1. Smoking:
The Aqua
Attack Swimming Club recognises that smoking and passive smoking are
extremely hazardous to health. We ensure a smoke free environment in
all areas under control of the club including poolside, the change
rooms and office. All club functions are smoke-free. The Club will
never be involved in selling tobacco products and non-smoking
signage will be prominently displayed in areas controlled by the
Club.
2. Alcohol:
The Aqua Attack Swimming Club supports the responsible
adult use of alcohol. We therefore actively discourage excessive or
rapid consumption of alcohol and strictly enforce that alcohol is
not served to any person who is intoxicated or under the age of 18
years. We promote lower pricing on low and non-alcoholic drinks and
provide free un-bottled water.
3. Other Drugs:
The use of illicit drugs and performance enhancing drugs is
not permitted by any Aqua Attack Swimming Club member or patron. The
Club willingly supports the national and international agencies with
their drug testing programmes.
4. Sun Protection:
The Aqua Attack Swimming Club will take all reasonable
steps to address sun safe practices where possible and try to
schedule outdoor activities outside the hours of 10.30am to 2.30pm.
Where possible, we make maximum usage of existing shade facilities
and we follow the Cancer Foundation of Western Australia guidelines
for Sun Smart clothing, use of sunscreen and the wearing of hats.
5. Sport Activities:
The Aqua Attack Swimming Club encourages all members to
adopt safe practices to prevent injury by providing safe training
and competition areas, first aid equipment, accredited first aid
personnel and qualified coaches at all training sessions and
competitions.
All coaching staff, financial
Swimming WA members and the training
facilities used by the Aqua Attack Swimming Club have public
liability and or insurance cover.
6. Healthy Food Choices:
The Aqua Attack Swimming Club recognises the importance of
good nutrition for sports performance. We provide information on
good nutrition and sports performance and when food is provided, we
always try to ensure that healthy alternatives are available. Senior
swimmers, coaches and club members are expected to set appropriate
examples and act as role models for junior club members. The club
will make information available to club members and families to
promote healthy lifestyles.
7. Poolside Behaviour:
All adults associated with the club are encouraged to
monitor poolside behaviour of all swimmers and in the first
instance, intervene where breaches of safe practice are observed.
Turning a blind eye is not an acceptable code of practice. For
persistence breaches, coaching staff and or executive members must
be notified.
8. Adult Participation:
As a healthy club, we encourage parents to participate in
the running of the club. Parents are also encouraged to support
their children in constructive and positive ways. Parents also have
the opportunity of participating in Swimming WA proficiency courses to
develop skills as referees, coaches and other official positions;
qualified personnel can then officiate at swimming carnivals
throughout the state further benefiting the participant and the
sport in general. In all instances, aggressive parent syndrome is
never welcome.
Aqua Attack Swimming Club (Inc.)
(Breaches of this policy will be addressed through the Club Executive)
Anyone wishing to discuss any aspect of this policy is invited to contact any member of the committee.
Thank you for your co-operation.
