NVS swimmers will: - treat each other, coaches, parents and other teams with respect at all times.
- demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times including practice, meets, travel, locker rooms, and socials.
- use appropriate language and refrain from using disparaging, denigrating, derogatory remarks or curse words.
- demonstrate good sportsmanship including cheering for and encouraging their teammates; being courteous and gracious to our competitors.
- not take part in any activity to embarrass yourself, teammates, parents or coaches.
- be on time to all practices and competitions.
- be on deck with all required equipment and suits ready to start practice or a competition at the designated time.
- remain at the pool site during the designated time. Parents may not take athletes from a practice or completion without approval from the head coach.
- follow all rules set by their coach, chaperone, or the host team at a completion. In particular,
- keep food in the designated areas.
- not de-gel at any pool facility unless given permission in advance.
- refrain from using electronic devices unless given permission by their coach and/or chaperone.
- notify their coach of any absence for a mandatory school event, SAT/ACT test, religious function or family event at least two weeks in advance via email and copy [email protected].
- notify their coach via email with a copy to [email protected] in addition to a text as soon as possible, if they become ill or there is a family emergency. Do not notify coaches by asking another swimmer to say they will be absent.
- plan ahead by managing and balancing their school work. Homework should not be used as an excuse to miss practice. Concerns should be discussed with their coach in advance.
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