Parent Code of Conduct
Parents should:
- Complete the Safe Sport Training for non-athletes here
- Each swimming family is required to volunteer as timers, officials, etc at all meets their swimmers are entered in (Home and Away), as well as participate in one EPSC Volunteer Committee role.
- Practice teamwork with all parents, swimmers, and coaches by supporting the values of discipline, loyalty, commitment, and hard work.
- Not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer at practice/meets (from the stands or any other area). Coaching is not permitted during open swim times. We do not allow outside people (including family members) to coach in our facility.
- Not interfere with coaches on the pool deck. Any communication with the coaching staff will occur either at least 15-minutes prior to the start of a coach’s shift or after the conclusion of his/her coaching day.
- Remain on observation deck during all meets/practices (unless they are volunteering) and refrain from accessing the facility without a membership.
- Sign a waiver to enter the facility.
- Not permitted to watch meets/practices from upstairs window on track.
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship in a manner that earns the respect of other swimmers, parents, officials and coaches at meets and practices.
- Maintain self-control at all times. Swimmers swim, coaches coach, officials officiate, and parents parent.
- Provide appropriate transportation to and from practices and swim meets. EPSC/SUWC will not be providing any form of transportation.
- Ensure that their child upholds their commitment to participate in practice and in meets.
- Ensure that their child is picked up on time after all practices and meets.
- Ensure that all property and equipment are properly maintained and returned.
- Fulfill all team registration fees, participation, and fundraising commitments by their deadlines.
- Ensure all contact information (e-mail and phone number) are accurate in the Wellness Center system and on Team Unify for updates on team news, meet/practice cancelation, etc.
- Enjoy involvement with the EPSC Team by supporting the swimmers, coaches, and other parents with positive communications and actions.
- During competitions, questions or concerns regarding decisions made by meet officials are directed to a member of our coaching staff only - ideally after the meet.
- Understand that criticizing, name-calling, and use of abusive language or gestures directed toward the coaches, officials, and/or any participating swimmer will not be permitted or tolerated.
- Follow all Shepherd University Wellness Center rules and policies. See Membership Handbook. Follow all away meet/practices rules and policies.
Athlete Code of Conduct
Athletes should:
- Check-in at the front desk for entry into practice and with their coach on the pool deck. Check in with their coaches at meets.
- Conduct themselves with dignity and respect for others and for the property of others.
- Be on time for practice, training sessions, and meets. Swimmers should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled practice time and meet their coaches behind the blocks, on the 10-ft side of the pool. All belonging should be left on the chairs on the pool or in a locked locker.
- Have the right gear: a well-fitting suit, effective goggles, and a ponytail and cap for those with hair past their eyebrows. If your faulty gear is getting in the way of your workout, make sure you correct it before the next practice. If you need recommendations, please check with your coaches. Bring a water bottle to keep next to your lane.
- Use the bathroom before or after practice. Permission to use the restroom will only be granted in emergencies.
- As a matter of team pride and courtesy to meet hosts, swimmers will leave the team area in a neat and clean condition at the conclusion of each practice session and/or swim meet. This also applies to pool lockers/restrooms, bleacher areas, pool decks, etc.
- Practice and teach good sportsmanship and promote positive team spirit and morale.
- Offer congratulations and encouragement to their opponents.
- Support their teammates at practice and at the competition.
- Follow verbal directions of the coaching staff. At no time will the disrespectful attitudes by any swimmer be permitted. Failure to follow directions may result in removal from a set or removal from practice if poor behavior continues.
- Follow all Shepherd University Wellness Center rules and policies. See Membership Handbook.
- DO YOUR BEST! Learning how to swim each stroke correctly is the goal.
Wellness Center Policies and Procedures
All other Wellness Center policies and procedures may be found in the Membership Handbook located here.