All swimmers, parents and members of the SSAT are required to comply with the Swim Ontario Code of Conduct and Ethics for all participants including Parents / Guardians.

In addition:

1. access to practices by anyone other than the Swimmer is at the discretion of the coach;
2. the pool deck at swim meets and at practices are for Swimmers and their coaches. Parents are reminded that they are not permitted on deck without proper authorization. Parents shall not be on the deck at any time without the permission of the coaches.
3. The Head Coach and his/her staff are responsible for training group (roster) placement. Movement throughout the year may occur at the discretion of the Head Coach, in consultation with Executives.
4. The best interest of the Club and Swimmers must come first. Swimmers will be suspended if a Swimmer's/parent's conduct is deemed by the coaches and Executive to be contrary to the well-being of the Club and its Swimmers. Working together will provide our Swimmers the team environment necessary for each Swimmer to reach his or her potential.
5. All money due and owing must be paid in full to the Club, including: club dues; meet fees; equipment; club clothing; and any other expenses, such as transportation and meals. The Swimmer shall not be permitted to swim at any practices or meets until all outstanding money due and owing has been paid within 31 days of the billing date.

Non-compliance with the Swim Ontario Code of Conduct and Ethics or SSAT policies, guidelines and/or expectations can result in discipline as determined by Swim Ontario, the Head Coach (with Executive approval) and/or the Executive. Discipline can include but not limited to the following:

Swimmers

1. verbal warning;
2. a break from the practice whereby the swimmer sits on the bleachers or walks around the pool;
3. is asked to leave practice;
4. is suspended for repeated violations of the Code and/or SSAT policies and expectations.

Parents

1. suspension from a current practice;
2. suspension from all practices;
3. imposition of reprimands;
4. restitution;
5. formal verbal or written apologies;
6. and any other form of disciplinary measure, and considered appropriate by the Executive and/or Swim Ontario