By accepting membership with VPSC you are agreeing to:
a) Pay all membership and monthly coaching fees as specified by VICTORIA PARK CARLISLE SOUTHERN AQUATIC SWIMMING CLUB INC (“The Club”). If any Fee is in arrears by more than two months per member or more than $250 per family, The Club will suspend the membership until such arrears are paid, unless notice is given in writing to the registrar/treasurer with valid reasons for the non-attendance of training. All rights pertaining to membership will also be forfeited until payment in full is received.

b) Abide by all rules, regulations and policies of Swimming WA and Swimming Australia including Swimming Australia’s Anti-Doping, Member Protection and Privacy Policies (available at www.swimming.org.au).

c) Abide by The Club Constitution (available in the club room or electronically on request).

d) Behave at all Club events in a manner which does not denigrate The Club or the sport of Swimming in any way. This includes but is not limited to training, swim meets, social events, Club trips and General Meetings.

e) Treat fellow Club members, parents, volunteers, visitors, officials or members of the public with respect. The use of bad language, ridiculing, threatening both verbal and physical, manhandling, berating or any type of aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. The Club has a zero tolerance to, including but not limited to bullying, discrimination (as per the WA EEO Act 1984), abuse, victimisation or harassment. Where a member becomes aware of, or witnesses such incident/s, in relation to the above and that member is in the opinion of The Club obstructing, failing to report or has withheld information pertinent to the investigation of the incident then The Club will consider this as a form of silent
approval.

f) Responsible use of social media including but not limited to email communications when commenting on The Club or its members. In particular, any form of cyber bullying is considered unacceptable. Where the member is, in the opinion of the Club, in breach of this social media and anti-bullying policy then The Club may, in its absolute discretion, and notwithstanding anything in the constitution, immediately expel any such member from The Club with written notice of such action being given to the member.

g) Being a member, that I train or agree to my child/ren who are members of The Club to train exclusively with the coach who is under agreement with The Club to provide coaching services, unless written approval by The Club is provided.

h) Swimmers wearing Club uniform and caps at all swimming meets where they are representing the Club.

i) Promoting the Club positively, this includes, whenever practicable, recommending the Club to family and friends by resharing and “liking” The Clubs social media channels.

Swimmers
We ask that you: 

• Abide by the Rules of VPSC at all times (includes following SWA and SAL policies and codes of conduct) 
• Give your best at all times. 
• Never argue with an official or coach. Respect the people who are giving their time to help you be the best you can be as a swimmer. 
• Use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute. 
• Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. 
• Be a good sport. Applaud good performances whether they are made by your team or the opposition. 
• Treat all swimming participants, as you would like to be treated. 
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not to satisfy the expectations of others. 
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, ethnicity, cultural
  background or religion. 
• Appreciate your parents and club volunteers for the time they are investing in your swimming. 
• Wear your club uniform and swim cap to all meets – be a club ambassador.

Parents/Carers
We ask that you: 

• Abide by the Rules of VPSC at all times (which includes following the SWA and SAL policies and codes of conduct). 
• Use the appropriate rules and guidelines to resolve a dispute. 
• Accept volunteering duties as required. Community clubs can’t survive without them. 
• Encourage your child to participate in sport for their individual enjoyment, personal satisfaction, and improvement. 
• Focus on your child’s effort and performance, rather than winning or losing. 
• Encourage your child to abide by the rules and accept judgments made by officials. 
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or performing below expectation. 
• Be an example to your child and others. Appreciate good performances by all participants. 
• Show appreciation and respect for all people involved in your child’s swimming. 
• Leave the coaching to the coaches. If you need to speak to a coach arrange an appropriate time either before or
  after a training session. 
• Do not send your child to training and meets when they are obviously unwell or injured. 
• Advise the coaches and VPSC if you are going away for an extended period of time (more than 4 weeks). 
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, ethnicity, cultural
  background or religion. 
• Encourage your child/ren to wear their club uniform and swim cap to all meets.