Information For Competitors & Parents

 

SUITS / PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT/ SWIMMER PRIVACY/

/ BECOMING AN OFFICIAL /

 

SUITS

ALL SWIMMERS - PLEASE NOTE: Effective October 1, 2009: In swimming competitions, the competitor must wear only one swimsuit in one or two pieces. For men, the swimsuit shall not extend above the navel nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend below the knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials and may not contain zippers or other fastening devices. For additional information including the use of modesty wear under swimsuits, see the USA Swimming website.

 

Parent Code of Conduct
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Swimmer Name: ________________________________

Additional Swimmers: __________________________________ __________________________________

Parent Code of Conduct

Sea Devil Swimming

As a parent of a swimmer and member of Sea Devil Swimming, I will abide by the following guidelines:

  1. Practice teamwork with all parents, swimmers, and coaches by supporting the values of Discipline, Loyalty, Commitment, and Hard Work.

  2. I will not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer at a practice or meets (from the stands or any other area) or interfere with coaches on the pool deck.

  3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other swimmers, parents, officials, and the coaches at meets and practices.

  4. Maintain self-control at all times. Know my role. Swimmers – Swim

    Coaches – Coach Officials – Officiate Parents – Parent

  5. I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward the coaches, officials and/or any participating swimmer would not be permitted or tolerated.

  6. Enjoy involvement with Sea Devil Swimming by supporting the swimmers, coaches, and other parents with positive communication and actions.

  7. During competitions, questions or concerns regarding decisions made by meet officials are directed to a member of our coaching staff. Parents address officials via the coaching staff only.

Sanctions: Should I conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit or discord to Sea Devil Swimming, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action. SDS maintains the right to terminate any membership with/without cause in the interest of our vision, missions, and objectives.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE AND SIGN IT WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTENTS AND SIGNIFICANCE.

Signed: _______________________________________________

Date: ____________

Signed: _______________________________________________

Date: ______________

Parents’ signatures required.

 

Swimmer Privacy

Attention: Since any PVS swim meet is a public event, members of the press may be present at the meet. Press photographers may be taking pictures and may publish them in the newspaper or in the case of the Washington Post, on their swimming web site www.reachforthewall.com. No names or ages will be provided to the press without the written permission of the parents.

 

How To Officiate

Where can you have the best view of the swim meet, enjoy delicious free food and drinks AND get a discount on next year's registration???

Become a certified meet official NOW and enjoy all the perks of the job above!!

SDS is looking for additional officials to staff our meets as well as staff meets we attend. Clinics are being offered thru out the fall for Stroke & Turn Officials, HyTek, Starters, etc. A list of clinics can be found at

http://www.pvswim.org/official/officialsclinics.html
No experience necessary - training provided.

Discounts of up to $500 are being offered for those who work the required number of meets during the 2011-2012 season. We hope you will join us on DECK.

For additional information or any questions, Please contact Nora Burke (SDS Officials Chair).