USA Swimming has updated Coaches Certification information for 2012-13.  The new information can be found here. You can also find out more at the USA Swimming Coaches Page.

Clubs of USA Swimming: Last month, the USA Swimming House of Delegates approved important legislation enhancing existing safeguards for the Safe Sport Program. Two of these pieces, Articles 305.3.6 and 305.3.7, require clubs to implement (1) an action plan to address bullying and (2) a policy guiding electronic communication between adults and athletes, respectively. The Safe Sport Committee was charged with developing models to satisfy the requirements of 305.3.6 and 305.3.7, which clubs could adopt in their entirety or adapt based on the needs of the club. The resulting model...

10/9/2012   As announced to all clubs in early September, the application period for the 2013 Club Excellence program has begun. The online application and online meet entry must be submitted by October 19. For complete program information and the link to the application, please visit the Club Excellence page at Member Resources / Swim Clubs / Recognition Programs / Club Excellence Program. In order to apply for the 2013 program, clubs must: 1. Complete the online application form available on the USA Swimming website. 2. Submit the performance scoring...

The new background check program with Acxiom (now Sterling InfoSystems) launched in January 2011 and those checks are good for 24 months. This means that between now and April, we expect over 30,000 USA- S non-athlete members to renew their background checks. In preparation for that, I want to share information with you on the renewal process: 1. There is no Level I or Level II with renewal checks. It is the same check for all non-athlete members who are renewing their initial Level I or Level II. 2. The...

The new Orlando Grand Prix website is up and running.  All information about the meet will be posted there as it becomes available.  The meet will run on February 14-16, 2013 and will be hosted at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, FL. Orlando Grand Prix

Congratulations to our 2012 Florida Swimming award winners. 2012 FL SC & LC Age Group Swimmer of the Year Awards GIRLS- Short Course                                   BOYS – Short Course 1. 10 & Under – Kaitlyn Cronin - GSC       1. 10 & Under – Alexander Gusev - SYS 2. 11-12 –  Abbey Duncan - UN                  2. 11-12 – Austin Katz - SYS 3. 13-14 – Rebecca Mann - CAT                 3. 13-14 – George McGovern - TBAY 4. 15-16 – Ashley Neidigh - BSS                4. 15-16...

Birth Certificates are no longer required for registration of new athlete members as of Sept. 1st, 2012.  It is suggested that clubs collect birth certificates to verify the athletes age and name as you input them into your team database.  If you have any questions about registration, please contact the Florida Swimming Office at  352-242-5145 or by e-mail at [email protected].

A new updated version of the List of Cadidates for Election to the 2012 BOD is now posted on the Convention Page. New List Florida Annual Convention

To:       All 2012-2013 FL Chartered Clubs From:   Florida Swimming, Inc. Re:      FL Delegates to the 2012 FL House of Delegates   This is a reminder that the voting member of each USA-S/Florida Swimming club at the FL House of Delegates, October 7, 2012 must submit the attached form or must show current USA-S membership with that club, at sign in, before the FL HOD meeting starts.  FL Delegate Form  

Swim Fans, Who wouldn’t want Ryan Lochte’s autograph?! Now it’s easy, see the attached flier with all the details about a sweet opportunity to meet Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte today in Orlando!   When: Friday 9/28, 4:30 – 6:30 pm Where: AT&T next to the Mall at Millenia (4006 Conroy Rd)– Orlando, FL What: Ryan Lochte appearance for autographs and pictures Who: You, other swim fans, and Ryan Lochte  Please share this with any swimmer, swim club, and fan that you know. Make sure Central Florida represents and welcomes Ryan home!...