PDC Brochure- Policies

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PDC Policies

·All scheduling, including any changes to the schedule, must be pre-approved.

·PDC follows a "No Make-up" policy for missed practices.

·Parents and spectators are not permitted on the pool deck. Please feel free at any time to observe practices and competitions from the spectator seating areas at the A & F Center, as well as other facilities where the club practices or competes. Parents of young children may accompany their child to the changing room facilities and to the pool deck where they are in view of coaches and comfortable surroundings. After which, please return to the spectator seating areas.

·Cancelled practices due to pool scheduling conflicts will be offered a make-up with date / time TBA..

·Cancelled practices due to inclement weather are unavoidable. We do not offer make-ups for missed practice due to closing of the facility. However, we do offer several opportunities during the year for "bonus" practice time.

·PDC follows the GMU policy regarding inclement weather closings. Please call the A&F Center at 703.993.3939 for

information (Ask: Is the competitive pool open?). If the A&F Center is open and PDC is scheduled to practice, we will conduct practice. Life guards must be present and on duty.

·JO divers must be registered and in good standing with United States Diving to participate in any USD competitions.

·All divers must be registered and in good standing with AAU.

·Divers may not use any of the equipment (trampoline, dryland diving board, port-a-pit, spotting equipment, somersaulting platforms, diving boards, etc.) without a PDC coach on deck and Lifeguard on duty!

·No Food on deck by any of the divers. Take it upstairs in the lobby area (use the tables).

·Divers must be accompanied by a parent at all competitions and stay with a parent at away competitions.

·Team apparel is required at all competitions for which divers represent PDC.

·The lifeguards are always right, do not give them a hard time!

·Supporting fundraisers (Raffle) is required by ALL divers!

·Forms & Fees are due in full one week prior to the first practice.

You may not start until fees are settled!

·ALL PDC business (forms/fees) must be mailed to the PDC office at

8704 Norfolk Avenue

Annandale, VA 22003

GMU Aquatic & Fitness Center Policies

·The Fitness Gallery (including all weight machines and equipments) are for the use of Fitness Gallery members only and is not included with PDC fees. Separate memberships are available at the front desk of the A&F Center.

·The driveway area in front of the main entrance is for drop off and pick-up only. Please do not leave vehicles unattended.

·Parking along the side of the A&F Center (on the hill) is not permitted at any time. You will be towed!

·Parking passes may be purchased through PDC ($20) for temporary parking in Lot "C" (near the GMU Police Station). Cars not parked in Lot "C" with a valid pass on display, or using the pay parking deck, will be subject to GMU Campus Parking Policies and penalties. Note: if Lot C is full, you may park in Lot A.

·Young children not participating in programs must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Please do not let young children roam the facility.

·Parents and other spectators are not permitted downstairs.

·Be cooperative and respectful of all A&F staff members and GMU officials at all times.

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR CONTRACT WITH GMU (we are required to post this for our members):

CONTRACT ADDENDUM

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Listed below are policies for all teams utilizing the George Mason University Aquatic & Fitness Center.

In order for the facility to conduct daily business,

we require that the following policies be adhered to at all times.

Conduct of Divers/Swimmers

Inappropriate conduct in the locker rooms will not be tolerated. This includes running, loud destructive behavior

and horseplay.

Team members must not leave their personal belongings in the locker rooms. All belongings must be taken to the pool deck.

To avoid any conflicts with our daily operations, team members must clear the locker room promptly at the conclusion of practice.

Water in closed plastic resealable containers is allowed downstairs. No food or glass containers are allowed downstairs or on the pool deck.

Smoking, tobacco products and gum are prohibited in the Center.

Swim (dive) team members must be completely dressed, including footwear prior to coming upstairs.

Use of the elevator is for handicapped and/or injured swimmers only.

Parking on Campus

Parking passes are required for all visitors and allow you to park in Lot "C" adjacent to the A/F Center...or you may park in Sandy Creek Parking Garage (hourly parking) across the street from the A/F Center.

The circular drive in front of the A/F Center is the drop-off and pick-up point.

The access lane adjacent to the A/F Center is for staff and vendors only. Please do not park in this area. Violators will be ticketed / towed.

Other Issues

Team members and parents may not congregate in the lobby area. Parents and guests may sit in the spectator seating area or the designated classroom only. The table area and TV area are for George Mason University students, faculty and staff only.

Dive team contracts are restricted to the dive well only. Use of the whirlpool/spa, sauna and fitness areas is prohibited. These areas are not available for use for team members or their families.

Parents must use the spectator seating area or designated classroom. Only coaches and team representatives will be permitted downstairs.

If you arrive for practice and find your rental space occupied, please notify the Head Lifeguard or Manager on Duty.

Please address all concerns to Erica Barber, GMU Aquatic Coordinator. ebarber@gmu.edu

Parents may escort younger divers downstairs, but must return to the upper level for the practices.

These policies must be copied and distributed to all team members. (see below)

We appreciate your complete cooperation and understanding of these policies. In order for us to maintain

our facility and conduct our daily business, adherence to these listed policies is necessary. Failure to

comply may result in cancellation of your current contract.

NOTE: a complete document is available. Click the link above...

More PDC Guidelines & Helpful Info

·The best way to communicate with the Program Director or coaches:

BEST (for us) is email Patriotdive@aol.com or via voice mail at: 703.426.4202

·Please do not attempt to communicate with coaches or athletes during practice sessions... This is a distraction to both that can easily become a safety issue and is not welcomed. We are asking your children to concentrate and focus on us, but kids also want to please their parents. CLAP and cheer if they catch your eye. BUT THAT'S ALL, please! And, most important...

·Leave the coaching to the coaches!!!

·Club fees are payable to Patriot Dive Club (PDC) and may be combined on one check with a note explaining a breakdown of the total.

·Please do not give payments to coaches on the pool deck or drop it anywhere at the GMU pool!

ALL business must be mailed to the PDC office at

8704 Norfolk Avenue, Annandale, VA 22003. Thank you!

·Transferring from other clubs within Potomac Valley Diving Association is not encouraged! Try to work out a solution before approaching PDC.

·Divers should be on time for practices. Allow time for traffic patterns, changing into practice attire, etc.

·No coach - No training! And certainly: No Horse Play - Ever - No exception! There must be a coach available for all activity.

·Divers should bring to each practice appropriate divewear: shorts, t-shirt, athletic shoes, towels and / or a "sammy", positive attitude & lots of energy!