2025-08-14T14:20:51-05:00 2024-09-30 450250958 EIDE BAILLY LLP 810 S CINCINNATI AVE STE 600 TULSA OK 741191623 990 2023-10-01 730957627 SOONER SWIM CLUB OF NORMAN SOON 4056238354 629 24TH AVE SW NORMAN OK 73069 REBEKAH HIGHTOWER PRESIDENT 4056238354 2025-08-14 1 1 CHANDRA VENABLE CPA P00104736 9187485000 2025-08-14 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z REBEKAH HIGHTOWER 629 24TH AVE SW NORMAN OK 73069 331818 0 X WWW.SOONERSWIMCLUB.COM X 1974 OK SOONER SWIM CLUB IS TEACHING SWIMMING SKILLS, PROMOTING COMPETITIVE SWIMMING, FOLLOWING USA SWIMMING RULES, AND FOSTERING TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND SAFESPORT GUIDELINES. 6 6 6 140 0 0 0 29633 197249 301506 242 679 2582 -4640 200073 327178 0 0 0 0 73700 74042 0 0 0 117585 181924 191285 255966 8788 71212 37373 104885 3700 0 33673 104885 X SOONER SWIM CLUB IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED TO: TEACH AND DEVELOP SWIMMING SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES. PROMOTE COMPETITIVE SWIMMING IN NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AND SURROUNDING AREAS. OPERATE UNDER THE SANCTION OF UNITED STATES SWIMMING (USA SWIMMING) AND COMPLY WITH ITS REGULATIONS. FOSTER TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALIGNS WITH SAFESPORT GUIDELINES 0 0 249987 301506 THE PRIMARY PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION IS A YEAR-ROUND YOUTH COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM, PROVIDING STRUCTURED TRAINING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SWIMMERS AGES 618. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 135 SWIMMERS. SWIMMERS PRACTICED MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK UNDER CERTIFIED COACHES, AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 20 LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE SWIM MEETS.THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH, DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH THE SPORT OF SWIMMING. LONG-TERM GOALS INCLUDE DEVELOPING COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS AND FOSTERING A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR FITNESS AND AQUATIC SAFETY.IN ADDITION TO REGULAR TRAINING AND COMPETITION, THE TEAM HOSTED A SWIM-A-THON FUNDRAISER, WHERE SWIMMERS COLLECTED DONATIONS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF LAPS COMPLETED. THE EVENT NOT ONLY RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT TEAM EXPENSES (SUCH AS EQUIPMENT, POOL TIME, AND TRAVEL), BUT ALSO ENCOURAGED GOAL-SETTING, TEAM SPIRIT, AND ENDURANCE TRAINING. APPROXIMATELY 50 SWIMMERS PARTICIPATED, AND THE FUNDRAISER GENERATED $18,796.50 IN DONATIONS.THE ORGANIZATION INVESTED IN TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE TO ENSURE A SAFE AND WELL-MANAGED SWIM PROGRAM. FOUR COACHES COMPLETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ALIGNED WITH USA SWIMMING STANDARDS. PARENT VOLUNTEERS WERE TRAINED TO SERVE AS CERTIFIED MEET OFFICIALS, ENHANCING THE CLUB'S ABILITY TO HOST AND PARTICIPATE IN SANCTIONED COMPETITIONS. IN ADDITION, ALL BOARD MEMBERS UNDERWENT BACKGROUND CHECKS, REINFORCING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE.THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF BUILDING A STRONG, QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP TEAM AND MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN YOUTH SPORTS THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED TWO FREE OUTREACH EVENTS TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE SWIMMING ACCESSIBILITY. THE WEE WATER WAHOO EVENT WAS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A LOCAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL AND SERVED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, PROVIDING A FUN AND SAFE WATER EXPERIENCE TAILORED TO THEIR NEEDS. THE SECOND EVENT WAS A FREE SWIM CLINIC OFFERED TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS INTERESTED IN JOINING THE SWIM CLUB. THE CLINIC INTRODUCED SWIMMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO THE CLUB'S COACHING PHILOSOPHY AND TRAINING STRUCTURE.THESE OUTREACH EFFORTS SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO FOSTER A LOVE OF SWIMMING FOR ALL CHILDREN AND PROVIDE INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ABILITY. 249987 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 OK X ORGANIZATION 4053605533 624 24TH AVE SW NORMAN OK 73069 REBEKAH HIGHTOWER PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE MEARS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY THUMANN TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 LUKE SHORT 10123-91024 VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MEGAN KEYS 91124-93024 VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY DESKIN AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA BORDEN AT LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KENT NICHOLSON HEAD COACH 20.00 X 26340 0 0 26340 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18563 11070 29633 DUES AND ASSESSMENTS 713940 264199 264199 MEET INCOME 900099 37307 37307 301506 679 679 0 18563 4640 -4640 -4640 327178 301506 0 -3961 26340 26340 42800 42800 4902 4902 2571 2571 2101 2101 874 712 162 70504 70504 12249 12249 200 200 694 694 APPAREL EXPENSES 33163 33163 MEET ENTRY FEES 22223 22223 MEET HOSTING FEES 14264 14264 REGISTRATION FEES 11873 11873 11208 10063 1145 255966 249987 5979 0 16485 69728 20888 35157 37373 104885 3700 0 3700 0 X 33673 104885 33673 104885 37373 104885 71212 0 X 0 0 0 X 29663 29663 139523 146315 187255 199831 301506 974430 139523 146315 187255 199831 331169 1004093 0 0 0 1004093 91 7 8 242 679 1027 91 7 8 242 679 1027 139614 146322 187263 200073 331848 1005120 0.99900 0.99920 0.00100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED SWIM-A-THON 18563 18563 3700 940 18563 18563 3700 940 4640 -4640 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS DUES INCREASES AND SIMILAR MATTERS, ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY VOTING MEMBERS, WHICH INCLUDE PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF SWIMMERS UNDER 18, SWIMMERS OVER 18, AND DESIGNATED COACHES. MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE PER ACCOUNT ON ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS, AND THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON MATTERS SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO TO ACT ON THE BEHALF OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION FOR THE HEAD COACH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCLUDING ANY INDIVIDUALS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEWING TIME COMMITMENT, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AVAILABLE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR SWIM CLUBS OR REGIONAL BENCHMARKS WHEN AVAILABLE. MEETING MINUTES OR DOCUMENTATION ARE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS AND MEETINGS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS THROUGH A NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH EMAIL AND THEN POSTED TO THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE