Highland Lakes

This Code of Conduct defines expectations of behavior for all swim team members, parents, volunteers and coaches involved with the Highland Lakes Swim Team. The Highland Lakes Swim Team is an activity of Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association and as such is ultimately governed by the Club’s Rules and Regulations, Voting Board and Club Management.

Please respect and abide by the following:

• Let the swimmers swim and the coaches coach, and support both positively.
• Bullying and aggressive behavior by team members, parents and spectators will not be tolerated.
• Team members, coaches and parents will refrain from all illegal conduct and inappropriate behavior that detracts from a positive image of the Highland Lakes Swim Team or the Club.
• Team members, coaches and parents will display the utmost respect and sportsmanship towards officials, competitors and each other.
• Do not criticize the swimmers, coaches or officials.
• Damage to team property or the property of others (including other teams) is prohibited.
• Team members and parents are expected to leave the Club’s swim lanes and surroundings in a neat and clean condition after practice and home meets.
• Team members and parents are expected to leave the hosting swim lanes and surroundings in a neat and clean condition when attending away meets.
• During meets, parents are expected to remain in the spectator area and off the docks unless they are working the meet in an official volunteer capacity.
• Highland Lakes is a volunteer community, and the success of the Highland Lakes Swim Team depends on the many adult and junior volunteers throughout the year. Please respect the volunteers and consider doing your part to help out by volunteering your time and talent.

If you have an issue, call it to attention through the appropriate channel as soon as possible.  Violations of this Code of Conduct will be addressed by the coaching staff, Club office and Voting Board as deemed appropriate, including but not limited to the suspension or termination of the swimmer from the Highland Lakes Swim Team.