Maldon Sharks Rules for the Pool
- Swimwear guidelines: Not deemed appropriate for training purposes:
- Girls: Tie Back. High Cut Leg or Cut Away (resulting in a thong type costume)
- Boys: Small Briefs. Shorts.
- Any swimmer who arrives poolside wearing inappropriate swimwear will be requested to either:
- change into appropriate swimwear
- offered a pair of drag shorts (this is an exception rather than a rule) or
- asked to leave the session. Please see Swimwear section under training on our website for swimwear examples.
- Make sure you have all your equipment before leaving home (swimwear, hat, goggles, kick board, pull buoy, drink etc…)
- Go to the toilet before training starts
- Be on poolside on time, with hat and goggles on, ready to swim
- Self-discipline is essential to ensure you can improve your swimming in a safe environment. So, listen carefully and work hard
- When the coach is talking, be quiet and pay attention. Ignoring the coach (or coaching assistant) will not be tolerated
- Unless told otherwise, push off at 5 second intervals. If someone does not push off at their 5 second gap, still go at your time
- Always do a proper turn and underwater transition
- Do not spoil the training session for other swimmers
- If you must stop, then keep out of the way of other swimmers
- If someone else stops, you should just keep swimming as normal
- Always ask before you get out of the pool to go to the toilet etc.
- If you feel ill or unable to train, tell the coach and get out.
- No sitting on lane ropes
- You are in the pool for competitive swimming training. Hanging around the end and not swimming is unfair to other swimmers and is unacceptable
