AquaDragons Code Of Conduct

All members of Aquadragons Swim Team agree to the following code of conduct as written by JIS Athletics.

Foundational Rules

  • Lying, stealing and/or vandalism are not tolerated.
  • Swimmers may leave practice only with the Coaches’s permission.
  • Swimmers are expected to follow JIS Campus Rules, pool rules and be respectful to the pool staff and facilities. 
  • Swimmers must adhere to all decisions made by the coaching staff.
  • In swim meets, swim in all races in which they are entered.
  • Notify coaches of expected prolonged absences.
  • Swimmers may only leave practice or during a swim meet with the coaches permission.
  • Warm-up and sit with the Team at meets.
  • Swimmers are advised to wear the AquaDragon swim suit and cap at home and away meets.
  • Swimmers should remember that their actions and words reflect on the team and should behave accordingly. ​

Let your actions reflect the pride you have in the AquaDragons Swim Team. 

 

Parents & Spectators Code of Conduct

  • Act as a positive role model, encouraging good sportsmanship at all times.
  • Demonstrate respect and courtesy when interacting with coaches, officials, parents and children.
  • Work to become familiar with game rules and policies of the sports league.
  • Control emotions and verbal comments and refrain from criticism of coaches, officials, parents or swimmers, limiting my participation to viewing and applauding.
  • Actively contribute to a safe environment by offering praise or shaking hands and refraining from touching any coach, official, parent or swimmer in a threatening or harmful manner.
  • Endeavour to make sport a positive experience for my child by offering assistance whenever I can, and by focusing on fun, effort and skill development without undue pressure or ridicule.
  • Discuss any concern I have in private with the appropriate person and in a courteous and respectful manner.  

Swimmers while competing

  • Respect the authority of all officials and coaches and therefore abide by and respect their decisions and judgments at all times, without dissent, open profanity or emotional outbursts.
  • Respect and swim by the rules of the Meet organizers and demonstrate fairness at all times.
  • Participate in a safe and considerate manner by displaying good sportsmanship and not abusing, pushing, hitting or threatening a teammate, another swimmer, official, coach or parent.

Coaches

  • ​Respect and honor the decisions of officials and demonstrate understanding and support for their role in any game.
  • Encourage all swimmers in a fair and sincere manner and refrain from yelling negative comments from the sideline.
  • Offer equal opportunities for swimmers to experience success, develop their skills, and experience a sense of belonging within the team.
  • Model respect, support and collegiality with other coaches and strive to maintain focus on positive experiences for children rather than over-emphasis on winning.