Stone Creek Swim Team, Inc.

ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS

• Come prepared for practice everyday, this includes a proper suit, towel, dry land gear and fluids for hydration. This is for all practices.
• Be on the deck and in the proper attire, on time, and ready to begin each practice.
• When the coaches are addressing the swimmers in practice, only the coach should be talking. Listen and follow directions given by the coaches, and refrain from talking back, or arguing with them since this is disruptive, and can be considered rude, and disrespectful.
• Stay for the entire practice time unless prior approval from the coach has been given. If you need to leave practice early, kindly address one of the coaching staff cordially.
• Be courteous: use proper language, and tone of voice, including refraining from negative comments, about or to any swimmer, coaching staff or anyone in general, during practices, meets, and team functions.
• Come with a positive attitude daily, with accountability to yourself and your fellow teammates. This ensures that everyone is striving for excellence.
• Keep your hands and feet to yourself -- no splashing, dunking, hitting anyone, or horseplay, etc will be tolerated during practice, and definitely not at meets.
• Properly use equipment including avoiding throwing goggles/caps, sitting or standing on kickboards under water, hanging on lane lines. Since these are dangerous practices and should be avoided for the safety of the team.
• Walk on the deck at all times.
• Follow all posted rules for the facilities we use during practice and at meets.
• Take care of the facility, Clubhouse & bathrooms. Treat them in the way you would want someone to treat your home.
• Report any improper behavior found in the restroom/locker room, deck, play park area, or parking lot to a Coach immediately. If none are available, then have your parents bring it to the attention of a Board Member.
• All Coaching staff decisions are final.
• All Concerns & complaints should be brought and addressed to any coaching staff individually, and not open to the whole team. If during practice ask to speak cordially with a coach so as to not disrupt the practice or address the issue with an available Board Member.

NWAL Parent and Coach Code of Conduct

Facility Expectations

• Young children should be under the supervision of a parent, guardian or authorized person when on the grounds and not in the pool area. 
• Tennis court areas are for StoneCreek residents utilizing it to play tennis or related activities. 
• Keep all areas clean after utilizing them.  This includes the basketball courts, bathrooms and back park space. 
• Splash Pad is only open during community pool hours for residents of StoneCreek and their guests. It should not be used during swim team practices.