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Starting Blocks Needed
The Lakin Dolphins Swim Team is looking for used starting blocks for their indoor pool. If any team has starting blocks they no longer need please contact the team at
lakindolphins@hotmail.com.
3/8/10
The Missouri Valley Spring Meeting will be held on Saturday, April 17th, in Lawrence, Kansas, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds located at 1930 Harper Street. The meeting will be
conducted in the Fairgrounds Community Buildings #1 and #2. All teams/clubs are reminded that, as governed by paragraph 2.2.4 of the MVS By-Laws, clubs
shall have at least one representative in attendance at the annual and regular meetings of the House of Delegates. The failure of any club to have a representative at two consecutive annual and
regular meetings shall be cause for termination of the club's membership by the MVS Board of Directors. Questions regarding the Spring Meeting should be directed to Elizabeth Davis at
913-685-4368 or via email at jimdavisfamily@kc.rr.com.
Officials
- 7:30-10:00am – Stroke and Turn Clinic
- 10:00-12:30pm – Referee Clinic
- 12:30-1:00pm – Lunch
- 1:00pm – House of Delegates Meeting
Coaches
- 8:30-11:00am – CPR Training
- 11:00-12:30pm – Coaches Meeting
- 12:30-1:00pm – Lunch
- 1:00pm – House of Delegates Meeting
Teams/Clubs
- 9:00-12:30pm – Club Leadership and Business Management Seminar
- Randy Julien, Instructor
- All new clubs must attend this seminar
- Seminar is also open to other interested MVS clubs
2/17/10
Meet Bids Available on Master Meet Schedule
All meet bids received to date for the 2010-2011 Long and Short Course Seasons have been posted on the preliminary MVS Master Meet Schedule. Please
check the schedule of meet bids to verify that your meet bid was posted and is correct. If there are changes or corrections necessary please notify Joe Ogilvie at
jogilvie66215@everestkc.net.
2/16/10
2010 Club Registrations
The following clubs are still not yet registered for 2010: KCST, MSC, and SAIL. All 2009 club registrations expired on December 31, 2009. Swimmers in meets in 2010 from unregistered
clubs must swim as Unattached (UN) and cannot swim on relays. A registered coach current in all safety certifications and background screening is required before a club may renew for 2010. The
club registration fee is $125. Please complete the club registration form completely being sure to include facility addresses and your USAS "Find A Club" contact person. If you need a club
registration form please contact the MVS office.
2/16/10
Adding High School State Times to SWIMS
Missouri Girls State HS Championships (Feb 19-20, 2010): Coaches wishing to ensure that their swimmers' MSHSAA times are submitted to the USA Swimming “SWIMS” database will need to
submit a request to the LSC NTV official prior to the meet using the form below.
Kansas Boys State HS Championships (Feb 18-20, 2010) and Kansas Girls State HS Championships (May 20-22, 2010): Coaches wishing to ensure that their swimmers’ KSHSAA times are
submitted to the USA Swimming “SWIMS” database will need to submit a request to the MVS LSC Records chair at dana@csctigersharks.org by the meet
date. Information needed is found on Form C below and may be submitted either on the form as an attachment or in the body of the email. Alternatively, this information may be turned in at the
meet to the MVS or USA Swimming official observing the meet.
2/5/10
New Club Portal Reports from USA Swimming
USA Swimming has created three valuable reports from the SWIMS database exclusively for coaches and clubs. These reports are available only through USA Swimming's Private Club Portal located
on their site. For information on these reports and how to access them, please see the document below.
11/17/09
Title IX Complaint Filed Against University of Kansas
The following document contains a Press Release about a Title IX lawsuit filed against the University of Kansas. The gender discrimination complaint alleges the University of Kansas denies
males equal opportunity in the University’s intercollegiate athletics program. Specifically, the complaint alleges the University of Kansas discriminates against males in the accommodation of
athletic interests and abilities. In a letter dated October 30, 2009, the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights stated that “it is opening the allegation for investigation.”
This is the beginning of a campaign to have the men's swimming team reinstated at the University of Kansas. During the coming weeks we may be asking many of you to send letters to officials
at the University of Kansas pointing out the value to the University and to the community in having a men's swimming team at KU.
For more information, contact Bob Groseth, CSCAA Executive Director, at r-groseth@northwestern.edu.
11/6/09
Help Make A Splash In Kansas City
Save a life – help teach a child to swim. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children between the ages of 1 and 14. In poor and minority communities the risk of
drowning is nearly THREE TIMES the national average. That’s why the Kansas City, MO Parks and Recreation Department, Kansas City School District, YMCA, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs,
Midwest Pool Management, Kansas City Sports Commission, and Missouri Valley Swimming have come together on the Make-a-Splash KC initiative. This coordinated program is to develop, fund,
and deliver swimming lessons to over 35,000 minority children in the Kansas City area.
We need your help…
...with the fundraising effort to provide operating funds and scholarship support for minority children. This group is currently planning to publicly initiate a fundraising program in January
of 2010 with public announcement events in February and May leading up to swimming lessons beginning in June. The national Make-a-Splash initiation is a development of the USA Swimming
Foundation and participation is encouraged by USA Swimming. Any Kansas City area swim team wishing to become a part of this effort is invited to contact Joe Ogilvie at
jogilvie66215@everestkc.net or Amy Hoppenrath at ahoppenrath@acceleraction.com for
information.
11/2/09
Thanks for the Memories
A farewell letter from Gary Bockman, a Missouri Valley and USA Swimming Official.
10/12/09
MVS Requirements for New Coaches
The following document summarizes the requirements necessary to become a swim coach within the Missouri Valley Swimming LSC.
10/12/09
Important New Rules Regarding Swimsuits
Bruce Stratton, Chairperson of the USA Swimming Rules and Regulations Committee, has released a letter explaining the new rule changes relating to swimsuits worn in all USA Swimming
sanctioned and approved competition, or in any observed swim. These new rules, which are effective October 1, 2009, significantly change the types of swimsuits that may be worn in competition.
Many of the swimsuits currently in use by swimmers will no longer be allowable under the new rules and care should be taken when purchasing a suit to ensure it does meet the new
requirements. All swimmers, coaches and officials should familiarize themselves with the new rules by reading the letter below.
9/22/09
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Wednesday March 17 at 11:00am |
Type: Starter
Location: Garden City YMCA, Garden City, KS
Referee: James Kuhlman jkoolman99@yahoo.com
Notes: 1224 Center St., Garden City, KS 67846
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Wednesday March 17 at 9:00am |
Type: Stroke & Turn
Location: Garden City YMCA, Garden City, KS
Referee: James Kuhlman jkoolman99@yahoo.com
Notes: 1224 Center St., Garden City, KS 67846
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Sunday March 21 at 3:00pm |
Type: Starter
Location: Walnut Creek Swim Facilit, Parkville, MO
Referee: William Asbury wasbury@kc.rr.com
Notes: 5502 Clubhouse Cove Drive
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Sunday March 21 at 1:00pm |
Type: Stroke & Turn
Location: Walnut Creek Swim Facilit, Parkville, MO
Referee: William Asbury wasbury@kc.rr.com
Notes: 5502 Clubhouse Cove Drive
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Sunday April 18 at 3:00pm |
Type: Starter
Location: Old Pike Clountry Club, Gladstone, MO
Referee: William Asbury wasbury@kc.rr.com
Notes: 5101 Old Pike Road
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Sunday April 18 at 1:00pm |
Type: Stroke & Turn
Location: Old Pike Countryclub, Gladstone, MO
Referee: William Asbury wasbury@kc.rr.com
Notes: 5101 Old Pike Road
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Sunday May 16 at 3:00pm |
Type: Starter
Location: Coves Swim Facility, Kansas City, MO
Referee: William Asbury wasbury@kc.rr.com
Notes: 8221 N. Overland Ave
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Sunday May 16 at 1:00pm |
Type: Stroke & Turn
Location: Coves Swim Facililty, Kansas City, MO
Referee: William Asbury wasbury@kc.rr.com
Notes: 8221 N. Overland Ave
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All participants are encouraged to take the applicable online officials' tests prior to attending a clinic. The online officials' tests are located on the USA Swimming website. The
2010 USA Swimming Rule Book should be used to find references for the answers to the online tests. Please bring a copy of your test scores to the clinic.
If you are not currently registered you will also need to complete a USA Swimming Registration Form and pay the registration fee. Your registration may be completed using our online registration form or a
printable form can be mailed along with your payment. Please have your registration form and payment sent to the MVS Office prior to the clinic so your registration can be processed in time.
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| 4-7 |
Central Section / Region VIII Championships
Host: Chesapeake Swim Club
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Qualifying Times / Order of Events
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| 12-14 |
Missouri Valley / Division I Championships
Host: Wichita Swim Club
Location: Wichita, KS
Meet Manager Events File
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| 2-4 |
Missouri Valley Zone Camp III
Host: Missouri Valley Swimming
Location: TBD
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MVS Spring Meeting
Location: Lawrence, KS
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Apr 30 -
May 2 |
Voorhees - Maxfield
Host: Topeka Swim Association
Location: Topeka, KS
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| 14-16 |
Early Bird
Host: Kansas City Blazers
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
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| 20-22 |
Kansas Girls State HS Championships
Location: Topeka, KS
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August
5-8 |
Central Zone Senior Championships
Host: Aquastorm Swim Team / North Dakota LSC
Location: Bismarck, ND
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Coach Certification
The list of approved Safety Training, CPR and First Aid courses USA Swimming coaches can take to maintain their coach membership has been updated. All coaches needing to recertify
in any of these areas should review this list to ensure they only take a certification course that will be accepted by USA Swimming... [more]
What USAS Does for Its Members
Very often clubs, swimmers and coaches ask what USA Swimming does for them besides providing insurance. USA Swimming recently held a workshop to answer that question. The workshop participants from each LSC learned about the vast resources available from USA Swimming. The following document highlights some of these resources... [more]
Non-Athlete Registrations
Registrations for coaches and officials can be submitted using our online registration form, or by printing a form and mailing it with your payment to the MVS Office. Registrations for swimmers must be done through their team or club.
To complete your registration online using PayPal, use our Online Registration and Payment Form.
To print and mail your registration and payment, use our
Printable Registration Form.
Please note that when using our online registration form, you MUST also submit the PayPal form, which follows our online form, to have your fees paid by credit or debit card. If you only complete our online form and skip the PayPal form, it does NOT register you for 2010 unless you also mail your payment to the MVS Office.
Officials Mailing List
MVS periodically sends out email announcements to our certified officials informing them of rule changes, issues, upcoming clinics, or other important information. If you are an official and are not currently receiving these announcements, but would like to, you need to add your email address to our mailing list. This is a protected list and only the MVS Chair can send messages using this list (no spam!). To add or delete your email address to or from this list, please use the
Officials E-Mail Subscription
Form.
Workman's Compensation
All teams and clubs need to be aware that a non-athlete registration with USA Swimming does NOT provide for workman's compensation insurance. Such insurance must be provided by the team or
club.
Pool Specifications
Specifications for commonly used pools within the MVS area... [more]
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