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 Florida Swimming Inc. Policy & Procedures proposal are now posted on the website under Governance here

Hundreds of Local Children to Watch Swim Stars for $1, Courtesy of Arena & Florida Swimming Promotion will fill the “Shark Tank,” Provide Up Close Access to Stars at Arena Grand Prix at Orlando. Details here

The 2014 Florida Age Group Champsionships (FLAGS) Meet Announcement is nowq posted on the Event Page. The Events File for teams will be posted soon.

Fellow Florida Swimming Officials, The Plantation Swim Team will be hosting the 2014 SPEEDO Champions Series – Southern Zone – South Sectional Championship on March 13-16, at the Plantation Aquatic Complex.  We would love to have you be part of the meet.  I am attaching an application to officiate to this email.  If you are interested in working an “assigned” position please submit this application as soon as possible.   The uniform for the meet will be White shirts over Khaki shorts, skirts or pants for all sessions.  If you are...

The Agenda, Proposal, and Call-In Instructions have been added the the Event Page for this meeting.   Title: Official's Committee Description: Meeting of Florida Swimming Officials Committee Date & Time: Thu, Feb 6th, 2014 at 8:00 pm EST Presentation instructions At the time listed above, click the following link to join: http://floridaswimming.enterthemeeting.com/m/VEMHMYFT  Or join the meeting from your iPhone or iPad by downloading the MeetingBurner mobile app and using the meeting ID VEMHMYFT. Audio instructions Dial-in to the following conference line: Number: (949) 202-4265 Audio Pin: 4120684# Or, you can join the conference bridge with your computer's...

 See some of USA Swimming's top stars compete in our backyard. We have a specially discounted price available for Florida swimmers, and teams that would like to attend the Arena Grand Prix Orlando as a spectator.  Information can be found here. The meet will run on Thursday Feb. 13th to Saturday Feb. 15th at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, FL with Prelims starting at 9 AM, and Finals starting at 6 PM each day.

Stroke and Turn Clinic on Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30 pm at the St. Petersburg Aquatics pool located at 901 North Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701 in the Classroom.  For more information please call Joanne Gauzens at (727) 692-2832. 

The Meet Announcement and corrected Events File for Spring Senior Champs is now posted on the  Event Page

The athlete and assistant coach  application for the 2014 USA Swimming Diversity Select Camp is now available.   Each spring, USA Swimming invites 36 athletes from underrepresented populations to participate in a three-day camp program which includes pool training, motivational and education sessions and team-building activities. Selection is based on USA Swimming sanctioned events. The deadline for both applications is Monday, February 18, 2014.