Diablo Aquatics

 

Parents Code of Conduct

 

Parents Code of Conduct

  1. Practice TEAMWORK with all parents, swimmers and coaches by supporting the values of Discipline, Loyalty, Commitment and Hard Work.
  2. As a parent, I will not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer at a practice or meets (from the stands or any other area) or interfere with coaches on the pool deck.
  3. In accordance with the USA Swimming rules, parents are expected to remain in the spectator area and off the immediate competitive deck unless they are working the meet in an official capacity.
  4. 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.
  5. Maintain self-control at all times. Know my role: i. Athletes - Swim ii. Coaches - Coach iii. Officials - Officiate. iv. Parents - Parent
  6. As a parent, I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward the coaches, officials, and/or any participating swimmer will not be tolerated.
  7. Parents will refrain from any illegal or inappropriate behavior that would detract from a positive image of Diablo Aquatics, Pacific Swimming LSC, or USA Swimming or be detrimental to its performance objectives.
  8. Enjoy involvement with Diablo Aquatics by supporting the swimmers, coaches and other parents with positive communication and actions.
  9. Parents are to refrain from distracting the coaches during team practices; including discussing upcoming meet events, status of swimmer?s abilities, etc. It is best to communicate after practice and/or through e-mail.
  10. All communication with the Diablo Aquatics Staff and team members is to be conducted respectfully. While disagreements are inevitable, derogatory communications whether verbal or via email will not be tolerated.
  11. Timing is a requirement when attending meets, even when an assigned timing position may prove to be inconvenient; we as a team are responsible to fulfill this requirement.

Should I conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit or discord to Diablo Aquatics, Pacific Swimming LSC or USA Swimming, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action. Diablo Aquatics maintains the right to terminate any membership with or without cause in the interest of our vision, mission and objective.