code of conduct

Code of Conduct

As a stingray I promise to . . .

• • Set my own goals for personal excellence

  • Listen respectively to coaches and follow their directions

  • Show respect for my opponents

  • Not participate in name calling, put-downs, teasing, or bullying of teammates or opponents

  • Put safety first

  • Follow all Heath pool rules and regulations (posted at the pool)

  • Be attentive to the needs of others, praise my teammates when they do well and comfort them when they make mistakes

  • Recognize that every swimmer makes a contribution to the team

  • Swim my best and swim fair (know the rules)

  • Be positive and cheer on my teammates at practice and meets

  • Enjoy my victory, but won't brag, gloat, or minimize the opponent’s efforts

Making Good Choices . . .

Swimmers are rewarded for excellent behavior with Friday Fun Days. On Fridays, the coaches shorten the practice and facilitate fun games for the swimmers, including Sharks and Minnows, Popcorn, etc. On rare occasions, our coaches do need to interrupt bad choices on the part of the swimmers. Any behavior that interferes with a coach’s ability to conduct practice or endangers the swimmer and/or their teammates will not be tolerated.

Coaches may discipline swimmers who are not following our code of conduct by (1) asking them to sit on the bench during practice, (2) asking them to leave the facility if their parents are there to take them home, or (3) dismissing them from the next meet. Repeating of offenses may be cause for dismissal from the team without reimbursement of registration fees.