By checking the above box, you agree;

The undersigned athlete participating with/for the Australind Swimming Club (ASC) agrees to abide by the guidelines outlined below in addition to those established by the staff.

• Swim for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach.

• Make every team practice, meet participation and activity an opportunity to learn. Enthusiasm breeds success.

• Swimmers are expected to remember that at practice, during swim meets, team activities and in public they are representing ASC. They should represent ASC with excellence, respect, team spirit, good sportsmanship, and politeness.

• Swimmers are expected at all times to follow the directions of any member of the coaching staff, respect any instructions by officials and any person who is a chaperone. Disrespect or failure to obey instructions will not be tolerated from any athlete.

• Swimmers are expected to show respect, common courtesies and good sportsmanship at all times to the team members, coaches, competitors, officials, parents and for all facilities and other property used during practices, competitions and team activities.

• Swimmers should be punctual and arrive on time for all practices and meets and team events. Pool time is very valuable.

• Swimmers are required to attend all team meetings, practice sessions and swim meets (if registered for meets), unless they have made special arrangements with their coach.

• Swimmers must notify the coach in advance if they are planning to leave practice or swim meets early.

• Swimmers are expected to wear ASC team caps at all swim meets. This displays team pride and also makes it easier to identify swimmers on the blocks and in the water.

• Swimmers will come to all team events in the appropriate attire.

• Swimmers should be an active participant in all team practices, competitions, fundraising events and other team activities.

• Focus on every drill and every set. Be committed to putting forth your best effort every day. An honest effort does not include cutting laps, pulling on lane lines or missing send offs/sets. Bathrooms are to be used before or after training – 1.5 hours is not too long to wait, except in emergencies.

• Disruption of practice by an athlete will be grounds for removal. Continual cheating in a practice will be considered a disruption of practice.

• The coaches are there to help the swimmers. Swimmers are expected to pay attention and follow all of the coach’s instructions completely and exactly. If any clarification is needed, they are to ask questions politely, and the coaches will encourage such questions.

• Use of profane or abusive language or obscene gestures will not be tolerated.

• Dishonestly, theft, and/or vandalism will not be tolerated.

• Indiscreet or destructive behaviour will not be tolerated whether in person or on social media platforms, or in public.

• Every effort should be made to avoid guilt by association with such activities as those listed above.

• There shall be no drinking of alcohol or use of tobacco products or illegal drugs or any substances banned by Swimming Australia or the World Anti-Doping Authority

• Swimmers are expected to respect each other. Fighting, intentional touching or striking another athlete will subject the swimmer to the most severe discipline.

Swimmers are expected to follow the spirit of the rules as well as the specific rules. The coach must adapt this philosophy to an infinite number of situations. Swimmers are asked to respect the coach’s directions and give their full cooperation. Cooperation with teammates and staff will produce a productive practice environment and competitive environment for all.

ASC Code of Conduct Form