Code of Conduct
CARY PARK SEA DRAGON SWIM TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AND GOOD BEHAVIOR
Excellent Sportsmanship and Excellent Behavior are expected at all times. This applies to both Adults and Children, Swimmers and Fans, and Teammates as well as to Competitors. This is very important for the Spirit of Healthy Competition, for Children's Safety, and for the Enjoyment of All. Plus, it reflects on who we are individually and as a team.
Sportsmanship - fair play, respect for opponents, and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition (Merriam-Webster Online).
Behavior - 1) the manner of conducting oneself; anything an organism does involving action and response to stimulation; the reponse of an individual, group, or species to the environment; 2) the way in which someone behaves; 3) the way in which something functions or operates. (Merriam-Webster Online)
Particular actions by Parents, Families, or Swimmers that will absolutely not be tolerated include, but are not limited to:
* Abuse of or damage to facilities or equipment
* Abuse of or damage to other swimmers' belongings
* Verbal or physical abuse, or other bullying behaviors
* Swearing, verbal or physical assaults
* Disrespectful behavior towards Coaches, Swimmers, Officials, or Anyone affiliated with TSA, or Swim Fans
* Presence of alcohol at a Swim Meet
Parents, Families, Swimmers:
Respect all other athletes, coaches, fans, and pool staff. Promote positive team spirit and morale.
VIOLATIONS OF EXCELLENT SPORTSMANSHIP AND EXCELLENT BEHAVIOR could result in dismissal from practice or swim meets, parental notification, suspension or dismissal from the Sea Dragons Swim Team as determined by the Cary Park Sea Dragon Swim Team Coaches and/or Board of Directors.
The Cary Park Sea Dragons Board of Directors reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any Family/Swimmer(s) from the Cary Park Sea Dragons Swim Team for any reason, including but not limited to, failure to meet your obligated 12 Points Volunteering Requirement, Violation(s) of Sportsmanship and Good Behavior Code of Conduct, or other actions which impede or inconvenience the ability for the Sea Dragons Swim Team to function properly. Suspensions or Dismissals will be executed without Refunds.
We understand this policy, and our family (Parents, Swimmers, Family) agrees to abide by the Cary Park Sea Dragons Code of Conduct.
