Lakeview Aquatic Club is committed to providing every athlete a safe environment to advance their swim abilities.  LAC's Safe Sport Coordinator is Melissa Pawlowicz who can be reached at [email protected].  More resources regarding safe sport are available at:  www.usaswimming.org/safe-sport

LAC Minor Abuse Prevention Policy:

Please CLICK HERE to download the updated MAAP document. 

Locker Room Policy

LAC is committed to maintaining a safe environment for athletes and coaches as well as reducing the risk of misconduct in locker rooms and changing areas.  As such, we will make every effort to recognize when an athlete goes to the locker room or changing area during practice and competition and, if they do not return in a timely fashion, we will check on the athlete's whereabouts. Parents are not permitted in the locker rooms without the direct permission from our staff.  Because we do not want athletes to feel uncomfortable while changing, locker rooms will not be supervised 100% of the time. Athletes are expected to not linger before and after practice, respect others, and the facilities at all time. The use of cameras/cell phones are strictly prohibited in the locker room. Athletes unable to meet expectations may lose locker room access.

LAC Athlete Code of Conduct

As an athlete member of the Lakeview Aquatic Club, I will abide by the following guidelines:

1. Practice Conduct

  • I will do my best to arrive to practice in a timely manner.

  • When I arrive at practice, I will have all required equipment with me, ready to be used at any time.

  • I will be respectful to all staff members, swimmers, and adults involved with the Lakeview Aquatic Club.

  • I will respect the facilities used by LAC to hold practice, understanding the privilege we are provided with the use of the facilities.

  • I will give full attention when a coach is speaking; this includes eye contact and full mental involvement in the instruction or workout.

2. Meet Conduct

  • I will do my best to arrive at a meet for warm up in a timely manner.

  • I will be sure to check myself in by the required time

  • I will not scratch any events until first speaking with a coach.

  • I will give my best effort in every event I participate in.

  • I will maintain good sportsmanship in victory or defeat.

  • I will act in a way that does not bring discredit to myself, my team, or USA Swimming.

 Athlete Honor Code

  • I will be a good teammate at practice and at meets, displaying team spirit and team loyalty.

  • I will THINK before I speak: is it True, is it Helpful, is it Inspiring, is it Necessary, is it Kind?

  • I will show respect to others at ALL times - no bullying behavior, inappropriate or disrespectful comments.

  • I will report any unacceptable behavior of other swimmers to coaches.

  • I will be proud to be a member of LAC.

  • I will take ownership in my performance and understand that my effort will be the cause for my success.

  • I will respect the knowledge of the coaching staff and openly receive their input about stroke technique, training, and race strategy.

  • I understand that it is my responsibility to attend practice and meets, and my progress will be directly affected by my level of attendance and participation.

  • I will provide myself limitless opportunities by maintaining positive self-esteem, and using self -motivation, self-discipline and efficient time management skills to maximize my training experiences. 

  • Above all I will HAVE FUN, and allow myself to benefit from all the lessons and joys brought through age group swimming!

 Remember:  Bring only your best every day.  Nothing more is expected; Nothing less is accepted.

 

LAC Parent Code of Conduct

  1. As a parent of a swimmer and member of the Lakeview Aquatic Club, I will abide by the following guidelines:

  1. As a parent, I will practice teamwork with all parents, swimmers and coaches by supporting the values of Discipline, Loyalty, Commitment, and Hard Work.

  1. As a parent, I will not coach or instruct any swimmer at practice or meets or interfere with coaches on the pool deck.

  1. As a parent, I will demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other swimmers, parents, officials and the coaches at meets and practices.

  1. As a parent, I will maintain self - control at all times.  I will know my role.

    1. Swimmers - Swim

    2. Coaches - Coach

    3. Officials - Officiate

    4. Parents - Parent

  1. As a parent, I understand that criticizing, name calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward the coaches, officials, and/or participating swimmers will not be permitted or tolerated.

  1. As a parent, I will help my athlete enjoy positive experiences by maintaining an open line of communication with the coaches and my athlete about goal setting, practice attendance and work ethic.

  1. As a parent, I will provide positive reinforcement to all swimmers in all situations, always practicing team spirit and team loyalty.

  1. As a parent, I will enjoy involvement with the Lakeview Aquatic Club by supporting the swimmers, coaches and other parents with positive communication and actions.

  1. During competitions, questions or concerns regarding decisions made by meet officials are directed to a member of our coaching staff.  Parents address officials through the coaching staff only. 

XI.  I agree to abide by the Lakeview Aquatic Club Return to the Pool Safety Plan and myself and my swimmer agree to follow all outlined requirements including downloading and using the misymptoms app prior to my swimmer coming to practice each day.

Should I conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit to the Lakeview Aquatic Club or USA Swimming, I understand that I subject myself to any action that may be deemed necessary by the Executive Board to handle the situation.  The Lakeview Aquatic Club reserves the right to terminate any membership with or without reason in the interest of our vision, mission, and objectives.