Olney Mill Swim Team

If you are only registering a pre-team swimmer (no swim team), you are exempt from the volunteering requirements stated below; however, you must still acknowledge the requirements in order to move forward with registration.

The Olney Mill Otters is a parent-run organization. We depend upon parent volunteers to run the team and perform the many required roles during the meets. 

We track each family’s volunteer progress using a point system. Every volunteer duty is assigned a point value and each family will be given points when the duty is complete. Volunteer points 

If your schedule or health presents a challenge for service during meets, please contact the Team Representatives BEFORE REGISTRATION to discuss possible alternate arrangements. 

Non-volunteerism:

Every year we find that the majority of families meet (and sometimes vastly exceed) their minimum volunteer commitment, but we do have families who volunteer infrequently or not at all. Families that fail to meet their volunteer commitment this summer (2025) will be required to give the team a check for $300 order to re-join the team next summer (2026). If the family does not meet the required points next summer, the check will be cashed by the team at the end of the season. If the family does meet their required volunteer points, the check will be returned to the family.

2025 volunteer requirements = 16 points per swim team family

Jobs will open in 2 waves:

• 1st Wave will open on May 10 at 6AM. These will be all jobs in May and June.
• 2nd Wave will open on June 1 at 6AM. These will be all jobs in July.

We prefer that parents volunteer to help us run the meet, but realize some would prefer to opt-out. You can opt-out of the volunteer requirement for $300, paid at the time of registration. This fee will not be refunded after it is paid.

I certify that I am a current member of Olney Mill Pool. All Olney Mill Swim Team members MUST be a member of Olney Mill Pool.

I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian for my child(ren). I hereby give my permission for any supervisor, coach or other team administrator associated with the Olney Mill Swim Team to seek and give appropriate medical attention for our child(ren) in the event of accident, injury, illness. I will be responsible for any and all costs associated with any necessary medical attention and/or treatment.

I hereby waive, release and forever discharge Olney Mill Swim Team and associated supervisor, coach or other team administrator from all rights and claims for damages, injury, loss to person or property which may be sustained or occur during participation in Olney Mill Swim Team activities, whether or not damages or loss is due to negligence. I hereby acknowledge that my children is (are) physically fit and capable of participation in all Swim Team activities.

In addition, by registering my child(ren) with the Olney Mill Swim Team, I agree to participate (or allow my child(ren) and family members to participate) in the Olney Mill Swim Team, and hereby release Olney Mill Swim Team, its directors, officers, agents, coaches, and employees from liability for any injury that might occur to myself (or to my child(ren) and family members) while participating in the Olney Mill Swim Team program, including travel to and from training sessions, swim meets or other scheduled team activities.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above mentioned organizations and/or individuals, their agents and/or employees, against any and all liability for personal injury, including injuries resulting in death to me, my child(ren) and/or other family members, or damage to my property, the property to my child(ren) and/or other family members, or both, while I (or my child(ren) or family members) participating in the Olney Mill Swim Team program.

By virtue of participating as an athlete in the Montgomery County Swim League, a swimmer's name, age, and gender may appear on the league web site and/or in other league and/or team published materials, including, but not limited to, any of the following: weekly meet results, league all-star rankings, MCSL invitational meet psych sheets, and meet programs.

Codes of Conduct for MCSL:

Parents and guardians will understand that Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL) and its activities are for the benefit of children. The goals of the league include helping young people establish a love for the sport of swimming, while developing advanced aquatic skills, teamwork, and the principles of good sportsmanship. To accomplish these goals, parents/guardians must conduct themselves in a manner consistent with creating a positive experience for children and their families.

As a Parent or Guardian of a child registered with an MCSL member team, you are responsible for the conduct of your guests and other family members. MCSL teams will not tolerate a parent or guardian yelling at or belittling a child, an official, coach or other parent or guardian in any way.
As an adult and role model, children are influenced by my words and actions. I agree to the following:

1. I will remember that all children participate to have fun and that competition is for youth, not adults.
2. I will be a positive role model for children and will encourage them to reach the highest levels of sportsmanship and to follow the rules.
3. I will be respectful and courteous of others, and will support and encourage swimmers, officials, team representatives, and coaches through my positive actions and attitude.
4. I will recognize that meet officials are volunteers and will treat them with the same respect that I would expect if I were in that position.
5. I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike behavior with an official, coach, swimmer, or parent/guardian such as arguing, booing, taunting, or using profane language or gestures.
6. I will teach my child to treat other swimmers, coaches, team representatives, and officials with respect regardless of age, race, creed, color, gender, or ability.
7. I will not be aggressive or hostile towards another individual and will teach my child to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence or argument.
8. I will not ridicule or yell at my child or any other participant for making a mistake and will not hold a specific child responsible for losing a competition.
9. I will respect and support the team representatives', officials', and coaches' authority during meets and will never argue with, question, discuss, or confront officials or coaches.
10. I will support a swimming environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all team events.
11. I promise to help my child enjoy the summer swimming experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectable fan, volunteering at meets, and helping with other team activities.
12. I will do my best to make swimming fun for all children.