Swimmer Code of Conduct:
Coaches have the authority to set the rules for the season such as when a swimmer is late to practice or misbehaves. Parents will be told if there is a problem. 1. Respect and cooperate with coaches, officials and pool staff. 2. Look after all club property and any pool equipment that you use. 3. Do not wear shoes on the pool deck. 4. When traveling, demonstrate good behavior and a positive competitive attitude, remember that you are representing your club.
Parent Code of Conduct:
Parents have a key role in developing a positive team and family environment. The following are offered as guiding principles for all parents in the Aquanauts Swim Club:
- 1. Do not force an unwilling child to swim.
2. Encourage your child to follow the rules.
3. The pool deck is the coach’s domain and any questions or comments can be directed to the coach either before or after practice.
4. Please inform the coach of any supplemental coaching being arranged for your children.
5. Please do not monopolize the coach’s time at swim meets.
6. Applaud good effort by your child as well as by other children. Offer praise for competing fairly and trying hard. Personal improvement demonstrated by a best time is as important as winning.
7. Do not relive your athletic pursuits through your children.
8. Readily volunteer for timing, officiating and other club duties.
9. Respect the value of volunteers and officials. They are parents trying to do their job well. Please voice your concerns to your club executives rather than to confront the volunteers and officials directly.
10. Direct all concerns in a positive, constructive manner to the Head Coach. If you have further concerns or if issues have not been dealt with adequately, then contact the Coach’s Liaison to resolve the problem. Issues that arise need to be dealt with promptly as the summer season is short.
11. The BC Summer Swimming Association has a harassment policy. The Aquanauts support and abide by this policy. All harassments should be reported to the Coach Liaison.
12. Accept your role as an ambassador for the Aquanauts Swim Club at meets and in the community project an image that we will all be proud of.
Summer Swimming is an opportunity to have fun with your children, build relationships and enhance your community spirit.
