DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE:

The purpose of the BSTA disciplinary procedure is to promote and maintain a safe environment and good sportsmanship during all BSTA program practices and meets. Should a child choose not to follow the rules listed below, the following three-step procedure will be implemented:

1) Coach will ask the child to change their behavior. If the child’s behavior does not improve, the child will be removed from the pool, instructed to sit on the sidelines and a written note will be sent home notifying the parent/guardian of the problem behavior.

2) If the behavior continues, there will be a meeting with the parent, coach and a member of the board.

3) If the behavior continues to be a problem, the child will be expelled from the team for the remainder of the season.

RULES:

No child shall threaten to harm or have a physical confrontation with another swim/dive/synch./cub team member or coach. This includes, but is not limited to choking, striking, tripping, or pushing.

All participants shall conduct themselves in a proper manner so as not to disrupt practice.

All participants shall follow the coaches’ instruction at all times.

No participant will enter the pool until the start of practice.

Alcohol, smoking or drug use is strictly prohibited.