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Last Updated:
7/3/2009
Virginia Swimming, Inc.
5326 Gardner Court
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Business Office
Fax: 757-565-4754
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Virginia Swimming, Inc.!
Virginia Swimming Achieves LEAP Level 1
Virginia Swimming is one of the first LSCs to achieve
Level 1 in USA Swimming's new LSC Evaluation and
Achievement Program.
The goal of the program
is to have LSCs become more effective and efficient in
providing programs and services to the athletes,
coaches, officials, and clubs in their area.
Now, we're working on Level 2!
Learn more.
USA Swimming LC National Championships / World
Championship Trials
15
Virginia Swimming athletes will represent the LSC at the
National Championships next week in Indianapolis.
Christine Marshall
(CGBD),
Hannah Davis
(CGBD),
Alexandra Horn
(GATR),
Nicole LePere
(NOVA),
Katherine Sieben
(NOVA),
Kameron Ansley
(QDD),
Peter Benner
(QDD),
Rebecca Jones
(TIDE),
Lauren Smart
(UVAA),
Elizabeth Shaw
(UVAA),
Jenna Harris
(UVAA),
Daniel Johnson
(UVAA),
John Azar
(UVAA),
Timothy Hayes
(UVAA), and
Katherine McDonnell
(UVAA) will compete in individual events during the
meet.
Psych Sheet
Good Luck and Swim Fast!!
Call to Action: Physical Activity
Expenses Reimbursement
Attention Youth Sports
Advocates! Your help is needed to move along an
important piece of legislation to
promote increased physical
activity to improve health in America (PHIT Act of 2009). The
Bill is in Committee Hearings now, immediate action is
necessary!!
What is
PHIT?
PHIT is legislation pending in Congress to allow for
reimbursement of physical activity expenses using
pre-tax dollars. PHIT would reduce the costs of
physical activity to encourage healthier lifestyles.
How does
PHIT work?
PHIT would allow taxpayers to place up to $1,000 for
individuals and $2,000 for families a year in existing
pre-tax medical accounts for reimbursement of physical
activity expenses; lower costs will promote active
lifestyles and improve the health of Americans.
More
Information and How You can Help
USA Swimming
SplashBash 2009
Last year’s Olympic year recruiting campaign is back!
The program had 1,250 local parties with plenty of local
media coverage for our host clubs. In 2009, clubs
will be able to watch NBC’s broadcast of either the
World Championship Trails or the World Championships and
showcase their club. The goal of the program is to
generate local excitement around the events and leverage
that excitement to assist with our clubs’ recruiting
efforts.
Once again, USA Swimming will provide everything needed
for clubs to have a successful party - games, prizes,
giveaways and decorations. In addition to the hard
goods, there is a fully
dedicated site
for the hosts. The site has tips, checklists,
schedules, case studies, community relations ideas,
press release templates and more.
In addition to the host site, there is a
sweepstakes
page. There are two different prizes – a trip
for two to Golden Goggles and the club with the most
votes will win a clinic from an Olympian. The
sweepstakes benefit individuals and clubs so be sure to
spread the word!
Questions? Please contact
Jim Fox.
Virginia Swimming's 2009 Graduating Seniors
Our
Graduating Seniors (updated
6/7) were recognized at Senior Champs.
We want to update the list with college choices until
it's complete.
Please send your choices to the
Webmaster.
Congratulations!!
Virginia Swimming Open Water
Championships
NOVA
is hosting the LSC's first (at least in a long time)
Open Water Championships on 11 July at Chris Greene Lake
in Charlottesville - in conjunction with the annual
Chris Greene Lake Swim. We're looking for a big
turnout!
Check out the
meet invitation.
Swimsuit Evaluation for USA Swimming National
Championships / WCT
In light of the recent FINA decisions regarding approved
swimsuits, USA Swimming will be conducting swimsuit
evaluations at the meet. Coaches/Swimmers need to
be aware and prepared to comply with the
process.
Updated (7/3) information.
USA Swimming
Amends Rules Regarding Swimsuits
USA Swimming has further amended its swimsuit rules
for sanctioned and approved competition based on FINA's recent
approval of swimwear. The
new rules are effective
1 June.
Note from USA Swimming Officials Chair
FINA revised the list of approved
suits on 22 June and USA Swimming has adopted the
new list effective 23 June.
Virginia Swimming Coach Representative Election
As of this time, no nominations have been
received for the two year position for Coach
Representative to the Board of Directors. Therefore,
the election will not be held at the Commonwealth Games,
as previously planned. Anyone interested in serving in
this position should contact the
Business Office or the
General Chair.
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Last
House of Delegate's
Meeting: 26 April 2009
Agenda
Minutes
Next Meeting:
4 October 2009
1:00pm
Agenda
Directions
ByLaws Change Policies Change |
Last Board of Director's
Meeting: 25/26 April 2009
Agenda
Minutes
Next Meeting:
30 August 2009 1:00pm
Agenda
Directions
ByLaws Change
Policies Change |
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Virginia Swimming Safety-Gram |
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“Proper
Use of Sunscreen” Exposure to ultraviolet
light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of
the symptoms of premature skin aging such as
wrinkles and skin cancers. The most important
skin-care product available to prevent wrinkles and
skin cancer is sunscreen, but most people do not use
sunscreen correctly. Important factors to
consider with sunscreen use are the spectrum of UV
radiation absorbed, the amount of sunscreen applied,
and the frequency of application.
Learn more.
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Virginia Swimming
strives for Excellence!
We will:
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Provide
opportunities for swimmers of all abilities to achieve to
the highest level of their capability through effective,
innovative and inspired events and programs.
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Support and
sustain excellence among all non-athlete members through
education, encouragement, and recognition.
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Embody the
highest standards of sportsmanship and, in recognition that
swimming is but one part of our existence, promote those
values that lead to success in all aspects of life.
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