Club Rules and Swimmers Code of Conduct

Swimmers can join RSC during the swimming year following a successful assessment/trial. Assessments are held once a term, generally in March, July and December. Acceptance and entry to the Club, and movement between squads is at the discretion of the Head Coach, Lead swimming teacher and the Club committee. Swimmers will be placed in the teaching group/ squad appropriate to their commitment, potential, attitude, behaviour and swimming ability. It is our aim to help all swimmers to reach their potential.

Swimmers are considered members of RSC from their first training session and membership fees are due from that date. All membership documents and fees are due within 2 weeks of joining the Club.

Our code of conduct and club rules have been written, in consultation with the ASA to keep you safe and to help you get the most out of your swimming.

• Swimmers must maintain high standards of presentation and behaviour when representing RSC both at training and at competitions.
• Swimmers must respect the premises and staff of the facilities in which RSC train and compete.
• Attendance at your sessions is compulsory, unless there is a good reason agreed by the coach.
• Swimmers must take personal responsibility for their own equipment e.g. drinks bottles, goggles, kickboards, t-shirts, flippers by ensuring that they are all marked with their name and that they are not left poolside at the end of a session. RSC accepts no responsibility for any items left behind.
• Smoking, drinking alcohol or the taking of drugs is completely forbidden at any time. Violation of this will result in immediate suspension and possible expulsion from the Club.
• All swimmers must respect officials and their decisions and treat their fellow athletes with respect.
• Bullying behaviour of any kind towards any club member, volunteer or member of staff will not be tolerated.
• Bad and inappropriate behaviour will be challenged and taken very seriously. A maximum of 3 warnings will be given for serious behaviour after which the swimmer may be suspended for a period of time (to be decided by the committee) or asked to leave the Club.
• Swimmers must give their undivided attention to the coach at all times and respect any decisions made.
• Swimming should be fun, friendly enjoyable, but disciplined.

Adopted by the Committee of Rushden Swimming Club
3rd April 2008