Code of Conduct

All club members (coaches, swimmers, and parents) are to agree to the following Code of Conduct [REF: Swimming Newfoundland & Labrador (SNL) Policy Manual at https://swimmingnl.ca/documents]

1. SNL/ Rapids will not tolerate the use of violence, abusive or profane language or behaviour at any time. This includes behaviour on digital social media platforms.
2. SNL/ Rapids expressly forbids the use by athletes of performance enhancing drugs, as defined by the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports or SNC.
3. SNL/Rapids expressly  forbids  the  consumption  of  alcohol  by  participating swimmers,  coaches, volunteers, officials or staff during the hours of competition at any swim meet.  SNL/ Rapids expressly forbids the consumption of alcohol by persons under the legal drinking age at any time during any swim competition or SNL/ Rapids training and events.
4. SNL/ Rapids expressly forbids the use of any illegal substances at any swim competition or SNL/ Rapids training and events. 
5. SNL/ Rapids expressly forbids the willful damage, defacement or destruction by any person of personal property or of any facility or property.
6. Rapids members will treat all co-members, competitors, coaches, and officials with respect.
7. Rapids members will support teammates, especially at competitions.
8. At swim competitions, Rapids competitors will follow rules (including curfews) put in place by coaches, chaperones, hotels, and swim facilities.

Violations of the Code of Conduct

Violations of the Code of Conduct should be dealt with at the level where they happen and by the coach of that group.  However, if the results are not satisfactory then the problem should be referred to the Head Coach.  If it is still not resolved, then the Club President should be informed.

Violations of the Code of Conduct will usually be dealt with in the manner listed above.  However, more serious violations of the code may result in stronger disciplinary measures or expulsion from the Club.

1. Verbal warning to the member – It must be made clear to the person that he or she is in violation of the code.
2. Member is removed from pool deck – The individual is immediately removed from the situation and informed of the possible consequences if the behaviour is not corrected.  In the case where the offending member is a swimmer his or her parents are notified and informed.  The member may be asked to write a letter of apology to those people affected.
3. Meeting – The member is once again removed from the situation and a meeting involving pertinent board members/coaches is set for the purpose of discussing the violation and its consequences, which will most likely include a suspension.  In the case where the offending member is a swimmer, his or her parents will be contacted to attend the meeting.
4. Final Meeting – Expulsion may be an option, depending on the situation.  The duration of the expulsion will be at the discretion of the Rapids Executive. 

Reporting Code of Conduct Issues

If you feel the code of conduct has been violated or the actions of another club member(s) are preventing you from participating fully and equally in the activities of the Corner Brook Rapids Swim Club, you are encouraged to bring the matter to your individual coach.  However, if the coach’s response is unsatisfactory, other individuals you could speak to include:

◆The Head Coach

◆An executive member

◆ If for any reason you do not feel comfortable with the people listed above, please contact Swim Newfoundland & Labrador at (709) 576-7946.