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Fair Play Code for Parents

I will not force my child to participate
I will remember that my child plays this sport for their enjoyment, not for mine.
I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
I will teach my child that doing one’s best is as important as winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game/event.
I will make my child feel like a winner every time by offering praise for competing fairly and trying hard.
I will never ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or losing a competition.
I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays/performances by my child, their team-mates and their opponents.
I will never question the official’s judgment or honesty in public.
I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting events.
I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteers who give their time to provide sport activities for my child.

Club Rules and Regulations

Please make sure that all members of your family know these rules

The principle aim of our club is to foster a safe and efficient program of aquatic activities for our members. We are sure that you are concerned with the safety of your children and wish to ensure that they can enjoy club activities without being abusive or abused by others. It is for that reason; the following rules have been laid down so that all members of the club know the limitations as well as the privileges of the club.

The rules may be amended at any time by the club board and the amendments will be posted at the club. The Board and staff will strictly enforce the rules.

Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible baby sitter at least 12 years of age.
NO abusive language.
Anyone not involved in a paddling lesson is not to be on the paddling dock. There is a lot of congestion already and extra bodies are not necessary.
All bicycles must be parked in the rack provided. Bikes must be walked on the property.
No running or pushing on the docks
Boats are not to be capsized intentionally.
The swim docks enclose the only supervised swimming area.
On the blast of the whistle, all swimmers are to clear the water.
Do not talk to the lifeguard on duty.
Swimmers are not to impede progress of boats
All garbage must be picked up.
No fishing on property or from boats

The use of alcohol or illegal drugs on club property is an offence and punishable under the Provincial Statutes and enforced by the Halifax Regional Municipality Police.

**Offenders of the above rules and regulations will be reported to the Manager and may be asked to leave the property and referred to the Discipline Committee.

Dogs are not permitted on the club property

This is enforced by a Halifax Regional Municipality ordinance under the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Parking Notice

This is a reminder to Abenaki Members to PLEASE obey the NO PARKING signs that are on Swanton Drive. In the past these have often been ignored and residents are unable to exit their own driveways. It is also important that crosswalk users be able to see oncoming traffic.

Abenaki is a Smoke Free Facility

There is no smoking on the Abenaki property.