As a parent of a swimmer and member of Allegheny Mountain Swimming, Inc., I will abide by the following guidelines:

I. Participation by my child in swimming is voluntary. Participation in meets and events shall not be forced and suggested only when in the best interest of the child.

II. I will support the values of Discipline, Loyalty, Commitment, Hard Work, and Teamwork during practice and meets and other swimming events and in my dealings with all coaches, parents, swimmers, and officials.

III. Know my role.

Swimmers – Swim
Coaches – Coach
Officials – Officiate
Parents – Parent and Praise swimmers for hard work

IV. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship by maintaining control and conducting myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other swimmers, parents, officials and the coaches at all practices and meets. As a parent, I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed towards coaches, officials, any participating swimmer and/or parent of a swimmer is unsportsmanlike will not be permitted or tolerated.

V. I will discuss any concerns or take suggestions to a member of the coaching staff. I will not coach or instruct the team or any swimmer at a practice or meets (from stands or any other area), interfere with coaches on the pool deck as they work, or unduly burden coaches or board members by directing excessive telephone calls or e-mails to them.

VI. I understand that officials who judge meets are volunteers who have the best interest of all swimmers in mind. I may not agree with calls or decisions by officials during swim meets and other competitions, and if so, I will direct questions or concerns made by meet officials to a member of our coaching staff.

Sanctions: Should I conduct myself in such a way that brings discredit or discord to AMS Swimming, Inc., or USA Swimming, I voluntarily subject myself to disciplinary action. AMS maintains the right to terminate any membership with/without cause in the interest of our vision, mission and objectives.

Parent/Guardian Signature signifying agreement:

                                                                                                         Date______________

Printed Name ______________________________________________________
AMS Club Team Affiliation: Franklin Area Swim Team - FAST