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Parent Code of Conduct    Click here for a printable PDF File

As a parent of a swimmer who is a member of the Salmon Arm Sockeyes, I will abide by the following guidelines.

1. Practice teamwork with all parents, swimmers and coaches by supporting the values of Discipline, Loyalty, Commitment and Hard Work.

2. As a parent, I will not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer at a practice or meets (from the stands or any other area) or interfere with coaches on the pool deck 

3. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other swimmers, parents, officials and the coaches at meets and practices.

4. Maintain self-control at all times.  Know my role:  Swimmers –swim; Coaches – coach; Official – officiate; Parents – parent. 

5. As a parent I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward coaches, officials and/or any participating swimmer will not be permitted or tolerated.

6. Enjoy involvement with Salmon Arm Sockeyes by supporting the swimmers, coaches and other parents with positive communication and actions. 

7. During competitions, questions or concerns regarding decisions made by meet officials are directed to a member of our coaching staff.  Parents address officials via the coaching staff only.

8. Volunteer to help at meets at which your children are swimmers; volunteer to help at swim meets our club hosts. 

9. Parents must complete an extra-curricular activities form for swimmers 12 and under for non-pool activities (hikes, sporting events, etc.) and ensure that their child has a designated adult supervisor.

The Swimmers Code of Conduct  Top  Click here for a printable PDF File

Parents please review with your swimmers

Our guidelines are founded on the principles of mutual respect and cooperation:

Citizenship = Teammanship

1. We will treat all members of the team (coaches, swimmers, parents) and our opponents with dignity and respect.

2. Physically or verbally abusive behavior is unacceptable for members of the Salmon Arm Sockeyes.

3. We will be dedicated and loyal to our club and teammates.  We will be vocally supportive.  We will display our team pride by competing in team caps and suits.

4. We will remain silent and make an honest effort to listen and look when coaches and officials are speaking.

5. We will arrive to practice on time.

6. We will be committed to our best effort everyday.  An honest effort does not include cutting laps, pulling on the lane rope, missing sets, etc.

7. We will refrain from judging or criticizing others.  We will not discuss individuals when they are not in our presence.

8. We will “praise in public and correct in private”.

9. We are all responsible for the care and proper use of equipment.  Practice is not finished until all supplies (kickboards, pull boys, lane ropes) have been returned properly.  Everyone helps.

10. Swimmers are to use proper lane etiquette as outlined by the club coaches under the guidance of the executive.

Responsibility

1. Swimmers will report to coaches before and after each race.

2. Swimmers will wear team suits (if they have one) and caps (own, or get one from coaches)

Safety

1. Children not participating in practice or competitions must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

2. Running, pushing, horseplay on the deck area is not permitted.

3. Equipment (stretch cords, exercise balls, medicine balls, weights, etc.) are to be used properly and in the way designed.

4. Persons who seem out of place or unfamiliar should be reported immediately to the coaches or an adult member of the swim club.

Salmon Arm Sockeye Fundraising Requirements for the Summer swimming program 

As with most clubs, in order for the Sockeyes to keep costs down, fundraising is required.  1st year Sockeye swimmers have their fundraising waived.  Fundraising is required for the 2^nd year and all subsequent years that you swim.

Required fundraising

•  1 swimmer   $125

•  2 swimmers $250

• 3 or more swimmers $300

1.       Askews Gift Cards

• cards are sold in denominations of  $50  or  $100

• cards cannot be purchased at Askews, only from the director of fundraising (name and address below)

• 7% of card purchase goes toward amount owing.

• $125 fundraising = $1800 in cards

• $250 fundraising = $3600 in cards

• $300 fundraising = $4300 in cards

Example:

  Purchase $200 in cards at 7% = $14

   $125    (fundraising owed)

   -$14    (7% of $200 purchased)

   =$111    (balance owing)

These deductions continue until you reach a $0 balance.  If your balance is not $0 by mid August then the balance can be bought up in cards or you can write a cheque for the balance.

2.  Save On Foods Gift Cards

• cards are sold in denominations of $50 or $100

• cards cannot be purchased at Save-On-Foods, only from the director of fundraising

• 7% of card purchase goes toward amount owing.

• $125 fundraising = $1800 in cards

• $250 fundraising = $3600 in cards

• $300 fundraising = $4300 in cards

2.       DeMilles Gift Certificates

• gift certificates cost $50.  $5 goes towards fundraising

• $125fundraising = buying a total of 25 gift certificates

3.       Buy Out

• fundraising is paid in full at time of registration.

 You can purchase a combination of cards and certificates to meet your required fundraising.  You can start purchasing for the following summer in September and up to August 15. 

 Any amount raised over the required fundraising goes towards your meet fees. 

  Cards and Gift Certificates can be purchased from:

  Vicki Edmondson

  250-804-3585 (cell)

  vickiedmondson@yahoo.com 

 If purchasing large quantities please call ahead to ensure I have enough available.