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Code of Conduct

Pool Etiquette

Swimmer must obey all pool rules, pool staff and Comet Coaches.  Failure to do so could result in personal injury and such behavior will result in disciplinary action by the pool staff and or the coaches.

Parents and swimmers must remember that the coaches have the best interest of the program and the long-term development of the swimmer at heart.  Any dealing with coaches should be done with due courtesy and respect. 

Parents should try to reflect on how they would like to be treated in their workplace. Ultimately, a swimmer could be ejected from the club due to family member misconduct.

The coaching staff is not responsible for policing the change rooms either before or after workouts. Swimmer have an opportunity to socialize while in the change rooms, although misbehavior will not be tolerated by either the coaches or the pool staff.

Discipline Policy

It is imperative that our coaches be allowed to discipline swimmers when necessary. Discipline can range from talking, push-ups, sitting out, suspension, removal of competitive opportunities, to expulsion.  The Executive Board will review any suspension of longer than one week or any expulsion. Obviously, it is impossible to outline a detailed list of infractions and their penalties. Rather coaches will use their own discretion in an attempt to discipline swimmer in a fair and even handed manner.

Parents Role

Be enthusiastic and supportive! Remember that your child is the swimmer and each one needs to establish their own goals and progress towards them.  The best way to help children achieve their goals and reduce the natural fear of failure is through positive reinforcement. Encourage your swimmer and point out the things that he or she did well. Leave stroke and race analysis to the coaches.  Do not burden your swimmer with winning or achieving best times. The most important part of your child’s swimming experience is self discover.