YMCA of Greater Twin Cities Code of Conduct

1. The YMCA is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all members and guests. To promote safety and comfort for all, we ask individuals to act appropriately at all times when they are in our facility or participating in our programs.

2. We expect persons using the YMCA to behave in a mature and responsible way, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Our Code of Conduct does not permit language or any action that can hurt or frighten another person, or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct. Prohibited actions specifically include:

  • Inappropriate attire. Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
  • Angry or vulgar language, includes swearing, name-calling or shouting.
  • Physical contact with another person in any angry or threatening way.
  • Any demonstration of sexual activity or sexual contact with another person.
  • Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language or any menacing behavior.
  • Theft or behavior that results in the destruction of property.
  • Carrying or concealing any weapons or devices or objects that may be used as weapons.
  • Using or possessing illegal chemicals or alcohol on YMCA property, in YMCA vehicles, or at YMCA sponsored programs.
  • Any other conduct of any inappropriate, threatening or offensive nature.

3. Loitering is not permitted in or outside the YMCA.

4. Smoking is not permitted in or outside the YMCA. The YMCA and its property is a smoke-free environment.

5. Members and guests are encouraged to be responsible for their personal comfort and safety, and to ask any person whose behavior threatens their comfort to refrain. If a member or guests feels uncomfortable in confronting the person directly, they should report the behavior to a staff person or the Building Supervisor on duty.

6. YMCA staff members are eager to be of assistance. Members and guests should not hesitate to notify a staff member if assistance is needed.

7. In order to be able to carry out these policies, we ask that members and guests identify themselves to staff when asked.

8. The Branch Executive will investigate all reported incidents. Suspension or termination of YMCA membership privileges may result from a determination by the Branch Executive if in their discretion a violation of the YMCA Member Code of Conduct has occurred.

 Swim Team Code of Conduct

Caring

  • Cheering for everyone.
  • Having a positive attitude toward your teammates and coaches.
  • Encouraging and supporting your teammates and coaches.
  • Including everybody.
  • Helping your teammates succeed.

Honesty

  • Tell the truth.
  • Admit when you make a mistake.
  • Have integrity...in other words, possess honor, honest, sincerity, uprightness and sound moral principles.
  • Be accountable for your own actions and decisions.
  • Avoid gossip...either as a speaker or a listener.
  • Cheating is not part of what we do. Be honest with your abilities and workout completion

Respect

  • Treat others as you would like to be treated. (The Golden Rule)
  • Be courteous and respectful of facility staff, parents and team mates
  • Take care of equipment and facilities. Destructive behavior will not be tolerated. Every effort should be made to avoid guilt by association with such activities.
  • The swimmer will respect all facilities that they use. The swimmer will respect all fellow swimmers' space and belongings. This includes swimmers from other teams.
  • Show good sportsmanship.
  • Congratulate competitors.
  • Treat others as they would like to be treated. (The Platinum Rule)
  • The swimmer will appreciate their parents' efforts and willingness to provide the swimmer with the swim team experience.

Responsibility

  • Bullying in any forms is not part of our team. Reporting it is. The swimmer and parents will refrain from any non-consensual physical contact, obscene language or gesture, or other threatening language or conduct directed towards any swimmer, coach, parent or staff.
  • Show up to practice on time, get in on time and be prepared to do what is asked of you.
  • Follow the rules even when no one is watching.
  • Make good choices in and out of the pool. The swimmer will not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs.
  • Be accountable for your own actions.

Consequences for Violation of the Code

  • During practice or a meet, the swimmer will receive two verbal warnings for inappropriate behavior. Upon the third warning, the swimmer will be removed from the water and sit quietly and will not return to the water until he/she is given permission.
  • Any additional violations of the code in the same day will result in the swimmer being removed from the pool for the rest of that practice. The parent(s) will be informed of the situation.
  • The second time a swimmer is removed from practice or a meet, there will be a conference with the coach, parent, and swimmer to discuss the swimmer's desire and commitment to swimming on the team.
  • The third time a swimmer is removed from a practice or meet they may be asked to leave the swim team for the rest of the season without a refund of fees paid.

Thank you for your cooperation and support. Following the code of conduct will allow all swimmers to have a safe and pleasant experience on the swim team.