half hour
| Rate pr person for 8 (eight) 30 min lessons | ||
| No of students: | Per 8 lessons: | Comments: |
| 5 | $160.00 | |
| 4 | $160.00 | |
| 3 | $214.00 | |
| 2 | $320.00 | |
| 1 | $640.00 | |
| Drop in | $30 pr lesson for lessons - only at public pools | |
| Rate per person for 8 (eight) 45 min lessons | ||
| No of students: | Per 8 lessons: | Comments: |
| 10 | $160.00 | |
| 9 | $160.00 | |
| 8 | $160.00 | |
| 7 | $160.00 | |
| 6 | $160.00 | |
| 5 | $192.00 | |
| 4 | $240.00 | |
| 3 | $320.00 | |
| 2 | $480.00 | |
| 1 | $960.00 | |
| Drop in | $30 pr lesson for lessons - only at public pools | |
| Rate pr person for 8 (eight) 60 min lessons | ||
| No of students: | Per 8 lessons: | Comments: |
| 10 | $160.00 | |
| 9 | $160.00 | |
| 8 | $160.00 | |
| 7 | $182.86 | |
| 6 | $213.33 | |
| 5 | $256.00 | |
| 4 | $320.00 | |
| 3 | $426.67 | |
| 2 | $640.00 | |
| 1 | $1,280.00 | |
| Drop in | $30 pr lesson for lessons - only at public pools | |
NOTE anytime class size drops the fee will increase to number of students.
COACH ABSENCE
If the regular coach is away from swimming class a relief coach will be sent to cover the lessons. If the coach is sick and on MC the makeup lesson will be done on Friday afternoon/evenings at Katong swimming pool or Serangoon via bookings only.
Children who have a serious illness or Injured that cannot swim and have MC to say It will be on a case by case basis. The class will not be reserved unless fee is paid for the class. I must get an Mc or full fees are still to be paid. Must give notice as soon as possible the correct way. On return on swimming with fees up to date, you can try to do make-ups for paid lessons that were missed. This is not guaranteed but all efforts will be made. Extension of terms are not allowed.
Please so not text or send images of sick injured children, A specific MC will suffice.
