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Florida Swimming Athlete Representatives:
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Senior Rep. - Katie Westbrook (SwimKSW@hotmail.com) |
| Junior Rep. - Matt Kaminske |
| At-large Athlete Rep. - Gina Mayer |
| At-large Athlete Rep. - Position Not Currently Filled |
| At-large Athlete Rep. - Position Not Currently Filled |
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Florida Swimming Athlete's Committee Club Rep's |
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| CFM - Lauren Nightingale | CVST - Katie Westbrook | CVST- Gina Mayer | GCST - Brittany Wortkotter | IRIV - James Turner |
| SYS - Matt Kaminske | TNTY - Juan Chavarria | WFLA - Andrew Blazuk | ||
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Florida Swimming Athlete's Committee Meeting Minutes |
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Click Here for Athletes Committee Agendas & Minutes
Swimmer to Swimmer (FS Athlete Newsletter)
October 22, 2008
Athletes,
This year at the USA Swimming national convention a few major changes happened. The three major changes that I feel you all should know about are as follows. Going into effect May 2009, at all age group competitions, 12 & under kids are not allowed to wear a suit that goes below the knee, past the shoulder, or above the neck. Another rule passed was that pace clocks must be turned on during warm ups and do not have to be turned off during the meet. Lastly, officials do not have to put the name on DQ slips when filled out and turned in. These were the main topics discussed during the USA-S House of Delegates meeting and all were passed. In the athletes meetings, a major concern was how to get more athletes informed and involved in this convention itself. It has been made clear that not many athletes know much about convention and how valuable their participation is in the sport. New ways of getting you all involved have been presented and are being taken up by the LSC Athlete Zone Representatives.
This year at the Florida Swimming convention, a few things were discussed and changed. Within the officials committee there were a few pieces of legislation that were brought up and passed in the FS House of Delegates. The draft term limit was passed unanimously. A change within the draft term limit was that if the Area Representative cannot attend a Technical Planning or FS Board meeting, they can give someone of their choice from their area their vote. However, if this is needed, the person’s name taking the vote must be sent to the Chairman in an advance of the meetings. Another topic discussed was the long course Junior Olympics. Sherwood Watts proposed to stay with the same format that was used in the past. The 2009 JO time standards will stay the same as last year. Reasons for not doing the four-day format were because of getting too much criticism for a full four-day format. He also proposed ideas for how to run the meet faster…flyovers or chase starts. Other ideas brought up by the board were possibly starting the meet Thursday at noon. A major topic that was brought up during the FS House of Delegates was whether or not we should bump up entry costs per dive. This created major discussion between small clubs and bigger clubs because bigger clubs need more money to run a facility than smaller clubs. Lastly, the rules passed at the USA Swimming convention were discussed briefly to inform all clubs of what will be going into effect as of May 2009.
If you have any questions about anything please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at fiuswim12@yahoo.com.
Thanks!
Gina Mayer, At-Large Athlete Representative Florida Swimming, Inc.
Newsletter Archives & Printable Version:
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Florida Swimming Athlete News:
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6/2009 - New Doping Rules for 2009- Anti-Doping rules have changed drastically for 2009. Not all athletes require an approved Therapeutic Use Exemption form (for Beta-2 Agonists and Glucocorticosteroids) prior to competition. See the attached handout for more information. Click Here for complete information. |
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2/18/2009 - Florida Swimming Jr. Athlete Representative Election at Senior Champs- Voting - Sat., February 28, 2009 - 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. - Election for Junior Athlete Representative to the 2009-10 Florida Swimming Board of Directors will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 during the prelims of the “2009 Florida Swimming Senior Championship”, in Orlando, FL. Candidate application will also be accepted on Thursday & Friday, at the meet. A ballot box will be open for voting from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on deck at the meet.
Please submit your name to be placed on the ballot (write-ins will also be allowed). The following are some of the criteria that must be met while holding this position on the Florida Swimming Board of Directors.
CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO FULFILL THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 1) Attend all Florida Swimming Board of Director’s meetings. Be a member in good standing with Florida Swimming, USA Swimming and currently competing.
2) Attend the USA Swimming National Convention (Chicago, IL, September 15-20, 2009 - 4 to 5 days)
3) Serve for a two (2) year term. Be able to give input at meetings.
4) Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age or a sophomore in high school.
If you have any questions, please contact the Florida Swimming office (352-242-5145) or email your questions to flsoffice2@aol.com.
Click Here for more information and to download a Nomination Form. |
| 1/28/2009 - FS Releases Selection Information for 09 All-Star & Zone Teams- Florida Swimming has released Selection Procedures, Applications and Information on the 2009 Florida Swimming vs. Florida Gold Coast All-Star Meet Team and the 2009 USA Swimming Southern Zone Age Group Championship Team. the information can be downloaded from the Florida Swimming All-Star Meet Team page and the Florida Swimming Zone Meet Team page of this web site. |
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1/19/2009 - New Interpretation From USA-S Regarding Suit Restrictions for Age Groupers- At its last meeting, the USA Swimming House of Delegates adopted an amendment to its rule on swimwear design. The amended rule, which will become effective May 15, 2009, reads as follows... Complete Information |
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1/18/2009 - Fight the Flu (USASwimming.org)- You have completed the dreaded intensive training of the holiday season and have two to four more months until your championship meet. Everything has been taken into account – your event schedule, your training and the best part – taper. Is there anything that could mess all this up? YOU BET! One to two weeks off with five pounds of muscle loss could surely derail this train. That is exactly what could happen with a bout of influenza, more commonly known as the Flu... Read More |
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12/2008 - USA Swimming Doping Control Update (USASwimming.org)- Supplements: Read this VERY IMPORTANT article carefully about a supplement containing a prohibited diuretic. Company recalls supplement at center of NFL drug probe - USATODAY.com.Prohibited Substances in Over the Counter Medications: All athletes should check the status of EVERY medication they consume (both over the counter and prescription) at the US Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) Drug Reference On-line (www.usantidoping.org/dro) or via phone at 1-800-233-0393 . This should be done immediately and prior to consuming any medications. There are medications sold over the counter that contain prohibited substances that may not be in the athlete’s system at the time of a drug test. Some medications that are sold over the counter include diuretics which are prohibited both in and out-of-competition. The following are examples of these medications:
Medications that are stimulants available over the counter and prohibited only in competition are:
Also, Please note that Vicks Vapor Inhaler contains a stimulant that is prohibited in-competition and the stimulants (such as Ritalin or Adderall) used to treat ADD/ADHD are prohibited in-competition. If a substance is prohibited in-competition, use must be discontinued in sufficient time in front of the competition to allow the drug to fully clear from the body (including urine). |
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8/2008 - 2009 FS LC Championship Date Changes Official- On August 24, 2008, Florida Swimming Board of Director's with the recommendation from the Florida Swimming Technical Planning Committee passed the date change of the 2009 FS Long Course Junior Olympic Championship, to July 16-19, 2009, to be hosted by Gulf Coast Swim Team, Ft. Myers, Florida. Also, passed was the date change of the 2009 Florida State Senior Swimming Championship, to July 23-26, 2009, to be hosted by Indian River Aquatic, Ft. Pierce, Florida. |
| 8/2008 - Congratulations! 2008 Irene & Bud Hackett Award Recipients- The winning participants submitting essays for the Irene & Bud Hackett Award were announced at the 2008 FS Senior Championship hosted by Gulf Coast Swim Team, in Ft. Myers. The award of $1,000.00 each was awarded to Katherine Soltis (GSC) and Andrew Crete (SYS). |
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The Atkins Diet & Swimmers- With an estimated 30 million Americans on some version of the Atkins Diet, undoubtedly some are swimmer’s parents. The contents of such a parent’s diet (high fat & protein and low carbohydrates) may have started to make up their young swimmers’ diets. A diet low in carbohydrates will lead to poor swimming performance in both practices and meets. Click Here for an article about swimmers and the Atkins Diet to share with your team parents. |
| Create Your Own USA Swimming Web Page- Personalize your page! Create a USA Swimming Web Account Today! Create a web account for more convenient shopping, member only features, get your IM Xtreme Challenge Score and to access your My USA Swimming page! Click Here to create your USA Swimming Web Account Today! |
| College Recruiting Rules- Many swimmers and parents often ask about collegiate recruiting rules, and for advice for their swimmers in making a collegiate choice. The NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete is a good resource for rules and recommendations. To get a copy, follow this link: http://www2.ncaa.org/index_students_parents.php |
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Dietary Supplements...Did You Know? - What do you really know about your supplements?Did You Know...that in an investigation of over 600 dietary supplements from thirteen different countries, 94 (roughly 15%) of these products contained substances that would have led to a positive doping test and 79 of these 94 "positive" products came from the United States? Did You Know...that according to the United States Anti-Doping Agency, the use of dietary supplements is completely at the athlete's own risk? Did You Know...that since the passing of the Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act in 1994, prescription drugs still have to be proven safe and effective before going to market, while dietary supplements have to be proven HARMFUL before they're taken OFF the market? To learn more about the actions and effects of dietary supplements as they related to training and performance in the Dietary Supplements Database Click Here. |
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Florida Swimming Code of Conduct: This Code of Conduct and Pre-meet Announcement was passed by the Florida Swimming Board of Directors in January 2002. The Code of Conduct will be added to the Florida Swimming Standing Rules & Regulations. (download .pdf) |
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Florida Swimming Meet Results Page - (Click Here) |
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Florida Swimming Standing Rules & Regulations- The Florida Swimming Standing Rules & Regulations Ver. 20061225. To download a copy, Click Here. |
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IM Xtreme Challenge- USA Swimming is very pleased to announce an exciting new program … the I.M. Xtreme Challenge. The IMX Challenge is a motivational program whereby swimmers will be scored and ranked nationally on their performance in a combination of five or six events. The purpose of the program is to promote versatility in age group swimming while advocating greater participation and development across a range of events that are integral to long term success in swimming. Click Here for a series of key points detailing information about the program and to see where you stack up. |
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Important Information On Dietary Supplements - For Athletes (Download .pdf) |
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Nutrition for Young Swimmers- One of the building blocks of quality training is good nutrition. Every swimmer and parent needs to be aware of the following two points:1. Food does NOT make a swimmer swim fast. That’s right. Food does not make him swim fast. What does make him swim fast? Training. Training makes him swim fast. 2. QUALITY training makes him swim fast. A vital part of quality training is good nutrition! Learn about proper diets and quick tips for your young swimmer. Read more... |
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Proper Use of Sunscreen - Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging such as wrinkles and skin cancers. The most important skin-care product available to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer is sunscreen, but most people do not use sunscreen correctly. Important factors to consider with sunscreen use are the spectrum of UV radiation absorbed, the amount of sunscreen applied, and the frequency of application.... Complete Article |
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Recruiting Service Offered Free To Swimmers- |
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Sign Up for Text Alerts from USA Swimming and Speedo- USA Swimming and Speedo are pleased to offer text message alerts for one of our regular features and an upcoming special event! The Speedo Tip of the Week has been a long-standing element of usaswimming.org. Now you can receive a first-hand look at what some of the top coaches and experts in the swimming community are saying. Follow the link to sign up for this weekly text alert. Interested in finding out the Buzz from this year's Golden Goggle Awards? Who's nominated for different awards? What celebrities are coming to the event? You always see the swimmers in their cap and goggles, but what sassy duds are they sporting on the red carpet? Follow the link to sign up for Golden Goggle text alerts leading up to the big night. |
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Subscribe to USA Swimming’s RSS Feed - Subscribe to USA Swimming’s RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds to get news delivered right to your desktop! More... |
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Text Alerts from USA Swimming and Speedo- USA Swimming and Speedo are pleased to offer text message alerts for one of our regular features and an upcoming special event! The Speedo Tip of the Week has been a long-standing element of usaswimming.org. Now you can receive a first-hand look at what some of the top coaches and experts in the swimming community are saying. Follow the link to sign up for this weekly text alert. Interested in finding out the Buzz from this year's Golden Goggle Awards? Who's nominated for different awards? What celebrities are coming to the event? You always see the swimmers in their cap and goggles, but what sassy duds are they sporting on the red carpet? Follow the link to sign up for Golden Goggle text alerts leading up to the big night. |
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USA Swimming "Nutrition Tracker"- The USA Swimming Nutrition Tracker is an on-line tool that analyzes your diet, compares it to your nutrient needs, and stores the information for future reference. More... |
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USA Swimming Results Page - Click Here. |
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