Member Conduct Policy

GCST trains in several pools in the area, and it is important that our members show respect for

those facilities and for other users. We expect all of our swimmers to display sportsmanship and

proper respect toward team members, coaches, officials, administrators, fellow competitors,

parents, volunteers, the public, and the facilities we use. The following are prohibited for team

members while at practice or meets:

• Foul language or any form of verbal abuse.

• Horseplay or physical contact between swimmers.

• Fighting or any form of physical abuse, and possession or use of any weapon.

• Tampering with or causing damage to any facility.

• Photos, audio recordings, or video recordings in locker rooms or changing areas.

• Vaping/smoking or possession or use of illegal substances.

Failure to abide by our conduct rules may result in the suspension of the swimmer from practice

or more serious consequences if warranted.

Photo/Video Policy

GCST may wish to take photographs and/or videos (individual and in groups) of swimmers

under the age of 18 that may include your child during their membership in the club. By

registering your child for GCST, you agree to allow all photos/videos taken of your child by

GCST staff during practices, meets, and other team events, to be made available to GCST for

general use on our website, for the media, or for use at swimming meets. Parents have a right

to refuse agreement to their child being photographed, but you must communicate this in writing

to the team administrator at [email protected].

Swimmers and parents are not allowed to take pictures or videos during practices without head

coach approval.

Per USA Swimming rules, at NO time can photos or videos be taken from behind swimmers on

the starting blocks. This includes practices and meets. Photos/videos must be taken only in the

host team's specified "camera zones."

Team Suits

GCST does not require members to wear team suits for practice, but members are required to

wear a BLACK Speedo team suit and a GCST cap at meets. GCST is contracted with Speedo for team

gear, available through our Team Store at a discount. A Speedo team suit must be worn at all

meets.

Nutritional Supplements

GCST is a USA Swimming member and as such we abide by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

(USADA) rules. All GCST members are encouraged to keep up-to-date on current rules by

visiting www.usada.org. Any legal nutritional or pre/post-workout supplements should be used

responsibly and with the full knowledge and consent of parents of minors. GCST does not

monitor use or condone overuse of any supplements. Open mixing or consumption of

supplements observed at practices or meets will be addressed and may be prohibited by GCST

coaches and staff, and parents of minors will be notified as needed.

Team Travel

GCST members are expected to abide by our travel policies, which can be viewed in the Team

Forms section of the GCST website. Travel policies can and will be updated as necessary and

will be distributed to families and swimmers before team trips. Travel policies will be in

compliance with USA Swimming Safe Sport's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP

3.0)

USA Swimming Safe Sport

GCST is a USA Swimming Safe Sport Club. Parents will be asked to help us achieve this

recognition by taking Safe Sport's online course, which provides an introduction to Safe Sport,

abuse, and reporting information.

GCST abides by USA Swimming Safe Sport rules, including the Minor Athlete Abuse

Prevention Policy (MAAPP 3.0), as outlined on the GCST website.