MEMBERSHIP: Online registration is the only way to confirm your swimmer’s placement with SMAC. Completion of online registration indicates that you understand and agree to all team policies, team financial policies, and all other policies laid out in the SMAC Team Handbook. Make sure that you have read this document in its entirety.

HOW TO REGISTER

1. Navigate to SMAC home page: https://www.smokymountainaquaticclub.com/
2. Click on the “Registration” Tab
3. Read through the SMAC Team Handbook and policy and procedures thoroughly.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the online registration.
5. Verify all information is up to date if you are re-registering. This includes shirt size as well as your account information.
6. Make sure you have entered the correct shirt size. There are no refunds or exchanges for entering the incorrect size.  If in doubt, go a size up!

Bulk payments for a season: These should be made with Cash or Check made out to SMAC. (All payments of more than $500 should be made with a check.) Bulk payments are non-refundable.

Regardless of your method of payment, all members must have an up-to-date credit card on file through the Commit Swimming website.  Payments for meets are billed via card at the beginning of each month for the previous month’s charges.

Key Dates

• Early Bird Registration for All Members: Open July 21, 2025 & Closed August 10, 2025
• Registration for All Members: Open August 11, 2025
• First Practice 2025-2026: August 25, 2025
• Mandatory Parent Meeting: August 25, 2025 @6:30pm
• Bulk payment options are due by September 1st. This is non-refundable and includes a discount for the year. This should be paid with a check and can be deposited into the SMAC box in the Rec Center or mailed to SMAC at PO Box 452, Waynesville, NC 28786.
• Required Documents for Membership: Due September 1, 2025

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR MEMBERSHIP

New Athletes

• Proof of Age Form, available on the team website.
• Allergies/Medical Condition - let coaches know in writing if your athlete has a specific food allergy or medical condition.
• Required Safe Sport Training:
•  “Safe Sport for Athletes” Course Completion Certificate for 12 and older athletes
• “Athlete Protection Training” Course Completion Certificate for 18 and older athletes
• These certificates/tests can be found under the “Education” tab in your USA Swimming account 
• Signed Agreements to Team Policies

Returning Athletes

• Required Safe Sport Training:
•  “Safe Sport for Athletes” Course Completion Certificate for 12 and older athletes
• “Athlete Protection Training” Course Completion Certificate for 18 and older athletes
• These certificates/tests can be found under the “Education” tab in your USA Swimming account 
• Allergies/Medical Condition - let coaches know if your athlete has a specific food allergy or medical condition.
• Signed Agreements to Team Policies