Practice & Facility

Athletes must follow all facility and club safety rules.

General Practice Rules

• Arrive on time and check in with the coach.
• Bring required equipment.
• Enter the water only when directed by a coach.
• Be on deck, ready to train, with phones put away by the scheduled start time.
• No running, pushing, horseplay, or unsafe behavior on deck or in locker rooms/restrooms.
• Follow lane etiquette and coach instructions.
• Stay for the full practice unless excused by the coach.
• Clean up personal belongings and team equipment.
• Respect lifeguards, facility staff, and other facility users.

Required Equipment

Athletes may be expected to bring:

• Team suit or practice suit.
• Goggles and backup goggles.
• Cap.
• Water bottle.
• Kickboard, pull buoy, fins, paddles, snorkel, mesh bag, or other equipment as assigned by group.
• Dryland shoes and clothing when required.

The club follows USA Swimming athlete protection expectations for locker rooms, restrooms, and changing areas.

Locker Room Rules

• No phones, cameras, video recording, or photography in locker rooms, restrooms, or changing areas.
• No bullying, hazing, harassment, horseplay, or inappropriate behavior.
• Athletes must respect privacy and change promptly.
• Adults should not be alone with unrelated minor athletes in a locker room or changing area.
• If an emergency requires adult entry, whenever possible two adults should enter together after announcing their presence.
• Deck changing is prohibited.

Violations of locker room privacy rules are serious and may result in immediate discipline and reporting.

Athletes and families must follow the rules of all facilities used by the club. Common facility expectations include:

• Follow parking, entrance, and check-in rules.
• Stay in approved areas only.
• Keep the facility clean.
• Respect facility staff and other users.
• Do not damage property or equipment.
• Do not enter equipment rooms, offices, or restricted areas without permission.
• Follow all locker room and deck rules.

Facility violations may result in discipline by the club and/or facility.

The club may cancel, delay, or modify practice due to lightning, unsafe weather, poor air quality, facility closure, public health concerns, staffing issues, or other safety concerns.

Families should monitor official communication channels for updates. Coaches may remove athletes from the water or end practice early when conditions become unsafe.