Practice Policies
Swimmers:
1. Come prepared each day for practices. (WATER OR ELECTROLYTE DRINK REQUIRED. Coaches may turn swimmers away if they do not bring a drink.)
- SWIM PRACTICE: need goggles, swim cap, swimsuit, towel & water or electrolyte drink, any additional equipement your coach requires.
- DRYLAND PRACTICE: athletic clothing, athletic shoes & water or electrolyte drink
2. Strive to achieve greatest possible potential through hard work and effort. Excessive talking, horseplay or getting out of the pool multiple times during practices are unacceptable.
3. Follow team rules & MWR/base rules.
4. Respect other teammates, coaches, MWR staff and facility.
5. Represent YJSST with pride. Demonstrate good sportsmanship.
6. Speak directly with your coach, especially with concerns or decisions that directly affect you.
7. Attendance is required. Notify coach if you need to arrive late or miss practice for illness, travel, or an after school activity. Five (5) unexcused absences or a swimmer not having communication for a period of five days may forfeit place on the team by either suspension or termination.
8. No outdoor shoes on deck. You may wear an indoor pair designated for the pool/locker rooms.
9. You may use MWR equipment (such as paddle boards, fins, pull buoys), but it must be returned to the proper place after each practice.
YJSST Swimmer Code of Conduct
1. I promise to show respect and common courtesies at all times to the team members, coaches, competitors, officials, parents and for all facilities and other property used during practices, competitions and team activities.
2. I promise to demonstrate good sportsmanship during all practices, competitions, and team activities.
3. I will be an active participant in all team practices, competitions, fundraising events and other team activities.
4. I will come to all team sponsored events in the appropriate attire.
5. I will respect the coaches’ and officials’ instructions and will make every effort to be on time for workouts, competitions, and team events.
6. I will refrain from horseplay, foul language, violence, behavior deemed dishonest, discourteous, disrespectful, threatening, or offensive to others.
7. I will follow all rules and regulations.
