Moreau Catholic

2.Attendance

a.1^st and 2^nd unexcused absence/tardy – a written warning will be issued

b.3^rd unexcused absences/tardy – another warning along with a notification to the parent/guardian

c. 4^th unexcused absence/tardy – meeting with coaches and parents to discuss disciplinary actions up to and including suspension or expulsion from the team

d. All attendance issues will be handled on a case by case basis, please contact me in advance at least a week before for any planned absences in writing (text or email) and as soon as possible if an unexpected absence or tardy (ex. illness) occurs, please be prepared to provide a doctor's note

e. Since we are an off-campus sport, the attendance policy is to ensure the safety of all of our student-athletes

f. If you are planning on missing a swim meet, you must notify the coaching staff in person and in writing at least 2 weeks in advance.

g. Missing a meet without notice could result in disciplinary action for the following swim meet

h. Missing three swim meets will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or expulsion from the team

3.Practice

a. Practices are Monday through Thursday unless otherwise

b. Please plan on arriving at the practice AT LEAST 15 minutes prior to the start time, we will stretch as a team and be in the pool no later than our start time

c. Every swimmer must have their own water bottle on deck and appropriate equipment; suits, goggles, swim caps, paddles, pull buoys and kickboards

d. Weekday practice times at Chabot Community College are the following listed below. This will allow students to attend any tutoring, doctor’s appointments, and study hall before practice.

i.2/20 - TBD

ii.Practice may change due to Chabot College schedule

e. Chabot College charges a parking fee daily of $3, please consider buying a parking permit for Chabot if your student will be driving to practicepurchase a parking permit. https://www.tocite.net/chabotcollege/portal

f. Practices are subject to change please read weekly schedule sent on Sundays via Appryse to see the current practice schedule - there are practices scheduled during spring break and holidays, although they are not mandatory

g. We will have weight room sessions; weight room is highly encouraged for varsity swimmers and optional for JV the weight room schedule is as follows

i. To weight room sessions please bring appropriate closed toed athletic shoes, athletic wear and water

h. This is not club swimming. Swimmers and parents do not get to choose what practices you do and do not go to. You are required to be at ALL scheduled practices unless otherwise specified

4.Club Swimming, Other Sports, & Activities

a. Swimmers can continue to swim with their club team but must check in once a week for team information. It is the swimmers responsibility to get all information passed out.

b. Swimming or playing additional sports during high school is a privilege not a right.

c. YOUR MCHS TEAM ALWAYS COMES FIRST

d. Swimmers must claim “unattached” status with their club team once high school season starts. It is up to the parent/ guardian and swimmer to take care of this through their club coach.

e. All special circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis between swimmers and coaching staff.

f. Being a part of this team is a privilege NOT A RIGHT. Be ready and expected to make a full commitment to your high school team.

5.Swim Meets

a. All swimmers are required to attend ALL HOME meets whether they are swimming or not.

b. Our home meets will be at Chabot; Chabot charges a parking fee

c .If a swimmer is not swimming, they are required to work or cheer/ support their team.

d. Swimmers must attend practice the day before a meet in order to participate in the meet. Under special circumstances worked out between the coaching staff and swimmers can you swim in a meet without attending practice the day before.

e. After every meet there will be a team meeting unless otherwise specified.

f. If you plan to leave with your parent or guardian, your parents or guardian must be present to pick you up. They need to check in with me physically before you are allowed to leave.

g. Make sure you warm up and warm down properly at all times.

h .Remember that we are a team and that we are representing our school. We win with dignity and lose graciously.

i. Everyone is required to keep our tent area clean. No will be allowed to leave after a swim meet until the tent area is cleaned and packed up.

j. Respect the coach’s decisions and abilities, except in the case where it may cause injury to the team or swimmer(s).

k. Follow all rules of the hosting team pool.

6.Pick Up/ Drop off/ Transportation

a. We will have buses to Chabot departing at 4:15 pm for 5pm practices, bus times for 6 PM practice is 5:30pm - please see weekly schedule for most up to date information regarding transportation All swimmers must find a ride after swim meets and swim practices. Please pick up your swimmer on time.

b. Parents, guardians, boyfriend/girlfriend, family, etc. may wait in the stands for swimmers before and after practice. They can enter through the main gates that lead to the bleachers. At no time is anybody that is not on the team to be in the offices, locker rooms, or pool deck.

c. PLEASE be aware, Students MAY NOT ride with student drivers on meet days or to practice. This is against Moreau school policy and will result in school consequences for all students including the driver. If your swimmer does not drive themselves, they must go on the bus to swim meets/practices.

d. Transportation to off-campus practice sites by private vehicle requires that the parent on file with the Athletic Director office sign a permissions slip/note from both the driver and passenger family. Students MAY NOT drive other students without written permission of all parents involved. Student drivers must have completed the 1 year DMV state law of having their license.