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GBS Swim & Dive Program Expectations:

GBS Swim & Dive athletes should demonstrate high standards of ethics and sportsmanship. Remember- participation in sports is a privilege, not a right and our athletes are expected to represent our teammates, coaches, and our program in a positive manner at all times. In order to participate in the GBS Swim & Dive Program, all athletes must act accordingly with the following expectations both in and out of the pool. 

TEAM- Together everyone achieves more

• Treat everyone with respect (coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents) 

• Encourage all teammates in practice and at meets

• Build a positive team culture and environment for everyone on the team

• Support one another in times of need 

• Be a good friend & teammate

• WE before ME

INTEGRITY- Do what’s right, even if you’re the only one doing it

• Be on time to all practice and meets (if you’re on time, you’re late!)

• Stretch out before practice begins and have cap on and ready to go at 3:30 pm

• Be a role model in and out of the pool

• Complete every yard/dive at practice even if others are done around you

TOUGHNESS- Adapt, Adjust, and Attack

• Be open to constructive criticism and feedback from coaches

• Be comfortable, being uncomfortable - you can’t swim/dive the same events every meet

• Don’t let one bad dive/swim affect the rest of your meet or others around you

• Try hard no matter what event/dive you are doing, even if it’s your worst event/dive

ALL IN- Effort, Energy, Execution

• Put in your best effort each and every day

• Be at all practices on time and ready to work hard

• Get rid of negativity!!! No whining or complaining!!!

NOW- Be where your feet are

• Focus on practice or competing in the meet while on the pool deck

• Don’t let day to day drama distract you from practicing or competing 

• Remain on task during practices and meets - no cell phones

SUCCESS- Leave it better than you found it 

• Strive for improvement each and every day

• Don’t give up during hard sets at practice or before the event even starts at meets

• Clean up after yourself and others

• Put all equipment away and towels in the bin after EVERY practice 

• Take pride in our facilities, equipment, and locker rooms. This is your home, treat it as such

Attendance:

• I commit to not missing team functions (Team BBQ, Pasta Parties, Baking Parties, etc.), in-season practices, or meets without permission from my Coach first. 

  • This includes Holidays, days off of school, and Homecoming Week/Weekend. WE HAVE PRACTICE THE SATURDAY MORNING OF THE HOMECOMING DANCE!!! 

  • Exceptions to this rule are family emergencies, personal illness, academic obligations, or another coach-approved situation. 

  • If you miss practice for any reason your coach needs an email BEFORE you will be absent! 

  • If you don’t communicate with your coach before practice starts,  your coach has the right to not let you participate in the following meet. 

• I commit to trying to schedule all appointments and events outside of our practice hours that are located on our Google Calendar. (After 5:30pm on weekdays or on Saturday/Sunday at a time when we don’t have practice)

  • The entire practice schedule is made already so you can schedule your appointments around practice. Please clear all SCHEDULED absences with your coach at least 2 days before missing practice. If it is scheduled, this shouldn’t be an issue! 

• I commit to not missing swim/dive practice for GBS Club events. I understand that sports take precedent over optional club meetings. 

Practice Procedures:

• I commit to seeing the trainer DURING LUNCH if I feel tightness or pain and not during practice.

• I commit to being on the pool deck and out of the locker room by 3:40pm. 

• I commit to COMPLETING THE ENTIRE WARM-UP! I will not stop just because others are done.

• I commit to completing each set/dive as it is intended with my best effort at all times.

• I commit to respecting the practice my coach made for me and know I must swim every yard/perform every dive.  

Meet Procedures:

• I commit to wearing the proper team swimsuit, team jacket, and GBS cap during all meets.

• I commit to being engaged throughout the entire meet and will NOT be on my phone.

• I commit to visiting family members in the bleachers only during warm up times. While the meet is going on I will be on the pool deck cheering for ALL of my teammates (including during diving).

• I commit to congratulating my opponents at the end of my race/event. 

• I commit to waiting in the pool till the last swimmer is done swimming. 

• I commit to not missing an event during the meet due to not paying attention to what is going on.

• I commit to recognizing and celebrating  my teammates successes even when I might not be having the same success myself.

• I commit to riding the bus to and from all away meets with my teammates and coaches. If I can’t take the bus home I must contact the Athletic Director 24 hours in advance via email. 

• I commit to appropriately shaking hands with the opponents at the end of each meet no matter what the outcome is.

• I commit to not showering/getting dressed till after we shake hands with our opponents and have a team meeting after the meet is over.

Athlete Behaviors in and outside of the pool: 

• I commit to putting the interest of my teammates before my own.

• I commit to being humble and to be the teammate people enjoy being around.

• I commit to respecting all of my teammates and coaches. 

• I commit to not cursing or talking negatively to my teammates, coaches or opponents at any time.

• I commit to not posting negative comments or material about my teammates or coaches on any social media platform. 

Any disrespect of any type to a coach or athlete at any time is grounds for disciplinary action. This includes posts and comments on social media as well!