Philosophy

The purpose of this conduct policy is to insure that every swimmer is provided an environment that allows them the opportunity to reach their individual goals.

• A swimmer’s conduct at practices and swim meets should support every other swimmer’s ability to learn and the coach’s ability to teach other swimmers.

• Each swimmer should be committed to striving for their own goals and for the good of the team.

Conduct Expected of All Swimmers

• LCRC swimmers are expected to remember that at practice, during swim meets and in public they are representing Laguna Creek Racquet Club.

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

• LCRC swimmers are expected to use appropriate language. Use of profane or abusive language or obscene gestures will not be tolerated.

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

• LCRC swimmers are expected to respect and care for the property of others. Vandalism, intentional damage to property or theft of property will not be tolerated.

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

• LCRC Swimmers should be punctual for all practices and meets. Pool time is very valuable.

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

• Disruption of practice by an athlete will not be tolerated. The following 3-step discipline program will be followed for all problems and disturbances in practice or at swim meets:

1. Verbal warning to the continued problem or disturbance. Swimmer will be notified of the problem or disturbance and not to let the program continue or escalate.

2. If the problem continues, the swimmer will be warned again, and asked to do pushups or laps of fly. The punishment will be related to swimming and at the coach’s discretion. Swimmer will be warned this is there last warning and if the problem continues, the swimmer’s parents will be notified and they may be removed from practice.

3. Swimmer’s parents are notified, swimmer may be removed from practice.

As a coaching staff we are here to help you. With our direction in training and technique we hope to make you a complete and efficient swimmer. It is our pledge to you, to give you all the tool necessary to reach your swimming goals.