Chabot Swim Team : Swimmer's Handbook

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Practice Suit - This is a suit worn during practice sessions. They are generally made of nylon, lycra or stretch nylon. These suits are usually loose fitting and many swimmers train with several suits on for the purpose of creating drag. DO NOT WEAR YOUR TEAM SUIT TO PRACTICE. You want to keep this suit in excellent condition for the meets.

Competition/Team Suit - A team racing suit is required for competition. This suit is usually 2 to 3 sizes smaller than the practice suit to reduce resistance. The material is usually lycra.

Cap - A latex or lycra swim cap used during a meet or practice to cut down resistance and to protect swimmer's hair from the effects of chlorine. Must be worn by anyone with hair that covers their eyes.

Goggles - Lenses worn by swimmers during practices and meets to enhance vision and protect their eyes from the effect of chemicals in the water.

Sweats - Some type of warm-up or sweat suit should be worn at meets and to and from practice during cold weather. Athletic apparel should be worn by older swimmers during dry land exercises.

Team Uniform - A team uniform is usually made up of one or more of the following: suit, cap, t-shirt, sweatshirt. Each club has a uniform which is usually a requirement and unique to the team.

Towel - A thick, large towel is usually preferred by swimmers. A minimum of two towels is recommended for meets.

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What to Bring to a Meet & Meet Procedures

All swimmers should be able to pack their own gear for a swim meet. The following is a complete check list of items to bring:

swim suit	hat (for warmth or shade)	sunglasses
2-3 towels	warm shoes or thongs	swim cap
team t-shirt	food/drinks	goggles
sleeping bag	money (for food, emergency)	parka or sweats (if it's cold)
sunscreen	tent (for shade and/or shelter)	books/magazines/cards

You are expected to arrive at the meet one hour prior to the starting time of the meet.
You should wear the official Chabot Swim Team suit, cap, and/or t-shirts, sweats.
You are expected to know when it is your turn to warm up. The coach will direct the warmup.
You are responsible for getting to the proper location within time for your races.
When not swimming your races, you should be either resting in the team area, talking to your coach, or cheering on your teammates.
Swimmers are encouraged to stay for the ENTIRE meet.
Upon completion of the meet, Chabot swimmers are to leave their team area CLEAN!

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Team Objectives

The Chabot Swim Team is a competitive summer league swimming team offering summer instruction, training and competition to young people. The Chabot program is available to help develop successful people, as well as successful swimmers. To meet these goals, the following team objectives have been determined:

To provide physical fitness, proper conditioning, and a development of positive self-image through organized and motivating practice sessions.
To provide an environment for self-improvement and goal achievement through hard work, dedication and self-discipline.
To promote the ideals of integrity, good sportsmanship and team loyalty through competition for swimmers of all ages and levels of proficiency.
To develop a family oriented swim team with club support.

Why We Compete

The Chabot Swim Team participates in the East Bay Swim League. We attempt to provide challenging and success-oriented competitive situations for swimmers of all ages and abilities. The following policies outline our philosophy about competition:

We emphasize competition with oneself. Winning ribbons, medals and setting records is not our main goal. The individual's improvement is our primary objective.

Sportsmanlike behavior is of equal importance to improved performance. Team spirit, respect for officials and opponents, determined effort, and mature attitudes are examples of behavior valued and praised by the coaching staff.

Swimmers are taught to set realistic yet challenging goals for meets and to relate those goals in practice in an effort to direct their training efforts.

Swimmers are encouraged to compete in all swimming events and strokes. This policy promotes versatility and encourages the swimmer to explore his potential in the wide range of events offered in competitive swimming.

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Swimmers' Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to be positive about my Chabot Swim Team experience and accept responsibility for my participation by following this Swimmers' Code of Ethics Pledge.

I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow swimmers, coaches and officials, and parents at every swim meet and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.

I will attend every practice and swim meet that I can and will notify the coaches if I cannot.

I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.

I will treat my coaches, other swimmers, officials, parents and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or abilities and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

I deserve to have fun during my Chabot Swim Team experience and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun!

I will encourage my parents to be involved with Chabot Swim Team because it's important to me.

I will read the Chabot Swim Team Handbook and become an informed member of the Chabot Swim Team.

I will remember that being a member of Chabot Swim Team is an opportunity to learn and have fun.

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