Code of Conduct
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICIES:
All members and extensions of the team, including coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and athletes, must help promote a positive image of the Podium Swim Club. Members of the Podium Swim Club must at all times follow appropriate code of conduct policies but not limited to the following:
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- Behave in such way that their action reflects positively on themselves and the team at all team practices, meets, team trips, team or individual group outings and any team functions.
- Display proper respect and sportsmanship toward coaches, officials, administrators, fellow competitors, parents, and the general public in attendance at practices, meets and team functions.
- Follow the directions of the coaching staff during practice, meets and other team activities.
- Do not remove or take any article that does not belong to them, such as clothing, jewelry, money or any other item regardless of value.
- Use of electronic devices including cell phones is prohibited in all locker rooms at all times.
- Respect the property and staff of the pool facilities and any other facility we use.
- The use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) for inappropriate purposes including unapproved pictures, harassment or bullying shall not be tolerated.
- No swimmer shall tamper with or cause damage to any such facility.
- Promote positive team spirit and morale, which includes being humble in victory and courageous in defeat. Deal justly, kindly and impartially with all fellow team members.
- Do not purchase, possess, sell or use alcohol, tobacco or any illegal nonprescription drugs.
- Do not illegally purchase, sell or misuse prescription drugs.
- Never interfere with the progress of another swimmer at any time. - Refrain from verbal or physical abuse/assault or inappropriate touching behavior towards other teammates, coaches, officials, parents of our club and/or other clubs, or fellow competitors.
- Never endanger the safety of another participant, coach or administrator.
- Never leave the supervision of the coaching staff without their direct approval.
- Always behave in a mature, courteous and responsible manner.
- Come ready to practice and meets with all necessary equipment and on time.
- Swimmers must stay in practice area during entire practice.
- Parents should remain within spectator areas unless they volunteer in an official capacity that requires them to be on deck. Only swimmers, coaches, timers, officials and other meet representatives shall be allowed on the pool deck during swim competitions and team practices.
Podium parents, officials, coaches, volunteers and anyone in attendance at any Podium Swim Club event on behalf of any Podium Swim Club team member is expected to maintain compliance with the applicable Podium Swim Club Code of Conduct Policies and Procedures and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions for any events of noncompliance.