The following codes have been adapted from the Australian School Sports Council document "Fair Play in School Sport-Codes of Behaviour" and have been endorsed by Swimming Victoria Inc.

For Swimmers

• Be a good sport
• Compete for enjoyment
• Work hard for your team as well as yourself
• Treat all team mates and opponents with respect
• Compete by the rules Co-operate with officials
• Language and behaviour must be impeccable in and out of the pool
• Learn to value honest effort, skilled performance and improvement

For Coaches and Teachers

• Set a good example for your swimmers
• Encourage and create opportunities to develop individual skills
• Encourage team participation
• Ensure that the events are appropriate for the age group and the skill level of the swimmers involved
• Teach your swimmers to be friendly towards officials and opponents
• Discipline any swimmers whose behaviour is not acceptable
• Keep your knowledge of coaching and developments in the sport up to date
• Share your knowledge with others as the need arises

For Parents

• Encourage participation by your children
• Provide a model of good sports behaviour for your child to copy
• Be courteous in your communication with swimmers, officials and coaches
• Make any new parents feel welcome on all occasions
• Do not interfere with the conduct of any event

For Spectators

• Demonstrate appropriate social behaviour
• Remember children compete for enjoyment-don't let your behaviour detract from their enjoyment
• Let officials conduct events without interference
• Support skilled performances and team play with generous applause
• Demonstrate respect for other competitors and their supporters