News and Announcements

USA Swimming: 

The most significant rule change made by the USA Swimming HoD in September is that effective 15 May 2009, 12&Y Age Group swimmers participating in Age Group competition will not be allowed to compete in the new high-tech suits (suits may not cover the neck or extend past the shoulders or the knees).
We'll publish more guidance for Referees soon.

Legislation Passed by USA Swimming HoD

New Breaststroke Rule Interpretation

Our Kids Initiative
 

Virginia Swimming's Maxwell Award Winners
Mary Scott Garrett (July 2005)   Janet Law (September 2007)

Maxwell Award Nomination Form   .doc
These awards are presented every 2 months.  If you have a nomination, please send the form to your District Chair or the LSC Chair for Committee review.
 

Virginia Swimming: 

Virginia Swimming Coaches Roster

 Virginia Swimming Coaches with Expiring Certifications
(January 2009, updated 1/1)
We will update these lists monthly.

 Meet Referees must check these rosters prior to each meet.
ONLY Louise Limerick can make changes to these rosters!
 

We have over 80 new officials training this season!  Super job!!  Let's make sure they have an excellent training experience. 
 

• 1/1    - January Officials Rosters posted.  Updated Virginia Swimming Coaches Roster and Virginia Swimming Coaches with Expiring Certifications posted.
• 12/31 - Virginia Swimming Officials Committee Report (January 2009) posted.
• 12/20 - Application to Officiate - 2009 EZ R2 Spring SCS Meet posted.
• 12/10 - New Breaststroke Rule Interpretation posted.
• 12/2   - December Officials Rosters posted.  Request for Evaluation - SEVA BB+ (12&Y) Meet, .doc posted.
• 11/25 - USA Swimming Officials Committee Newsletter - November 2008 posted.
• 11/18 - Application to Officiate - 2009 EZ R1 Spring SCS Meet posted.
• 11/1   - November Officials Rosters posted.