Code of conduct

Respect for Others

All members of SSPLC are expected to relate to one another in ways that ensure every person is able to: 

• Be respected and valued as an individual 
• Feel safe and secure 
• Be free to work and learn in a positive environment 
• Be treated fairly 
• Be free from bullying 
• Have his/her privacy and property respected
• Feel free to seek and accept appropriate help and support when it is needed 

Swimmers Code of Behaviour

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of fellow swimmers, coaches, officials and spectators. 
• Do not tolerate acts of aggression. 
• Respect the talent, potential and development of fellow swimmers and competitors. 
• Care for and respect the equipment provided to you as part of your program. 
• Be frank and honest with your coach concerning illness and injury and your ability to train fully within the program requirements. 
• At all times avoid close personal relationships with your coach. 
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner relating to language, temper and punctuality. 
• Maintain high personal behaviour standards at all times. 
• Abide by the rules and respect the decision of the official, making all appeals through the formal process and respecting the final decision. 
• Be honest in your attitude and preparation to training. 
• Work equally hard for yourself and your team. 
• Cooperate with coaches and staff in development of programs to adequately prepare you for competition at the highest level. 

Parents Code of Behaviour

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others. 
• Remember that your child participates in sport for their own enjoyment, not yours. 
• Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. 
• Show appreciation for good performance by all swimmers, including swimmers from other teams. 
• Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility, as your words and actions are an example. 
• Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. 
• Only speak with respect and care to people associated with the sport (e.g. swimmer, judge, coach). 
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. 
• Be a positive role model. Poor behaviour by a parent damages the sport for all participants. You are a role model in the way that you solve problems. Resolve points of conflict with a generous and positive spirit.