Swimmers

• I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow swimmers, coaches, officials, and parents at all times.
• I will remember that swimming is an opportunity to learn and have fun.
• I will remember that winning means beating my own best time.
• I deserve to swim in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol; and expect everyone to refrain from their use at all swimming practices and meets.
• I will do the best I can at each and every practice, remembering that all swimmers have talents and weaknesses the same as I do.
• I will treat my coaches, other swimmers and their coaches, meet officials, volunteers, and fans with respect at all times; regardless of race, sex, creed, or abilities, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
• I will concentrate on swimming; always giving my best effort.
• I will control my temper at all times.
• I will always exercise self control.
• Conduct during swim meets, towards the sport of swimming, and with all meet officials shall be in accordance with appropriate behavior and in adherence to US Swimming rules.
• While traveling, I will conduct myself so as to be a credit to myself and to my swim team.
• Alcohol, illegal drugs, and unauthorized prescription drugs shall not be possessed, consumed, or distributed before, during, or after any practice or meet or at any time at any swimming complex used by STAR Aquatics.

Failure to comply may result in your suspension from STAR Aquatics events or your dismissal from STAR Aquatics as determined by the coaches.

Parents/Volunteers

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all swimmers, coaches, meet officials, other parents and volunteers at all times.
• I will place the emotional and physical well being of all swimmers ahead of any personal desire for my child to win or for our team to win.
• I will support the coaches, meet officials, and volunteers working with my child in order to foster a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I will remember that the meet is for the swimmers, not for the adults.
• I will ask my child to treat other swimmers, coaches, meet officials, other parents, and volunteers with respect.
• I will always be positive.
• I will always allow the coach to be the only coach.
• I will not get into arguments with parents, swimmers, volunteers, or coaches from my swim team or any other swim team.
• I will not use abusive or insulting language.  I will treat everyone with dignity.
• I will not criticize meet officials and volunteers.
• Alcohol, illegal drugs, and unauthorized prescription drugs shall not be possessed, consumed, or distributed before, during, or after any practice or meet or at any time at any swimming complex used by STAR Aquatics.

Failure to comply may result in your suspension from all STAR Aquatics events as determined by the coaches.