Here is the Southern Zone Age Group Champs Newsletter 2 with more info about the event. Newsletter 2

Florida Office hours changes for July are as follows: July 4 - Closed July 10-11 -  Part Time FL Office Hours:  8:30 to 1:00 July 16-18 -  Part Time FL Office Hours:  8:30 to 1:00 July 24-25 -  Part Time FL Office Hours:  8:30 to 1:00   Regular FL Office Hours:  8:30 to 4:00

  Officials Applications and Evaluation Forms are now available here.

Going to the Southern Zone Age Group Championships in San Antonio, TX?   Here is some info on hotels in the area. Newsletter

The Application for Observation for officials attending the Southern Zone Senior Champs Meet at FGCU can be found here.

Starter and Stroke & Turn Clinics to begin at concussion of meet, around 2:00pm.   Deck Ref clinic available, but eligible candidates must email their intentions to Judi Wojcik at [email protected] .

120 Day Petitions For FLAG Participation Due by Wednesday, June 25, 2014 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...

The Florida Top 10 Lists for the 2014 Long Course season are now updated and can be found under Times.

On behalf of Ken Hosfeld, the Meet Referee for the Swim Fort Lauderdale International Classic, I would like to invite you to officiate at the FINAL (final . . . final . . . final) meet at the International Swimming Hall of Fame pool (seriously, we'll have the shirts to prove it)! This meet is designated as an Officials Qualifying Meet for all N2 positions and N3 Stroke & Turn, and Chief Judge Officials Certification.  To be evaluated at an OQM you must work at least 4 sessions as an...

Concussion Information Sheet for Parents & Swimmers   Dear Parent/Guardian and Athletes,  This information sheet is provided to assist you and your child in recognizing the signs and  symptoms of a concussion. Every athlete is different and responds to a brain injury differently,  so seek medical attention if you suspect your child has a concussion. Once a concussion  occurs, it is very important your athlete return to normal activities slowly, so he/she does not do  more damage to his/her brain. read more... USA Swimming Operational Risk Committee  Consensus Statement on...