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THWS Swim and Dive Guidelines |
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The Woodlands High School athletic program is an extra-curricular activity program that requires hard work, commitment, discipline, and dedication to a team concept. Young men and women who are part of the program are expected to represent their school, community, and family in a way that all will be proud of them. The program will enhance the qualities of leadership, citizenship, and teach values important to being a success and competing in today’s world.
GENERAL RULES/FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR DISMISSAL
1. You must meet ALL U.I.L. requirements for participation as well as standards established by CISD to be eligible. 2. Athletes are expected to be alcohol and drug free throughout their sports career. Consequences for any violation of this expectation, regardless of the number of violations, may include practice or game suspension, extra conditioning, loss of a starting role, or suspension from the program. 3. Swimmers/divers are to be neat and well groomed. Hair must also be neat and well groomed. The coach will have the final decision as to whether or not the length and style causes a problem. 4. Earrings/body piercing are not to be worn at school or while representing the school, with the exception of females, but not during competition. 5. Swimmers/divers who miss due to illness or emergency MUST notify their coach as well as the grade level office. All players will make up the work missed at practice at the appropriate time. Excessive absences could result in suspension or dismissal. 6. Swimmers/divers must be in the athletic period in order to be properly prepared. Exceptions could be made with per-arranged approval in extraordinary situations from the head coach and student’s counselor. Proper planning allows all students to complete the requirements for any type of diploma offered. 7. Conduct in class as well as other school activities will be monitored and players are expected to be leaders in this area as well. Conduct problems will be dealt with by the coaches in the form of counseling, extra work and/or punishment. 8. Swimmers/divers are responsible for the equipment issued to them. They are also to respect other people’s equipment and property. Stealing (borrowing without permission) will not be tolerated. 9. Disrespect for coaches, officials, or school personnel will not be allowed. This includes actions, language or attitude. Communication between the coach and players as well as parents is essential if a problem exists. 10. The Woodlands High School Code of Conduct will be in effect regarding student actions as outlined in the student handbook. 11. The coach will make the final decision on whether a student will be allowed to become a member of the swimming and diving team. The decision is based upon consideration of all the listed policies.
Mission In a school setting such as The Woodlands (TWHS) with a population over 4,000, competition for extra-curricular activities is extremely competitive. Because of this, more and more athletes are specializing not only in sports but also in specific events. When missed practices occur for whatever reason, they fall behind. TWHS swim program has a tradition of excellence, and it is our job to continue this road to success. In order to achieve this success, students need to set their priorities so that every practice can be made to develop the best team possible. As a coach, we can only direct and suggest. The athletes and parents will ultimately dictate whether or not we will win another state championship. As long as other schools are making this commitment, then we have to exceed their efforts.
Athletic Class Swimmers/Divers will follow school policy: tardies, absences, and coaches’ disciplinary procedures.
Attendance If you are absent from swim practice, a parent or guardian must either call the school (Senior campus-936-273-8585, 24 hour answering machine in the coaches' office) or a note must be sent to the coach upon your return to school. If neither is done, a referral will be written and forwarded to the Grade Level Office for an unexcused absence and five points will be deducted from grade. Excessive absences could result in suspension or dismissal.
Transportation: Swimmers/Divers must supply his/her own transportation home after P.M. Swim class. A bus will bring swimmers from TWHS and TWHS9-GC to the Natatorium for afternoon practice.
Meet attendance Athletes are required to attend all meets with the team provided the swimmer/diver qualifies for the line up. No shows will be suspended from the next meet and subject to dismissal from the program.
Practice Any swimmer/diver who misses five practices during a semester are subject to a parent conference and removal from the swim program. This includes absences and no dress days.
Participation If you do not dress for class, five points will be deducted from your grade. If you do not dress or participate for three consecutive days, a doctor's note is required.
Leaving early If at anytime a swimmer/diver must leave practice before the activity is finished, a NOTE with the time, date, swimmer/diver's name, reason, and parent's signature should be given to the coach.
Alcohol, tobacco, Athletes are expected to be alcohol and drug free throughout their sports
Illegal drugs career. Consequences for any violation of this expectation, regardless of the number or violations, may include practice or game suspension, extra conditioning, loss of a starting role or suspension from the program. 1st Offense will result in a suspension from the team for a period of time determined by the coach (MIP). 2nd Offense will result in dismissal from the program. (MIP)
Leaving Early No swimmer/diver may leave the CISD Natatorium’s grounds during practice time. Such act will result in truancy.
Equipment Any equipment not brought to practice may result in points deducted from grade.
Equipment needed All swimmers must supply these items: 1. Practice Caps 2. Goggles 3. Fins 4. Paddles 5. Pull Buoy 6. Kick board
Physical /paperwork Physicals must be dated after April 15, 2009 and before the first practice. Travel card (both sides) Travel form (must be notarized) Guidelines acceptance (sign the last page of these guidelines) Birth certificate (the first year attending TWHS)
Equipment issued Each athlete is responsible for equipment assigned to him/her. Swimmers/divers must pay for any unresolved equipment in order to receive a final grade. All equipment will be turned in the following Monday at the end of the season at the high schools. The equipment must be washed and folded. School issued equipment may be worn to school only on the day of a swimming or diving meet.
Code of Conduct Athletes in this program are expected to: 1. Demonstrate respect with words and actions for themselves, their teammates, their coaches, their opponents, their fans, and the officials. 2. Display a positive attitude towards all aspects of this program. 3. Discuss any issues with coaches first, not with athletes. 4. Support the shared visions that the team and coaches generate; be an active participant in developing and implementing this shared vision. Attire will reflect the positive attitude, as each athlete will: 1. Wear clothing that is in accordance with school policies. 2. Refrain from wearing jewelry during practice or meets. 3. Wear team apparel to competition. 4. Only worn on competition days or to and from practice; not at school.
Failure to adhere to the above expectations may result in: 1. Conference with parents and administrators 2. Development of a behavior contract with the coach. 3. Suspension from a meet or practice. 4. Dismissal from team.
** The implementation of consequences is based on the discretion of the coaches. Athletes will always have a conference with the coach before any decision is rendered. Documentation will be provided. The best interest of the athlete will be considered, as well as his/her responsibility to the team.
Travel Code of Conduct Any person not in accordance with the school travel policy will have their parents called to pick athlete up. The student will be suspended from the next meet and subject to dismissal from the team.
Appeals procedures Athletes must discuss any problems with the coach first. If the athlete has grievance, a parent conference will be arranged.
Letter policy For an athlete to letter in swimming or diving, he/she: 1. Swimmers/divers must make the district team. 2. JV swimmers/divers may letter if they make the district team. 3. Swimmers/divers must be aware that code of conduct violations could result in not lettering. 4. Coaches’ discretion – all factors must be considered.
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