COLUMBIA FALLS SWIM TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT
As a member of the Columbia Falls Swim Team, you will be expected to conduct yourself in a manner acceptable to the general standards of good behavior. In particular:
1. All swimmers must display good sportsmanship in practice and in meets, as well as at all times when representing the Swim Team. This includes behaving with respect, grace and dignity in both victory and defeat.
2. Swimmers shall not use profanity at any time during a Swim Team function (practices, meets, dances, camping areas, etc.)
3. All swimmers shall be supportive and respectful of their teammates, opponents, officials, coaches and parents.
4. All swimmers shall contribute to the setup and tear-down of all practices. This means active participation daily.
5. All swimmers shall put the success of the team ahead of individual goals.
6. Swimmers must make all practices in order to compete in the swim meets. (Exceptions can be arranged with the Coach.)
7. Swimmers must swim a minimum of two regular swim meets and the divisional meet and commit to attend the State meet if they qualify.
8. Swimmer must be able to swim, by themselves, a legal event for their age group to participate.
9. In competition, team suits and team caps (if used) are required of all swimmers.
10. Swimmers must notify the Coach of participation in the coming swim meet by the end of practice on Tuesday of the same week.
11. Use of tobacco products, performance enhancing drugs, illicit drugs, and alcohol by team members is strictly prohibited.
12. Swimmers will abide by curfews imposed by the host team.
Any violation of the above rules may result in dismissal from the team. There shall be no warnings necessary. All team members shall be required to agree to the above rules as a condition to their participation on the Columbia Falls Swim Team.