PARENTS’ CODE OF ETHICS
FOR THE TRI-COUNTY SWIM LEAGUE
To Promote Better Sportsmanship:
- I will not force my child to participate in swimming.
- I will remember that my child swims for his/her enjoyment not mine.
- I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
- I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of an event.
- I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
- I will never harass, ridicule, or yell at my child, his/her teammates, or opponents for any reason or for making mistakes or losing a competition.
- I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good performances by my child, his/her teammates, and their opponents.
- I will never question or approach an official on any call. All questions are to be directed to the meet referee BY THE COACH.
- I will respect and show appreciation for the many volunteers and paid staff who give their time to provide sport opportunities for my child, understanding that I have a responsibility to be a part of my child’s development.
- I will get involved with my child’s team in a positive way.
- I will refrain from drinking alcohol and from using tobacco products within the swimming venue.
- I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child(ren) participating in competitive swimming by following this Parents’ Code of Ethics Pledge.
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