Brushy Creek Marlins

The Northwest Swim Circuit (NWSC) strives to develop young swimmers through fitness, discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship. This Code of Conduct ensures a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for all participants, including swimmers, coaches, officials, board members, volunteers, and spectators.

Standards of Conduct
The NWSC values sportsmanship poolside and beyond. We aim to provide a safe, supportive environment for all swimmers, coaches, volunteers and officials, as well as an enjoyable atmosphere for all families and spectators. Anyone creating an unsafe environment or Interfering with the meet will be asked to leave the event immediately.

Encouraged Behaviors
Participants should exhibit:

• Sportsmanship: Honor the spirit of competition by encouraging teammates and competitors alike.
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, whether from the home team or opposing teams.
• Inclusivity: Make everyone feel welcomed and valued

Prohibited Behaviors
Participants must avoid:

• Unsportsmanlike conduct. Insults, taunts, aggressive gestures, arguments, or other disruptive behaviors.
• Violent altercations: Physical aggression, pushing, hitting, slapping, fighting, or inappropriate horseplay.
• Sexual misconduct: Inappropriate touch, gestures, sexual advances, nudity, or use of pornography.
• Disorderly behavior: Foul, sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, obscene, or abusive language or gestures.
• Bullying and harassment: Disrespectful or intimidating behavior, in any form, is strictly prohibited.
• Non-Compliance: Participants must respect and comply with official decisions without argument. 

Reporting and Accountability
If a participant observes or experiences behavior that violates this code, they should report it immediately to the Meet Director or other authority. Escalating or retaliatory behavior is also considered a violation and failure to comply.

Penalties for Violations 

• Minor Infraction: Verbal warning by the Meet Director or authority.
• Major or Repeat Infraction: Penalties may include warning, ejection from the event, or ejection from the meet, as determined by the Meet Director or authority.
• Severe Infraction: Immediate ejection and potential review by the NWSC Board, which may lead to suspension or a ban of the individual or the entire family from future participation in the NWSC teams and events.

Review and Appeals Process for Violations
All violations will be subject to review by the NWSC Board under the investigative authority of the Vice President. Participants have the right to appeal decisions by submitting a formal written request via their NWSC Representative within 72 hours of the infraction.

Updated: January 2025

The Northwest Swim Circuit code of conduct can be found on the NWSC Website.