Barracudas Swim Team

BENT CREEK SWIM TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT

As a member of the Lancaster County Summer Swim League, Bent Creek Swim Team abides by the league's code of conduct which states “LSSL requires all sports officials to enforce the sportsmanship rules for coaches, contestants and spectators. Actions meant to demean opposing swimmers, teams, spectators and officials are not in the highest ideals of summer swimming and will not be tolerated. Let each contest reflect mutual respect.”

True to the spirit of the league’s code of conduct, we hold firmly that the Bent Creek summer swim team should foster a culture in which swimmers of all levels and abilities come together to have fun, learn valuable life skills, and compete in a positive and supportive environment.

We define SPORTSMANSHIP as showing respect for:

• Teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, and spectators by using kind and positive words.
• Teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, and spectators by cheering for ALL swimmers.
• Teammates by keeping your hands to yourself.
• Teammates and coaches by not touching the belongings of others.
• Coaches by accepting line up choices.
• Coaches by discussing swim team related issues directly with the coach.
• Coaches, swimmers, and their families by refraining from coaching other families’ swimmers.
• Swimmers and their families by discussing swimmers using only kind and positive words.

The following DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS will be taken when the above Sportsmanship expectations are not met:

Swimmer

• First offense: A coach will address the issue directly with the swimmer. The parents of the swimmer will receive an email notification from the Parent Board. The parents will be asked to confirm receipt of the email.
• Second offense: A coach will address the issue directly with the swimmer. The parents of the swimmer will receive a phone call from a member of the Parent Board notifying them that their swimmer will be suspended from all team activities for one week. A follow-up email will be sent from the Parent Board.
• Third offense: The parents of the swimmer will receive a phone call from a member of the Parent Board notifying them that their swimmer has been removed from the swim team roster for the remainder of the summer swim season. In such situations, swim team fees will not be refunded. A follow-up email will be sent from the Parent Board.

Parent

• First offense: The issue will be discussed with the parents by a member of the Parent Board. A follow-up email will be sent from the Parent Board.
• Second offense: The issue will be discussed with the parent by a member of the Parent Board. The parents will be asked to abstain from all swim team-related activities for one week. A follow-up email will be sent from the Parent Board.
• Third offense: The issue will be discussed with the parents by a member of the Parent Board. The parents will be asked to abstain from all swim team related activities for the duration of the summer swim season. A follow-up email will be sent from the Parent Board.

Summer swim meets are only possible when every volunteer position is filled. Each family on our team is required to volunteer for at least one job at each swim meet that they have a swimmer participating (home, away, invitational and championship meets). We are a small team, and therefore need the help of every member to run an efficient swim meet. We thank you in advance for your willingness to support our team!

We make fundraising for our team easy - after all it is summer!

We have two main fundraisers:

• Lazy Summer Fundraiser - In lieu of asking families to sell items we offer the option to make a donation to the team when you register. This fundraiser is used to help cover coach salaries and the purchase or repair of team equipment.
• Bake Sale - We host a bake sale during each home swim meet. We ask that each family donate at least one item to the bake sale at home swim meets in addition to their volunteering responsibilities. The proceeds from the bake sale offset the cost of our team banquet including such expenses as: awards, team gifts, entertainment and decorations.

Please note -our team holds these fundraisers to cover team expenses that are not covered through the cost of registration. As a team we are responsible to cover a significant amount of the coaches salaries, team equipment used for practice and meets and costs associated with the team website. We may also have other fundraisers throughout the season to raise money if unexpected costs arise. We hope that you will support the team by participating, we appreciate every donation!

In operating the swim team program, the Bent Creek Country Club and its representatives take reasonable precautions to make activities safe. However, participation in the sport of swimming has inherent risk. Serious injuries are uncommon but risks remain and the staff can only minimize, not eliminate all risks. We require participants to obey all safety rules and instructions at all times. Although the coaches, lifeguards and representatives of the Bent Creek Country Club will endeavor to act responsibly and with care, as condition of participation in the swim team program, participants are required to release all related staff thereof from claims and/or demands for losses of property, or for personal injuries to themselves or their children that may arise from ordinary negligence.

I, the undersigned, further agree to not hold the Bent Creek Country Club or its representatives liable for any and all claims and/or demands for property damage, and/or personal injury to myself and/or my child that may result from ordinary negligence. 

NOTICE: THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT. Read this document carefully and in entirety. By signing this agreement, you give up your right and the named minor’s right to bring a court action to recover compensation or obtain any other remedy for any personal injury or property damage however caused arising out of the named minor’s participation in Conestoga Valley Summer Swim Team (“CVSST”) Programs, now or any time in the future, located at the Leola Community Pool which is managed by the Lancaster Family YMCA (“YMCA”).

Acknowledgment of Risk

I, in my legal capacity as the parent/guardian of the minor named below, do hereby acknowledge and agree that participation in CVSST activities comes with inherent risks. I have full knowledge and understanding of the inherent risks associated with CVSST participation, including but in no way limited to: (1) slips, trips, and falls, (2) drowning, near drowning, (3) aquatic injuries related to diving into a depth of 4 feet, (4) other athletic injuries, and (5) unforeseen medical events. I further acknowledge that the preceding list is not inclusive of all possible risks associated with CVSST participation and that said list in no way limits the operation of this Agreement.

Waiver, Release, Indemnification & Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of my child(children's) participation in CVSST, I, the parent/guardian of the minor named above, agree to release and on behalf of myself and the minor named above, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, HEREBY DO RELEASE CVSST and YMCA, its officers, agents, and employees from any causes of action, claims, or demands of any nature whatsoever including, but in no way limited to, claims of negligence, which I, the named minor, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators and assigns may have, now or in the future, against CVSST and YMCA on account of personal injury, property damage, death or accident of any kind, arising out of or in any way related to the use of CVSST and YMCA facilities/equipment or participation in CVSST programs whether that participation is supervised or unsupervised, however the injury or damage occurs, including, but not limited to the negligence of CVSST and YMCA, its officers, agents, and employees.

In consideration of the named minor’s participation in CVSST, I, the undersigned parent/guardian of the named minor, agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CVSST and YMCA, its agents and employees from any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses, or costs of any nature whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to the named minor’s CVSST participation.

I hereby certify on behalf of myself and the named minor that I have full knowledge of the nature and extent of the risks inherent in CVSST participation and that I, on behalf of myself and the named minor, am voluntarily assuming said risks. I understand that I and the named minor will be solely responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury, property damage, or death, the named minor sustains while participating in CVSST and that by signing this agreement I hereby, on behalf of myself and the named minor, release CVSST and YMCA, its officers, agents, and employees of all liability for such loss, damage, or death. I further certify that the named minor is in good health and has no conditions or impairments which would preclude his/her safe participation in CVSST.

I, in my legal capacity as parent/guardian of the named minor, expressly agree, on behalf of myself and the named minor, that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the law of Pennsylvania and that if any portion of the document is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Furthermore, I expressly agree that this document shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania and that the courts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania shall be the exclusive venue for any and all disputes relating to or arising from this document.

I further certify that I am of lawful age (18 years or older) and otherwise legally competent to sign this agreement, and that I have legal capacity to act as the parent/guardian of the named minor. I further understand that the terms of this agreement are legally binding and certify that I am signing this agreement, after having carefully read it, of my own free will. The foregoing written agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties. No oral representations, statements or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made.