Swimmers are expected to be at practice on time, be prepared and put 100% efforts in and out of the water. Any swimmers late for practice must have a note from their parent or guardian.
The coaching staff recommends the following practice commitment for swimmers who are participating on th BCY Swim Team:
| Swim Academy: | 2 practices per week |
| Level 1: | 3 practices per week |
| Levels 2 & 3: | 4 practices per week |
| Jr. National: | 5 to 6 practices per week |
| National Team: | 5 to 6 practices per week |
Swimmers are required to:
- Follow instructions of the coaching staff
- Respect other swimmers and their property at all times
- Show proper behavior both in the pool area and locker rooms
- Arrive at practice 5 minutes early and be prepared to start on time
- Arrive at meets 15 minutes before warm up and be prepared
- Know your event and be ready (events are hung on deck at meets)
- Participate in team cheer before the meet starts (dual meets)
- Encourage and congratulate your teammates
- Congratulate the swimmer in the next lane after your race
- Respect all officials and don't argue
- Clean your area after the meet
- Follow the Athletic Code of Conduct