Club Policies
Eyemouth has established and agreed formal policies on various matters such as: anti-bullying, equity, ethics, and a club code of conduct. The club also has a charter as noted below which parents, swimmers and club staff all sign up to.
EYEMOUTH CHARTERClub Charter
CLUB RESPONSIBILITY
Endeavour to ensure that all our members have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the sports of competitive swimming and water polo.
Provide the highest standard of swimming instruction and training possible in a safe, secure, fair and enjoyable environment, and uphold the terms and conditions of the Child Protection Act.
Provide competitive opportunities for all members of training squads.
Enhance the status and reputation of swimming in Eyemouth and community.
Promote lifelong positive values and qualities in our members.
Communicate regularly, either by newsletter, email, website or club notice boards, relevant news and all current and future main activities.
Parents Charter
PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY
Ensure that swimmers are left safely in the care of poolside staff and not left out with the poolside building, thereby complying with Child Protection regulations.
Ensure swimmers arrive and are collected at the end of their designated session promptly.
Ensure swimmers arrive suitably equipped (i.e. towel, swimwear, goggles, water bottle, training aids etc) for the session they are about to participate in.
Ensure your child is aware of the various club policies as distributed to you and available on the club website.
Advise the relevant Squad Lead Coach in advance of any non-attendance at training sessions or competitions.
Liaise with the relevant Squad Lead Coach when swimmers are ill, unfit or injured.
Support all coaching staff, venue staff and the swim programme in place.
Do not interrupt the coach or attempt to communicate with a swimmer whilst a coaching session is in progress. When needing to speak with a coach, do so at a convenient moment prior to or after a training session.
Do not telephone coaches in the evening after training has been completed for the day.
Do not dispute an officiating decision or result at a competition.
Do not ‘coach’ your child how to train or how to race. Leave this to the coaching staff.
Actively support the club committee with their efforts to ensure the smooth running of the club (i.e. at fund raising events or helping at swim meets).
Regularly check notice boards, email, website and newsletters for up to date information.
Ensure that membership fees, training dues and other related expenses are kept up to date to help balance club accounts.
Ensure that your squad administrator always has your up to date contact details.
Swimmer Charter
SWIMMER RESPONSIBILITY
Arrive promptly, with appropriate kit ready to train.
At all times be respectful to coaches/teachers, helpers, officials and other swimmers.
Encourage and support team-mates, in all club related situations.
Display a positive attitude and show commitment and responsibility for training.
Be willing to train hard, with enthusiasm at all times.
Attempt to the best of your ability and without question, all tasks asked of you by the coach.
Endeavour to observe good habits, including eating to observe a healthy lifestyle.
Always give your best in every training session and every race, and never underestimate what you can achieve.