These were initialed by parents during the registration process.

ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT

Swimmers

• Respect your teammates, coaches, officials and opponents at all times.
• Follow the directions of the coaching staff, respect instructions; listen to and learn from coaches.
• Give 100% effort at each practice and meet.
• Support and encourage your teammates.
• Set a positive example; have a positive mindset.
• Use of profane or abusive language or obscene gestures will not be tolerated.
• Swimmers will respect the facilities.
• Swimmers should be an active participant in all team practices, competitions,and other team activities.
• Remain in the lap pool area of the facility. Athletes are not to hang out in the restrooms, or any other area away from the lap pool area.
• Athletes may not swim in the leisure pool without prior approval from coaching or pool staff.

Swimsuit Guidelines:

• Swimmers are expected to wear red swim team caps and navy blue swimsuits at swim meets. This displays team pride and makes it easier to identify swimmers on the blocks and in the water.

Violation of the Code:

The coaches have the authority to impose the following penalties for violation of the Conestoga Valley Aquabucks Team Code of Conduct. The penalties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The swimmer will be given a verbal warning.
• The swimmer will sit out of practice in addition to a verbal warning and the coach will contact the parent.
• The swimmer will need to be accompanied by a parent at practice until the swimmer shows improvement in actions.
• If misconduct continues,the swimmer will be asked to leave the facility and be removed from the team. (There will be NO prorated fee.)

MEET ATTENDANCE AGREEMENT

DUAL MEETS: Your swimmer(s) are expected to attend as many meets as possible. Please register your swimmer(s) though our website or directly with our Head Coach. Please complete the meet registration accurately as this determines the meets in which your swimmer(s) will be entered. If you need to make changes, please notify the coach in writing at least one week prior to the dual meet date.

INVITATIONALS, DIVISIONALS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS: Please note that the team must pre-pay, usually a week in advance, for invitationals, Divisionals and the League Championships. This non-refundable fee, paid from our team funds, can range from $4-$6 per swimmer, per event registered. If a swimmer misses such a meet that he/she signed up for, you will be asked to reimburse the CV Swim Team these fees.

WAIVER

I assume all risks and hazards incidental to the conduct of the swim team activities. I do hereby release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless the CV Swim Team, officers, coaches and sponsors. In case of injury to my child, I hereby waive all claims against the officers, coaches, and sponsors. I likewise waive to the extent not covered by liability or accident insurance any claim against the person transporting my child to and from swim team activities.

PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

As a parent of a swimmer(s) of the Conestoga Valley Swim Team, I will abide by the following guidelines:

1. I will set a good example by practicing teamwork with all parents, swimmers and coaches and supporting the swimmers, coaches and other parents along with the values of Sportsmanship, Loyalty, Commitment and Hard Work.
2. As a parent, I will not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer or interfere with coaches at any time (practice, meets, invitationals).
3. If I have a complaint or problem, I will try to resolve it with a coach IN THE PRESENCE OF A BOARD MEMBER. This will not be done during practices, meets or while swimmers are present. If a Board Member is not available or not present, I will contact one to set up a meeting with the coaches, Board Member and myself. If a meeting cannot be arranged, all communications will be by email or hand written letters.
4. As a parent, I understand that criticizing, name-calling, using abusive language or gestures directed toward the coaches, officials, opposing team and/or any swimmer will not be permitted or tolerated.
5. I am responsible for the transportation of my child(ren) to and from all practices and meets at the scheduled times.
6. During competitions, questions or concerns regarding decisions made by meet officials are to be directed to a member of our coaching staff. Parents address officials via the coaching staff only.
7. I will support the coaches if my child(ren) violate his/her/their code of conduct and will discuss his/her/their actions with the coaches
8. Parents must remain off the pool deck at all times during practice. If you need to talk to a coach, do only before or after practice.

Sanctions: Should I conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit or discord to the Conestoga Valley Swim Team, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary actions. The Conestoga Valley Swim Team maintains the right to terminate any membership with or without cause in the interest of our vision, mission and objectives.

VOLUNTEER

Parental involvement is crucial to every swim team. Parents are needed in various volunteer roles. Volunteers are needed during swim meets, to coordinate social events and organize fundraising. Volunteering to help your swim team, is a great way to get involved, meet other parents and be a positive role model for your child. Volunteering at the CVI is expected as this is our largest fundraiser.

Many swim parents develop long-term friendships and enjoy the family-like atmosphere that develops when people work together. Working at a meet can be a lot more fun than sitting in the stands! Additionally, when your child sees you devoting time and energy to help the team, he or she understands that team loyalty is important and worthwhile.