Covington Woods Stingrays

Parent participation throughout the season is required to follow SHRSL rules & regulations. CWST has a variety of tasks and duties based on your interest and time of availability and can accept volunteer work from either parent or even a swimmer or sibling in some cases (must be 16 yrs. of age). All families have volunteer responsibilities totaling 5 work shifts for the season.

I UNDERSTAND MY INVOLVEMENT IS MANDATORY. I further understand that there are extreme cases where families are unable to meet the mandatory work shift minimum, and there is a $300 volunteer buyout fee that is available for me to pay with registration to exempt my family from volunteer responsibilities. I understand if by the last event of the season, my required 5 working shifts are NOT fulfilled. The credit card used for my swimmer(s) registration will automatically be charged. I hereby grant CWST permission to charge the credit card used for my swimmer(s) registration a total of $300, if I or any member (16 yrs. or older) of my family DO NOT fulfill the mandatory 5 working shifts.

This section is ONLY for families that want to pay the $300 volunteer buyout fee now with registration!

- I choose not to volunteer and will accept to pay the $300.00 buyout fee, in exchange for being exempted from all volunteer duties.

The purpose of a code of conduct for swimmer(s) is to establish a consistent expectation for swimmer(s) behavior. By reading and understanding this code of conduct I agree with the following statements.

● I will always respect and show courtesy to my teammates and coaches in or out of swim.

● I will demonstrate good sportsmanship at all practices, meets, and other swim events.

● I will make sure to set a good example of behavior and sportsmanship for my younger teammates.

● I will be respectful of my teammates’ feelings and personal space. Swimmers who show any discriminatory acts or otherwise inappropriate behavior will be faced with consequences.

● I will attend as many practices and meets as I can unless said other wise by my head coach.

● I will show respect for all pools and others property used during practices, swim meets, and team activities.

● I will refrain from foul language, violence, behavior deemed dishonest, offensive, or illegal.

● If I disagree with an official’s call, I will talk with my coach and not approach the official directly.

● I will obey all of Covington Woods HOA pool rules and regulations regardless of being at a CWST sponsored event, or not.

● I will notify the head coach in writing if I must miss a meet, preferably at the start of the season, but definitely as soon as possible. If I become sick on a Monday morning, I will emaill the head coach immediately prior to the start of the Meet.

Any violation of this Swimmer Code of Conduct Agreement will result in the enforcement of the team's 3-Strike Rule. Which is as follows:

First Offense: I will be verbally warned with a conversation alongside with 1 or both of my parents, via the Head Coach

Second Offense: I will be denied all participation in the next meet and will be removed from further consideration for all special awards (including high-point).

Third Offense: I will be removed from the team without a refund of registration fees and without a trophy.

With each offense, written notice will be sent home with the swimmer as well as a follow-up from either the head coach or board president.

The purpose of a code of conduct for parents is to establish consistent expectations for behavior by parents. As a parent/guardian, I understand the important growth and developmental support that my child’s participation fosters. I also understand that it is essential to provide the coaching staff with respect and the authority to coach the team. I agree with the following statements: 

•  I will set the right example for our children by demonstrating sportsmanship and showing respect and common courtesy at all times to the team members, coaches, visiting teams, officials, parents, and all pools. 
•  I will get involved by volunteering, observing practices, cheering at meets, and talking with my child and their coach about their progress. 
•  I will refrain from coaching my child from the stands during practices or meets. 
•  I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed toward coaches, officials, volunteers, and/or any participating swimmers will not be tolerated. 
• I will respect the integrity of the officials. 
• I will direct my concerns to first the coaching staff; then, if not satisfied, to the appropriate CWST Board Member. 
• I understand that my swimmer(s) will be evaluated on their swimming abilities and that the coaches have the final decision as to whether they meet the requirements for participation.

I understand the above expectations and that my failure to adhere to them may result in disciplinary action. I understand that any misconduct by the above swimmer(s) may result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from the team in accordance with the Swimmer Code of Conduct Agreement. Which was agreed upon by my swimmer(s) with this registration.

SHRSL REGISTRATION AND RELEASE FORM                                  

Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability - Adult or Minor In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League (hereinafter SHRSL) swimming program (in any manner) and related events and activities, the undersigned: 

1. Agree that prior to participating, they each will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such condition and refuse to participate. 

2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result from their own actions, inaction, or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, there may be risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 

3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death. 

4. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue SHRSL, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other members of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the events, all of which are hereinafter referred to as Released Parties, from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise. 

5. Agree to abide by all UIL/SHRSL rules and regulations governing coaches and UIL participation.  

www.SHRSL.org / revised 5/2010

Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

The Novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.

The Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League and teams associated therewith (SHRSL) have done their best to follow the State of Texas guidelines and put in place preventive measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, SHRSL cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending SHRSL practices and meets could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-019 and voluntarily assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending SHRSL practices and meetsand that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or even death. You understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of SHRSLvolunteers.

You voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to yourself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense, of any kind, that you may experience or incur in connection with your attendance at SHRSL events (Claims). You hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless SHRSL, its agents, representatives, board and volunteers, from the Claims. You understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of SHRSL, its agents, representatives, board and volunteers, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any SHRSL event.

• I confirm that the above swimmer(s) can swim the length of the pool required by their age group and have a basic proficiency in the strokes required by their age group.

• I understand that webmails are the team’s primary method of communicating with me and I authorize the team to communicate with me via webmail at the valid email address(es) provided with this registration.
• I understand it is my responsibility to have my swimmer(s) promptly picked up after practice. Either by myself of another responsible adult.