What Every Swimmer, Parent & Coach Should Know
At Redlands Swim Club, pride in our appearance and respect in our actions make a winning team. We ask every swimmer, parent, and coach to help keep things positive and welcoming, in and out of the pool.
Therefore, this quick guide outlines our official uniform requirements and behaviour expectations. Clear rules for what to wear and how to act help everyone feel confident and ready to race.
1. Uniforms
First and foremost, wearing the Redlands Swim Club uniform builds a strong sense of identity, team spirit, and equality among our athletes. Similarly, whether preparing for a local club night or competing at a state championship, looking like a team helps us perform like a team.
RSC’s Swimwear Standards
Swimwear must be practical and modest at training, competitions, and other external venues.
- Training Gear: Swimmers should choose durable, chlorine-resistant swimwear suited to competitive training.
- Modesty & Safety: We strictly prohibit anything excessively revealing. This keeps training comfortable for swimmers of all ages.
- Competition Attire: When representing Redlands at official meets, we encourage swimmers to wear appropriate racing swimwear.
Official Club Swim Cap
The silicone club cap is a mandatory part of the Redlands identity.
- When to Wear: All swimmers must wear the official Redlands swim cap during squad training, target competitions, and at external club venues.
- Exceptions: Swimmers may wear alternative headwear during training sessions if they accidentally leave their club cap at home.
- The “Why”: The club cap helps coaches spot RSC swimmers quickly in a crowded pool. It also builds team spirit and shows our club pride.
🛒 Club Uniform Shop Update
Please Note: We are currently working behind the scenes to bring our uniform shop directly to this webpage! Soon, you will be able to browse sizing guides, check stock levels, and purchase your Redlands caps, shirts, and hoodies online. Please keep checking back for updates on our digital launch.
In the meantime, uniform enquiries can be directed to our wonderful Uniform Convenor.
2. Behaviour Expectations
We expect everyone — swimmers, coaches, parents, and volunteers — to keep things positive and respectful. Because of this, our reputation as a family-friendly club relies on the actions of our community members.
Swimmers
- Respect coaches, officials, volunteers and teammates
- Follow coaching and safety instructions
- Show good sportsmanship
- No bullying, harassment or discrimination (including online)
- Represent the Club with pride
Parents & Spectators
- Encourage participation for enjoyment
- Support swimmers, coaches and volunteers
- Avoid criticism or comparisons
- Raise concerns calmly through the correct channels
- We expect parents to assist with timekeeping during meets
Coaches & Volunteers
- Model positive behaviour
- Prioritise swimmer safety and wellbeing
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Hold required qualifications (including a Blue Card, which is QLD’s Working With Children Check)
Quick Questions
What should my swimmer bring to their first squad training session?
Swimmers should arrive with a suitable training swimsuit, a swim cap, fitted goggles, a towel, and a full water bottle. However, Coaches will let you know if your squad needs extra gear, like fins, kickboards, or pull buoys.
Why is timekeeping mandatory for parents at swim meets?
When RSC attends a meet, we must supply timekeepers for allocated lanes. Put simply, without volunteers, meets simply can’t run. Volunteering at meets is part of how all community swim clubs operate, and we make it easy for new families to learn the ropes.
A courtesy reminder: If your child is racing, it means another parent is already standing on the pool deck timekeeping your child’s event. Please show your support by doing the same for them.
What should we do if our swim cap tears right before a race?
Please try to pack your own spare cap in your gear bag just in case. While our coaches usually carry a few spare official caps on the pool deck for emergencies, they do occasionally run out. Having your own backup ensures you are not caught short right before your race.
📘 More Information
For full details on child safety, reporting concerns, prohibited behaviours, and national integrity requirements, please visit our Child Safety page.