Mt. Lebanon Aqua Club Parent Code of Conduct

As a parent or a swimmer and member of the Mt. Lebanon Aqua club, I will abide by the following guidelines:

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

II. 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.

III. 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.

IV. Maintain self-control at all times. Know my role.

Swimmers – Swim Coaches – Coach Officials – Officiate Parents – Parent

V. Unduly burden Board members or coaches by directing excessive telephone calls or e-mails to them.

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

VII. Enjoy involvement with the Mt. Lebanon Aqua Club by supporting the swimmers, coaches and other parents with positive communication and actions.

VIII. 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.

Sanctions. Should I conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit or discord to the Mt. Lebanon Aqua Club, or USA Swimming, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action. MLAC maintains the right to terminate any membership with/without cause in the interest of our vision, mission and objectives.