TigerSharks Swimmers Responsibilities

All swimmers will:
Follow the directions of the Orangevale Recreation and Park District staff including coaches, lifeguards, or any other staff member.

Always wait for a coach to give you directions to enter the pool.

Establish personal goals, and actively train to achieve them. Ask for help from your coaches to achieve your goals. Have your mom or dad write your goals down at the beginning of the season and check to see if you have achieved any of them at the end of the season.

Attend practice on a regular basis and arrive on time.
Swimmers who are continually late or absent from practice may not be seeded in upcoming meets.

Talk with your coaches. Let your coach know if you must leave the pool or pool area during practice
(i.e. going to the bathroom or leaving early)

Use equipment and facilities appropriately.
Remember to bring your own suit , goggles, cap, and towel.
Please help your coaches in setting up and putting away all equipment.
Clean up after yourself. Put garbage in the trash cans.

Participate in meets and time trials.
If you unable to attend, please notify your coach in writing as soon as possible.

Demonstrate good sportsmanship to your teammates and to other teams.
Compliment each other on your achievements.

Follow all pool rules at the Orangevale Community Pool and while at the other pools:

• NO RUNNING on any pool deck.
• No rough play or profanity allowed in the pool are, deck, or within the pool.
• Swimmers are not allowed to enter the pool without a coach or lifeguard at poolside.
• Swimmers are not allowed on the slide, unless directed by a coach.
• NO GLASS bottles, jars, mugs, etc. on the pool deck. No exceptions.
• Pool offices are for employees only. Please respect their work place.

Remember: WINNING IS NOT AS IMPORTANT AS TRYING YOUR BEST!