Team Policies

Please review the following Team Policies and Procedures. If, after reading through the information, you still have a question, please email your question/concern to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The following policies/procedures are addressed:

CODE OF CONDUCT

BILLING

COMMUNICATION

TRAVEL MEETS

ENTERING A MEET

JOINING PCAC

CODE OF CONDUCT

General Code of Conduct
Any member or prospective member of Penn Charter Aquatic Club (PCAC) may be denied membership, censured, placed on probation, suspended for a definite or indefinite period of time with or without terms of probation, fined or expelled from PCAC if such member violates the provisions of the following PCAC Code of Conduct, or aids, abets or encourages another person to violate any of the provisions of the PCAC Code of Conduct. The coaching staff has final say in all disciplinary matters.

The following shall be considered violations of the PCAC Team Code of Conduct:

Violation of any anti-doping provisions set forth in USA Swimming rules 303.3 or 303.4. The sale or distribution of illegal drugs or the illegal sale or distribution of any substance listed on FINA's recognized list of banned substances.
Violation of any member or team conduct rule as established by FINA, the United States Olympic Committee, USA Swimming, and Middle Atlantic Swimming.
Conviction of, imposition of a deferred sentence for, or any plea of guilty or no contest at any time, past or present, or the existence of any pending charges, for (i) any felony, (ii) any offense involving use, possession, distribution or intent to distribute illegal drugs or substances, or (iii) any crime involving sexual misconduct.
Any unwelcome or inappropriate physical contact, or pattern of unwelcome advances or other sexual harassment in connection with or incidental to a PCAC related activity directed toward any member or other person participating in the affairs or activities of PCAC.
Any act of fraud, deception or dishonesty in connection with any PCAC-related activity.
Any non-consensual physical contact, obscene language or gesture, or other threatening language or conduct directed towards any meet official and which is related to any decision made by such official in connection with a USA Swimming-sanctioned competition.
Action, other than through general advertising, by a PCAC member, either through direct contact with an athlete or the encouragement of others, to recruit or otherwise encourage an athlete who is already a member of another USA Swimming member swim club to compete for or become a member of PCAC, unless the acting party receives prior written approval to recruit or encourage the athlete from the coach of the athlete's existing USA Swimming-member swim club or contact is initiated by the athlete, the athlete's parent or authorized representative.
Any other act, conduct or omission not provided for above, which is detrimental to the image or reputation of PCAC, USA Swimming, a LSC or the sport of swimming.
Additional event specific conduct codes will also serve as addendums to this document for PCAC team travel.

Athlete Code of Conduct – Daily
(Adapted from whose game is it, anyway? by Ginsburg, Durant, Baltzell)

Play with Spirit – this ensures that kids experience passion and joy; sports are to be fun
Always Hustle – players must try their best in any situation and demonstrate the love of participation whether they feel like it or not
Pay Attention – players must listen to the coach by remaining quiet, with eyes focused on him or her
Be Respectful – players must take care of the pool facility, the equipment, and their own bodies
Be Positive - players should overcome failure, learn from losses and adversity, and improve without dwelling on shortcomings, their own mistakes, or the mistakes of others
Practice, practice, practice

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BILLING POLICIES

Monthly Training Payments
Payments are due on the 1st of every month. Make payments payable to "Penn Charter School". They may be turned in to the pool office.

Meet Entry Payments
Meet entry payments are due on the "meet entry deadline" date. Make payments payable to "Penn Charter School".

Coaches Travel Compensation
For overnight meets, an additional charge will be added to the swimmer's meet entry payment for the coach's hotel fee. Fee is TBA.

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COMMUNICATION POLICIES

Club Communication
To encourage improved communication between our membership, coaching staff, and other club representatives, we encourage you to take advantage of the various channels of communication PCAC has to offer.

Our website, www.pcacswim.com, is updated on a regular basis. Please check the TEAM NEWS and MEETS/ EVENTS sections of our website as it contains information about practice schedule changes, meet information, team fundraising and volunteering oppurtunities, and team social events.

Contacting Coaches
If you would like to individually speak with your coach, contact them by email and ask for a meeting.

Please do not stop coaches when they are leaving and expect a conversation about your swimmer. Coaches have families and homes, just like you, and need to go home when they expect to go home.

Please do not speak with coaches during practice. This ensures that they are providing the best possible instruction for your swimmer.

Other Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call at 215-844-1800, ext. 179.

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