LJST Swimmer Code of Conduct A primary goal of LJST is to provide a fun, safe, and positive environment where our members can learn the joys of competitive swimming. For that reason we have adopted this code of conduct for all of our LJST swimmers: 

• I will treat all coaches with respect. 
• I will not yell and scream at my coaches. 
• I will follow all of the coaches instructions. 
• I will not behave negatively at practices or meets toward my coaches, teammates, or myself. 
• I will keep my hands to myself, and will not hit, push, shove underwater, or inappropriately touch another swimmer. 
• I will not behave in any unsafe manner while in the pool or on the pool deck. I will be respectful at meets to all officials, volunteers, and opposing parents to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience. 
• I will behave with good sportsmanship and positive support for all swimmers at every meet, practice, or other LJST event, regardless of race, sex, creed or ability. 
• I will never use profanity at any swim event. 
• I will not use drugs, tobacco, or alcohol at any swim event. 

I hereby pledge to follow this LJST Swimmer Code of Conduct. 

Violations of the code of conduct may result in, but are not limited to: 

• Warning: Swimmer may be asked to spend time out of the pool sitting on a bench, and/or a discussion with the swimmer’s parent(s) or guardian(s). 
• Suspension: Swimmer may be asked to leave that practice and not return for 1 day to 1 week.
• Expulsion: Swimmer will be asked not to return to the team. All suspension and expulsion decisions will be made by the LJST Head Coach and Board President

A primary goal of LJST is to provide a fun, safe and positive environment where our members can learn the joys of competitive swimming. We understand that no one will have a larger influence on this goal than the parents of our swimmers. For that reason we have adopted this code of conduct for all of our LJST swim parents. 

LJST Parental Code of Conduct 

• I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating with LJST Swim by following this Parental Code of Conduct Pledge. 
• I will not force my child to participate in swim 
• I will not behave negatively at meets and I will treat officials, opposing parents, coaches and swimmers with respect. 
• I will learn the rules of the sport. 
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all swimmers, coaches and officials at every meet, practice, or other LJST event. 
• I will never use profanity at a swim event. 
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win. 
• I will insist that my child compete in a safe and healthy environment. 
• I will support coaches, officials, and volunteers working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. 
• I understand that as a parent of an LJST swimmer I represent the team, and will do my best to do so in a positive manner. 
• I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all swim events. 
• I will do my very best to make swim fun for my child. 
• I will ask my child to treat other swimmers, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability. 
• I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can; such as being a respectable fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation. 

Violations of the code of conduct may result in, but are not limited to: 

• Warning 
• Suspension 
• Expulsion 

All suspension and expulsion decisions will be made by the LJST Executive Board. 

If a parent has any issues with a student coach or volunteer of LJST or any of our associated organizations (CCAA, TAAF, etc.) please bring your concern to a member of the LJST board so that we can help get the issue resolved.