The coaching staff understands that children are very active these days and conflicts with swim practice do occur. If you have to be late for practice please let the coach know in advance through a note from a parent. If it is a recurring conflict one note is sufficient.

We also understand that occasional lateness will occur due to unforeseen circumstances like traffic, rides, and work schedules.

Frequent lateness to practice for no reason is highly discouraged. Some of the life skills that this sport teaches is time management, self-discipline and sportsmanship. Coming on time reinforces these skills that are necessary later in life.

Lateness that the coaches don't know about and can't plan the practice to accommodate for is disruptive and disrespectful to your fellow teammates. The coach must take time away from the team so a swimmer can be properly warmed up before they can proceed with the workout. Warm up is the first thing done in practice and helps prevent sport injury by giving the body time to ease into the practice. If the coach knows in advance a swimmer will be late they can plan lane space and won't be caught off guard by a swimmer showing up late.

Swimming is a unique sport due to its seasonal length and required level of training to stay proficient. With that come great life benefits a few are listed below.

• Builds an appreciation of personal health and fitness.
• Develops a positive self-image.
• Teaches how to work as part of a team.
• Develops social skills with other children and adults.
• Develops life long friendships.
• Teaches both how to manage success and disappointment.
• Teaches how to respect others.
• Developers time management.