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Code Of Conduct

For Parents

For Swimmers

  • All drop off and pick ups can only be made from the Russell street car park of Ivanhoe Grammar School.
  • Parents are requested to be prompt when dropping off and picking up swimmers before and after training sessions.  While in training, the club and coaches have a Duty of Care to your child.  However once training has finished, it is the parent's responsibility to be on time for collection.  Coaches cannot wait in the car park until parents arrive.
  • Please refrain from approaching your child's coach on pool deck during training times, as this can break the squad's concentration.  Stay back for a brief chat after training or for a more lengthy discussion, please telephone or make an appointment.
  • You are a role model for your children.  Your behavior in the swimming environment never goes unnoticed.  Deal with any outcomes and experiences in a mature and controlled manner.
  • Be courteous in your communication with other swimmers, officials and swimming administrators.  All officials are volunteers and must be respected at all times.
  • Swimming is something your child chooses to do.  Avoid putting unnecessary expectations on your child.
  • Compete for enjoyment.
  • Compete by the competition conditions and rules.
  • Never argue with the Judge, or Referee's decision.
  • Control your behavior.  No criticism by word or gesture.
  • Work equally hard for yourself and your team.  Your team's performance will benefit and so will your own.
  • Keeping late hours prior to competition will detract from your own and your team's performance.
  • Co-operate with your coach, teammates and officials.  Show respect for your opponents and their skills.
  • Be friendly to all participants and treat them as you enjoy being treated yourself.
  • Smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages, or taking of non-prescribed drugs is strictly forbidden.
  • Be a good sport.
  • Encourage and support your own team members.