Forest Park Swim Team

Welcome to our Swimmers Corner!

We encourage you to take an active role in your swimming development, abide by the code of conduct below, and most of all we hope you have fun during our season.

The Forest Park Swimming Association and Swim Team fosters a family-friendly environment for all members and guests.

All swimmers participating in the Forest Park swim programs must abide by the following:

• Swim for enjoyment, not to please others.
• Treat practices, meets, and activities as opportunities to learn.
• Represent FPST with excellence, respect, politeness, and team spirit.
• Follow instructions from coaches, officials, and chaperones. Disrespect will not be tolerated.
• Exhibit good sportsmanship toward teammates, coaches, competitors, and spectators at all times.
• Be punctual for all practices, meets, and team events. Pool time is valuable.
• Attend team meetings, practices, and meets unless excused by staff.
• Notify the coach in advance if leaving practice or a meet early.
• Wear appropriate team suits and caps to all meets to show team unity and pride.
• Commit to giving your best effort at all times, avoiding distractions and cheating.
• Disruptive behavior or cheating will result in removal from practice.
• Follow all instructions precisely. If unclear, ask politely.
• Use respectful language. Profanity or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
• Theft, vandalism, and dishonesty will not be tolerated.
• Avoid associating with any inappropriate or destructive behavior.
• Alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, or banned substances are prohibited.
• Treat others with respect. Physical altercations or touching will result in severe discipline.
• Abide by the spirit of the rules. Respect the coach’s directions and be cooperative.

I understand that penalties will be enforced for Code of Conduct Violations:

• Verbal warning issued.
• Removal from practice or event, with a parent contact.
• After being pulled from practice, the swimmer must attend with a parent for 4 consecutive days.
• Continued misconduct results in a 1-week suspension. No prorated fees will be refunded.
• Serious offenses may lead to immediate termination from the team, with no fee reimbursement.

All swimmers ages 9 and above will also be required to sign a copy of the Code of Conduct prior to beginning the swim season. Swimmers under 9 require a guardian’s signature. A signed Code of Conduct is required for Swim Team participation.