Sherwood Oaks Swim Team

Be on Time: Whether arriving in a car pool or individually, be sure to arrive on time. Remember to allow time to do any flexibility work and/or fix your cap and goggles before practice begins. Parents- please double check that practice is occurring prior to leaving your child at the pool.

Use of Facilities: We are guests of all the facilities we use. Please conduct yourselves as such before and after practice, in the hallways and locker rooms. We are a respected group only as long as we respect others.

Dress: Your success is dependent upon your staying healthy. Take care to dry off well, especially your hair, and to dress appropriately for the weather.

Teammates: This is your team; make it enjoyable for everyone on the team.

Problems: If you have any questions or problems, talk to one of the coaches. They are the best source answers and solutions.

1/2 Lappers: Swimmers should be comfortable in the water. They should  be able to put their face in the water and blow bubbles. There are a lot of swimmers in the pool and our coaches are not able to spend time getting individual swimmers comfortable in the water. Swimmers will be required to swim 1/2 length by May 15th. If not, you will not continue to the swim team competition season and you will be refunded 50%. 

YES! YES! YES!

1. While waiting to swim or during instructions, one hand must be on the wall and the head must be above water. You cannot hear what the coaches are saying when your ears are under the surface.

2. Circle swim - swim on your right (as you face the opposite end) of the lane.

3. Swim all the way to the wall.

4. Make room for others to swim to the wall.

5. When swimming laps and you need to pass another swimmer, tap (don't pull) their foot and then swim around them (down lane center) freestyle.

6. If someone taps your foot, stay close to the lane line/wall and let him or her pass.

7. Listen to instructions and raise your hand to ask a question if you do not understand.

8. Respect your teammates and coaches.

9. Have a positive attitude.

10. Be on time to practice.

11. Demonstrate good sportsmanship.

NO! NO! NO!

1. Horseplay.

2. Running.

3. Diving without instructions and direct supervision of the coach.

4. Pushing anyone into or under the water.

5. Hanging or playing on the lane ropes.

6. Walking on the bottom of the pool during swimming sets.

7. Kicking/splashing/spitting water/slapping kickboards.

Violation of the Code:

At the discretion of any member of the Coaching Staff, one or both of the following penalties may be applied:

1) Removal of a swimmer from a practice and a parent/guardian notified.

2) Scratching of a swimmer from a meet and a parent/guardian notified.

Just remember, we are here to have fun, demonstrate respect and sportsmanship!