Chesapeake Swim Club New Member Online Packet

Updated 1/7/13Attachment 2Chesapeake Swim ClubSwimmer's Code of ConductTeam members represent Chesapeake Swim Club and Oklahoma Swimming and should keep their behavior in accordance with thehigh standards of Chesapeake Swim Club and Oklahoma Swimming. All team members, team staff, and parents of minors will beprovided a written copy of this Code of Conduct and the USA Swimming Code of Conduct.PART I – GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT RULES1. All participants will abide by this code of conduct. Team members are reminded that when competing in meets, travelingon trips, and attending other meet-related functions, they are representing both themselves and the Chesapeake SwimClub. Athlete behavior must positively reflect the high standards of the club.2. All participants will wear designated team apparel during all competition. Swimmers are expected to wear a team swimsuit or a black SPEEDO swimsuit in all competitions.3. No "deck" changes are permitted. Athletes are expected to use available changing facilities.4. All participants at USA Swimming sponsored events shall adhere to any curfews set by the Head Coach.5. Male and Female swimmers may not be in each other’s room on any team trip unless supervised by designated LSC clubofficial.6. Use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.7. Use of drugs other than those prescribed by your physician is prohibited.8. Use of tobacco products is prohibited.9. Team members will display proper respect and sportsmanship toward coaches, officials, administrators, teammates,fellow competitors and the public at all times. Disrespectful, indiscreet or destructive behavior will not be tolerated. It isthe responsibility of each swimmer to make every effort to avoid guilt by association with such activities.10. Swimmers are to refrain from inappropriate physical contact at team activities and events.11. Swimmers are to refrain from use of inappropriate language.12. All participants and their parents have a responsibility to do their best to ensure that this Code of Conduct is adhered toand to help ensure the safety of these program participants.PART II- VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT RULESAt the discretion of the Head Coach or his/her designee, any one or all of the following penalties will be applied:1. Swimmer may be scratched from one or more events, or all events of the meet. Fees will still be collected.2. Swimmer may be sent home immediately from practice or meet at his/her own expense and if there is extra expense it will bethe swimmer’s responsibility.3. Swimmer may be suspended from the team until the swimmer and parents have had a conference with the Head Coach andappropriate disciplinary actions have been implemented. This is automatic with violations of General Conduct Rules 5, 6, 7and (or) 8.4. Violation of General Conduct Rules 4,5,6,7, 8 and (or) 9 on team trips will result in the swimmer being suspended from ALLCSC-sponsored trips for the remainder of the swim year and/or a specific period determined by the Head Program Coach.I hereby acknowledge being provided the written CSC Team Travel Policies, as well as the USA Swimming Code of Conduct.My written signature on this document constitutes that I have read, understand and provide unconditional agreement tocomply with the stipulations in the CSC Code of Conduct and the USA Swimming Code of Conduct._______________________________________Signature of Swimmer________________Date_______________________________________Signature of Parent/Guardian for swimmer________________Date 15