Parents/Guardians
The following are Codes of Behaviour from Swimming Australia Child and Member Welfare Policies It is expected that all swimmers and their parents/guardians will abide by these codes.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
- Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
- Focus on the child's efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
- Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
- Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
- Respect Officials' decisions and teach children to do likewise.
- Show appreciation for Coaches, Officials and Administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
- By all means, attend coaching sessions, but respect that the Coach is coaching and the swimmer is training and do not become a disturbing influence from the sidelines.
- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.