Player Code of Conduct
The North Atlanta Water Polo Club was founded to spread our love of water polo and inspire young athletes to grow, develop and compete to the best of their abilities, while working hard and having fun in this great sport. We are passionate about developing strong, young athletes in the areas of correct fundamental technique, endurance and discipline, and mental and physical strength, all skills that will serve them for their lifetimes. The club proudly operates under the umbrella of the United States of America Water Polo League (USAWP).
To further our goals, the team has developed Player and Parent Codes of Conduct. It applies to all players, their parents/guardians and all coaches. All players and parents will be asked to read, acknowledge and provide written agreement to all team rules prior to being allowed to participate in any team activities.
Player Code of Conduct:
1. As an athlete, I will strive to be the best player I can be.
2. I will work hard, develop myself, be a good listener, a supportive team member, show leadership and celebrate success.
3. I will learn and understand the rules of water polo and of the North Atlanta Water Polo Club, and I will not deliberately break the rules, or help any other player break the rules.
4. I will follow the posted pool rules at all times.
5. I will respect my coaches at all times and work hard to earn the respect of my fellow players.
6. I will be on the pool deck and ready to warm up by the official start of practice.
7. I will maintain control of my behavior and emotions, avoid the use of abusive or profane language, humiliating remarks and/or gestures and/or threats of or use of physical violence. I fully understand that such behavior will not be tolerated by the coaches or the team and may result in temporary suspension or permanent dismissal from the team.
8. I will respect my teammates and their property. I will not go into another person's bag or purse. I will not use someone else's phone without their permission. I will not take photos or post any photos of another person without their permission. I fully understand that such behavior will not be tolerated by the coaches or the team and may result in temporary suspension or permanent dismissal from the team.
9.I will respect the players and coaches of opposing teams and demonstrate appropriate gestures of good sportsmanship at the end of games by being humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
10.I will respect the property of others, including the facility in which I am a guest. Following polo games, I will collect all my belongings and leave the facility in the condition in which I found it.
11. I will notify my coach or team manager in the event that I am ill and need to miss a water polo game or tournament after I've been rostered.
12.I understand that if I am late to practice, I need to warm up, just like everyone else, prior to joining practice
13.I will not interrupt my coach when he or she is giving me constructive feedback.
14.I will not talk back to, or be disrespectful to my coaches during practices and meets. I understand that the team has no tolerance for such behavior and I may be asked to leave practice, suspended or dismissed from team, at the coach’s discretion.
15.I will never speak to meet officials directly. If I am disqualified from an event at a meet, I will speak to my coaches about it and learn from my mistake. I fully understand that speaking to meet officials will not be tolerated and will result in temporary suspension or permanent dismissal from the team.
