As members of the Greater Charlotte Swim League, we follow the rules and regulations set forth by the GCSL.

Brightmoor Team Rules & Expectations

Team rules are intended to ensure that every member can be successful in achieving goals, and reach those goals safely. Swimmers are expected to know the rules and obey them. Coaches are expected to know the rules and enforce them.

All SWIMMERS should understand the following rules:

1. Swimmers will not be allowed to race in any meet if their registration fees have not been paid in full.  

2. Posted rules at all pools where our team practices and where we attend meets must be obeyed. Remember that every action a swimmer takes will reflect back on the team, parents, coaches, and our program. We expect our swimmers to make a great impression!

3. Swimmers must be on time for all practices and meets with the proper equipment.

4. Swimmers must check with the clerk of course before each event during a meet.

5. Abusive or foul language by swimmers, coaches, or parents will not be acceptable at any time.

6. Swimmers must treat parents, coaches, officials, and other swimmers and opponents with respect and consideration at all times.

7. When a coach talks, the swimmers’ eyes and ears must be above the water and pointed toward the coach, and the voice must be off.

8. Never sit on kickboards or lane ropes.

9. Care for all equipment in the facility. Use it appropriately and carefully at all times.

10. No gum in the pool!!!

11. Missing a meet? This is summer league and we understand that families go on vacations that are planned before the swim meet dates are released. However, please understand that heat sheet accuracy is dependent on knowing who will and will not be at each meet. With this in mind please do the following things:

* Fill out the form that allows us to know who will be missing each meet. You can fill

this out at the start of the season and then update it as circumstances change.

* Swimmers must make the coaches and communications coordinator aware at least two days in advance if they are going to miss a meet.

* If a swimmer must miss a meet at the last minute due to illness or emergency, please let the coaches and communications coordinator know ASAP so the races can be adjusted through the clerks of course.

12 Absolutely no swimmers are allowed in the upper pool during meets.

13. No swimmer should leave a meet until the pool deck is put back together and all trash has been picked up in the team area.

Expectations for Parents & Spectators

1. Swimmers will not be allowed to race in any meet if their registration fees have not been paid in full.
2. All parents must stay on the upper deck during practice.

3. Abusive or foul language by swimmers, coaches, or parents will not be acceptable at any time.

4. All swimmers must stay in the team area during meets unless visiting the snack bar or restroom. Please reinforce this with your swimmers

5.Missing a meet? This is summer league and we understand that families go on vacations that are planned before the swim meet dates are released. However, please understand that heat sheet accuracy is dependent on knowing who will and will not be at each meet. With this in mind please do the following things:

* Fill out the form that allows us to know who will be missing each meet. You can fill

this out at the start of the season and then update it as circumstances change.

* Swimmers must make coaches and communications coordinator aware at least two days in advanced if going to miss a meet.

* If a swimmer must miss a meet at the last minute due to illness or emergency, please let the coaches and communications coordinator know ASAP so the races can be adjusted through the clerks of course.

6. All families are expected to volunteer at a minimum at 3 meets—please do more if possible.

7. Parents must notify the Volunteer Coordinator if they must miss a meet that they are signed up to volunteer at ASAP 

8. If you must miss a meet that you are signed up to volunteer during, you must find a replacement for your position and alert the Volunteer Coordinator. Please do not leave the team in a bind because you do not find a replacement.

9. No swimmer should leave a meet until the pool deck is put back together and all trash has been picked up in the team area.