BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS / CONSEQUENCES / PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
  • When the coaches talk, the swimmers listen. (This allows swimmers to receive the most positive attention and reduces frustration on the coaches’ part.)
  • Sleepy Hollow Swim Team Swimmers will respect all property at our pool and at away pools. (This includes bathrooms, showers and grounds. No hanging on lane lines. No running.)
  • Sleepy Hollow Swim Team Swimmers will behave in a true sportsmanlike fashion toward themselves, their teammates, opposing teams, coaches and adults. (This could include cheering for all age groups and heats and being congratulatory to the swimmers in your race and other races. Build team spirit. No put downs, no swearing.) YOU REPRESENT YOUR TEAM.
  • PUT FORTH YOUR BEST AND IT WILL REFLECT WELL ON EVERYONE.
CONSEQUENCES OF INFRACTIONS:
  • FIRST: Verbal warning serves to inform child of misbehavior and gives him/her the opportunity for change.
  • SECOND: Out for the day and a call to parents that evening.
  • THIRD: Meeting with coaches and parents.
  • FOURTH: Out for one week, meet with parents and board members.
  • FIFTH: Off the team.
PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
  1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.
  2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
  3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
  4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
  5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
  6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
  7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.
  8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  9. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
  10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
  11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
  12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
  13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
  14. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
  15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
  16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
  17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

Source: National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc.

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