Practice Policies
- The KYD Code of Conduct is part of our KYD Handbook which all parents have consented to read during the swimmer registration process. All members of KYD are expected to adhere to the KYD Code of Conduct at all times, however, during practice sessions swimmers will adhere to the following policies to ensure a positive and safe practice space.
- Swimmers will not be allowed on the pool deck if registration has not been completed and payment of fees is not current. YMCA Membership and Swim Team Fees must be current. Don't wait to register on the first day of practice. Swimmers will have first-day meetings which are essential and can't be missed. They cannot participate in these meetings if they haven't registered. Please don't ask for exceptions.
- A parent or guardian MUST escort swimmers ages 10 & Under to the pool deck. Swimmers 10 & Under may not be dropped off at the front door of the YMCA. Swimmers 10 & Under must be escorted through the family changing room and onto the pool deck for every practice. No exceptions. Guardians must be agreed upon ahead of time with the coaching staff by text or email. Older siblings 14 and older may be considered guardians of younger siblings, if you trust them in that role. This must be agreed upon ahead of time by text or email.
- Swimmers must check in at the front desk of the YMCA every time they attend practice.
- All swimmers should arrive before the practice start time to allow enough time to dress and be on deck ready to perform dryland or swim.
- Swimmers should have all necessary equipment gathered and placed neatly behind their lane before practice begins.
- All swimmers may use the Community locker room. Swimmers may also use the Men’s and Women’s locker rooms, located off the pool deck.
- Parents are discouraged from observing practices. Parents will not interrupt or interfere with the coaches or swimmers during a practice session. Parents attempting to “coach” from the stands will be asked to leave and will no longer be allowed to observe practice.
- Parents may not photograph or film any or part of a practice without express written consent from the Head Coach and The Aquatics Director of the Keene Family YMCA. Parents found in violation of this will be asked to leave, will no longer be allowed to observe practice and will relinquish photos and video taken without permission.
- Swimmers shall return equipment to its storage location on the pool deck at the end of practice. Any personal equipment left behind may be held by the coaching staff. Swimmers frequently leaving their own equipment on the pool deck may be charged a minimal fee for its return which will go towards the team fundraising efforts.
- The locker rooms should be considered a place to change before and after practice, not a place for swimmers to play and socialize. All swimmers will be respectful when using and leaving these areas. Swimmers must remove all of their clothes, swimsuits, bags and trash. The locker rooms are used by all members of the Keene Family YMCA and at times there may be other groups sharing this space. Smartphones, phones and other handheld computers are NOT allowed in any of the Keene YMCA’s locker rooms. The swim team considers this a zero tolerance policy. Swimmers will face disciplinary action specified by the Head Coach in response to violations of the policy.
- Dusky, Silver and Gold practices are Closed Practices. This means the pool deck is closed to parents and guardians during those practice times. The benefits of closed practices are many and are not uncommon in youth sports, especially for practice groups consisting of 13 & Ups. This policy change was inspired by events and comments from both older swimmers and parents. Here is some recommended reading in line with KYD philosophy.
- There will be no lap swimming during practice times by parents and guardians.
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