Wayland-Weston Code of Conduct

Wayland-Weston Code of Conduct The cornerstone of this code of conduct is RESPECT. Athletes are expected to treat the coaches,

volunteers, administrators, parents, and each other with respect. The same respect is afforded to the athletes by the coaching staff and Board of Directors of WWCrew.

Participation in rowing is both a privilege and a responsibility. Athletes earn recognition for their achievements as representatives of their school, the team, and their community. When athletes accept this privilege, he or she must live up to the high standards of our code of conduct.

As a prerequisite for participation in the Wayland-Weston Crew program, participants and parents are expected to sign this statement that commits the participant and parent(s) to follow the established training rules and abide by the WWCrew Code of Conduct.

Team Rules and Regulations:

 

1. A participant shall always be respectful toward another rower, coach, volunteer, board member or any other person. Participants will not harass, ridicule, or humiliate any other individual. Prohibited actions include verbal or nonverbal disrespect, psychological, or physical abuse. In addition, participants must:

a. Treat officials, coaches, opponents, teammates, and volunteers with respect.

b. Control their emotions at all times and never argue with officials or volunteers.

c. Represent the club with dignity and good sportsmanship at all regattas and regatta trips. d. Refrain from using obscene language and gestures. e. Follow the coach’s instructions both on and off the water at all times.

2. Rowing equipment is very expensive and must be handled with care. Unnecessary talking and horseplay is not permitted when handling equipment. All athletes must participate in routine maintenance and storage of equipment. Report problems to the coaching staff immediately.

3. Participants shall arrive at practice, meetings, and regattas at the properly scheduled time. Participants are expected to attend practices daily and on Saturday based on each season’s schedule of practices. Both effort and performance are important aspects of attendance and are expected by the coaching staff, as well as your fellow teammates.

4. April vacation practices for both the varsity and novice teams are crucial to Spring success. Missing these practices may affect boat placement. Unexcused absences are unacceptable. Excused absences must be minimized.

5. Pre-season practices for the Fall season are also crucial to the team’s success. Practice for the Varsity squads will begin prior to the start of school in the Fall Season.

6. Participants are expected to show initiative and dedication to self-improvement and training when not on the water or in between seasons.

7. All participants are required to show respect for the neighborhoods and community property surrounding Lake Cochituate. There is absolutely no littering, loitering or trespassing on private property. Athletes shall participate in regular cleanup of the beach property, beach house, and the parking lot.

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