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Handbook - final draft uploaded 4/30/24

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Codes of Conduct

League Code of Conduct (GSSSL)

As a member of the Greater Seattle Summer Swim League, we agree to:

  • Abide by the GSSSL Operating Plan. (available on the GSSSL website)

  • Consistently display respect, honesty and sportsmanship toward coaches, teammates, officials, volunteers, parents and competitors.

  • Consistently display a positive and supportive attitude toward all teams, coaches, teammates and competitors. 

  • Refrain from inappropriate or unacceptable behavior such as:

    • The display or use of aggressive behavior or intentional contact.

    • The use of offensive language, including any derogatory reference to any person’s race, sex, ethnicity or other characteristics.

    • Any activity which would detract from the positive image of the GSSSL.

All infractions that result in meet expulsion must be reported to the GSSSL board within three (3) days.

Any infraction of this code may result in, but is not limited to, the following actions by the Greater Seattle Summer Swim League Board:

  • Restriction from future competition for a designated period of time.

  • Placement on probation for a designated period of time.

  • Restriction from participation in championship competition.

 

Olympic View Code of Conduct

Olympic View Swim Club (OVSC) is committed to upholding the principles of:

Fairness: Operating within the spirit of the rules, never taking an unfair advantage, and making informed and honorable decisions at all times.

Respect: Recognizing the contribution that people make to sport, treating them with dignity and consideration, as well as caring for the property and equipment they use.

Responsibility: Taking responsibility for one’s actions and being a positive role model at all times.

Safety: Encouraging healthy and safe procedures, preventing and reporting dangerous behavior, and demonstrating concern for others.

Excellence: Working hard to achieve the highest level of athleticism you can each and every day.

General Code of Conduct

As a person involved in any way with the sport of swimming, the following standard of behavior is expected:

  • Be aware of USA Swimming’s standards, rules and policies.

  • Follow all Code Of Conduct rules supplied by the GSSSL.

  • Be aware of club rules and membership expectations for your participation with the Swim Team.

  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.

  • Be professional and accept responsibility for your actions.

  • Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport.

  • Any form of abuse, harassment, or discrimination towards others will not be tolerated.

  • Be a positive role model.

  • Olympic View Swim club upholds the values and ideals set forth by the US Center for Safe Sport and the Positive Coaching Alliance.

Parental Code of Conduct

As parents, it is absolutely essential that we give our coaching staff the respect and authority they deserve to run our team. Our coaches are hired for that purpose and the Head Coach oversees the direction of the staff. We expect OVSC parents to demonstrate good sportsmanship during all practices, competitions, and team activities. Parents will promote good sportsmanship by setting an example and by helping others to do likewise. Parents must celebrate wins gracefully, losses graciously, and congratulate opponents either way alongside their athlete(s).

  • Parents are asked to encourage your child to participate in the sport for their individual enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and improvement.

  • Parents are asked to focus on your child’s effort and performance, rather than winning or losing.

  • Parents are asked to encourage your child to abide by the rules and accept judgements made by coaches and officials.

  • Parents are asked to never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or performing below expectation.

  • Parents are asked to be an example to your child and others. Appreciate good performances by all participants.

  • Parents are asked to support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from the sporting environment.

  • Parents are asked to show appreciation and respect for all people involved in your child’s swimming.

  • Parents are asked to respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants, regardless of their gender, ability, ethnicity, cultural background, or religion.

Swimmers Code of Conduct

As a member of OVSC, we believe in teamwork, integrity, respect and good sportsmanship. Any athlete participating with/for OVSC agrees to abide by the guidelines outlined below.

  • Understand and follow the rules of USA Swimming at all times.

  • Make every team practice, meet participation and activity as an opportunity to learn.

  • Swimmers are expected to remember that at practice, during swim meets, and team activities they are representing OVSC. They should represent OVSC with excellence, respect, team spirit, good sportsmanship, and politeness.

  • Swimmers are expected to follow directions and show respect, common courtesy and good sportsmanship at all times to team members, coaches, staff, competitors, officials, parents and for all facilities and other property used during practices, competitions and team activities. Disrespect or failure to obey instructions will not be tolerated from any athlete.

  • Swimmers should be punctual and arrive on time for all practices and meets and team events. Pool time is very valuable.

  • Give your best at all times. Work equally hard for yourself and your team.

  • Never argue with an official. Use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute.

  • Control your temper. Verbal or physical abuse is not acceptable.

  • Be a good sport. Applaud good performances whether they are made by your team or the opposition.

  • Treat all swimming participants, as you would like to be treated.

  • Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor. This includes online/social media spaces.

  • Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not to satisfy the expectations of others.

  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, ethnicity, cultural background or religion.

  • Dishonestly, theft, and/or vandalism will not be tolerated.

  • Swimmers are expected to respect each other. Fighting, bullying, intentional touching or striking another athlete will subject the swimmer to disciplinary action.

  • When wearing branded/logo garments, you are expected to represent yourself according to this Code of Conduct. You are an ambassador of the organization.

  • Olympic View expects all team members to practice healthy technology and social media habits. Code of conduct violations include, but are not limited to, not putting your phone away when the coach expects you in the water, taking photos of others without their permission, making or commenting on hurtful social media posts, group texts with the intent to put others down, and representing OV with negativity online.

Code of Conduct Violations: Conduct violations will result in a review of swim team eligibility by the governing board of OVSC. Egregious infractions may result in team suspension, termination, and/or revocation of club membership.