Practice Policies
TEAM REQUIREMENTS
PRACTICE ATTENDANCE
Swimmers must attend at least two practices a week if they wish to swim in the meets. One of the main reasons for being a member of a swim team is to participate in swim meets, and one of the main reasons for swim meets is to compete in main events.Given these reasons, our team’s attendance requirement is minimal. Practice benefits the swimmer as it maximizes each member’s fitness level and potential. If swimmers want to experience the thrill of competition, they should also experience the discipline of practice. The discipline of practice also helps the coaches to better schedule swimmers week to week. Exceptions: if the child swims in a year-round swimming program, is part of another regular swim program, is sick, or is on vacation the week preceding the meet. Attendance will be kept by coaching staff.
ADULT SUPERVISION Supervision requirements for swim meets and practices are the same as for pool attendance at any time. All swimmers must be 8 years old to be at the pool by themselves. If your child is not old enough to be at the pool by themselves or doesn’t have your permission [this permission is given or denied on your MARC pool application form], then a parent or a designated guardian (adult Medfield Swim Club Member, visiting relative, babysitter) must be present at the pool during swim team practice and swim meets.
