FUNDRAISING - (winter only) . The team participates in several fundraising activities throughout the year, including a Give-and-Get “Scrips” program, USA Swimming’s Swim-a-Thon, and many advertising opportunities. Each family is asked to help raise $170 to cover operational costs of the team (or $ 120 for families in silver and bronze; $70 for blue and senior; there is no commitment for swimmers in competitive lessons). Last year, fundraising helped reduce Team Fees for everyone by about $90 per swimmer. Additionally, because a portion of your funds raised beyond your commitment is applied to Training Fees, three families paid for their entire season through fundraising, while 22 families reduced their Training Fees to some extent.