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Technical Planning and B.O.D. Meeting scheduled for August 21. Agendas and proposals posted on the event page here.

Measures to Strengthen Athlete Protection Programming Approved by Board Valued members, volunteers and swimming families, In a special meeting held today in Newark, N.J., the USA Swimming Board of Directors and select staff met with independent experts from the Child Welfare League of America, to approve actions and put forth proposed legislation aimed at improving and expanding USA Swimming’s athlete protection efforts. We remain committed to creating the safest environment possible for our members, and for that reason, we continue to work with appropriate experts to expand...

MEISEL, HARRY JOHN December 6, 1922 - July 25, 2010 Harry "Coach" Meisel passed away Sunday, July 25. He was born in Stamford, CT to Mae and Harry H. Meisel. On September 3, 1949, he married Jeanette in DeLand, FL. He is survived by Jeanette, his loving wife of 60 years; children, Karen (David) Hales, Steve (Janice) Meisel, Cathy Meisel, Kevin (Bobbi) Meisel and Teresa (Mike) Crant; grandchildren, Rachel, Kevin, Sarah, Julia, Daniel, Brian, Monica, Meghan, Lauren and Evan; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Pierce; cousins, Jack (MaryAnn) Healy and Marianne Fahey; many...

BMW Becomes Official Mobility Partner of USA Swimming NEW YORK – BMW has become the official automotive sponsor of USA Swimming, it was announced at a press conference Monday. The six-year agreement includes visibility for BMW at USA Swimming’s premier national events, including the upcoming nationally-broadcast ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships and Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Pan Pacific Championships. Read More

Sarasota YMCA (SYS) won the 2010 Senior Champs Team Title with 1627 points. Tampa Bay Community Aquatics (TBAY) finished with the runner-up trophy with 1171.5, Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club (ATAC) finished 3rd with 903 points, Bolles School (BSS) was 4th with 813 points, and Blue Dolphins (BD) finished 5th with 571.50 points. Senior Champs Results, High Point Standings, and Team Scores posted here.

The Meet Letter and Events File for the Area 2 Championships has been corrected and entry deadline extended to July 25th. Event Page

The final spots have been filled for the Florida Swimming Zone Team. The team will compete in the Southern Zone Age Group Championships at Atlanta, Ga on July 27-31, 2010. For more information click here.

Checking In With Erika Erndl from swimmingworld.com By Reed Shimberg PHOENIX, Arizona, July 19. ERIKA Erndl had an illustrious high school and college career but had decided that she would retire from swimming more than 10 years ago. Well, she is back in the spor... Click Here To Read The Full Story!




