Participation Requirements:

• Concussion form must be filled out and signed by each swimmer/parent and turned in by 1st day of practice (cannot get in the water without this form) 
• Cardiac, Media, and Liability form also needs to be read/signed before entering water  
• Maintain a minimum of C and above in each class in the season/seasons  that they are members of the swim team 
• It is the swimmer’s responsibility to communicate if a grade falls below this  requirement; however, the coach/team rep can request a progress report from swimmers at any  time during the season... YOU ARE A STUDENT BEFORE YOU ARE AN ATHLETE!!! 
• ​Participate in any team fundraising/community service efforts ​ 

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Athlete Expectations:

• Be positive, exemplify class, respect, and sportsmanship in the classroom,  community, & pool
• Maintain communication with your coach/team rep via email or text.
• Be on time to practice and be dressed and ready to go at practice time. 
• Be on time and leave on time to and from practices and meets  
• Show up at the designated meet time (even if you are swimming later events)
• Show up to your event early... if you miss your event, you may be disqualified for the ENTIRE meet for some of the meets we attend 
• Stay until the meet has concluded (even if you finish before the meet is  over) 

If an athlete does not abide by these expectations, the swimmer will result in consequences up to loss of meet participation and can be subjected to removal of the team with all fees being forfeited.

Parent Expectations:  

• Be positive, exemplify class, respect, and sportsmanship... you set the example for your child!  
• Maintain communication with coach/team rep and maintaining proper chain of command
• Try to have your child communicate with the coach/teamrep prior to parent/coach communication. We want to teach our children/swimmers responsibility and life skills.  
• Please email or arrange a meeting time to discuss concerns, Limit discussions on deck.  
• Have confidence in the coach’s/team's rep. decision-making in terms of entries, relays, etc.  
• Be willing to volunteer during home/hosting meets... we can’t run meets without you!!!  ​
• Provide transportation to and from practices and meets. It is school policy that swimmers are not allowed to drive to away competitions; however, carpooling is encouraged!  
• Enjoy your child’s season and have fun watching them develop into great swimmers​

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Lettering Qualifications:   

• Achieve a Regional Time Standard or Participation on the team for 2 years
• No history of discipline issues of any kind (pool AND school/classroom)
• Coach/team rep discretion  

School Records:

Records have to be achieved at a MS or HS Meet where the athlete represents and attends the school (NOT a USA SANCTIONED MEET or swimming unattached).

Banquet & End-Of-Year Awards are determined by each team rep:  

After the conclusion of the season, each team rep. will set up and host individual banquets to honor their swimmers. The end-of-the-year awards will be determined by their team rep. High point awards are given out based on MTHSSA Meets only. MTHSSA will host a seperate High School Divisional meet by invitation at end of season too.

A Note On Social Media:  

While we understand and recognize the student-athlete rights to freedom of speech, expression, and association, we would like for both swimmers and parents to remember the following when posting on social media: 

• Make it positive
• What you say becomes public information and never truly is “deleted”
• What you post now, will have an effect on you in the future
• Please ask permission before you video or “tag a friend” 
• No cell phone usage in the locker room --please make sure your swimmer is aware of this rule.