Code Of Conduct
What we expect from swimmers, parents, and our coaches. These are the agreements that keep our team a place where everyone wants to be.
The FAST Fins are a team and a community. The standards below apply to every swimmer, parent, and coach on the team, at every practice and every meet, all summer long.
If everyone shows up to this, we have a great season.
For Swimmers
Practice. Meets. Pool deck.- Show up on time for practices and meets, ready to work and ready to listen.
- Respect your coaches. When they speak, you listen. Always.
- Cheer for your teammates. Every Fin matters. Every race counts.
- No bullying, teasing, or exclusion. Ever. The pool deck is for everyone.
- Take care of the pool and team gear. Pick up after yourself in the team area.
- Bring a positive attitude even on hard practice days. Your energy lifts the whole team.
- Try your best in every race, regardless of who you are racing against.
- Be a good sport. Win with humility. Lose with grace. Shake hands or high-five your competition.
- No phones or electronics on deck during practice or meets.
- If you have a problem, talk to your coach. They can help.
For Parents & Spectators
Family, friends, fans of FAST- Cheer for every swimmer, not just your own. Loud and positive.
- Leave the coaching to the coaches. If you have technique feedback, hand it to Coach Jenn, not your swimmer mid-race.
- Respect officials, timers, and volunteers. They are donating their time so the meet runs.
- No filming or video behind the blocks at any time, per SafeSport rules. This applies to phones, cameras, and all recording devices.
- Volunteer at every meet your swimmer races in. Every family pulls weight on meet days.
- Concerns? Take them to the board or coach directly, not the parent group chat or social media.
- Be a model of sportsmanship. Your kid is watching how you react to wins, losses, and hard moments.
- Keep the pool deck and team area clean. Leave it better than you found it.
- No alcohol or smoking at practices, meets, or team events.
- Remember it's summer rec swim. The goal is fun, growth, and community. Keep perspective.
For Coaches
What our families can expect from us- Provide a safe, positive learning environment for swimmers of every skill level.
- Treat every swimmer with respect regardless of ability, age, or experience.
- Communicate clearly with parents about practice, meets, and swimmer development.
- Follow all SafeSport guidelines in every interaction with swimmers.
- Model good sportsmanship in how we coach, react to officials, and engage with other teams.
- Make practices challenging and fun. Every kid should leave the pool tired and smiling.
- Be available for swimmer and parent questions before, during, and after practice.
- Celebrate every win, from a personal best to a first 25 swam without help.
Consequences
Violations of this Code of Conduct will be addressed by the FAST Board and head coach on a case-by-case basis. Depending on severity, consequences may include a verbal warning, a meeting with the swimmer or family, suspension from a practice or meet, or in serious cases, removal from the team.
Anyone violating SafeSport guidelines will be reported per USA Swimming and SafeSport policy.
Questions About The Code Of Conduct?
If you have questions or concerns about anything on this page, reach out to the FAST Board. We are happy to talk through it.
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Foxcroft FAST Fins · 2026
