In the pool:

Enter a lane within your abilities (think 5x100 at pace time getting at least 10 seconds rest)

Enter a lane in a manner that causes the least disruption to other swimmers. This includes:

- enter behind all swimmers already in the lane
- announce your intention to enter the lane
- avoid overcrowding a lane
- choose another lane if the first swimmer is at the flags or closer
- wait until the next set to adjust the lane order.

Always swim right-to-left (counter-clockwise), even if you are alone in a lane.

Always leave at least 5 seconds behind the swimmer in front (10 seconds is preferred). The previous swimmer should be past the flags before next one pushes off.

Organize the lane order fastest to slowest.

Organize the lane order prior to beginning a set.

Before beginning, be sure everyone in the lane understands a set

Notify other swimmers if you intend to modify a set.

If you do not intend to complete a set, swim at the back of the lane or do not start the set.

Do not touch another swimmer's feet without intending on passing.

Regarding stopping:

- stop at the ends of the pool only
- keep to the far right of the 'T' if you must stay in the water
- keep out of the way of other swimmers

Turns & finishes:

- push-off on the left-side of the 'T' if possible
- finish at the right of the 'T'
- move to the left after finishing to allow other swimmers to finish to the right

Passing:

- avoid passing if possible
- the passing swimmer should tap the next swimmer's foot (only once)
- the swimmer getting passed should move to the far right of the lane and allow the pass
- passing should be avoided between the flags and the wall
- if a pass is incomplete by the flags, the passed swimmer should yield to the passing swimmer

Pool clean up and covers:

Help pull the covers at the beginning or end of practices. If you have to leave early during a night practice please change and come back to the pool to help cover from the deck.

Take all items off deck when done. If no one claims items than put them in lost and found. Please leave facility (pool area and locker rooms) clean.

With the coaches and fellow swimmers:

Tell coaches, especially new or substitute coaches, if you are a drop-in swimmer or if you have any special circumstances.

Please treat coaches and fellow swimmers with courtesy and respect. Let's keep this a friendly and positive environment.

Be patient with new and substitute coaches. As mentioned above, SCSC Masters practices have developed certain patterns to them and new/ sub coaches need time to learn them, especially with bigger practice groups.

~ Thank you ~

Contact Steve Hurko at stevehurko@santaclaraswimclub.org for questions.

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