Team Policies
Pool Deck
The pool deck is reserved for the coaches and swimmers. Parents are encouraged to observe practices, but are asked to watch from the benches around the pool. The focus of the coach is on the training and safety of your child. Please do not interrupt practice to speak to the coach.
Coach Communication
WST believes it is important to have an open line of communication between the swimmer, coach and parent. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to see the coaches before or after practice, but not during, or leave written message on office counter. Our Coach Coordinator can also answer questions or address concerns. Contact numbers are listed in this guide. Please remember that if your child is having problems, even if its not swimming related, let the coaches know. Personal information can usually help the coaches do a better job. The assistant coach(es) are under the direct supervision of the Head Coach. The Head Coach reports directly to the swim team parent Board of Directors. If you have a coaching concern that is not resolved to your satisfaction by the coach, please contact the Coach Coordinator.
Equipment
Swim goggles are recommended for swimmers and they should have two pair. At meets, swimmers should have a WST team cap to assist the Coach in identifying their swimmers. One WST team cap will be provided once a swimmer makes the team. Additional caps may be purchased from coach. It is recommended that swimmers' belongings be labeled with permanent marker.
Training in Inclement Weather
Practice will only be canceled in the event of lightning. Rain alone is not grounds for cancellation. Swimmers will be kept occupied until practice is over. This time provides a great opportunity for team building exercises.
Use of the Facilities
WST requests that the use of the restroom, showers, and dressing rooms be kept to a minimum. The pool office and lobby are closed to swimmers during workouts. There is no access to a telephone except for emergencies.
Relay Team Participation
Relay team selections will be the responsibility of the Head Coach. The team pays for all relay entries at each meet. In some cases we may need to combine age classes to field a relay team. The combined age group relay team are usually considered exhibition relay, therefore no ribbons or points are awarded by the host team, but it is a good experience. Please let coaches know if you have to leave a meet before the relays start, as your swimmer may have been entered into a relay race.
Discipline
It is expected that each swimmer follow the coaches' instruction and adhere to the swimmer's code of conduct. Discipline will be at the discretion of the coach and will be generally handled as follows:
General Rules
The pool deck is reserved for the coaches and swimmers. Parents are encouraged to observe practices, but are asked to watch from the benches around the pool. The focus of the coach is on the training and safety of your child. Please do not interrupt practice to speak to the coach.
Coach Communication
WST believes it is important to have an open line of communication between the swimmer, coach and parent. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to see the coaches before or after practice, but not during, or leave written message on office counter. Our Coach Coordinator can also answer questions or address concerns. Contact numbers are listed in this guide. Please remember that if your child is having problems, even if its not swimming related, let the coaches know. Personal information can usually help the coaches do a better job. The assistant coach(es) are under the direct supervision of the Head Coach. The Head Coach reports directly to the swim team parent Board of Directors. If you have a coaching concern that is not resolved to your satisfaction by the coach, please contact the Coach Coordinator.
Equipment
Swim goggles are recommended for swimmers and they should have two pair. At meets, swimmers should have a WST team cap to assist the Coach in identifying their swimmers. One WST team cap will be provided once a swimmer makes the team. Additional caps may be purchased from coach. It is recommended that swimmers' belongings be labeled with permanent marker.
Training in Inclement Weather
Practice will only be canceled in the event of lightning. Rain alone is not grounds for cancellation. Swimmers will be kept occupied until practice is over. This time provides a great opportunity for team building exercises.
Use of the Facilities
WST requests that the use of the restroom, showers, and dressing rooms be kept to a minimum. The pool office and lobby are closed to swimmers during workouts. There is no access to a telephone except for emergencies.
Relay Team Participation
Relay team selections will be the responsibility of the Head Coach. The team pays for all relay entries at each meet. In some cases we may need to combine age classes to field a relay team. The combined age group relay team are usually considered exhibition relay, therefore no ribbons or points are awarded by the host team, but it is a good experience. Please let coaches know if you have to leave a meet before the relays start, as your swimmer may have been entered into a relay race.
Discipline
It is expected that each swimmer follow the coaches' instruction and adhere to the swimmer's code of conduct. Discipline will be at the discretion of the coach and will be generally handled as follows:
- The swimmer will be warned by the coach about what he/she is doing wrong and the parent/guardian will be notified.
- If the behavior does not improve for the same offense, the swimmer will be dismissed from the workout, and the parent/guardian will be notified.
- If the problem is not resolved, the Coach Coordinator will be notified and there may be a possible dismissal from the team. No reimbursement will be provided.
General Rules
- Always follow the instruction of the coaches.
- No running on the pool deck.
- No towel snapping.
- No diving except by specific authorization by the Coach.
- No profanity.
- Respect the rights of team mates.
- Adhere to Swimmer's code of conduct signed upon the first day of registration to WST.
- Adhere to the Parent's code of conduct signed upon the first day of registration to WST.
- Adhere to USA Swimming Safe Sport Rules