All swimmers must …..
1. Inform the Head Coach of any lateness or non-attendance within their minimum criteria attendance guidelines. This should be done by text message (07551 345582) or email (coach@flitwickdolphins.com).
2. Be poolside ready to swim no later than 5 minutes before each session with appropriate kit.
3. Have at least 1 full water bottle.
4. Be in the water promptly at the start of the session. Lateness of more than 5 minutes may result in swimmers not participating in the session.
5. Inform the Lead Coach at the start of the session of any early finish requests. A finish time will then be agreed between the swimmer and the Lead Coach before the session starts, this will help to ensure the appropriate training for the individual concerned.
6. Inform the Lead Coach of their session of any illness or injury that may affect their training in the session. This must happen before they commence the session.
7. Inform the Lead Coach of their session of any sport completed that day, that may have an effect on the swimming session
8. Toilet breaks are only permitted at the discretion of the Lead Coach for the session. Ensure that you go to the toilet before getting into the pool, no toilet breaks are permitted during the main set(s)
9. Notify the Lead Coach for their squad of any incidents that occur in the lane or changing rooms, on the day that they occur.
10. Train to the best of their ability at all times.
11. Do NOT talk when the Lead Coach for the session is addressing the squad.
12. No other swimmer will interrupt when any Coach/Helper is addressing individual swimmers.
13. Wear team kit at all meets, this includes FDSC hats during warm up.
14. Show respect at all times for your team members.
15. Show respect at all times for all Coaches/Poolside Helpers.
16. Show respect for fellow competitors at competitions.
17. Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated.
18. Swearing is not permitted.
19. Overtake following the procedure detailed below:
In the main swimming zone (Middle 15m)
· Tap the foot of the person that you have caught up.
· Swimmer whose foot is tapped will move towards the lane rope, and slow their pace slightly to allow themselves to be overtaken. Do not stop in the middle of the lane to allow someone to overtake you as this cause a hazard to yourself and others.
· The gaining swimmer will then overtake.
In the turning zone (Flag zone 5m for wall)
· Tap the foot of the person that you have caught up.
· Swimmer whose foot is tapped will move swiftly to the outgoing corner of the lane.
· Do not stop at the end of the lane and let more than one person go in front unless necessary as this will affect your training ability in the set.
· The gaining swimmer will then overtake as they turn alongside you.
Failure to adhere to any of these rules may result in a club disciplinary hearing.