LOEST Rules of Conduct
RULES OF CONDUCT FOR ALL LOE DOLPHIN FAMILIES
We want our children to enjoy themselves while building their swimming skills. To ensure that everyone receives the full benefit of our program in as safe an environment as possible, the LOEST Board has introduced Pool Monitors to help our members to understand and follow the rules for the respective neighborhood pools and surrounding areas.
Most importantly, we ask parents to review these policies with their children. The Pool Monitors are responsible for liaising with parents, swimmers and reporting problems to the LOEST Board. Neither the Pool Monitors, nor the coaches, are responsible for supervising swimmers or other children who are not in practice.
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We are guests of the respective Homewoner's Association Homeowners and the homeowners in all the other pools at which we swim. All LOE Dolphins should act accordingly and follow the Posted Pool Rules.
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Parents need to park in designated parking spaces or on the street on the side adjacent to the clubhouse. No parking or standing in the circle in front of the clubhouse which is a violation of fire laws.
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Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult if they are in the pool area for more than 5 minutes before/after their assigned practice. Pool Monitors will be asking children to identify their accompanying adult.
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All LOE Dolphins should clean up after themselves in the bathrooms, the pool and the surrounding areas. Parents can report unclean bathrooms to the Pool Monitors who will forward the information.
Parents with questions or concerns can email [email protected] or contact one of the LOEST Board members.
NWAL SAFEKIDS GUIDELINES FOR ALL COACHES AND PARENTS
LOEST is a member of the Northwest Aquatic League (NWAL) and has adopted the NWAL SafeKids Guidelines. NWAL is committed to ensuring the safety of the children who participate in our summer swimming league and to provide a safe environment and to prevent abuse and misconduct.
NWAL will make every reasonable effort to exclude any coach with a legally documented history of abuse or any other record that would bring unnecessary risk to the health and safety of the participants of this organization. Therefore, every person applying for a position as a coach (whether paid or volunteer) must complete a Coach Disclosure Statement.
NWAL will take appropriated action on allegations of abuse and/or misconduct. All allegations will be reported immediately to the authorities for investigation and NWAL will cooperate fully with any such investigation.
The following is a list of guidelines that LOEST has taken to conform with NWAL's guidelines:
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Physical, mental, and verbal abuse is forbidden.
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Inappropriate touching is forbidden.
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Coaches are prohibited from socializing with the swimmers outside of LOEST sponsored activities.
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Coaches are prohibited from giving rides to any LOEST swimmer.
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If a child needs one-on-one attention in a non-public area, it requires the assistance of two adults.
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Any concerns or possible abuse should be reported immediately to the Team Rep or LOEST Board Member.
