VAC Swimmer Code of Conduct
- Attend practices and meets.
- Wear swim caps at all practices and your VAC swim caps at all meets.
- Be punctual and ready to start practices and meets on time.
- Be a good teammate – supportive, respectful, enthusiastic, kind.
- Show respect and common courtesies towards coaches, officials, parents, and other teams at meets
- Refrain from using/abusing alcohol, drugs, tobacco and other prohibited substances.
- Refrain from any, dishonesty, violence, bullying, foul language or inappropriate sexual conduct. VAC does not tolerate this.
- Work hard, listen to your coach and have fun.
- Represent VAC with excellence, respect, team spirit, good sportsmanship, and politeness.
- Will not use cameras or other recording devices including cell phones in locker rooms or changing areas or behind the blocks on deck.
Violations of Swimmer Code of Conduct
Coaches have the authority to impose the following penalties if a swimmer violates the Swimmer Code of Conduct. These penalties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Swimmer will be given a verbal warning
- Swimmer will be pulled from practice in addition to a verbal warning
- If poor behavior continues, a coach and/or a member of board may meet with swimmer, and parent to discuss the problem further.
- If continued violation occurs, the swimmer may be subject to further disciplinary action, which may include suspension for a week or more, or expulsion from the team.
Your signatures below signify that you (parent, guardian and or swimmer) have read and agree to abide by the VAC Codes of Conduct. You also understand that failure to abide by the VAC Codes of Conduct will result in the penalties stated above.