Please click on the link below for the Jennifer Smith Swimming Scholarship Information: 2013 Jennifer Smith

Click the link below for USA Swimming Regional Coaches Clinic: Coaches Clinic

Course:Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Fast Track Option* Only) Date:Monday, April 15, 2013 Location: Westside Aquatic Complex Time:10am – 2pm Cost:Out of District $125; In District discount $100 Purpose: "The purpose of the American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches course is to provide training in aquatic safety for competitive swim coaches and officials, athletic trainers, athletes participating in aquatic activities, aquatic exercise trainers and other individuals involved in aquatic competition or exercise programs." USA Swimming Requirements: SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES A coach is now able to take...

Welcome and congratulations to our New Officials and Advancing Officials: Deck Referee: Russ Woodard Starter: Keith Stansell Scott Kemp – YSSC QT Taylor – CAT Stroke and Turn: Dan Sulkowski – MPSC Patrick Bishop – TG (almost done) Nicki Creech – TG Tim Jones – YSSC (correction to last newsletter’s wrong team listing) Dave Hill – PALM Brandon Duffie – LTP Bianca Walker – TG John Shipman - MPSC Thank You’s to our RETIRING OFFICIAL: Vince Connors – thank you, thank you for all your years of service. I will...

From Carol Hammond, SC Officials Chair: Coaches, please forward this to your parent volunteers. This will also be posted to our website under news. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Hammond. WHAT: Notification of addition to USA Swimming meet requirements TO: All coaches and Meet Directors hosting meet events Last fall, USA Swimming passed legislation requiring an Administrative Official be on deck at every session of every meet by September 1, 2013. USA Swimming recently defined the Administrative Official as one who works directly with the Meet Referee...

Link to Applications Coaches, Above is the link to the 2013 SCLSC Zone coaches Applications. Please fill out and return by February 11th. Coaches will be announced at the Short Course state Championship in Greenville. Thanks Tim Conley

Officials News, by Carol Hammond: Welcome and congratulations to our new officials: Stroke & Turn: Tanya Sajous – TG Timothy Jones – TG Dane Smith – TG Tracy Barnhart – TG Tannis Brown – RAYS (well done TG!) As we begin the new year I would like to take a moment and thank every official for the time, energy and money you devote to the task of being an official in the South Carolina LSC. Each of you deserve a pat on the back for all of the “hoops” you...

Hello All, There is a Stroke and Turn Judge Clinic Saturday January 26, 2013 2-5 p.m. Richland County Public Library – Northeast Regional Branch (7490 Parklane Road, Columbia 29223) Small conference room You don't need anything but a pen or pencil to take notes. Handouts will be provided to help get you well on your way to becoming a USA Swimming certified swimming official. Bottled water will be provided. Must e-mail to register: mark.posey@uscmed.sc.edu Instructor: Mark Posey Phone#: (803) 935-5347 (work) (803) 331-9968 (cell)

Foundations 101 and 201 Coaching Information

CLBMS We have set the day and time for the Club Leadership Business Management School. This is a requirement for all new teams, if you are looking at level 2 or 4 of Club Recognition and more importantly for anyone in a leadership position with your team. Where: Courtyard Charlotte Airport 2700Little Rock Road Charlotte, NC. 28214 The Little Rock Room When: Sunday Jan. 13th 2013 Cost: FREE Time 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm Water and Ice tea will be provided. Please let me know how many from your team...