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Pacific Swimming Diversity Grants for clubs
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 Pacific Swimming clubs are welcome to submit an application for a Pacific Swimming Diversity Grant. The application deadline is March 31. Please submit your application via email to Kent Yoshiwara at kyoshiwara@sbcglobal.net by March 31.
Clubs and organizations requesting support from Pacific Swimming shall submit a written Program Plan which includes the purpose, plan description, test metrics, schedule, budget, funding requested from Pacific Swimming, and manpower expectations. The Committee shall evaluate the requests based on the following criteria:
- Fulfillment of the USA Swimming Outreach program mission, (i.e. Provide opportunities in swimming to the underrepresented and economically disadvantaged youth in the United States)
- Fulfillment of the Pacific Swimming mission (i.e. Encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in swimming)
- Benefit to the athletes
- Innovation
- Likelihood of success
- Other sources of funding
Available funding for this grant period is up to $10,000.
Should you have any questions, contact Kent Yoshiwara at kyoshiwara@sbcglobal.net.
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Zone All-Star Meet results
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Follow this link for a look at team results and meet records set at the Zone All-Star Meet on March 7.
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Seventeen new Pacific records
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Seventeen new Pacific individual and relay records were set the last weekend in February and the first week in March.
In the process of winning the team high point championship at the Southern Zone Sectionals meet at the University of Texas, PASA swimmers set nine new Pacific individual and relay records. Perhaps the most noteworthy swim was a 3:19.91 in the 400 yard free relay by Maddy Schaefer, Jasmine Tosky, Julia Ama, and Jesse Bergman, which was a new Pacific 15-18 girls and senior womens record and also a potential new National Age Group record.
Four additional records were set at Pac-10s, two at the Juanita Allington senior meet at Clovis, and two at the Austin Grand Prix. Noteworthy were new American records in the 200 IM and 400 IM by Julia Smit.
Follow this link for a list of the new late February/early March records.
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New rules coming for open water suits
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Swimsuit rules for open water suits were revised recently by USA Swimming to allow for more body coverage than is legal under current rules. The revised rule will take effect on June 1. Follow this link for details on the revised rule for open water suits.
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No-show rule changes for timed finals events in age group meets
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At its February 25 meeting, Pacific's Board of Directors voted to change its no-show rule for age group meets. Effective immediately, at age group timed finals meets there is no penalty for missing an event. This rule change also applies to timed final events at age group meets such as JOs and Far Westerns.
The no-show rule for trials heats in trials and finals meets such as JOs and Far Westerns will be announced shortly. Also, this change does not apply to senior program meets (Junior and Senior meets).
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Fitter and Faster clinics
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The Fitter & Faster Tour, a swim clinic that features Olympic and World Championship medalists, is making three Bay Area stops in May:
For more information and to register, follow the links above.
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Club Leadership and Business Management School set for April 3 in Fort Bragg
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USA Swimming's Club Leadership and Business Management School will be offered in Fort Bragg on April 3 starting at 9 a.m. The workshop is designed to help club coaches and board members learn how to be effective in leading and governing their team. All Pacific clubs are welcome to send representatives. Follow this link for a flier with more information about the workshop.
For additional information contact Liz Petersen at epeterse@mcn.org or (707) 513-6824. Registration deadline for the workshop is March 26.
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A reminder for high school swimmers
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If you are a high school swimmer in season, you must enter your club affiliation as unattached when you enter a Pacific Swimming/USA Swimming meet (except for national and sectional championships). It is your responsibility to be sure that this is done. You can un-attach at a meet if necessary. (Note: this requirement does not apply to Zone 4 swimmers who attend high school in Nevada.)
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Swimsuits update
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USA Swimming has clarified its reference list of allowable swimsuits that are acceptable under its recently revised Rules and Regulations which deal with swimsuits approved for use in competition. The latest update was issued Jan. 25 and is specially relevant to swimmers intending to compete in USA Swimming national championship meets later this year.
For background, the September 21 letter to all members of USA Swimming from Bruce Stratton, the chairman of the USA Swimming Rules and Regulations Committee, spells out the changes to the swimsuit rules.
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Products and services
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If you're looking for vendors of swimming products and services, we encourage you to click the Services link on our navbar above and check out our new Services for Swimmers page. You'll find links to vendors of swimwear and other swim gear, meet computer operators, and even vendors of A medals for the awards chair of your meet.
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Listing of safety training providers updated
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Follow this link for a listing of safety training providers who are active in Pacific's territory. The listing has been updated as of December 2009 to reflect our best knowledge of who is currently providing safety training for swim coaches. Please let the Safety Chair know at this address of any changes or updates which should be made to the list.
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| Latest Results |
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March 13-14
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Solo Swim Club
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March 13-14
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San Jose Aquatics
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March 13-14
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Alameda Island Aquatics
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March 7
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March 6-7
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Walnut Creek Aquabears
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Feb. 27-28
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Gilroy Gators Swim Team
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Napa Valley Swim Team
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| Meet Updates |
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May 21-23
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Reno Aquatic Club
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Cancelled
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May 8-9
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Mendocino Coast Sea Dragons
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April 30-May 2
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Vallejo Aquatic Club
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Friday session added
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April 24-25
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Stanford Swimming
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Date changed to May 1-2
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April 17, May 16, June 5, July 18
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Piranha Swimming
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| Coach Wanted Ads |
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South Bay Los Gatos Aquatic Club
is currently looking for an assistant coach starting immediately for the 2010 season. Follow this link for more information about the position and contact details and this link for more information about the club.
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Los Gatos Swim Club
is looking for a head coach for its year-round and its summer cabana club swim teams. Applicants should have three years of coaching experience and preferably experience as head coach. 30+ hours per week in the summer and 15-20 hours per week the rest of the year. Send resume to Patrick@lgsrc.com.
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Burlingame Aquatic Club
has a need for an experienced part-time assistant coach to work with a developmental practice group, as well as with a competitive 12 and under group. Follow this link for more details on the position and contact information.
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Gilroy Gators Swim Team
is looking for an assistant coach to join its age group program. Follow this link for more information about the team. Forward questions and resumes to Steve Blankley.
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California Dolphin Swim Team
in Fremont is looking for an assistant coach to work with its age group program. Follow this link for details and contact information.
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The Ala-Gators
of Alameda are looking for two coaches for their novice program. They are looking for coaches with a swimming background, positive attitude and a love for the sport. Practice times are 4:30-6:30 p.m. Send resume to head coach Marshall Dortch.
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South San Francisco Aquatic Club
is looking for an assistant coach to work with entry-level swimmers and 11 to 14 year old "B" swimmers. Follow this link for more details and contact information.
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De Anza Cupertino Aquatics
is seeking a competitive swimming coach to work with all ages and levels. For additional information on the position, please contact Tammy Hopkins at tammy@daca.org.
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To advertise: Coach wanted ads are free to Pacific clubs; $25 for one month otherwise. If we've listed your opening, we'd appreciate it if you'd let us know at info@pacswim.org when you fill the position or no longer want us to list it.
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