Greatwood Geysers

The Greatwood Geysers Swim Team strives to provide a family friendly environment and has adopted a policy to help guide and protect our swimmers and families. The Greatwood Geysers Swim Team has a zero-tolerance policy for foul language, inappropriate behavior and incivility toward any swimmer, spectator, parent or coach. Swimmers are expected to respect each other. Fighting, inappropriate touching or intentional striking of another swimmer or coach is not allowed and such actions will subject the swimmer to immediate disciplinary action.

Parents and spectators should also refrain from foul language, inappropriate behavior and act civilly toward other parents, coaches and meet officials. We are all volunteers. Parents should not behave in a way that brings discredit to their child(ren), the team, or the sport of swimming.

Disrupting practices or meets in any way as well as failing to abide by coaches’ direction, parent supervision or disrespecting teammates, coaches, board members and/or the pool facilities will not be tolerated. Destruction or damage to our pool, any facility we visit, or personal property belong to another swimmer is strictly prohibited. Any violation involving alcohol, illicit drugs, weapons, smoking or bullying will result in immediate removal of the entire family from the swim team without refund. Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct by either a swimmer or a parent will result in disciplinary action. Immediate discipline for actions during practice or at a meet may be determined by either the paid coaching staff or a board member. The board will discuss and determine additional discipline if necessary. Discipline may include but not limited to the following actions:

• Suspension from practice (for a day/several days/one week)
• Suspension from an event
• Suspension from a meet
• Suspension from the swim team program
• Dismissal from the swim team program
• Any combination of the above

Swimmer Code of Conduct

• Be on Time
  • You are an important part of your team. Your teammates are counting on you.
• Be Encouraging
  • Your words can be hurtful or kind. Choose to be kind. Cheer for your teammates and shake hands with your opponents.
• Be Positive
  • Help us to maintain a positive attitude among swimmers and parents. Look for the best in every situation.
• Be Respectful
  • Act appropriately towards your teammates. Keep your hands to yourself.
  • Treat your tent parents in a respectful way. They are responsible for making sure you are in the right place at the right time and they need to know where you are at all times. Please ask your tent parent for guidance in leaving the tent.
• Be Calm
  • Stay with your age group during practice and at meets. Bring fun and "quiet" activities to stay calm during practice and at meets when you are waiting for your turn. We suggest books, games, cards and healthy snacks.
• Be Focused
  • We want you to reserve your energy for the swimming! Please do not run, climb, throw balls in public areas, or play on the playground equipment at any location. We expect you to not hit or fight with your teammates. Keep your focus on what you do best – SWIM!

Parent Code of Conduct

• I will demonstrate fairness and good sportsmanship to all swimmers, officials, other parents, fans and coaches with my words and actions.
• I will be supportive of my swimmer(s) and our coaches.
• I will be an active member of the Greatwood Geysers swim team and fulfill my volunteer positions to allow the meets and practices to run smoothly.
• I will be responsible for reading, as well as responding when appropriate, to emails and correspondence from the team and coaches.
• I agree that all members of our family will abide by the posted Greatwood HOA rules as well as the posted rules at any facility we will visit.
• I will supervise my children that are not registered to swim on the team during practices and meets.
• I will bring and retrieve my swimmer(s) promptly from practice so the coaches can focus on coaching.
• I will not drop off or leave my swimmer(s) at the pool/playground for practice without designated adult supervision, unless the child is 11 years or older.
• I will not drop off or leave my swimmer(s) at a meet without designated supervision, unless my child is 14 years or older.
• I will only address officials, opposing team’s swimmers, parents and coaches in a positive, respectful and encouraging manner.
• I will not disrupt a swim meet or practice. I will choose the right time to express concern regarding any rules or officiating calls to the meet director or the league rep for our team.
• I will remember that swimming is for our children and not for adults.
• I will remember that no one (including parents, toddlers, non-participating siblings or swimmers) may enter the baby pool or diving area during practice or meets for any reason. Swimmers registered with the team may be in the main pool during their age group practice and under the direct supervision of the coaches.