Sharks Code of Conduct
Oaktree Sharks SWIM TEAM
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:
TRUSTWORTHINESS - RESPECT - RESPONSIBILITY - FAIRNESS - CARING - GOOD CITIZENSHIP PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Valley Cabana Swim League Code of Conduct
Valley Cabana swim League wishes to foster an environment that is fun, safe, friendly, motivational and respectful while our swimmers learn proper techniques and compete in the summer swim league.
We have developed this Code of Conduct to promote teamwork, courtesy and respect for our teammates, coaches, volunteers, officials and opponents. Please review this with your swimmer(s), sign it and return it to Team Secretary on or before the first week of practice.
We agree to abide by the Club’s established pool rules.
We agree to respect teammates, coaches, volunteers, officials and opponents at all times.
We will offer encouragement and friendship to our teammates.
We recognize that everyone has something to offer our team, even if it is not always fast swimming.
We understand that abiding by this Code of Conduct is just as important as practicing hard and I will do my best to be a good teammate.
We agree to accept consequences as decided by the meet directors.
We agree to be positive with my fellow swimmers and families, courteous and respectful to other teams and their property at all times.
We understand that as parents or guardians will be asked to volunteer our time and talent and will do so in a pleasant and cooperative manner.
We understand that all Dual Meets and the Championship Meet are alcohol and tobacco free events.
Parent Code of Conduct
I agree:
1. I will not force my child to participate in this sports program
2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the swim program is designed for our youth, not adults.
3. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at Sharks team events excluding BBQ’s and Awards.
4. I understand I will be asked to volunteer my time and skills and will do so in a pleasant and cooperative manner.
5. I will provide adult supervision for my child at swim meets and team social events. I understand that the coaching staff cannot watch children not participating in a practice or event.
6. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every meet, practice and social event.
7. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any stroke & turn judge, coach, swimmer, or parent such as booing, heckling, taunting, refusing to acknowledge a teammate or opponent; or using profane language or inappropriate gestures.
8. I will learn the policies of the Valley Cabana Swim League and the Shark Swim Team.
9. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
10. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of fellow athletes.
11. I will teach my child to participate by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to verbal or physical attack.
12. I will demand that my child treat teammates, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or physical or mental ability.
13. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of his/her performance.
14. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
15. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition
16. I will emphasize skill development and practice and see that my child arrives prepared and on time..
17. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
18. I will respect the officials and their authority during meets and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the meet. I will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
19. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official judges or coaches of the team.
20. I will check the family file weekly and keep abreast of team news and due dates on Swimtopia.
I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:
Verbal warning by a stroke & turn judge, coach and/or head of team or league
Written warning
Parental suspension from swim meet with written documentation of incident on file
Forfeit participation at a meet or social event
Parental season suspension
SWIMMER CODE OF CONDUCT
Observe Safety Rules
Be a considerate teammate
Listen to the coaches
Swimmers must remain in the pool area.
Do not "hang out" in the coaches’ office.
There are many areas that could present a dangerous situation for children in and around the pool area. Therefore:
NO running on the pool deck
NO horseplay or physical roughness
NO pushing anyone into the pool
NO playing in locker rooms, shower stalls, or toilet stalls
NO climbing or standing on chairs, tables, or chaise lounges.
NO rollerblading, skateboarding, scooter riding, or bike riding on pool deck
NO swimming or playing the baby pool.
Respect your fellow swimmers in the pool and on the pool deck.
NO interference of swimmers during their practice. I will participate in circle swim technique during all practices.
NO playing with or throwing of swim fins or swim equipment
NO foul language or inappropriate gestures
DO NOT hang on the lane lines
Coaches are there to teach you to swim and to ensure your safety in and around the pool. Please listen respectfully and follow their rules and instructions.
Swimmers are not to loiter in the parking lot, entrance steps. Please remain in the gated pool area after practice until parents arrive for pick-up.
The coaches’ office is to be occupied ONLY by the coaches, Shark board members, and/or parents that need to discuss something with the coaches.
IF YOU VIOLATE THE STATED RULES, THE FOLLOWING CONSEQUENCES WILL BE IMPOSED:
o 1st offense—Verbal warning to swimmer
o 2nd offense—Verbal warning to swimmer and asked to sit-out of practice
o 3rd offense—Verbal warning to swimmer, removal from practice, and call parents.
o 4th offense—1 week suspension of practice including meet
