Swimmer and Family Expecations

1. Parents/guardians are responsible for your child(ren) before and after practice.

2. Pool guidelines – Non-team-members should not be in the pool except for Jags swimmers during their designated practice.

3. Practice guidelines – Allow the coaches to make the most of the practice for all swimmers by staying back from the pool and keeping siblings out of the water. Swimmers do best when they can fully focus on the coach during the swim practice.

4. Expectations for swimmers

• arrive on time
• do not run on the deck
• try your best
• respect for coaches and teammates
• respect the pool and property you are swimming at
• have fun!

Jags Zero Tolerance Policy

Jags’ Swim Team has a zero tolerance policy for all families, swimmers and guests. This policy is in effect at all swimming facilities and events in which Jags participate. All swimmers, families and guests are expected to observe the Zero Tolerance Policy, which prohibits: Verbal assaults or attacks, Violence-Physical or Verbal, Incessant badgering or harassment of the coaches, inappropriate conduct or rude behavior to anyone. If any person/persons above demonstrate one or more of the above at any Jags’ practice, meet or event, then that person/persons will be asked to leave the team immediately. There will be no refund.

As a parent or family member of a swimmer on the Jags Swim Team, I will abide by the following guidelines:

1. Practice teamwork with all parents, swimmers and coaches by supporting the values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
2. I will not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer at a practice or meets (from the stands or any other area) that interfere with coaches on the pool deck.
3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other swimmers, parents, officials and the coaches at meets and practices.
4. Maintain self-control at all times. Know my role.
   1. Swimmers – Swim
   2. Coaches – Coach
   3. Officials – Officiate
   4. Parents – Parent
   5. I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward the coaches, officials and/or any participating swimmer will not be permitted or tolerated and will result in being asked to leave the team.
   6. Enjoy supporting the Jags Swim Team by volunteering and positively reinforcing the swimmers, coaches, officials and board members.
   7. During practices and meets all questions or concerns regarding decisions of coaches or officials are directed to a member of the coaching staff by email.
   8. I understand that my volunteer efforts are an integral part of the success of the team and I will complete my volunteer responsibilities.

SANCTIONS: Should I conduct myself in such a manner that brings discredit or discord to the Jags Swim Team, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action.

Jags Relay Policy

Jags relay policy rewards those swimmers with the fastest times to swim in additional races. This is a healthy incentive to work hard and promotes competitive swimming. Although Jags Swim Team is a fun summer team its priority is always to compete at the highest level.

Relay races for swimmers 9-18 years old will be assigned based on the fastest times. If the times of swimmers are extremely close it is up to the discretion of the Relay Coach to decide if they want to rotate swimmers.

Relay races for swimmers 8 and under will allow more flexibility to rotate the swimmers. This will be the responsibility of the Relay Coach. We hope to enhance the swimmers' enjoyment and give them some good experience that will encourage them to work hard to achieve relay status.