SUSA Summer Swim Team

Code of Conduct

Upon registering each year, swimmers agree to the following statements:

  • COMPORTMENT -- I will represent SUSA with dignity and politeness at all times.  This includes during personal interactions at practices, events and competitions, as well as through social media and other electronic communication.
  • TEAM UNIFORM -- I understand that participation in meets requires use of a plain black competition suit and a SUSA cap.  The cap will be provided before the first competition.  The suit is the responsibility of the swimmer and his/her parents.
  • HEALTH AND SAFETY -- I will follow all health guidelines issued by SUSA coaches and officials, including but not limited to: staying home from practice when showing signs of illness, social distancing, handwashing and wearing masks to protect myself and my teammates from risk.
  • LANGUAGE -- I will choose to use positive language to communicate with others.  I will refrain from vulgarity, profanity and inuendo during practices, at meets or in public.  I will refrain from using language that knowingly offends or threatens others.
  • RESPECT IN COMMUNICATION AND ACTION -- I will treat others with respect.  (Please review SUSA’s Social Media and Electronic Communication policies as well as the Action Plan for Bullying). SUSA members will not engage in such behaviors at team events, activities or over social media. Disrespectful behaviors include but are not limited to:
  • Fighting or intentionally causing physical harm to another person,
  • Threatening or inciting violence to another person,
  • Bullying, demeaning, belittling, intimidating, hazing, tormenting or otherwise intentionally causing emotional harm to another person,
  • Using graphic gestures or language or electronically sending such, including pornography, flashing, mooning, or other sexually harassing behaviors,
  • Inappropriately touching another person,
  • Spreading rumors or gossip that could damage another person’s reputation
  • If I engage in such activities, I understand that I will be removed from practice and subject to SUSA’s Disciplinary Procedures. 
  • REPORTING BULLYING -- If I am the victim of bullying or inappropriate behaviors listed above, I will tell my coach and/or parents immediately. I have the right to not be judged when talking to my coaches.
  • USE OF HARMFUL SUBSTANCES -- I will treat myself with respect by abstaining from use of alcohol, tobacco, illicit and illegal drugs or the misuse of pharmaceuticals, and other substances banned by USA Swimming.
  • SPORTSMANSHIP -- As a SUSA Team Member, I am expected to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship when dealing with members of other swim teams and the community.  This includes controlling physical reactions to anger or disappointment with dignity.  Likewise, triumph should be handled with grace and respect.
  • RESPECTING AUTHORITY -- I will follow the directions of all SUSA Coaches, chaperones, officials or volunteers.  Disrespect or failure to obey instructions will not be tolerated.
  • RESPECTING PROPERTY -- As a SUSA Team Member, I will treat the facilities in which I practice and compete with respect, not vandalizing or abusing the equipment or facilities in any way. I will help maintain the appropriate team image by cleaning up my garbage on the decks I use, whether at practice or at meets.