Practice Policies
Swimmers:
1. Strive to achieve greatest possible potential through hard work and effort. Develop/improve/maintain health and fitness.
2. Follow rules.
3. Come prepared each day for swim and/or dry-land. Swimmers need goggles, swim cap, swimsuit, towel for swim. Loose fitting clothing, sneakers/tennis shoes for dry-land.
4. Respect the coaches and facility.
5. Represent YJSST with pride. Demonstrate good sportsmanship.
6. Speak directly with your coach, especially with concerns or decisions that directly affect you.
7. Attendance is required. Notify coach if you need to miss practice for illness, travel, or an after school activity. Five (5) unexcused absences or a swimmer not having communication for a period of five days may forfeit place on the team by either suspension or termination.
8. No outdoor shoes on deck. You may wear an indoor pair designated for the pool/locker rooms.
9. You may use MWR equipment (such as paddle boards, fins, pull buoys), but it must be returned to the proper place after each practice.
YJSST Swimmer Code of Conduct
1. I promise to show respect and common courtesies at all times to the team members, coaches, competitors, officials, parents and for all facilities and other property used during practices, competitions and team activities.
2. I promise to demonstrate good sportsmanship during all practices, competitions, and team activities.
3. I will be an active participant in all team practices, competitions, fundraising events and other team activities.
4. I will come to all team sponsored events in the appropriate attire.
5. I will respect the coaches’ and officials’ instructions and will make every effort to be on time for workouts, competitions, and team events.
6. I will refrain from foul language, violence, behavior deemed dishonest, discourteous, disrespectful, or offensive to others.
7. I will follow all rules and regulations.
