Arrive on time.  Arrive early (10-15 min before practice), get dressed, shower and be on-deck a few minutes before the start of practice. Latecomers disrupt their lane and the practice, and frustrate the coach if they have to adjust the practice because a swimmer strolls in late. Please be respectful of your fellow swimmers.

Respect the pool rules   Clean Bodies = Clean Pool. Showering before swimming keeps our pool water clean and reduces the need for excessive chlorine. Please refrain from swimming if you are sick or have unhealed abrasions.

Spitting, and peeing in the water negatively affect the water quality and can be a   disturbance to your fellow swimmers. Therefore, please make use of the bathroom if you need to.  

Swim the Coach's Practice.  Everyone swims the same practice. Swimming something different interferes with the practice in progress. If you’re having difficulty with a specific set, talk to the coach.

Be aware of your speed relative to others.  The lane in which you swim is determined by the speed and ability of others at practice. Faster swimmers go first; slower swimmers go toward the end. Coaches may move swimmers to another lane if needed to enhance the flow during practice.

Swim on the right side of the lane, cross over to the left to turn.  The lanes move counter-clockwise. When approaching the wall, swim to the left side, flip your turn and push off straight. This way you will not cross the path of the swimmer behind you. If you need to rest during a set, stay to the right side of the lane at the wall. Don't stand in the middle of the wall and block other swimmers from completing a successful turn.

Use a 5 Second Interval.  Leave a full five seconds behind the swimmer in front of you. If your lane has six or more swimmers, a 3-4 second interval is OK.

Pass Courteously.  If you catch the person in front of you, tap their foot to let them know you want to pass, and pass at the wall. If someone taps your foot, move to the right side at the wall and rejoin the set when there is enough space for you to enter without crowding other swimmers.

Return your Equipment. Return your kick board, pull buoy and paddles to the designated bins.

Bring a positive attitude. A little encouragement goes a long way in helping us finish a really tough practice. Everybody likes hearing “Good job!” or “Way to go, Lane 2!” after a challenging set. A sincere “thank you” to our dedicated coaches might just make their day.