ROSEBURG YMCA SWIM TEAM PARENT’S CODE OF CONDUCT
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support
for all swimmers, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other
youth sports event.
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a
personal desire to win.
• I will support the implementation of the YMCA’s four character
development values, caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• I will support the coaches and officials working with my child in order
to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I will uphold a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs,
tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all YMCA youth
sports events.
• I will remember that the sport is for youth - adults are here to support.
• I will do my very best to make the swim team experience fun for my child.
• I will help my child enjoy the swim team experience by doing whatever I
can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with meets, fundraising, or
providing transportation.
• I will teach my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, officials with
respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
ROSEBURG YMCA SWIMMER'S CODE OF CONDUCT
As a responsible athlete of the Roseburg YMCA Swim Team, I agree to
conform to the following Code of Conduct at all times while representing
the the YMCA of Douglas County and the Roseburg YMCA Swim Team:
At Practices and Meets I will:
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Be on time for practice and warm-ups.
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Bring goggles, cap, towel, and water bottle to all practices and meets.
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Respect all lifeguards, coaches, swimmers, officials, and visitors
while representing our team.
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Ask questions when I am not sure of my coach's instructions.
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Assist other team members when they are lost or confused.
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Cheer for all teammates during races.
• Offer congratulations to my opponents, win or lose.
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Be humble in victory and honest in defeat.
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Strive to do my best, and encourage all team members to do the same.
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Model the YMCA core values caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Abide by the YMCA of Douglas County Code of Conduct.
At Practices and Meets I will NOT:
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Cause physical harm or threaten physical harm to a fellow team
member, coach, or parent.
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Possess, use, or be under the influence of alcoholic beverages,
chemicals, or illegal drugs.
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Behave in a manner that in the opinion of the coaches or team
representative is contrary to normally accepted behavior.
All coaches will follow the agreed upon discipline pattern:
1 verbal warning
5 to 10 minute timeout
Removal from practice or event, with parental follow up from coach
