Wake Aquatics

WAIVER AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Acceptance of my entry and participation in the events of the Wake Aquatics Swim Team is without responsibility of any kind by the City of Rockdale or the YMCA or the Wake Aquatics Swim Team, all of the residents, or any other entity sponsoring a related event. I do hereby for and on behalf of myself, and my heirs and legal representatives RELEASE and forever discharge the Wake Aquatics Swim Team, its officers, directors, representatives, coaches and volunteers, the City of Rockdale, and all of the residents, and the YMCA, from any and all claims, demands, and injuries, howsoever arising, whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the Wake Aquatics Swim Team or any of its officers, directors, representatives, coaches and volunteers, and their representatives, representatives of other sponsoring clubs, or by third parties, which injuries may be in any way related to my activities as a member of the Wake Aquatics Swim Team and any prior traveling to or from the events described, and all such claims are hereby WAIVED and RELEASED, and I agree not to sue therefore. The parent and guardian, by signing below, does hereby agree to INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the Wake Aquatics Swim Team and its officers, directors, coaches, representatives, volunteers, the sponsoring swim club, the City of Rockdale and all of their residents, and the YMCA from any liability which may incur to the participant, however arising and whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the Wake Aquatics Swim Team, its officers, directors, coaches, representatives, volunteers, the YMCA, or the City of Rockdale, and all of the residents.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT.

Parent Code of Conduct 

Children’s sports are supposed to be fun for the children. Unfortunately, many parents and fans don’t realize that their actions, whether verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. This Code of Conduct is for parents and spectators to abide by at every practice and meet.

The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.” 

I therefore agree: 

1. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the sport is for youth not adults.
2. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
3. I will learn the rules of the sport and the policies of the team and league.
4. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child(ren) and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all swimmers, coaches, officials and spectators at every meet, practice, or other sporting event.
5. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.
6. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
7. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
8. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, gender or ability.
9. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a race or his/her performance.
10. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
11. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
12. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de‐emphasize meets and competition in the lower age groups.
13. I will promote the emotional and physical well being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
14. I will respect the officials and their authority during meets and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches or officials at the meets, and will take time to speak with them at an agreed upon time and place.
15. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
16. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during meets and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team. 

I agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following: 

• Verbal warning by official, head coach and/or head of league organization.
• Written warning.
• Parental meet suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by the organizations involved.
• Meet forfeit through the official or coach.
• Parental season suspension.

Acceptance of the Wake Team Handbook is required by all registered swimmers.  Please review the handbook with your child to ensure they understand rules and expectations of the coach and Wake swimmers and families prior to completing registration.

Wake Team Handbook