1. Before participating with team practice sessions, each swimmer must be registered with the City of Galt Parks and Recreation Department. A current copy of each swimmers birth certificate is required to be on file.

2. During practice, while the swimmer is under the coach's instructions, it is essential that parents do not interrupt their child. Parents may attend as spectators only. They shall watch from designated areas (i.e. bleachers and/or patio table and chairs). This will prevent any unwanted behavior problems and will promote positive coach/swimmer relationship. If you must talk to your child, please check with the coach first. Due to the limited time in the water for practice, swimmers must be on time (preferably early). There is no supervision outside the pool area, so please arrange to pick up your children immediately after practice.

3. Swimmers will only be allowed in the swimming area 10 minutes before their practice times. Children's must not interrupt practices already in progress. To eliminate this, instruct your children to sit in the bleacher area until their practice session is called into the water by the coach. Swimmers who are disruptive will be asked to leave the pool area.

4. Swimmers are expected to respect their coaches and other swimmers. They are to be courteous to fellow competitors, parents, other teams, and their coaching staff. Swimmers with difficult attitudes and/or behavior problems will be asked to sit out a portion of their practice. A swimmer could be dismissed for the day if they are continually problematic with the coach and/or other swimmers.

5. Each swimmer is required to be on time for all swim meets. If a swimmer is not present at the coaches designated time for that particular meet, and it is 30 minutes before start time, the swimmer will be determined absent and scratched (eliminated) from the meet for the day. Individual situations will be considered at the discretion of the coaching staff.

6. It is up to the parents to sign up their swimmers up for all the swim meets or let the coach know by TUESDAY- 10 DAYS PRIOR TO EACH MEET. If the parent does not sign up a swimmer, the swimmer will not be scheduled to swim in that meet. If plans change, and a swimmer can or cannot attend the next meet call or inform your coach immediately. If you have signed your child up to swim in the meet and they do not show the coaching staff will not allow them to swim in the next scheduled meet.

7. If a swimmer misses two or more practices, UN-excused in one week, the swimmer will not be allowed to participate in that Saturday's meet. Individual situations will be considered at the discretion of the coaching staff.

8. Swimmers are responsible to clean up their own area at practice and at swim meets.

9. Each swimmer must swim one event in two dual meets to qualify for championships.

10. Swimmers are responsible for their own transportation to and from meets and practices.

11. The coach(es) are available for any parent consultation, usually, five minutes before and five minutes after each practice.

12. Team swim suits and team swim caps are MANDATORY FOR ALL MEETS. Team suits are required for team picture. During practice, any swimsuit and any swim cap will do. A swim cap is mandatory for swimmers with hair length below their ears and/or if their hair becomes a problem in thier face.

13. Parent Volunteer sign-up sheets for the swim meets will be available at the swimmer sign-in table. Your participation is greatly needed to allow for the quick and smooth running of each meet. It is easy to get involved with your childrens accomplishments; become a swim team volunteer.