| GOLD SHARKS TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT 2025-26 Code of Conduct
On the GOLD Sharks swim team, we do what is right. We are committed to building a safe, inclusive
and welcoming environment for everyone where we treat one another with respect and dignity. As a
swimmer, you are a critical part of creating a place where people feel welcome and valued. You will be
responsible for and asked to demonstrate Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith.
Code of Conduct Swimmer Pledge
As a GOLD Sharks swim team member, I realize that I will be challenged to set high goals, build new
skills and make lasting friendships. I will be a person of integrity at all team events, practices and meets
– upholding our standards of treating others with dignity, respect and compassion, and presenting a
positive image of our team, my practice group and myself. I will not commit unsafe acts or engage in
language that demeans or influences others to act in a manner that is unsafe or unkind. I understand
that violating the promises in this Code of Conduct may result in appropriate consequences or
dismissal from the team.
- I will live honestly and be truthful with my teammates, my coaches and volunteers, officials and
YMCA employees.
- I understand that stealing and vandalizing property will not be tolerated.
- I understand that the use of language or behavior that is sexual in nature will not be tolerated.
- I understand language or behavior that diminishes others on the basis of their race, ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation or religion is prohibited and will not be tolerated.
- I understand that the possession, use and discussion of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, fireworks or
firearms is not tolerated at any team event, practice or meet.
- I understand that “pranks” are not a part of and have no place on our team.
- I understand that I must follow and help others to follow all of the safety rules. This includes
being where I am supposed to be when I am supposed to be there.
- I will respect the privacy of my teammates and coaches, and understand that my coaches, team
volunteers and officials are restricted to having a “professional only” relationship with GOLD
athletes (no social media friending, no texting or messaging without having a parent included,
no social activities outside of practice except during organized group team events).
- I will not bully or exclude my teammates and I will report if I am witness to this behavior.
- I understand that fighting is never acceptable, no matter what.
- I understand that if I am present while a rule is being broken and I do not walk away, I am
essentially breaking that rule myself.
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