Broomfield BeeGees Masters Swim Team Etiquette

1. Respect everyone. Be kind and show respect to all team members;

2. Feet first entry. No Diving, except during designated times and only from the deep end;

3. Warm up: Please arrive in time to warm up properly. If arriving late, wait for a clear or stopped lane prior to entry. Please do not start warm up early (before practice time starts) and then start the first set before the rest of the lane has finished their warm up;

4. Start each swim from the wall;

5. At the start of each set, ensure that the entire lane is ready to start;

6. Allow at least 5 seconds between swimmers, 10 and 15 seconds is also acceptable if needed;

7. Intervals need to be consistent for everyone in the lane. Swimmers may move to a faster or slower lane as necessary;

8. Keep the wall clear for turns:

   1. Make sure the center of the lane is clear to turn. Move to the left or right side of the lane as needed;

9.  Finish to the wall:

   1. After finishing to the wall move to the center of the lane to allow other swimmers to finish all the way to the wall on the right side of the lane;

   2. Moving to the center of the lane allows room for the start of the next swim/set;

10. Passing:

    1. Gently tap the feet of the swimmer in front and wait till the wall to pass;

    2. Always pass on the left interior of the lane;

    3. The swimmer being passed must yield to the swimmer passing by pausing or stopping at the wall on the far right side of the lane, wait for the pass, and then continue the swim when it’s clear;

11. Circle swim by staying to the right of the lane at all times;

12. Sets are designed per lane. Please adhere to the distance, stroke and interval agreed upon by lane mates;

13. Have fun and have a great workout.