North Texas Nadadores Swimmer and Parent Handbook

Version 1.0 — Effective Sept 1, 2025

 

 

 

 

Mission Statement and Goals

 The North Texas Nadadores (NTN) mission is to continually work to create an environment which enables all our swimmers, from Novice to the International Level, to have equal opportunities to:         

To provide an atmosphere that inspires swimmers of every level to achieve their maximum potential through a strong work ethic, discipline, self-confidence, and leadership.

The NTN staff want swimmers to have long-term success even beyond club swimming.  Because of this, NTN is a technique and aerobic training-based program.  NTN swimmers strive to be well-rounded in all four strokes, the individual medley, and all distances.  NTN teaches good sportsmanship and teamwork.  NTN strives to create a safe and supportive environment where your swimmer(s) can reach all of his or her goals. 

Purpose behind the mission which is to

To lead our swimmers into achieving championship success in their swimming careers as student athletes through strength training, technical skill development, and leadership development.

The method by which we must strive to accomplish this mission and purpose is by embracing core values which will allow our swimmers to be successful in and out of the water.  The following is a list of core values which encompasses the character traits we wish to instill in our student athletes.  

NTN CORE VALUES:

DISCIPLINE: Commitment to mentally embracing swim training and skill development.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Responsibility for oneself, while inspiring your teammates to grow and attend practice.

SELF-LESSNESS: Being a team player and supporting the development of others. 

RESILIENCY: Having a determination to overcome adversity and discomfort Never Give Up.

HUNGER FOR GROWTH: A desire to be better and smarter tomorrow.  Don’t accept less than your best - push yourself.

EXCELLENCE: Perform in a superior way in which you can be proud of your work.

JOY: Swimming is Fun, never lose sight of the goodness of the sport.

 

 

Team Structure 

The North Texas Nadadores is a year-round swim club that practices at the Elise Cerami Aquatic Center in Southlake, Texas.  NTN is a member of USA-Swimming, North Texas Swimming, and the Texas Swim Association.  USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the Olympic committee.  NTN provides opportunities to swimmers from Novice level to the National stage. We are here to support every level of swimmers and give them the experience they deserve. 

 The North Texas Nadadores are also known as NTN. 

 For additional support, NTN has a parent booster club.  The NTN Parent Club is a nonprofit support organization that helps to ensure swimmers have a great all-around activity.  The parent club holds meetings to organize meets, support the coaching staff, and organize team activities such as the annual banquet and holiday events.  

  

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NTN 

Coaches

• Head Coach – Jason Roberts: [email protected]
• Assistant Coach – James Smith: [email protected]
• Assistant Coach – Gio Copioli: [email protected]
• Assitant Coach - Harry Traystman: 

 

 NTN Parent Club – Executive Committee 

• Chairman – Fred Collins: [email protected]  
• Vice Chairman – Larissa Robinson: [email protected]   
• Secretary – Becky Batten: [email protected]   
• Treasurer – Lily Wong: [email protected]   
• Volunteer Coordinator – Majie Fan: [email protected] 

 

Team Communication 

1.  North Texas Nadadores Website  has all the information you need.  It has the meet schedules, practice schedules, swimmer’s best times, meet sign-up and payment, as well as tuition payments. 
2. Emails - It is important to check your emails often for updates! Nadadores Notes are sent out every Monday.  They include practice adjustments for the week and upcoming meet information.  Nadadores notes are also posted to the website under News/Notes. These notes will be sent to the email(s) you have saved in your Team Unify account.
3. Communication with Coaches. The staff welcomes the opportunity to discuss any matter either over the phone or in a private meeting. Please do not try to discuss concerns with the coaches during practice - the swimmers require ALL the coach's attention at that time!   

 

Dues and Fees

Monthly Dues (effective September 1, 2025)

NTN monthly dues are based on a year's tuition including our two breaks. They are broken down into monthly payments for convenience. Monthly dues will be prorated for new members who join after the 10th of the month they register. If you register before the 10th of the month, dues will not be prorated. 

Billing:

• Dues are paid at the beginning of each month
• Accounts in arrears greater than 30 days will be prohibited from NTN participation
• Discounts –
  • USA-Swimming certified officials will receive a $70 credit for each NTN meet worked
• All swimmers participating in competitions outside the Southlake area that require an overnight stay for coaches will be assessed a travel fee. This fee is intended to help offset the cost of coaches' travel and accommodations.
  • 1 day meet - $10 per swimmer
  • 2+ day meet - $20 per swimmer
  • The fee is a flat charge, regardless of the number of days the swimmer competes.

Late fees will be assessed if dues, meet fees, etc. are more than 14 days late

 

Club Fee (effective September 1, 2025)

This once yearly fee strictly supports the NTN as described below

The Club Fee dues support the organization that helps to ensure swimmers have a great all-around athlete experience. The club organizes swim meets, supports the coaching staff, hosts team activities such as the annual banquet, short and long course season parties, social activities, giveaways, team gifts, fundraisers, and much more. 

*2025-2026 Club Fee –(August - February) 

$200 per family with 1 swimmer, $250 per family with 2 swimmers, and $300 per family with 3 or more swimmers. This fee is nonrefundable

*2025-2026 Club Fee - March - July 

 $100 per family with 1 swimmer, $125 per family with 2 swimmers, and $150 per family with 3 or more swimmers. - This fee is nonrefundable

 

Membership Cancellation Policy

NTN requires an emailed cancellation notice sent 30 days prior to the first of the month. Your request must be sent to: [email protected] any request sent to any other email address will not be processed. Conversations, phone calls, or text messages will not be processed. Failure to send a 30-day notice of email will result in you being billed for your next month's tuition payment. 

NTN Family Service Requirement 

 Volunteer Philosophy:

 The hosting of swim meets, and our annual swim-a-thon are fundraising opportunities. The proceeds generated from our hosted events directly benefit NTN and the Elise Cerami Aquatic Center. These volunteer requirements apply to ALL families whether or not your swimmer swims in any, all, or none of the meets. 

 

Family Service Requirement:

For the 2025-2026 (August through July) season, each family must work a total of Four (4) sessions. A session is approximately 4 hours long but may be shorter or longer depending on the job. Each session worked equal to one credit except for Safety Marshals, who earn 1½ credits. Families may sign-up for any NTN hosted volunteer positions that fit your schedule. All families are required to volunteer even if your swimmer does not swim during any of the meets. It is your responsibility to verify the hours worked after each meet and to make sure your hours worked are correct. Any corrections need to be reported to the volunteer coordinator. If you sign up to work a shift and fail to show up without notifying the volunteer coordinator at [email protected] BEFORE your shift begins (i.e. have a last minute emergency), a credit will be deducted from your account. Volunteer sessions are only applicable to events that are hosted by and benefit NTN.  Social events that require parental help and participation do NOT qualify as volunteer sessions unless specifically designated as such. There will be a $250 fee assessed for each credit under not earned.

 

Volunteering is an integral part of your child's swimming experience. Working at a meet can be a fun and rewarding experience.  There is a $1,000 opt out fee if you absolutely cannot volunteer, but we really need each family to volunteer. We are always in need of parents who are Certified Officials, Timers, Safety Marshalls, and Hy-Tek users, just to name a few! You may speak with our Volunteer Coordinator if you are interested in receiving training on any of these other meet administration positions. Most of the volunteer positions do not require official training.  

 

Volunteer Signups:

To sign-up for a session at work, go to the NTN Homepage.  Each NTN family has a unique login.  Once logged in, go to Meets/Events page and find the meet or event you want to work.  Press the job sign-up button and select the job and session you want to work. Please put in the notation the name of the person working on your session. Please check the volunteer descriptions and age requirements for all positions as some positions require prior training. After signing up, make a note of the tentative times for each session and when you are required to be at the meet. Please be aware that these times may get adjusted based on meet timeline changes. Once at the meet please check in with the volunteer coordinator. 

 

USA Swimming Volunteer Officials:  

NTN will reimburse for the USAS registration but must notify our treasurer.

 

Discipline Plan 

 Being a USA Swimming Club and a Safe Sport certified team, NTN follows USA Swimming policies on bullying, misbehavior, and athlete protection. You can find all our model action policies  HERE

 

Unacceptable behavior at NTN Practices, competitions, and team functions that include, but are not limited to vandalism, being disruptive in practices or meets, abusive language or behavior, insubordination to members of the coaching staff, office staff, or others, and other acts of misconduct as determined by the coaching staff will be handled in the following manner.   

 

1. Coach warning and/or discipline (including but not limited to time-outs or clean-up duties).  Depending on the number and severity of incidents, it will determine when the coach goes to step #2.  
2. Parent contact and/or parent conference. 
3. Depending on the number and severity of incidents, a coach may put the athlete on a behavior plan and will be signed by both the athlete and parent. 
4. Suspension and/or dismissal for the team.  

 

 Drug and Alcohol Policy 

Drugs and Alcohol are a major concern threatening our nation’s youth.  The North Texas Nadadores wish to take a proactive approach concerning this issue with the young people in our program.  It is the coaching staff’s position that drugs, alcohol, vapes, and tobacco products have no place in athletics.  Hence, the goal of the North Texas Nadadores is to provide a drug and alcohol-free environment.  During team activities, a drug and/or alcohol violation can result in suspension or termination.  

 

In consideration of this position, we ask that all swimmers read the NTN Code of Conduct.  Each swimmer and parent will be asked to sign this policy that was attached to your registration paperwork and renew this commitment annually. 

 

Drop-off/Pick-up Swimmers Policy 

 The Aquatic Center staff and coaches are not responsible for unattended swimmers.   NTN is fortunate to be in what appears to be a safe area; however, there are several ways that children can be harmed if they are not properly supervised.  The crowd of unsupervised children seems to be increasingly more disruptive.  The Aquatic Center has the following policy in place: 

 

Swimmers should be dropped off no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of practice and no later than 15 minutes after the end of practice.   

 

Swimmers are not to be left unattended for more than 15 minutes.  During these 15 minutes, swimmers are not to be running in the hallways, playing on the elevators, or disturbing the coaches and patrons.  If circumstances arise that you cannot drop off or pick up your swimmer in this time frame, please make other arrangements for the drop off and pick up rather than just leaving your child unattended for long periods of time. 
 

TEAM TRAVEL RULES 

 The coaching staff and chaperones hold the final word on any rules, regulations, or disciplinary action. 

1. No Team members may be out of their room after the assigned bedtime.  Permission must be obtained from the coach to leave the room past bedtime. 
2. At no time will male and female athletes be in the same room together with the door closed (unless the coach approves due to safety issues).  This applies to our athletes and other members of any team or organization. 
3. Swimmers are expected to always remain with the team during the trip. 
4. Swimmers are not to leave the competition venue, the hotel, a restaurant, or any other place at which the team has gathered without the permission/knowledge of the coach or chaperone. 
5. When visiting public places such as shopping malls, movie theaters, etc. swimmers will stay in groups of no less than three people. 12 & Under athletes will be accompanied by a chaperone. 
6. During team travel, when doing room checks, attending team meetings and/or other activities, two-deep leadership and open and observable environments should be maintained. 
7. Athletes should not ride in a coach’s vehicle without another adult present who is of the same gender as the athlete.
8. During overnight team travel, if athletes are paired with other athletes, they shall be of the same gender and should be of similar age. Where athletes are age 13 & over, chaperones and/or team managers would ideally stay in nearby rooms
9. When only one athlete and one coach travel to a competition, a parent is required to attend with the athlete.
10.  An NTN Athlete shall not be in possession, or use alcohol, smoke or chew tobacco, vape, or any illegal drug or substance.  During a team activity, an NTN Athlete cannot be in the presence of others who are either possessing or using the above substances. 
11. An NTN Athlete cannot break any other rules or laws established by other teams, organizations, or facilities. 
12. An NTN Athlete shall not vandalize, steal, destroy, or damage any property.  Any damage or theft incurred at team lodging will be at the expense of the swimmers assigned to that room. 
13. No loud or boisterous behavior will be tolerated in the hallways, public areas or hotel rooms.   
14. No long-distance phone calls on the hotel line. No movies, games or any other chargeable activity may be made without prior coach approval. 
15. All NTN swimmers will be polite in restaurants and leave at least an 18% tip.  If there is a problem with the service or food, see the coach. 
16. No team meetings may be missed.  Be punctual to all meetings and warm-up times.  

Violating any of the above rules may result in a swimmer being sent home early (at his/her expense), suspension from further travel meets, and suspension from NTN team activities or dismissal from team.  The type and length of punishment will be based on the severity of the swimmer's actions.  

North Texas Nadadores athletes and their parents will also be responsible for all fines and fees associated with their actions.  There will be no refund of dues or fees to North Texas Nadadores members during suspension or dismissal. 

 

 

 

 

 

NADADORES TRAINING PROGRAM

 The objective of the NTN Program is to create a system of constant and consistent progression.  As an athlete grows and develops, he or she will have the opportunity to learn, develop, and master the skills and training needed to achieve their goals and NTN team goals. 

This progression follows decades of experience of the NTN coaching staff to properly and effectively guide athletes to achieve their potential.  As with any successful swimming program, the Triumvirate of Athlete, Coach, and Parent are integrated to achieve the goals established for each level of the program.

 

Developmental Group Outline:

• USA-Swimming registered
• 3 training groups – Junior 1, 2, and 3
• Ages 6-12 years
• Groups primarily skills-based
• Offer appropriate number and duration of practices
• Will compete in 3-4 meets during short-course season and a championship meet to conclude season

Junior 1  

• 3 practices per week at 45 minutes each offered
• Minimum requirement - must be able to perform freestyle and backstroke
• Skills development –
  • Utilize “theme” weeks of stroke development –
    • Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke
  • “Eyes and Ears” – athletes will turn attention to Coach In Charge
  • Comprehension – athletes will be able to take instruction and apply it as required
  • Ready position for all strokes
  • Turns for all strokes and IM exchanges
  • Swimming –
    • Can complete multiple 25s of each stroke and 100 Ims
  • Competition –
    • Will to compete in 2-3 meets during short-course season
  • USA-Swimming Dive Progression –
    • May dive from side

 

Junior 2

• 3 practices per week at 60 minutes each offered
• Requirements – 
  • Theme weeks -            
    • Freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, IM
  • All skills from Junior 1
    • Add: ability to streamline 5 yards off each wall
  • Must be able to demonstrate all 4 strokes
  • Pace clock skills -      
    • Understands “top” and “bottom”
    • Can leave 10 seconds apart
  • Swimming –
    • Can complete multiple 50s of each stroke swimming and kicking
    • Can complete multiple 100s of freestyle and Ims
  • Competition –
    • Will to compete in 3-4 meets during short-course season and a championship meet to conclude season
    • Will compete in IMR events – 50s of each, 100 free, 100 IM
  • Does proper “starts” from blocks

Junior 3 

• 3 practices per week at 60 minutes each offered
• Requirements –
  • Theme weeks –
    • Free, back, fly, breast, and combinations -       
      • Fl/ bk, bk/ br, br/ fr, fr/ fl, etc…
  • All skills from Junior 2
  • Pace clock skills –
    • Understands 1/4s of clock
    • Will be taught “intervals”
  • Increase swimming and kicking sets to develop conditioning and aerobic base
  • Competition –
    • Will compete in 3-4 meets during short-course season and a championship meet to conclude season
    • Will compete in IMR events and 200 freestyle
  • Strives to move to AG1

 

Age-group Outline:

• USA-Swimming registered
• 3 training groups – AG1, AG2 and AG3
• Primarily ages 8-13 years
• Groups primarily skills-based
• Offer a minimum of 5 practices per week, not including dryland
• Will compete in minimum 3-4 meets during short-course season and a championship meet to conclude season

Age Group 1

• 5 practices offered, minimum 3-4 per week Strongly recommended, 60 min each
• Requirements –
  • Theme weeks
  • All skills from Junior 3
    • Add: a minimum of 4 underwater Dolphin Kicks
    • Add: pull sets
    • Add: cycle counting
  • Pace clock –
    • Understand intervals, send-offs
  • Increase aerobic capability
  • Competition –
    • Will compete 1 meet per month. Plus, expectation to swim championship meet  
    • Event emphasis to shift from IMR to IMX events
    • Strives to compete at BB and Above-level Championships
  • Strives to advance to AG2

Age Group 2 

• 6 practices offered per week, minimum 4-5 per week Strongly recommended, 75 min each
• Requirements –
  • Stroke emphasis on daily basis
  • All skills from AG-1
    • Add: minimum 6 underwater dolphin kicks
    • Add: Tempo Trainers
  • Increasing aerobic capacity
  • Introduce pacing/ splitting
  • Competition –
    • Will compete 1 meet per month. Plus, expectation to swim championship meet  
    • Emphasis on IMX events and over-distance freestyle events
    • Strives to compete at “A” Championships and higher
  • Strives to advance to AG3
• Dryland conditioning added, twice per week

Age Group 3

• 6 practices per week offered, 5 per week Strongly recommended, 90 minutes each
• Requirements –
  • Stroke emphasis on daily basis, cycle counting, tempo
  • All skills from AG-2
    • minimum of 8 underwaters dolphin kicks
    • Add: measure athletes
    • Add: formula for TIME = (cycle)(tempo) + streamline time
  • Knows all individual times
    • Can determine paces
  • Competition –
    • Will compete 1 meet per month. Plus, expectation to swim championship meet  
    • Emphasis on IMX events and over-distance freestyle events
    • Strives to compete at TAGS Championships and higher
    • Strives to be selected to LSC, Regional, and National Camps or teams
  • Strives to advance to Senior 2 (or Senior 3 if commitment changes)
• Dryland conditioning twice per week
   

Senior Program Outline:

• USA-Swimming registered
• 3 training groups – Senior 1, Senior 2, Senior 3
• Ages 13 years and older
• Groups assignment based on age, training ability, commitment, competition
• Offer 6 practices per week, not including dryland
• Will compete in a minimum of one meet per month as schedule during short-course season and a championship meet to conclude season

Senior 1

• 6 practices per week, minimum of 4 required
• Requirements –
  • Fully capable of performing all strokes legally and can meet minimum training ability
  • Competition –
    • Will compete 1 meet per month. Plus, expectation to swim championship meet  
    • Strives to compete at NT Senior Championships or higher
  • Strives to advance to Senior 2

 

 

Senior 2

• 6 practices per week, minimum 80% attendance, not including dryland
• Requirements –
  • Fully capable of performing all strokes legally and can meet minimum training ability
  • Competition –
    • Will compete 1 meet per month, plus, expectation to swim championship meet  
    • Emphasis placed on IMX and over-distance freestyle
      • Specialization will begin
    • Strives to compete at TAGS, Sectionals, Futures
  • Must be able to understand the correlation of Time = (cycle)(tempo) + streamline times to achieve goals and make necessary changes
  • Demonstrates leadership skills amongst the group and to the Team
  • Strives to advance to Senior 1

Senior 3 

• 6 practices per week, minimum 90% attendance, not including dryland
• Requirements –
  • Fully capable of performing all strokes legally and can meet minimum training ability
  • Competition –
    • Will compete 1 meet per month. Plus, expectation to swim championship meet  
      • Specialization will continue
    • Strives to compete at Sectionals, Futures, Jr Nationals, Nationals, Olympic Trials, etc
  • Must be able to understand the correlation of Time = (cycle)(tempo) + streamline to achieve goals and make necessary changes
  • Demonstrates leadership skills amongst the group and to the Team

 

NTN Swimmer Code of Conduct 

 

I,_____________________as a member of North Texas Nadadores, am part of a swimming organization that believes teamwork, integrity, respect and good sportsmanship are more important than winning. By signing this Code of Conduct, I agree to follow the rules for behavior and sportsmanship while I am a member of North Texas Nadadores:

 

1. I promise to always show respect and common courtesy to the team members, coaches, competitors, officials, parents, and for all facilities and other property used during practice and/or competition. 
2. I promise to demonstrate good sportsmanship during all practices, competitions and team activities. 
3. I will be an active participant in all team practices, competitions, fundraising events and other team activities. 
4. I will come to all team sponsored events in the appropriate attire. 
5. I will respect the coaches’ and officials’ instructions and will make every effort to be on time for workouts, competitions, and team events. 
6. I will refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, drugs, vapes, other prohibited substances, violence, defamatory, or foul language, inappropriate sexual conduct or any other behavior deemed dishonest, discourteous, offensive or disrespectful of others. 
7. While on team trips, I will abide by the NTN Code of Conduct for Travel. 

 

PART 1 - GENERAL CONDUCT 

The undersigned athlete/coach participating with/for the North Texas Nadadores agrees to abide by the guidelines outlined below in addition to those established by the staff.  Any additional guidelines regarding conduct will be presented at the first team meeting. 

 

1.  All athletes are expected to follow the directions of the staff. 
2.  Curfews established and distributed by the staff will be adhered to each day. 
3.  All swimmers and staff members are required to attend all team meetings and training sessions unless excused by the staff. 
4.  The possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, vapes, or non- prescribed drugs is prohibited. 
5.  Sexual misconduct and/or possession of pornography is prohibited. 
6.  Dishonesty, theft, and/or vandalism will not be tolerated. 
7.  Indiscreet or destructive behavior will not be tolerated. 
8.  Every effort should be made to avoid guilt by association with such activities as those listed above. 

 

PART II - VIOLATION OF THE CODE 

The coaches and chaperons have the power to impose the following penalties for violation of the NTN Code of Conduct.  The penalties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

 

1. The swimmer will forfeit his or her privilege of participating in future team travel events. 
2. The swimmer will be sent home immediately at his/her own expense with travel arrangements to be made by his/her parents. 
3. The NTN Executive Committee is responsible for reviewing all alleged violations of the Code of Conduct and for determining if any further disciplinary action is to be taken. 

                

   NTN Parent Code of Conduct 

 

I/We, ________________________ as parent(s)/guardian of a swimmer who is a member of the North Texas Nadadores, recognize that my child is a part of a swimming organization that believes teamwork, integrity, respect and good sportsmanship are more important than winning.  By signing this Code of Conduct, I/We agree to follow the rules for behavior and sportsmanship while my/our son/daughter is a member of North Texas Nadadores. 

 

I/We promise to set the right example for our children by always showing respect and common courtesy to the team members, coaches, competitors, officials, parents, and for all facilities and other property used during practice and/or competition. 

 

I/We promise to demonstrate good sportsmanship during all practices, competitions and team activities. 

 

I/We will be an active participant in all fundraising events and other team activities and will encourage and support my child by permitting them to be timely for practices and competitions. 

 

I/We recognize that NTN’s coaches are professionals and will allow them to coach my child without interference during work-outs and meets, including not being present on deck during practice or competitions unless I/We are working at a meet. 

 

If I/We have a concern or problem, I/We will address it with the appropriate staff member. 

 

I/We will always insist that my child refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, drugs, vapes, other prohibited substances, violence, defamatory or foul language, inappropriate sexual conduct, or any other behavior deemed dishonest, discourteous, offensive or disrespectful of others. 

 

I/We agree that if I/We violate any of these rules, I/We will be subject to disciplinary action determined by the coaches and the NTN Review Committee, which may include my child’s expulsion from the team. 

 

I/We have read and understand NTN’s Parent Code of Conduct before I signed this document, and I agree to abide by the rules stated therein. 

 _________________________________                           ______________________ 

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature                                                                       Date 

 ________________________________                             ______________________ 

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature                                                                      Date  

                Swimmer Practice and Meet Rules

1. Support their teammates at practice and competition.  
2. Follow directions of all the coaching staff and aquatic center personnel.  
3. Abusive language, lying, stealing, and/or vandalism are not allowed. 
4. Plan to stay the entire practice. If your child needs to be dismissed early from practice, please have the child inform the coach at the beginning of practice. 
5. Leave the team area in a neat and clean condition at the conclusion of each session of the meet. 
6. Regarding which events a swimmer competes in, the coaching staff shall have the final word. Team members are not to scratch or late enter an event without first consulting one of the coaches. 
7. In a meet with preliminaries and finals, it is expected that any swimmer qualifying to swim in the finals will do so.  If there is a conflict, they need to speak with their coach. 
8. Swimmers may leave the meet after his or her events are completed, but let a coach know. 
9. Check your entries on the meet page website. 
10. Arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of group warm-ups 
11. Check-in (if required) for all events entered for each session. 
12. Warm-up as a team 
13. Swimmers try to sit together as a team at swim meets. 
14. Wear Team cap in competition.  Team Suits are encouraged but a Navy suit will work. 
15. Check-in with the coach before and after the race for feedback. 
16. Check to see if you are on any relays after warm-ups 
17. Swimmers arriving late to warm up, without any written notice, may be penalized by not being permitted to swim in relays and/ or dismissed from meet entirely.

 

 

 

 

Parent Practice and Meet Rules  

1. Parents are not allowed on the pool deck during practice unless it is an emergency or they have cleared it with the coach prior to practice starting.    
2. Parents are not allowed on deck during a swim meet unless working the swim meet. 
3. Parents are allowed to observe practice from the stands.   
4. Do not try to communicate with any swimmer from the observation area.   
5. Do not try to coach your swimmer from the observation area. This is not only distracting to the swimmer but can also be distracting to the entire team as well as the coach. 
6. If a swimmer is out of the water over a long period of time with an injury or illness, please notify the front office and coaching staff. 
7. Discuss issues with your child’s coach first.  If that does not work, please talk to the Head Age Group Coach or the Head Coach. 
8. If you have issues with your child’s program, talk or email your coach immediately. 

 

Coaches Code of Conduct

The purpose of this code of conduct for coaches is to establish common expectations for all members of the coaching staff of the club. It is to be used as a guide to promote a positive team environment and good sportsmanship.

• At all times, adhere to USA Swimming’s rules and code of conduct.
• Set a good example of respect and sportsmanship for participants and fans to follow. 
• Act and dress with professionalism and dignity in a manner suitable to his/her profession.
• Respect officials and their judgment and abide by the rules of the event. 
• Treat opposing coaches, participants, and spectators with respect.
• Instruct participants in sportsmanship and demand that they display good sportsmanship. 
• Coach in a positive manner and do not use derogatory comments or abusive language.
• Win with humility and lose with dignity. 
• Treat every athlete fairly, justly, impartially, intelligently, and with sensitivity.
•  Always place the well-being, health, and safety of swimmers above all other considerations, including developing performance. 
•  Continue to seek and maintain their own professional development in all areas in relation to coaching and teaching children. 
•  Always maintain a professional separation between coach and athlete. Any complaints of a coach violating this code of conduct will be brought to the attention of his/her supervisor.

 

Coach Practice and Meet Rules 

1. Coaches will arrive at least 15 minutes early before practices and meets. 
2. Coaches will treat swimmers with respect. 
3. Coaches will supervise and maintain a safe environment during the entire practice. 
4. The NTN coaching staff will determine the stroke instruction and the training regimen of each practice group. 
5. The coaching staff will make the final approval for the meet and events selected.  
6. At meets, the coaching staff will conduct and supervise warm-up procedures for the team.  
7. After each race, the coaches will offer constructive criticism regarding the swimmer’s performance.  
8. Building a relay team is the responsibility of the coaching staff.