Dam West Dolphins

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the ________________________ (Swim
Team Name) program, its related events and activities, I ___________________________ (Name of
Participant), the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential
for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline
may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF
ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES of others, and assume full
responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participants. If,
however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participating, I will
remove myself from participating and bring such to the attention of the team and league officials
immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin,
HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ________________________
(Swim Team Name), their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants,
sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and leasers of premises
used for the activity (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY,
DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE
NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the full extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY
UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY
SIGNING IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
____________________________________________ ____________ _____/______/______
PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE* AGE DATE SIGNED
*(ONLY IF 18 YEARS OLD AT TIME OF REGISTRATION)
FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANTS OF MINOR AGE
(UNDER AGE 18 AT TIME OF REGISTRATION)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and
agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and
next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities
incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF
ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
_______________________________________ (_____)_______________ _____/______/_____

MOUNTAIN Hi SWIM LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT: SWIMMERS AND PARENTS

The purpose of the MHSL’s code of conduct is to establish a consistent expectation for swimmers’, parents’, coaches’ and parents’ behavior. By signing this code of conduct (or completion of registration if by electronic registration), I agree to the following statements:

• Your swimmer agrees to respect and show courtesy to teammates, competitors, officials and coaches at all times.
• Your swimmer agrees to good sportsmanship at all practices and meets.
• Your swimmer agrees to set a good example of behavior and work ethic for younger teammates.
• Your swimmer agrees to be respectful of their teammates’ feelings and personal space. Swimmers who exhibit sexist, racist, homophobic, or otherwise inappropriate behavior will be subject to team and league policy as stated in the MHSL Policies and Procedures in sections 35 and 36 posted on mhsl.org under Documents/League.
• Your swimmer agrees to show respect for all facilities and other property (including locker rooms) used during practices, competitions, and team activities.
• Your swimmer agrees to refrain from foul language, violence, behavior deemed dishonest, offensive, or illegal.
• If your swimmer disagrees with an official’s call, your swimmer agrees to talk with their coach and not approach the official directly.
• Your swimmer agrees to obey all of MHSL’s rules and codes of conduct as stated in MHSL Policies and Procedures in sections 35 and 36 posted on mhsl.org under Documents/League.
• As a parent, I will set the right example for our children by demonstrating sportsmanship and showing respect and common courtesy at all times to all swimmers, competitors, other parents, officials, volunteers and coaches at all times.
• As a parent, I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed towards swimmers, competitors, other parents, officials, volunteers or coaches will not be tolerated.
• As a parent, I will respect the integrity of the Officials.
• As a parent, I will direct any concerns first to my team’s Parent Delegate or designee; then, if not satisfied, to your team’s designee on your team’s Board.

I understand that if my swimmer or I violate this code of conduct, I will be subject to disciplinary action determined by my coaches, the swim team’s Board of Directors and/or by the League as stated in MHSL Policies and Procedures in sections 35 and 36 posted on mhsl.org under Documents/League.

As consideration for being permitted by the Dam West Homeowner Association (the "HOA") to hold Mountain Hi Swim League swim meets, practices, and other swim team events at the Dam West pool (the "pool"), the undersigned Releasor, on behalf of myself and any non swim team member of my family attending any Mountain Hi Swim League meets, associated practices, or other swim team affiliated events at the pool, I do hereby 

(a) release the HOA, its directors, officers, members, affiliate parties and representatives, the staff and volunteers associated with the Dam West Dolphins swim team, and any residents of the Dam West community (collectively, the "Releasees") from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, next of kin, spouse and/or legal representatives now have, or may have in the future for injury, death, or property damage related to my attendance at any Mountain Hi Swim League swim meets, associated practices, or other swim team affiliated events at the Pool; and 

(b) agree that neither I, nor my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians, next of kin, spouse and/or legal representatives will make any claim against, sue or attach the property, real or personal, of the Releasees in connection with any Mountain Hi Swim League swim meets, associated practices, or other swim events at the Pool.

Please review the following with your swimmer(s).  The Code of Conduct can be found on the Dam West Dolphins' website under the "Parent Tab - Code of Conduct."

• Swimmer(s) will be at practice and ready to swim on time.
• The Head Coach must be notified prior to a meet if a swimmer(s) cannot participate. If known ahead of time, the Head Coach can be notified verbally and/or by using the website by the Wed night deadline prior to the meet. If there is a sudden change, the Head Coach can be notified via a phone call or text message.
• At least one parent from each family will be at all swim meets with their swimmer(s) and be available to volunteer at the meets, even if their swimmer(s) can get to the meet on their own: this includes Prelims, Championships and All Stars (if qualified).
• If a family cannot volunteer at a meet they will talk to the Volunteer Coordinator to let them know in advance.
• Parents/Swimmer(s) will inform the coach of any disability or ailment that may affect themselves or the safety of other team members.
• Parents will be a positive role model for their child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for coaches, officials, team members, team parents and other teams at every practice and all events.
• Parents/Swimmer(s) will not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct. Anyone behaving in an unsafe manner or using profane or abusive language or whose actions are disruptive to the orderly conduct of the meet will be asked to leave.
• Parents will teach their swimmer(s) to play by the rules and resolve conflicts in a positive manner. Parents will teach their swimmer(s) that doing one’s best is more important than winning so that their swimmer(s) will never feel defeated by the outcome of an event or performance.
• Parents/Swimmers will praise their swimmer(s) and other swimmers for competing fairly and trying hard and will never ridicule or yell at their swimmer(s) or others for making a mistake or losing an event.
• Parents will emphasize skill development and how practices benefit their swimmer(s).
• Swimmer(s) will show respect and courtesy to all coaches, officials, other swimmers and parents.
• All swimmers, coaches, parents, and spectators should applaud the other team’s performance. Competitors should shake hands of the swimmers in the lanes next to them at the end of their race.
• All swimmers, coaches, parents, and spectators will follow all rules of the hosting pool.

This document must be read and agreed to by both parents and swimmers. Please review with your swimmers before checking off the appropriate area on the registration/insurance form. 

All families are required to volunteer in some capacity at all of the meets they attend, even if your swimmer is able to get to the meet on their own.

A successful swim meet takes many parent volunteers. In fact, it takes over 50 parents to officiate, time and score a typical home swim meet along with setup, running the concession stand, and cleaning up after the meet ends.

In addition to set up, concessions, and clean up, we are required to provide a specific number of volunteers in different positions at each meet, both home and away. This applies to all Dual Meets, Prelims, Championships and All-Stars. If we do not have the volunteers available we may not be able to participate at the meet. These required positions are related to timing, scoring, and officiating in various capacities.

Most of our volunteer positions do not require any previous experience or training. Volunteer "officials" positions require some training and that training is offered for free through the Mountain Hi Swim League.

While we hope that you would be there to cheer on your swimmer, not all positions require you to be physically at the meet for the entire time, and some positions are done outside of the meet. We understand that certain individuals may have time/work or family constraints or physical limitations and we do try to accommodate them. However, please also understand that it is not the responsibility of a sub-group of parents to fill the needed positions required at our meets week after week. Often, when we don’t have enough people signed up, several parents end up signing up for more than one position which, while greatly appreciated, is not equitable.

If you are concerned about your availability or ability to volunteer, please talk to one of our Volunteer Coordinators and they will help you find ways to volunteer that work best for you. If you know that only certain positions will work for you, we encourage you to sign up early - you will find that it is much easier to get your choice of position and shift.

Descriptions of all volunteer positions can be found on the "Volunteer Position Descriptions" page. Volunteer sign-up is done through our website's "Sign-Up Calendar” page. Volunteer Coordinators can be found on our “Contact Us” page.

By signing this, you acknowledge that you understand that someone from your family is expected to volunteer at each meet and agree to work with our Volunteer Coordinators if you are unable to meet this expectation.

I give my parental/guardian consent to have my child/children photographed and/or video taped at all Dam West Dolphin's swim meets and team events. I understand that these photographs may appear on a professional photographer website and/or social media including the Dam West Dolphins website, flyers, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter if the Dam West Dolphins so choose. I understand that these photos will also appear in the Dam West Dolphins' slide show at the end of the season banquet.