It is the goal of the Woodbury Waves Swim Team to provide an atmosphere where children learn techniques of competitive swimming and fair play through friendly competition in a team setting. Winning swim meets is a secondary goal. The Waves will emphasize that children be praised and rewarded for good behavior and attitude.
As parents, it is important that you set a good example for swimmers. This takes the form of respecting meet officials and their authority during swim meets, not questioning or confronting the coaches during practices or meets, and taking the time to speak to coaches if needed at an agreed time and place.
The behavior of all swimmers and Waves families reflect upon the team and the Woodbury
community. The team strives to be a positive influence with the community. The Waves have worked hard to establish a positive relationship with the Woodbury Homeowners Association. The actions of the Wave’s members impact the team’s ability to use the facility.
My family (swimmer/swimmers included) will remember that children participate to have fun and that practices and meets are for the benefit of the children and not the parents.
My family will observe all Woodbury Community Association rules and regulations while participating in swim activities. This includes:
-Observing and obeying all pool deck rules and regulations in accordance with the Association’s CC&Rs
-Not leaving minors who are not participating in swim team activities unsupervised at practices and swim meets
Swimmers must follow the instructions of the coaches.
No swimmer should leave their practice session at the pool until the session is completed unless prior arrangements have been made with the head coach to leave early.
To ensure workout continuity, each swimmer should be dressed, on deck and ready to swim at the beginning of his/her designated practice time.
While at practices, swim meets, or other events, each swimmer/family member should be respectful and courteous. Swimmers/family members shall not use inappropriate or abusive language at team activities. Swimmers shall not use illegal substances or any type or conduct themselves in a manner considered by a coach to be in danger to the swimmer or others, or disruptive to the team. Swimmers shall not commit or participate in acts of theft or be insubordinate to any coach.
A coach may dismiss a swimmer from a practice or the team at his/her discretion for activities including, but not limited to, swim ability and or behavioral issues. A swimmer may be suspended from team activities by a coach or by the Waves board. A swimmer/family may also be permanently removed from the team at the discretion of the Woodbury Waves Board.