The director and head coach has the authority to impose penalties for infractions of the Highlander Aquatics athlete, parent, and coach codes of conduct or any behavior(s) they deem not conducive to the best interests of Highlander Aquatics or other swimmers. Consequences are at the sole discretion of the coaches and may include, but aren’t limited to verbal warnings, dismissal from practice, contacting parents, temporary suspension from Highlander Aquatics activities and expulsion. Involved parties will be informed of the processes and range of potential consequences.
The U.S. Center for SafeSport, USA Swimming, and local law enforcement (if applicable) will be contacted within 24 hours if a coach, parent, or swimmer violates the SafeSport Code for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movements, the USA Swimming Code of Conduct, Athlete Protection Policy, or local laws.
- Gathering Information: The appropriate individuals will contact the person who filed the grievance, and the person against whom the grievance is being filed, to ask questions about what happened. In addition, other witnesses may be contacted for more information. All information will be recorded on the Highlander Aquatics grievance procedure form.
- Assessing Behavior: The behavior of the person(s) against which the grievance was brought, will be assessed using Highlander Aquatics policies and facility rules, USA Swimming Code of Conduct, USA Swimming Safe Sport policies, as well as applicable local and state laws.
- Consequences will be given and disciplinary action will be taken, if appropriate. These consequences and disciplinary actions will be decided using the following general guidelines:
a. Nature of the misconduct
b. Severity of the misconduct
c. Prior disciplinary actions
d. Adverse effect of the misconduct
e. Application of the Code of Conduct
