Peter Ruona/Wallace Frank Zone 3 Memorial Athletic/Academic Awards

The Peter Ruona Zone 3 Memorial Athletic/Academic Award is conferred annually to a top male
and female swimmer within Zone 3.  The Wallace Frank Memorial Athletic/Academic Award
was created in 1994 as an additional award for a top runner-up male and female Zone 3
swimmer.  FOUR awards will be conferred annually upon TWO male and TWO female
graduating high school seniors who represent a USA Swimming member club within the
geographic area of Zone 3 of Pacific Swimming.  There is no limit on the number of applicants
per club.

The Peter Ruona/Wallace Frank Zone 3 Memorial Athletic/Academic Awards Committee, in
selecting the recipients each year, will give consideration to the following criteria.

CRITERIA:
     A. Zone 3 swimmer for a minimum of three years.
     B. Level of performance and dedication of swimmer will be considered.
     C. Grade point average will be taken into consideration.
     D. Active participation in Zone 3 Championships (short or long course).  Exception for
Senior meet conflicts as approved by Zone.
     E. Recipients must provide evidence of intent to attend an accredited college or university
prior to receiving awards.
                                   
MATERIALS REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTS:

     A. Maximum 500 word essay to include:
          1. In what fashion has swimming contributed to who and what you are?
          2. Briefly explain the most memorable PERSONAL experience to your Zone 3
career.
          3. For what do you intend to use this money?
     B. A letter from his/her Zone 3 club, signed by coach and President of the Board of
Directors, verifying membership in good standing.
     C. One page resume of swimmer's school and community service achievements and
honors.
     D. Copy of transcripts.
     E. Completed verification of enrollment form or similar evidence.

Winners will be announced and awards presented at a designated Zone 3 Summer meet.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY MAY 19, 2009 

Mail to: Asher Green, 69 Village Parkway, Napa, CA 94558

Any questions? Email: coachasher@aol.com