Swimmer Code of Conduct
As a swimmer and member of the SAILFISH swim club, I will abide by the following code of conduct:
- I will conduct myself with dignity and respect for others and for the property of others.
- I will be on time for practice, training sessions, and meets.
- I will comply with all team rules.
- As a matter of team pride and courtesy to hosts, I will leave the SAILFISH swim club area in a neat and clean condition at the conclusion of each swim meet/ practice session. I understand this also applies to pool changing rooms, pool decks, equipment/storage stores, etc.
- I will practice and teach good sportsmanship.
- I will promote positive team spirit and morale.
- I will support my teammates at practice and at competition. Working together as a unit will benefit each team member and is an important part of SAILFISH swim club spirit.
- I will follow verbal directions of the coaching staff. At no time will disrespectful attitudes by any swimmer be tolerated.
- I will respect the rights and space requirements of other groups using the swimming facility.
- I will handle training equipment in a proper way without damaging it due to reckless behavior.
- I will follow the Code of Conduct at home events, at away events and/or any event where SAILFISH swim club is represented .
Prohibited Behavior:
I understand that at no times will the following be accepted:
- Use or possession of any illegal substance (i.e. alcohol, drugs, tobacco).
- Destructive behavior.
- Inappropriate or unruly behavior, including fighting or striking another athlete.
- Inappropriate language (swearing or derogatory comments) or lying.
- Stealing and vandalism.
- Bullying or isolating another swimmer.
- Interference with the progress of another swimmer during practice or at any other time.
Suspension: Coaches may suspend a swimmer from practice for a maximum of three days for unexplained omission of practice or swim meet, and/or disciplinary reasons. Coaches may also recommend to the board that a swimmer be expelled from the club if in his/her judgment, the swimmer is unable to conform to the disciplinary guidelines established for swim practice and club participation.