Code of Conduct

All participating members of the Great Lakes Sailfish Swimming (hereafter referred to as GLSS), as well as their parents, must abide by the following Code of Conduct. By joining GLSS, all swimmers and parents agree to follow this code.

The actions of each swimmer, parent, and coach reflect upon the entire club. All swimmers, parents, and coaches are expected to act responsibly and maintain appropriate behavior at all times.

It is fully understood that each GLSS member is responsible for his/her actions at practice, meets and any other GLSS function in such a way that their actions reflect positively on the team.

It is also fully understood that parents are responsible for the actions and whereabouts of ALL of their children at GLSS practices, meets and club functions at all times. Parents who are accompanied by siblings to practice sessions must keep siblings with them in the pool stands at all times. GLSS is a competitive program whose success depends on the continued use of all facilities.

Anyone found defacing or damaging property, disrupting a practice or a meet or breaking any written club policy may be asked to leave GLSS.

Behavior Expectations:

GLSS swimmers will:

  1. Maintain a cooperative and respectful attitude toward the coach.
  2. Disruptive behavior during practices will not be tolerated. The intent of practice is to improve technique and endurance.
  3. Be ready to begin practice on time. Swimmers should be in the pool area with all necessary equipment, ready to begin practice at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time at which their practice is to begin. This will allow for proper stretching and any pre-practice instruction necessary.
  4. Swimmers are to remain seated in the bleacher or spectator area until their coach is on deck and ready to coach.
  5. Observe and comply with the following rules of Gilmour, Mayfield, CVACand/or CSU or any other pool used:
  6. No running on pool deck or anywhere in the facility.
  7. No pushing or shoving another person either in or out of the water.
  8. No splashing.
  9. No chewing gum.
  10. No spitting.
  11. No obscene, derogatory, or profane behavior or language.
  12. Nowandering the building or grounds.
  13. No shouting.
  14. Respect the personal property of teammates or restitution for damage will be expected.
  15. Practice at the pool and time they are registered for.
  16. Be responsible for their own swim gear and keep all facilities clean.
  17. Demonstrate respect for all GLSS members.
  18. Refrain from playfulness deemed by the coach that can become frightening, harassing, and hurtful to others.
  19. Resolve differences through conversation and compromise. Disputes not successfully resolved verbally should be referred to the coach.
  20. Practice lane etiquette. Swimmers who stop in the middle of any set for any reason should rejoin their lane as quickly as possible with the least disruption as possible.
  21. Avoid unreasonable physical contact. The GLSS coaching staff will deal immediately with slapping, hitting, or punching any swimmer, in jest or in anger.
  22. Not throw any objects.
  23. Refrain from the use of addictive substances. Any swimmer who is known to use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco is subject to suspension from the team.
  24. Follow host team rules during a swim meet

Parents:

  1. Will drop their children off not more than 15 minutes before practice and pick them up no later than 15 minutes after the conclusion of practice.
  2. Will Not be allowed on deck during practice or at meets.
  3. Can address concerns and questions either by e-mail or face to face after the conclusion of the practice session.
  4. It is the coach's responsibility to inform the parent(s) following a reprimand that dismisses the swimmer from practice. This may be done verbally (in a private location) or in writing.
  5. Attending any GLSS swim meet should display good sportsmanship behavior.
  6. Or adult/guardian are responsible for all their children’s conduct as well as their own at all times. This applies to practice, social functions and swim meets. If parents bring siblings or friends of swimmers to a practice facility, they are to remain in the bleacher or spectator area with them at all times.

For some more helpful guidance, please refer to Appendix A - USA Swimming Best Practice Guidelines and Appendix B–Best PracticesAthlete Electronic Communications.

Locker room policy

  1. Do not linger in the locker rooms. The locker room is a place to get ready for practice and a place to shower and change afterwards. It is not a social place therefore swimmers should limit their locker room use to 15 minutes.
  2. Locker room use is limited to GLSS swimmers only. No parents, siblings or friends are permitted.
  3. Respect the property of others and leave the locker room clean and orderly.
  4. Remember use of the locker room is a privilege.
  5. Cell phones and other mobile devices with recording capabilities, including voice recording, still cameras and video cameras increase the risk for different forms of misconduct in locker rooms and changing areas. The USA Swimming Athlete Protection Policies prohibit the use of such devices in the locker room or other changing area:

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action which could include removal from the GLSS.