FLAGS 120 DAY RULE PROCEDURES

From The 2014 SCY FLAG Meet Announcement:

In order to accommodate swimmers who transfer into the Florida LSC within the 120 day window, transfer swimmers may apply for an exemption of the 120 day rule provided they petition the Eligibility Committee (defined in this situation as the Age Group Committee plus the Head Meet Referee for FLAGS) and provide proof of permanent residence within LSC boundaries by the athlete and their parent/guardian.

• Proof of residence requires copies of all of the following documents:

1.Florida Driver’s License

2.Florida Vehicle registration

3.Notarized statement from the parent/guardian as to the reason for transfer

Petitions must be submitted to Helen Kelly at the Florida Swimming office, 214 E. Washington St., Suite B, Minneola, FL, 34715, [email protected]) no later than two weeks prior to the entry deadline (February 19, 2014 at 11:59 pm) for the Age Group Championship Meet.  The Eligibility Committee as defined above will meet in person or via conference call and rule on the petitions.  The petitioner will be notified of the decision no less than one week prior  (by February 26, 2014) to the entry deadline for the meet.