• I will maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct, which includes self-control, responsible behaviour, and consideration for the physical and emotional well being of others.
• I will not make inappropriate or unwanted physical, verbal, or sexual advances on others.
• I will treat others with respect and expect to be treated with respect in return.
• I will refrain from using profane, insulting, or otherwise offensive language.
• I will not possess or use any illegal drugs. I will not take drugs for the purpose of improving my performance.
• I will refrain from judging, criticizing, or otherwise creating a hostile environment.
• I will comply with all facility and government-imposed rules and share the pool responsibly. 
• I will reimburse the cost of any damage to equipment or any other property resulting from wilful or negligent action on my part.
• I understand that a breach of any part of this Code of Conduct is sufficient grounds for me to be removed from the club membership either temporarily or permanently at my expense.

• I will conduct myself with honour and dignity.
• I will treat all teams, spectators, and officials with respect.
• I believe in the honesty and integrity of opponents and officials.
• I will accept peacefully and without question the decision of the officials.
• I will recognize and applaud honestly and wholeheartedly the efforts of other teams’ opponents regardless of skill, score, colour, creed, or race.
• I will accept both victory and defeat with pride and compassion, never being boastful nor bitter.

If unable to resolve conflicts on their own in a civil and reasonable manner, swimmers should contact a coach or, when appropriate, a UBC Masters Board member for assistance and mediation.

If a swimmer or coach violates the Code of Conduct, any or all of the following penalties may be applied at the discretion of the UBC Masters Executive:

• Private reprimand
• Suspension from practice without reimbursement of fees paid
• Revocation of membership and denial of participation. This penalty shall be used in cases of egregious, repeated, and/or irresolvable violations, and it requires concurrence of the UBC Masters Executive.

Please refer to Swim BC’s policies for any circumstances that are not covered here.