Swim Practice - Code of Conduct
Updated as of May 2004

Here is some information concerning Practice.

Code of Conduct
Here are some common sense rules,
and the Code of Conduct
while you are at any Swim Team Practice or Swim Meet.
  1. The morning practices are divided into separate practice sessions, the earliest traditionally being the older children. The Coach and the Steering Committee will set specific times. We must vacate the pool area by 10:00 a.m. due to swim lessons. A schedule will be posted in the pool office window or on the bulletin board.  Practice times must be followed.
  2. Practices are held Monday through Friday, and are required unless excused by the Coach. A note should be sent to the Coach prior to an anticipated absence. This lets the Coach know if the swimmer is absent due to illness, vacation or any other reason. Participation in the meets is determined by attendance during the previous week.
  3. Proper behavior of swimmers is expected at all times. The Coach will give two reprimands before telephoning parents. Swimmers will not be sent home from practice or a meet unless his/her parents have been notified by phone.
  4. On cool mornings, the Coach may choose not to hold practice in the water, but the swimmer should be prepared to participate in other physical activities. They should have proper clothing (warm-ups and shoes). Meets may still take place in the evening.
  5. No practice will be held if there is lightning. There will be practice if it rains.
  6. Cancellations of practice will be posted by the pool. Unfortunately, there is not enough time in the morning to call all families and inform them of a cancellation.
  7. Three rules must be followed by all swimmers:
    1. Swimmers will listen while the Coaches are speaking and teaching.
    2. Swimmers will display respect for each other.
    3. Swimmers will be on time and attend practice (unless excused).
PARENTS ~ PLEASE ~ THIS IS FOR YOU...
  1. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE COACHES' DECISIONS.
  2. NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED ON DECK DURING PRACTICE AND AT MEETS.
  3. DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE COACHES DURING A SWIM MEET. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS IN REGARD TO A SPECIFIC SITUATION OR DECISION, PLEASE CONTACT THE COACH AFTER THE MEET OR THE NEXT DAY AT PRACTICE.
  4. PARENTS OF YOUNGER CHILDREN ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SWIMMER(S). PLEASE HELP THEM SO THAT THEY WILL NOT MISS THEIR EVENT.
  5. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE RULES OF CONDUCT BY EITHER A PARENT OR SWIMMER WILL RESULT IN EXPULSION FROM THE TEAM.


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