Gregori High School

Swimmer’s Contract

Welcome to the Jaquatics Family!

Being a Student Athlete is a ​privilege​ and with privileges come responsibilities. As one of our athletes, we
expect that players will comply with the following expectations and responsibilities.

1. ​Athletes will perform to the best of their abilities as students.

You are a student first and an athlete second. Failing to complete assignments, submit work, or
maintaining a passing grade, indicates an inability to handle the load of being a team member as well as a
student. If teachers are not satisfied with your work ethic in the classroom, you may be suspended from
competition until improvement is shown.
- Any player who has missed classes during the day will not be permitted to compete in the
afternoon games/meets.
- Athletes should respect teachers and other students, demonstrating cooperation and responsible
behavior at all times. Behavior should not interfere with the learning opportunities of others.

2. ​Athletes will fully commit to their sport and team.

This includes:
a) Committing to ​all​ practices, meets, and team experiences.
- Missing practices or meets adhere to the following:
- ⅓ of letter grade deduction per missed practice after 2 missed practices:
- Examples: Joey missed 4 practices; his grade for swimming will be an A-.
: Kelly missed 6 practices; his grade for swimming will be a B
b) Missing a swim meet may result in a removal from the team (coaches discretion).
c) ​Should an athlete miss a practice or a meet ​without any notification​ to the coach, the athlete ​will​ be
removed from the team.

3.​ ​Athletes will always conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and be respectful.
a) Athletes will display respect for coaches, teammates, game officials, and opponents.
- Profanity will ​NOT​ be tolerated on the pool deck.
d) Athletes will take good care of all equipment issued for player use.
c) Should an athlete lose or damage a piece of equipment, the athlete is held financially responsible for
the equipment they lost and/or damaged.
c) Athletes will always demonstrate good sportsmanship.
- “showboating” “taunting” and/or bad sportsmanship will ​NOT​ be tolerated.

Gregori athletes win with class ​AND​ lose with class!

4. ​Bullying and Hazing will NOT be tolerated at any time.
- Athletes will be removed immediately from the program if any instances of hazing/or bullying
occur.

5.​ ​Social Media

We, as coaches, understand the role that social media plays in our athletes’ lives. Athletes are expected to,
much like on a daily basis, conduct themselves professionally and respectfully on social media.
Athletes will ​not​ post any content which includes:
- negative comments about a teammate, coach, parent, or opposing team.
- illegal activity (includes drinking/drug use).
- anything which demonstrates disrespect toward another.
Social media is a powerful tool; let’s use it for the positive.
Remember, as an athlete, you are representing yourself, your team, your coaches, your parents, and
Gregori High School. Your conduct and sportsmanship should always have a positive reflection.

6. ​What to expect for Swim Meets

Swimming consists of two levels: fresh/soph and varsity.
1) All athletes trying out for swimming will be kept, regardless of level.
2) All swimmers will be in a ​minimum of 2​ events per meet (maximum is 4).
3) Should a 9th or 10th grade athlete be asked to move up to varsity, the coach will communicate with the
athlete and parent(s). The decision to move up will be a mutual agreement between all parties.
4.) Athletes can REQUEST certain events, but placement is at the coach’s discretion.
5.) ATHLETES MUST STAY FOR THE WHOLE MEET! NO EXCEPTIONS!
- leaving without permission will result in removal from the team.

7. ​Club Swim/Water Polo Team Athletes

As coaches, we understand that we have several athletes who swim or play water polo year-round for a
USA Swimming/Water Polo affiliated team.
- Communication needs to happen with the athlete’s coach to clear expectation/guidelines for these
athletes.
*Proof of USA Swimming/Water Polo membership and practice attendance will be required.*

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I, _______________________, as an athlete with the Gregori High School Aquatics Program, recognize
that there are high expectations for my conduct both during competition and as a student. I agree to adhere
to the above expectations, and understand that if at any time I do not live up to the terms of this contract,
my participation may be restricted or terminated.

Athlete Signature __________________________________ Date ______________

Parent Signature___________________________________ Date ______________