1. First and foremost, the coaches must provide for a safe training environment.

 

2. Coaches are to provide a training regimen involving advanced biomechanics to promote the success of each individual swimmer.

 

3. The coaches must periodically evaluate the swimmers and judge their ability and desire to advance. Consequently, it is the coach’s responsibility to advise the swimmer and parents/guardians of their recommendations

 

4. Coaches will respect the decision of a swimmer to remain at a certain training level.

 

5. Coaches are expected to instruct swimmers through positive reinforcement. Should a coach be faced with the situation where a swimmer is disruptive or unwilling to follow instructions, the coach has authority to ask the swimmer to leave the swimming pool, but that swimmer MUST remain on deck until the end of practice.

 

6. It will be left to the discretion of the coaches to notify the parents of a swimmer if disciplinary actions toward a swimmer have been taken.

 

7. Coaches are not to instruct swimmers that are delinquent in membership fees during normal team practice sessions.

 

8. Coaches are to explain the selection criteria used for relay team assignments. Coaches may assign swimmers to a relay at their discretion. Selections may or may not be based upon a swimmer’s best time for the stroke required for that relay.

 

9. The Head Coach is responsible for insuring that every member of the team has a current USS card. In the event that a swimmer does not have a current card, then that swimmer will not be allowed in the pool area.

 

10. Coaches are expected to set a positive example for the swimmers by exhibiting good sportsmanship at all times.

1. Parents/Guardians are to provide unconditional emotional support of their swimmer(s) at all times.

 

 

2. In order to meet expenses of the JETS, membership fees are required of each swimmer/family. Swimmers/families who are delinquent with their payments will not be allowed to practice with the team. Please see the current donation schedule found in the section entitled Fees and Membership for details.

 

 

3. Parents/Guardians are expected to help with the many activities of the JETS. You are encouraged to volunteer as timers and officials at swim meets.

 

 

4. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend all general membership meetings. If there are any items you may want to discuss at the meeting, they should be presented to the President in writing at least one week prior to the meeting.

 

5. Parents/Guardians that have concerns or complaints involving any aspect of the JETS program are encouraged to utilize the JETS Grievance Procedure as a means of voicing those concerns.

 

6. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the actions of their children at all swim meets and practice sessions.

 

7. Parents/Guardians should understand that the main purpose of a swim meet is to track the progress of their child or children in relationship to their previous outings. They should not be compared to any other member of the team.

 

8. Parents/Guardians should check their JETS family folder, e-mail, and the Newsline at least once a week to find out about upcoming events and information about the team.

 

9. Parents/Guardians are invited to observe practice on specially designated days. All other practice sessions are open only to athletes, the coaching staff and special guests.

 

10. Parents/Guardians are responsible for getting their swimmer(s) to practice.

 

11. Parents/Guardians are responsible for registering their swimmer for meets, as well as for arranging transportation, food and lodging, when necessary.

 

12. It is necessary for all Parents/Guardians to take part in the JETS phone tree.

1. Swimmers are expected to arrive at practice early enough to be on deck, ready to swim with the necessary equipment at the scheduled start of practice.

 

2. Swimmers to be aware of the aquatic environment around them and should act in a responsible manner as to insure the safety of themselves and their team members.

 

3. Swimmers are to practice and compete to the best of their abilities at all times.

 

4. At swim meets, it is the responsibility of the swimmer to get to the clerk of course or starting blocks, depending on the format of the meet, at the time their event is called.

 

5. Swimmers are to follow the directions and recommendations of the coaching staff.

 

6. It is expected that all members purchase and wear the JETS designated competition suit and swim cap.

 

7. Swimmers are to provide support for and promote the success of their fellow teammates.

 

8. Set long and short-term goals and determine the steps necessary to reach them.

 

9. Swimmers are responsible to balance their academic schedule and understand that school comes before sport.

 

10. It is expected that all swimmers of the JETS will at all times make sure the property of others is respected. For example, always turn off showers when you are finished and turn in found articles to the lost and found.

Note: Responsibility increases with the age of the swimmer.

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