To keep practices safe, smooth, and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these guidelines both in and around the pool.

ARRIVE ON TIME

Plan to arrive at the pool 10-15 min before the practice start time. This time will give you a window to change, shower, and maybe even stretch on-deck a few minutes before the start of practice.

RULES OF THE POOL

• Feet-first entry into the pool at the start of practice
• NO DIVING in city pools, the shallow end of any pool or into a lane crowded with other swimmers
• Limit diving unless instructed by the coach as part of the practice
• Don't clear your nose or throat in the pool
• Don't hang off or climb on the lane ropes - it can damage them
• Don't hang off the diving board

KEEP A FLOW TO THE WORKOUT

• Select a lane that suits your speed, even if you can't complete the sets (take more rest)
• If your lane is crowded, the fastest swimmer should move up a lane for the session
• If you are consistently the fastest or slowest in your lane, move up or down a lane
• The coach's workout rules: If you cannot keep the pace that the coach has assigned, do not lead the lane! Do not introduce extra rest or cut the rest time that the coach has assigned
• Swim in order of speed
• Leave 5 or 10 seconds between swimmers to avoid crowding, allow for turns and track your time
• If you want to pass the swimmer in front of you, touch his/her foot 10m before the turn
• If the swimmer behind you touches your foot, let him/her pass at the next turn

OBSERVE RIGHT-OF-WAY

• Never crowd the wall of the adjacent lane - leave their space clear
• When turning, push off the return side of the lane to avoid on-coming swimmers
• Swim in straight lines by following the line on the pool bottom, or the ceiling tiles
• When at the wall, move over! Make room for your swim mates to turn or finish
• If you skip a set to rest, sit out on the deck; don't hang onto the wall if that would obstruct other swimmers
• If you join a lane after the workout has started, make your presence known. Unexpected newcomers can cause collisions
• If you arrive late, tailor your warm-up so you don't impede swimmers doing the workout
• If you are not following the workout, defer to swimmers who are

DRESS APPROPRIATELY

A clean, opaque swim suit is the only requirement for swimming attire.

HELP OUT WITH SET UP AND TAKE DOWN

Help out! Bring out or put away the lane ropes, kick boards, pull buoys and backstroke flags. Many hands make light work!

VOLUNTEERING AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF TIME

Helping out is not simply something to implement at practice, the day to day operations of the club will benefit and flourish with every club members contribution

Please know that the Downtown Swim Club is a volunteer organization and members may be asked to volunteer time as part of their Club Membership

SHARE A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

Welcome a new face, cheer on your lane mates, congratulate each other on a great swim, or share a sincere thank you to our dedicated coaches. Amplify the positive energy in the pool and help make DSC a great community to swim with.