General Behavior

Swimmers Will

1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA (B average) and good citizen marks in school.

2. Have and show respect for all BGSC coaches, staff, teammates and parents.

3. Have and show respect for all other teams’ coaches, swimmers and parents.

4. Have and show respect for all USA Swimming officials and meet volunteers.

5. Communicate regularly and clearly with coaches regarding training, attendance, illness, injuries, etc.

6. Come to each practice with all equipment designated by the coach and be prepared to train at the highest possible level.

7. Take personal responsibility and accountability for actions and performance in practice and competition.

8. Set high personal, yet realistic, goals and do the things necessary to achieve those goals.

9. Take constructive advice well and praise graciously.

10. Work as a team to achieve individual and common goals.

11. Pay attention.

12. Have a positive attitude.

13. Enjoy the process as well as the end result.

14. Have fun improving technique and times, developing relationships and growing up.

Attendance

Practice

Swimmers are encouraged to attend ALL scheduled practices. Each level coach will establish a minimum number of practices to attend each week in order to remain in that training group. This will be used in determining level placement.

Meets

The swimmer is required to attend all meets as designated by the coach. Any meets that are optional (i.e., MLK in New York) will be identified and a substitute meet in the New England are will be given. It is important to swim BOTH days in each meet on the calendar. Coaches will pick the swimmers events in meets entered. Please follow the coach’s direction. Times will be used in determining level placement.

Performance

Practice

Each level will have specific levels of practice performance (test sets) which will be done on a regular basis and recorded. Swimmers must be attentive and follow coaches’ instructions and learn to monitor and evaluate their practice performances (read a pace clock, know their times, etc.) These may be used in determining level placement.

Meets

Each level will attend meets suited for their age group and ability. Swimmers will be encouraged to swim all strokes (including Individual Medley) and distance with the goal of having an official time in every event by the end of the short course season in March.

These may be used in determining level placement.

Parents

1. Support ALL Gator swimmers, yours and others.

2. Support your age group and level.

3. Support the coaches.

4. Support other parents.

5. Support positive communication.

6. Support ALL BGSC sponsored meets as a volunteer.

7. Support BGSC and NE / USA Swimming at all meets.

8. Support ALL BGSC fundraising opportunities.

and for your swimmer…

1. Keep them fed, clothed and healthy.

2. Bring them to practice.

Parents, You are a vital part of the success of your swimmer, our group and our team. We appreciate everything you do and the encouragement you show for our efforts. Our staff is committed to making competitive swimming a meaningful, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for your swimmer, no matter what their level.

The Bernal’s Gator Coaching Staff