Bow MarS Sharks

The mission of the Bow MarS Sharks Swim Team (“BMSST”) is to develop confidence, self-esteem, and sportsmanship through the performance of recreational team sports, while promoting physical and moral character development to all participants. To ensure the appropriate atmosphere for these activities, BMSST has adopted a zero tolerance policy in the enforcement of the Parents’ Code of Conduct.

I hereby agree to and pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in activities of BMSST by following this Parents’ Code of Conduct..

• I will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
• I will not interfere with coaching at any time during practice or meets.
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.
• I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other swimmer for making a mistake or losing a race.
• I will support coaches working with my child in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I understand and acknowledge that the coaches have the ultimate say in who swims on which relay team, and they take multiple factors into consideration when determining relay teams. A swimmer's attitude at practice and/or attendance at practice can and will be used to assist the coaches in defining the ultimate relay team.
• I will fulfill all my volunteer shifts per swim family during the regular season.
• I will fulfill additional volunteer shifts at Prelims and Finals as necessary.
• I will further abide by the RMSL Parent Code of Conduct which states that I will:

RMSL Parent Code of Conduct

The Rocky Mountain Swim League (RMSL) expects all swim parents to abide by the following Code of Conduct. At all RMSL meets parents should:

1. Display the characteristics referred to in the RMSL Bylaws – courtesy, good will and sportsmanship.
2. Demonstrate good sportsmanship by conducting yourself in a manner that earns the respect of your child, other swimmers, coaches, officials and other parents.
3. Support the swimmers, coaches, officials and other parents with positive communication and actions.
4. Show respect for the meet facilities and follow the rules of the pool to which you have been invited.
5. Maintain self control at all times. Allow swimmers to swim, coaches to coach, officials to officiate and parents to parent.
6. Respect the meet officials and their authority even if you don’t agree with a decision. As stated in the RMSL Bylaws, protests may only be made by a team parent representative to the Referee.
7. Understand that criticizing, name calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward an official, coach, participating swimmer or other parent will not be permitted or tolerated.
8. Understand that such behavior may result in being asked to leave the pool for the duration of the meet, and that repeat violations may result in a multiple meet or full season suspension.