Panther Swim Team
Code of Conduct
The purpose of this code is to promote the best possible individual, team, and program responsibility which supports the development of first class citizens at all times.
Swim Team Rules
•1. Be prepared for the start of practice: have yourself and your equipment ready.
•2. Enter and exit the pool with the coach's permission only. This includes water and bathroom breaks.
•3. Obey the directions and instructions of your coaches. Quietly, look and listen to the coach when instructions are being given. Your actions should not and cannot prevent others from listening and learning. Demonstrate respect towards the coaches and teammates at all times.
•4. Use the training equipment for its intended purpose. Your training equipment must be neatly put away after practice.
•5. Be respectful of the pool facility and use it for its intended purpose. Please throw away litter. Causing damage to the pool area will NOT be tolerated.
•6. Be responsible for your personal equipment. You may not borrow others' property and equipment without permission.
•7. "Hands Off": You may NOT put your hands on a teammate. There will be NO pushing, hitting, or other harmful acts or spoken words. Profanity, intimidation, harassment or BULLYING of any type will NOT be tolerated!
•8. Criticizing, name calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed towards coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and/or any participating swimmer will NOT be tolerated.
•9. If you cause harm to a teammate, acknowledge it and apologize.
•10. Use of or being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substance will not be tolerated.
•11. Practice courage, encouragement and teamwork at practice and at meets. Support and cheer for your team members. Be a TEAM PLAYER.
Three Strikes
If a swimmer breaks a team rule, he/she will be first given a warning and secondly required to sit out of practice and give some thought to his/her actions. If a 3rd offense occurs, a swimmer will be required to leave practice. A swimmer who habitually disregards team rules/policies will be suspended from the team. Parents will be notified of infractions.
Team Spirit Outside of the Pool
Being a good teammate does not stop when you leave the pool. Because we care about each other, we expect members on this team to demonstrate affinity and respect for each other EVERYWHERE: at home, at school, on the playground and in the neighborhood. It's the right thing to do.
Can we count on you?
This is the most important question your teammates will ask about you. Can they trust you to make them feel safe and supported? Can they count on you to be a team player and a positive influence on the team? Your success and the team's success depend upon the ability of every member to value and practice good sportsmanship and to be a team player.
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Swimmer's Signature Date Parent's Signature
