Carmel Swim Club

Parental Code of Conduct

2008-2009

Parents of swimmers on the Carmel Swim Club (“CSC”) are required to read, sign and agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct.

·         Parents will cooperate with coaches, team members, opponents and officials at all times.

·         Swimmers are in the care of CSC staff and coaches during all practices and meets.

·         Parents should leave coaching to the coaches.

·         CSC Parents will provide positive support, generally in terms of cheering, and clapping for all swimmers, both CSC and its opponents.

·         If you have a problem with any coach or official within the CSC, bring it to the attention of your child’s coach.  If that is unsatisfactory then bring it to the attention of the Head Age Group Coach or the Head Coach.  If you deem the response to be unsatisfactory, then write a formal complaint to the CSC board of directors.  All such issues must be documented, signed and dated.

·         Any objections to officials or coaches decisions should be reserved until after the conclusion of the meet session.  At such time, the issue should be discussed with the coach in a professional manner.

·         CSC parents teach and encourage their children to exhibit good sportsmanship.

·         CSC parents are gracious in victory and dignified in defeat.

·         CSC parents will be a positive role model for their children and their teammates.

·         No consumption of alcohol, tobacco products or illegal drugs at the facility of any CSC event which you are attending.

·         CSC parents will not tolerate any sexual or racial harassment or intolerance.

·         CSC parents encourage an atmosphere of openness, cooperation and consultation.

·         CSC parents encourage loyalty within the team and the Club.

Any violation of this code will be brought to the attention of the board of directors, which will issue the appropriate response.  This response could include one or more of the following:

1.                  Reprimand, verbal or written

2.                  Probation

3.                  Temporary suspension

4.                  Permanent suspension

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Signature of Parent                                                                     Date