Swimmers must attend training sessions regularly before entering competition. The regularity of these sessions for each individual will be negotiated with the coaches, and the coaches may not recommend swimmers for competition if they have not met this condition. Swimmers involved in other sports must work out their schedule with the coaching staff in advance.
IN TRAINING
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Obey all pool regulations. |
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Be on deck prior to the start of a training session for set-up. |
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Do not enter the water until so directed by the coach. |
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Be attentive and exhibit respect to coaches and teammates |
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Attend training regularly. |
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Diving boards are off limits unless otherwise directed by the coach. |
ATTITUDE
Swimmers show a healthy attitude at training sessions. This includes a positive attitude towards the workout, other swimmers and coaches.
PUNCTUALITY
Swimmers should be on deck with equipment ready at the time designated for the beginning of practice. If an athlete is constantly late, he/she will be notified that continued tardiness will result in expulsion from those sessions. Parents/guardians will be notified before further action is taken.
TEAM MEETINGS
Swimmers should try to attend all team meetings. This is an important source of communication for the club and will result in a stronger, tighter team.
EQUIPMENT
Swimmers must bring proper training equipment to each session. This means that swim sessions require a swimsuit, goggles, towel and water bottle at minimum and dry-land sessions require shorts or sweat pants, T-shirt and clean shoes. Goggles, training suits, deck coats, and other equipment is available through the club at discount prices. Please see the coaches at the pool for further information. Each swimmer is equipped with a competition swimsuit, which is used at meets only.
AT SWIM MEETS
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Swimmers will talk to coaches before, and immediately after, each swim. |
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If some swimmers make finals, ALL teammates will stay and cheer on finalists where possible. |
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Swimmers cheer on fellow teammates in all swims, and should not have to be asked to do so. |
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Swimmers will stay within the same seating area assigned them during the meet. |
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Any time a swimmer leaves the immediate assigned area, they will notify the coach where they are going and how long they will be (i.e. visiting parents, in the washroom, etc.) |
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Swimmers should report to the coaches 15 minutes before warm-ups. |
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All swimmers are to wear fitted competitive swimsuits and goggles. |
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Swimmers will attempt to congratulate all swimmers after the competition and individual events. |
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All swimmers remain in the water until swimmers complete the race. |
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Swimmers are to accept without question the decision of meet officials. Any protest must originate from the coach. |
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Swimmers not able to participate in an event should notify the coach prior to the scratch meeting, or prior to leaving for out-of-town meets. |
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Warm-up programs are to be followed by all swimmers. |
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Swimmers should not leave the pool during a meet without informing the coach. You may have an event to swim. |
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If billeted, swimmers will obtain the names and addresses of the people with whom they are staying with and will write a brief thank-you letter upon returning home. Swimmers may also consider taking a small gift for the billet's parent for their kindness. |