While
swimming is a fun sport, it does have inherent dangers both in and out of
the pool. To ensure the children have a positive and safe environment,
horseplay on the pool deck will NOT be tolerated at any time.
We
ask that you review basic safety rules with your swimmer(s). These
include:
- No running on the
pool deck
- No pushing or
shoving at anytime
- No bullying or
teasing
- No entering the
pool without a coach’s instruction
- Always listen to
and follow the coach’s directions
We
request you tell your child that if he/she is being pushed or picked on by
another child that he/she notify a coach immediately. If a parent sees
any misbehavior from the stands, we ask that they notify a coach
immediately. If a swimmer is in violation of any of these rules, they
will be asked to leave the practice immediately and the parents will receive
a written warning. If it occurs again, that swimmer will be dismissed
from the team. We want each swimmer to have the most positive
experience possible and will take appropriate steps to ensure the actions of
just a few do not negatively affect others on the team.
1.
Please be on time – practices, meets, etc.
2.
Each child must be able to finish 1 lap (25 yards) unassisted. It is a
safety issue.
3.
Before each meet, an e-mail will be sent out with the deadline for you to
inform us if your swimmer will not be able to make a meet. The deadline
is usually a few days before the meet so that we have enough time to prepare
the meet line-up. If you know in advance that your child will not
be able to make a meet, please be sure to e-mail suzanne.m.sullivan@verizon.net
and let us know as early as possible. It is okay if you have to miss a
meet or practice. JUST TELL US so we can plan accordingly. Not
informing us in advance causes chaos and confusion on the pool deck on the day
of the meet. If you do not inform us and we placed your child on the
line-up, your child will not swim the following meet. We do understand
there will be last minute emergencies and illnesses. Please call your
coach as soon as possible.
4.
If a child would like to drop off the team by the second practice, we will
allow refunds. After the 2nd practice, no refunds will be allowed.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
5.
We will try to post the line-up on the website by Friday (Thursday if we are
swimming on Friday evening for an away meet) before the meet.
6.
Each team member is required to purchase a St. Agnes team swimsuit. You
can wear last year’s suit even though we are changing the style this year.
Swimmers are not permitted to wear other team suits with logos (including
caps) from other teams (CYO rule).
7.
Swimmers are not permitted to wear any jewelry including hair bands around the
wrists. If they do they will be disqualified.
8.
In order to qualify to swim in the Championships, a child must have swum in at
least 4 meets throughout the year (CYO rule).
9.
All swimmers are to remain on the pool deck with the team for the entire meet.
We want to encourage cheering and emotional support for all swimmers and to
finish the meet with a team cheer. If you cannot stay, please inform
your coach.
10.
Swimmers should not sit in the stands with their parents. We frequently
have changes in the line-up for many different reasons. If we cannot
find a swimmer, we cannot add them to the line-up and this limits our
flexibility.
11.
Please arrive at each meet at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start
time. As soon as you arrive at a meet, be sure to check in with your
coach to: (i) let them know you are here, and; (ii) make sure you know which
events you will be swimming. Remember, we will always have last minute
changes.
12.
Do not bring any valuables to either meets or practices.
13.
We strongly recommend a parent or another designee be present with your child
in locker rooms since we will be practicing in a public pool.
14.
Swimmers and Parents are not to address any official. If a swimmer or
parent has a question on an officials call you should speak directly with John
Ferro or Mike Koppinger.
15.
Parents should abide by the Fair Play Rules.
