PARK CITY SWIMMING ATHLETE MEMBER HONOR CODE
An Athlete Member is an individual who participates in the sport of swimming and is in good standing as an individual member of Park City Swimming and USA Swimming.
Park City Swimming athlete members will:
- Value the opportunity to be a member of Park City Swimming and understand that it is a privilege, not a right.
- Act and behave in a way that positively reflects upon the team and its members.
- Display proper respect and sportsmanship toward all coaches, officials, administrators, teammates, competitors, and the public at all times.
- Treat our facility, or any facility we are using, with care and appreciation.
- Be honest and fair in all dealings and interactions with others.
- Value the rights, dignity, and self-worth of all others.
- Abide by the USA Swimming Bullying Policy (including cyberbullying).
- Be a positive role model.
- Accept the responsibility of your actions.
- Not Deck Change. Members will use the available locker rooms for changing.
- Be aware of and adhere to Park City Swimming standards, rules, regulations and policies.
- Refrain from using inappropriate language.
- Refrain from any inappropriate or illegal behavior that would detract from the team, PCAC, PCSD or its sponsors.
- Refrain from any form of harassment towards others.
- Refrain from any form of discrimination towards others.
- Refrain from any form of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional, etc) towards others.
- Refrain from any form of theft or robbery.
- Refrain from the possession, use or sale of any type of illegal substance (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, e-cigarettes, vaping, etc.).
- Refrain from engaging in inappropriate physical or sexual conduct.
- Refrain from possessing or distributing explicit or pornographic materials.
- Refrain from using, exhibiting or possessing weapons.
- Immediately report any violations of the team honor code to the appropriate authority.
- Understand that not reporting a violation of the team honor code may be considered as participation in the violation of the honor code.
- Understand the possible consequences of breaking the team honor code.
In addition to the actions listed above, Park City Swimming athlete members while participating in team activities and/or travel trips will:
- Refrain from any act that would be considered an offense under federal, state, local, or USOC laws or rules.
- Respect all properties (hotel room, restaurant, vehicles, venues, etc.) Any physical damage occurring to said properties shall be paid for by participants involved with the occurrence.
Disciplinary Actions
Failure to comply with the team honor code as set forth in this document may result in disciplinary action. Such discipline may include, but may not be limited to:
* Park City Swimming reserves the right to remove a swimmer from the team for any reason*
- Dismissal from the current team function.
- Suspension from team functions (including practices, swim meets and activities).
- Dismissal from a travel trip. Dismissed athlete members may be immediately sent home at their own expense. Athletes dismissed from a travel trip will be held financially responsible for the total cost of the trip as well as the return trip.
- Financial penalties.
- Suspension of future travel privileges with Park City Swimming and Utah Swimming.
- Board of Review Proceedings from Utah Swimming and/or USA Swimming.
- Dismissal from Park City Swimming. Dismissed swimmers are responsible for finalizing the member's account and understand that no refunds or reimbursements will apply in case of dismissal from the team.
Park City Swimming Athlete Member
I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Park City Swimming Athlete Member Honor Code.
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Parent/Guardian of Park City Swimming Athlete Member
I, the parent/guardian of the above mentioned athlete member, acknowledge and agree that I that I have read and understand the Park City Swimming Athlete Honor Code. I agree that my athlete member will abide by the Honor Code.
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PARK CITY SWIMMING PARENT HONOR CODE
As a parent/guardian of an athlete member of Park City Swimming, I agree that I will abide by the following guidelines:
- I will embrace and support the Mission, Vision, Values, and Beliefs of Park City Swimming.
- I understand that being a member of the team is a privilege, not a right.
- I will be my swimmer's biggest fan and provide unconditional encouragement, support and empathy.
- I realize that swimmers become easily confused when coached by a parent and benefit most from positive reinforcement of the professional coaching staff's instruction and advice.
- I understand that I am an example for my swimmer and should always promote good sportsmanship.
- I am proud to be a member of Park City Swimming and to support the swimmers, coaches and team with positive actions.
- I will respect the integrity of the officials and realize that these volunteers base their decisions on honest, objective evaluations of performance. If I have a question or concern regarding decisions made by meet officials, I will direct my inquiry via a team coach and will not approach the meet officials.
- I understand that if I have a question or concern that needs to be addressed with a coach and/or team administration, that I will approach the situation in a respectful and appropriate manner. I understand that on deck during practice or at a swim meet is not the appropriate time or place and that I should make an appointment to address the situation with the appropriate personnel.
- I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive/profane language or gestures directed toward any swimmer, coach, official, administrator and meet personnel will not be permitted nor tolerated.
- Violation of the above may result in suspension or termination from Park City Swimming or USA Swimming. Should I conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit or discord to the team, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action. I understand that Park City Swimming maintains the right to terminate any membership privilege with cause in the interest of the team's vision, mission and objectives.
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Parent/Guardian Printed Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date