KETCHIKAN KILLER WHALES SWIM CLUB ATHLETE/PARENT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

2016-2017 SWIM SEASON

As a registered athlete with the Ketchikan Killer Whales Swim Club, you are required to behave in a respectful, sportsmanlike manner to all other athletes, adult Non-Athlete Members and Officials of the club as well as all other clubs we may have contact with. The conduct of our members is a direct reflection on our club and we will expect everyone to act accordingly. We request that our members use courtesy and respect towards others during Practice Sessions, Time Trials, Official Meets and other Club Activities.

The following is an outline of what types of behavior will not be tolerated and what the consequences of your actions will be if you choose not to act appropriately. These rules will apply to all swimmers for the duration of their participation in this club regardless of lapse in attendance or registration.

Behavior:

The following may result in denial from participating with the team for a period of time noted below:

Profanity, obscenity, abusive language. Provocation.

Willful Disobedience, dishonesty.

Fighting/assault.

Theft/vandalism/malicious mischief.

Other unforeseen situations not defined herein or below.

1st Offense:Coach/Parent Meeting

2nd offense:Suspension of one (1) day from next day’s practice

3rd Offense:Out one (1) week

4th Offense:Two (2) month suspension from al KKW swimming activities.

Use, Possession or Sale of Alcohol, Tobacco or Illegal Substances:

Occurrences of these in nature will result in the following actions immediately upon knowledge of the infraction:

1st Offense: Practice will be suspended for one (1) week and denial from participating in the next swim meet.

2nd Offense: Practice will be suspended for one (1) month and denial of all future swim meets for one (1) year.

3rd Offense: Denial of participation on the team indefinitely.

If necessary, we will notify Parents/Guardians and the proper authorities of any infractions such as these that we are made aware of.

IN ADDITION, VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED DURING A TRIP MAY RESULT IN THE ATHLETE BEING RETURNED HOME ACCOMPANIED BY A CHAPERONE AT THEIR OWN OR THEIR PARENTS' EXPENSE.

ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY AND WILL BE ADDED AS NECESSARY.

______I HAVE READ THE 2016-2017 KKW HANDBOOK.

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The above rules apply to all registered athletes participating on the Ketchikan Killer Whales Swim Team. Your signatures below indicate your understanding and acceptance of the KKW Participation Agreement.

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Athlete SignatureDateParent/Guardian Signature Date

The signed form must be on file and will remain in effect until further notice.