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USA Swimming Safety Poster Contest

The USA Swimming Safety Education Committee is pleased to announce its Safety Poster Contest. The objective is to build awareness for safety in the competitive swimming environment. The contest encourages athletes to develop an original design and create a poster about safety in the pool, open water, or dryland training. Details about the contest can be read here.

Contest entries are to be submitted to Missouri Valley Swimming and received no later than May 15, 2012. Submit your original entry to:

Kansas City Aquatics Club
c/o Ed Wojtowicz
MVS Safety Chair
13505 S. Mur Len Road
Suite 105-316
Olathe, Ks. 66062

Get creative and think safety! All entries submitted to Missouri Valley Swimming will receive a specially designed Deck Pass Patch. The Missouri Valley winner will receive a specially designed USA Swimming London Olympic commemorative pin. The top 10 entries from all LSCs will receive USA Swimming merchandise with the grand prize winner receiving a $250 gift certificate from Kiefer Swim Shop. Questions concerning the contest should be directed to Jennifer Ridge at azcatlaw@gmail.com or Carol Burch at cburch@usaswimming.org.

2/3/12

Division II Championships Site Assignments

South Championships – Hosted by Wichita Swim Club in Wichita, KS
Andover YMCA, Arkansas City Swim Club, Derby Swim Club, Emporia Swim Club, Hutchison YMCA Swim Club, Manhattan Marlins, McPherson HS, Newton Nitros, Parsons Dolphins Swim Club, Salina Aquatics Club, Western Kansas Swim Club, Wichita Aquashocks, Wichita Northwest YMCA Neptunes, Wichita Swim Club

West Championships – Hosted by Kansas City Blazers in Gladstone, MO
Ad Astra Area Aquatics, Atchison YMCA Swim Club, Bonner Springs Swim Club, Ft Leavenworth Lancers, Kansas City Aquatic Club, Kansas City Blazers, Kaw Valley Tortugas, Lawrence Aquahawks, Miami County Vipers, Raytown Riptide, Tiger Sharks Swim Team, Topeka Swim Association, Pony Express Swim Club, KC Swim Academy, Club North

East Championships – Hosted by Tsunami Swim Team in Independence, MO
Adair Swim Club, Blue Wave Swim Team, Community of Olathe Lightning, Columbia Swim Club, Grand River YMCA, Heart Of America Swim Club, Jefferson City YMCA, Missouri State Aquatics, Mid Missouri Aquatic Club, Northland United Swim Team, Team Dolphins, Tsunami Swim Team, Trident Swim Team, Warrensburg Piranhas

1/19/12

USAS National Diversity Select Camp

USA Swimming will select 36 swimmers to attend a National Diversity Select Camp on May 3-6, 2012 in Colorado Springs, CO. Swimmers must meet the qualifying time standards for the camp and represent an ethnically underrepresented population that is less than 10% of the current USA Swimming membership. The fastest male and fastest female in each Olympic event will be selected. Additionally, three swimmers of each gender will be selected based on IMX scores while two additional males and females will be selected based on outstanding performance. The 3-day camp program will include a combination of pool training, motivational and education sessions, and team building activities. Personal coaches of the swimmers are also invited and encouraged to attend. The application process is completed online via the USA Swimming website. Click here for more information and to access the application. The application deadline is February 15, 2012.

1/19/12

COOL Seeking Head Swim Coach

The COOL (City Of Olathe Lightning) Swim Team is seeking an experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable head swim coach for a vibrant, family-friendly, year-round swim club located in Olathe, KS. COOL was started two years ago when two long-time area programs merged. With over 150 year-round swimmers, COOL is developing young and old alike. A level two USAS swim club, they are committed to growth, development, and excellence. Applicants must have a minimum of five years coaching experience and experience leading a flourishing program with multiple coaches. ASCA certification, as well as current CPR, first aid, safety training, and customary coaching certifications are required. Interested applications should send a resume and cover letter to board president Alan Mercer at amercer@coolswimteam.com.

1/7/12

Immediate Opening for Head Coach Position

The Manhattan Marlins are seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic Head Swim Coach for a year-round swim program located in Manhattan, KS. The Manhattan Marlins Swim Team has a 50 year tradition of providing local youth with the opportunity to be a part of a fun and competitive team. The Marlins Team has over 80 swimmers and has developed and produced national qualifiers. Its primary emphasis is on positive self-image, physical conditioning, and competitive development to each swimmer’s fullest potential.

Scope and Responsibilities: 1) Provide positive feedback to participants to facilitate improvement; 2) Work with assistant coaches to design and implement swimming workouts; 3) Schedule and coach swimmers at meets; 4) Communicate in a positive and professional manner with parents, board members, and swimmers; and 5) Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Potential candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent with prior competitive swimming experience. Must be proficient in swimming and safety skills, and have the ability to motivate and educate participants. Candidates must be willing to obtain necessary CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training certifications. Candidates also must have a criminal background check and complete the Athlete Protection program once hired.

Interested candidates should send their resume to Board Member Stephanie Thomas at thomasdritz@gmail.com.

1/5/12

JCAY Barracudas to Host Breakout! Swim Clinic

Jefferson City area athletes will have a unique chance to enhance their competitive swimming skills by working with two swimming champions, Misty Hyman and Eric Shanteau. The JCAY Barracudas have announced that that they will host a Mutual of Omaha Breakout! Swim Clinic on Sunday, February 12th, from 8:00-12:00pm, at the YMCA located at 424 Stadium Road in Jefferson City, MO. The Mutual of Omaha Breakout! Swim Clinic is a unique experience to inspire and motivate a new generation of swim stars. The event is a four hour in-water stroke technique clinic for swimmers 8 to 18 years old. The cost is $55. The swimmers will hear inspiring messages from Misty Hyman and Eric Shanteau. Immediately following, they will hit the water with Hyman and Shanteau for in-water demonstration and instruction on swim strokes and techniques. Some participants may even have a chance to test their strokes in a race against the Olympic champions. Concluding the event, the swimming champions will be available for autographs and photos. Registrations for the Breakout! Swim Clinic must be received by January 27th. For more details or to register, please review the flyer listed below.

• Breakout! Swim Clinic Flyer
• JCAY Area Hotels

1/3/12

Assistant Age Group Coach Needed

Lawrence Aquahawks is seeking an Assistant Age Group Swim Coach for a year-round swim program. The Lawrence Aquahawks Swim Team has a long standing tradition in the Lawrence community with over 43 years of providing local youth with the opportunity to be a part of a competitive swim team. Interested candidates should contact Head Age Group Coach Trevor Layden at trevor@aquahawks.org and review the job posting on the ASCA website.

12/16/11

Position Available for Part-Time Assistant Coach

The Tiger Shark Swim Team, a year-round USA Swimming team located in Olathe, KS, is looking for a part-time Assistant Coach. The coach will be on deck in the evenings (2-3 nights per week) and working primarily with 9-13 year olds. This is an hourly position ranging from 4-8 hours per week. There will also be opportunities to attend meets on the weekends for additional pay. Pay will be determined based on experience. Duties include: 1) Develop skills and abilities of swimmers through dynamic coaching; 2) Communicate in a positive and professional manner with parents; 3) Follow the Head Coach’s workouts and technical drills, but also provide feedback on your group by identifying improvements and adaptations necessary for the swimmers; and 4) Attend swim meets as requested by the Head Coach. Qualifications include: 1) Coaching membership in good standing with USA swimming, current on all training requirements, or willing to become current; 2) Must successfully complete a background check; 3) Competent stroke technique knowledge; and 4) Respectful and patient communication style with swimmers, parents, and staff. Interested individuals should submit a resume including related coaching experience, swimming experience, and job/character references. Position will be hired by the parent executive board, but decisions on qualifications and aptitude for this position will be evaluated by the Head Coach. To submit your resume, email president@tsharks.net.

12/10/11

Meet Bids for MVS Master Meet Schedule

The MVS Master Meet Scheduling packet for 2012-2013 is now available and meet bids may be submitted for the 2012-2013 Short Course and 2013 Long Course seasons. All meets to be sanctioned must be submitted through this bid process. Clubs must submit bids for meets of their choice by February 13, 2012. This requirement applies to all meets requiring LSC sanction or approval, including Closed League Championships. Closed League dual and tri meets may be blanket sanctioned and are not required to be submitted through the bid process or listed on the Master Schedule. Once the bidding period has closed, the MVS Scheduling Committee will present a preliminary listing of all meet bids to members of the MVS Executive Board for review at the Short Course Division I Championship meet in March. A $50.00 surcharge will be incurred by clubs to add meets to the schedule after it has been set and approved by the MVS Board of Directors.

Prior to submitting a meet bid, please review the Master Meet Scheduling packet listed below. Questions about the bidding or scheduling process should be addressed to Tom Kleiboeker, Scheduling Committee Chair, at coachtmk@gmail.com.

• Online Meet Bid Form
• Master Meet Scheduling Packet
• Master Meet Schedule

11/3/11

Athlete Protection Training

In accordance with legislation passed in 2010 by the USA Swimming House of Delegates, existing 2011 non-athlete members are required to complete the USAS Athlete Protection Training course by December 31, 2011, or they will not be permitted to register for 2012. Individuals not registered for 2011 are required to complete the course before they can register for 2012. New members will be required to have their non-athlete application form and payment processed by the MVS Office before they can sign in to complete the course. The course is free of charge and should take about one hour to complete. Detailed instructions for accessing and completing the course can be found in the following document:

• Instructions for Athlete Protection Training Course

10/7/11

USAS Pre-Employment Screening Program

Over the past year, USA Swimming has been working diligently to put in place new non-athlete membership requirements for athlete protection passed by the House of Delegates at the 2010 USAS Convention. One of the programs approved by the House of Delegates was Article 502.6.8, which requires clubs to comply with USA Swimming's Pre-Employment Screening Procedures for New Employees, effective August 31, 2011. USA Swimming has finalized the details of this program and it was officially launched today. USAS is also taking the following steps to promote this program to its membership:

1. USAS has created the Program Summary and FAQ documents, which are listed below.
2. These documents, as well as a cover letter, will be mailed to all 2800 clubs.
3. A Pre-Employment Screening landing page with all information and links to the recommended vendors is available on the USAS website at www.usaswimming.org/preemploymentscreens. In addition, there will be an announcement regarding the program on the front page of its website later this week.
4. The Coach Connection blast email will include an announcement and links to the website in this week's edition.
5. If you have questions about the program, please sent them to preemploymentscreening@usaswimming.org

Thank you for your help in launching this important component of USA Swimming's Athlete Protection Program. Safe sport is a team effort and you all are central to this initiative.

Susan Woessner
USAS Athlete Protection Officer

• Pre-Employment Screening - Program Summary
• Pre-Employment Screening - Frequently Asked Questions

8/31/11