Handbook Highlights

SWIMMERS CODE OF CONDUCT

As a Campbell River Killer Whale team athlete, I recognize and agree to conform to the following Code of Conduct at all times while representing my sport and community.

1. Offer congratulations to my opponents, win or lose, and to cheer on my teammates.

2. Act and conduct myself with dignity and with respect for others and the property of others.

3. Display pride in our club and sport by wearing the team uniform at all competition.

4. Always teach and practice good sportsmanship.

5. Be a responsible goodwill ambassador between the sport of swimming and the public.

6. Promote positive high team spirit and morale.

7. Strive to do my best, and encourage all team members to do the same.

8. Deal justly, kindly, impartially and intelligently with all of my fellow members.

While taking part in any Killer Whale function:

9. I will act responsibly towards coaches, chaperones, teammates, officials and parents at all times. I will be polite and treat others the way I would like to be treated.

10. I will not use cameras or other multimedia devices in any change room, shower or bathroom facility as this is against Club as well as facility policy.

11. I will not leave the pool facility without permission from both the coach and chaperone.

12. I will abide by the curfew set by the coach or chaperone.

13. I will conduct myself in a safe and respectful manner at all times, especially while at a billet's home or in a hotel.

14. I will make healthy and nutritional choices regarding meals during swim meets.

15. I will not possess, use or be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or tobacco.

I understand that violating any of these may cause me to be sent home, at my parents' expense and subjects me to dismissal from the team. This Code of Conduct remains in effect as long as I am a member of the Campbell River Killer Whales Swim Club.

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 Parent/Guardian Signature

TIPS FOR BEING A GOOD SWIM PARENT

1. Do not impose your ambition on your child. Remember that swimming is the child's activity. Improvements in progress occur at different rates for each individual. Don't judge your child's progress based on the performance of other swimmers or based on what you think should be achieved. The best thing about swimming is that everyone can strive to be his or her personal best, regardless of age or ability.

2. Leave the job of coaching to the coach. You have taken your child to a professional coach. Do not undermine that coach by trying to instruct your child on the side. Your job is to support, love and hug your child no matter what. The coach is responsible for the technical part of the job. You should not offer advice on technique, or race and training strategy. That is not your area. This will only serve to confuse your child and prevent that swimmer/coach bond from forming.

3. Have only positive things to say at a swim meet. If you are going to show up at a meet, you should cheer and applaud, but never criticize your child or the coach.

4. Do acknowledge your child's fears. A first meet or first 400m freestyle can be a stressful situation. It is totally understandable for your child to have apprehension. Don't yell or belittle; just assure your child that the coach would not have suggested an event or situation if the child was not ready.

5. Respect your child's coach. The bond between coach and swimmer is special, contributing to your child's success as well as enjoyment. Do not criticize the coach in your child's presence. It will only hurt the child, in and out of the water.

6. Be a willing volunteer. Your swim club as well as all the swim meets are run (with the exception of the coaches) exclusively by volunteer parents. Volunteering helps the club run better and makes for a more positive experience for your child

CAMPBELL RIVER KILLER WHALES ONLINE AND SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

The Campbell River Killer Whales are well aware of the increased use of online communication and social media by its registered athletes. Given that our athletes use social media as their primary source of communication, the Club has established a policy for acceptable use of social media by our athletes. This policy is essential for CRKW to provide a safe and positive environment for all its athletes. CRKW is committed to providing such an environment for all its members.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY:

Each CRKW athlete must exhibit ethical and responsible conduct in all online communications and activities and respect the rights and privacy of all other CRKW athletes. CRKW expressly prohibits cyberbullying or cyberstalking of any CRKW athlete or any other person by any means or method, including but not limited to the use of Facebook, Text Messaging, Instant Messaging, Twitter, E-Mail,Instagram, SnapChat, and any other social media application. Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking are unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

CYBERBULLYING:

Cyberbullying involves the use of electronic information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, harassing, intimidating and hostile behaviour by an individual or group through personal attacks or other means that harms others, whether intentional or not.

CYBERSTALKING:

Cyberstalking involves the use of electronic information and communication technologies to communicate words, images, or language directed at or about a specific person, causing substantial emotional distress to that person.

Harassing, intimidating, and hostile mean any electronic communication that is perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic including race, colour, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical attributes, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability or disability or any other characteristic related to athletic performance that a reasonable person should know under the circumstances:

1. will have the effect of harming another athlete or has the effect of substantially interfering with another athlete's performance or opportunities or;

2. has the effect of having a negative impact on another athlete's emotional or psychological well-being or;

3. has the effect of insulting or demeaning another athlete to cause disruption in or substantial interference with practice, any swim meet, or any other CRKW related activity or;

4. has the effect of creating a hostile environment for any athlete at any CRKW activity or swim meet or;

5. has the effect of substantially disrupting the training process or the?orderly operation of any      CRKW practice, workout, or other events or swim meets of any other club.

REPORTING:

If cyberbullying or cyberstalking does occur, the incident will be dealt with promptly. Any athlete who is being bullied or stalked or is aware of any such bullying or stalking occurring is asked to talk to his or her parents or talk to a CRKW coach and/or the CRKW President. When an athlete talks to his or her parents or a coach/president, the athlete should also show to the parents or the coach the electronic communication that constitutes the incident. Safeguarding the electronic communication as evidence of the bullying or stalking will help CRKW conduct its investigation of any incident. While there is no time limit for reporting bullying incidents, reporting quickly gives the Club an opportunity to address the situation immediately and stop the bullying.

Upon receiving a report of cyberbullying or cyberstalking, the Head Coach and CRKW President will commence an investigation of the incident. The results of the investigation may include but are not limited to immediate temporary suspension from the Club or immediate permanent expulsion from the Club.

CRKW takes cyberbullying and cyberstalking seriously and all athletes and parents can be assured that CRKW will support them when an incident is reported. This type of bullying and stalking is counterproductive to the team atmosphere and team spirit CRKW wants to maintain and foster on a daily basis. Again, CRKW is committed to providing a caring and supportive environment for all of our athletes.

These are just a few Policies and Guidelines from CRKW. It is the parent/guardian and swimmers responsibility to read, and agree to adhere to the above mentioned and to the remainder of the CRKW Policies. Please go to www.crkw.ca where you'll find the complete Policies under the Parents tab.

Regards,

CRKW Board of Directors