Swim Team Rules

Swimmers must be able to negotiate the length of the pool with a kickboard.

Criticism of the staff or other swimmers is not acceptable.

A minimum of two (2) practices each week must be attended if the swimmer wants to compete in meets.

The coach must be informed by Tuesday before a scheduled meet if a swimmer is not going to participate in that upcoming meet.

Any swimmer who leaves a meet prior to their final event, or any swimmer who is a no show for a meet, (once they already committed to swimming) will lose the privilege of competing in the next scheduled meet. Thc only exception is if the absence has been cleared with the coach IN ADVANCE!

Disruptive behavior at practice or at the meets will not be tolerated. The discipline policy is as follows:

1. After the first incident the swimmer signs a written performance contract with the coach.

2. After the second incident, the swimmer receives a verbal warning and the parents are called. Thc parent must sign the swimmers' contract before the swimmer is allowed back in the pool.

3. Upon the 3rd incident, the swimmer is removed for the team, and NO refunds will be issued. Safety rules established by PVC will be adhered to at all times.

Swimmers must swim at least two dual meets to qualify for the Championship meet, and the end-of-the-year Awards Ceremony.

All meets and participants are governed by the Valley Swim League rules.

If your PVC membership is sold after joining the swim team the swimmer will not be allowed to practice or compete until the Non-Member Dues are paid.

Valley League Code of Conduct

Coaches

Follow the rules of the contest at all times.
Accept the decisions of contest officials.
Avoid offensive gestures or language.
Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
Avoid public criticism of game officials and/or parents.

Participants

Show respect for opponents at all times.
Accept the decisions of contest officials.
Avoid offensive gestures or language.
Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
Show respect for public property and equipment.

Spectators

Take part in cheers with the teams.
Work cooperatively with the meet officials and supervisors in keeping order.
Refrain from making negative comments about officials, coaches, or participants.
Stay out of the swim area at all times.
Show respect for public property and equipment.

Non Members

We allow non PVC members to join our swim team, with a few special rules. You may not use the pool other than for your swim team members to practice during official practice times. Children who are not on the swim team may not swim during practice. See more non-member rules here.