Garrett Park Ladybugs Swim Team

By registering my child(ren) with the Garrett Park Swim Team, I agree to participate (or allow my child(ren) and family members to participate) in the Garrett Park Swim Team, and hereby release Garrett Park Swim Team, its directors, officers, agents, coaches, and employees from liability for any injury that might occur to myself (or to my child(ren) and family members) while participating in the Garrett Park Swim Team program, including travel to and from training sessions, swim meets or other scheduled team activities.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above mentioned organizations and/or individuals, their agents and/or employees, against any and all liability for personal injury, including injuries resulting in death to me, my child(ren) and/or other family members, or damage to my property, the property to my child(ren) and/or other family members, or both, while I (or my child(ren) or family members) participating in the Garrett Park Swim Team program.

Garrett Park Swim Team

Parent/Guardian's Code of Conduct

Parents and guardians recognize that the Garrett Park Swim Team and its activities are for the benefit of children. The goals of the Garrett Park Swim Team includes helping young people establish a love for the sport of swimming, while developing advanced aquatic skills, teamwork, and the principles of good sportsmanship. To accomplish these goals, parents/guardians must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with creating a positive experience for children and their families.

As a Parent or Guardian of a child registered with the Garrett Park Swim Team which is an MCSL member team, you are responsible for the conduct of your guests and other family members. Garrett Park Swim team will not tolerate a parent or guardian yelling at or belittling a child, an official, coach or other parent or guardian in any way. As an adult and role model, children are influenced by my words and actions. I agree to the following:

• 1.I will adhere to policy and rules of SAFE Swim as established by USA Swimming and followed by all members of the Montgomery County Summer Swim League.
• 2.I will remember that all children participate to have fun and that competition is for youth, not adults.
• 3.I will be a positive role model for children and will encourage them to reach the highest levels of sportsmanship and to follow the rules.
• 4.I will be respectful and courteous of others, and will support and encourage swimmers, officials, team representatives, and coaches through my positive actions and attitude.
• 5.I will recognize that meet officials are volunteers and will treat them with the same respect that I would expect if I were in that position.
• 6.I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike behavior with an official, coach, swimmer, or parent/guardian such as arguing, booing, taunting, or using profane language or gestures.
• 7.I will teach my child to treat other swimmers, coaches, team representatives, and officials with respect regardless of age, race, creed, color, gender, or ability.
• 8.I will not be aggressive or hostile towards another individual and will teach my child to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence or argument.
• 9.I will not ridicule or yell at my child or any other participant for making a mistake and will not hold a specific child responsible for losing a competition.
• 10.I will respect and support the team representatives’, officials’ and coaches’ authority during meets and will never argue with, question, discuss, or confront officials or coaches.
• 11. I will support a swimming environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all team events.
• 12. I promise to help my child enjoy the summer swimming experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectable fan, volunteering at meets, and helping with other team activities.
• 13. I will do my best to make swimming fun for all children.

I understand that if I fail to uphold these policies that I may be subject to disciplinary action by the Garrett Park Swim Team Leadership Committee

In order to register for either the Pre-Team or the Team, my swimmers must be active members of the Garrett Park Pool.