Midwestern Athletes

 
MW Athlete Representatives:

   Senior Athlete:
      Kate Novinski (2024)

    

At-Large Athlete:
     Addisyn Storms (2024)
    

 

At-Large Athletes:
  Aidin Kolb (2024)

 

Athlete Election
    Spring 2024

Athlete Reimbursement: Midwestern Swimmers compete in national level meets (Speedo Sectionals, Futures Meet, TYR Pro Meet, USA Junior Meet, National Championships, Open, Trials) and who fulfill all requirements could be eligible for reimbursement from Midwestern Swimming. Completed forms along with receipts for expenses must be submitted to the MW Office by May 31 for short course reimbursement and by September 30 for long course reimbursement.

MW Application for Financial Reimbursement

The Form is a GoogleForm. All required items must be completed. Receipts for TRAVEL expenses (air fare, gas, hotel) must be uploaded to the GoogleForm. 

 

2023 USADA Resource Card
 

·        12 and Under Banned/Approved Suit list – Including the FINA Numbers   

o   Doc: https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/rules-regulations/tech-suit-restrictions/12-under-approved-suits-2-18-21.pdf  

o   Article: https://www.usaswimming.org/news/2020/08/24/tech-suit-restriction-for-12-and-under-swimmers  

o   FAQ: https://www.usaswimming.org/news/2021/03/15/12-under-tech-suit-restrictions---frequently-asked-questions    

USA Swimming Para Time Standards
     USA LSC Para Time Standards
     USA Zone Para Time Standards
     USA Sectional Para Time Standards

Athlete Reimbursement: Midwestern Swimmers compete in national level meets (Speedo Sectionals, Futures Meet, TYR Pro Meet, USA Junior Meet, National Championships, Open, Trials) and who fulfill all requirements could be eligible for reimbursement from Midwestern Swimming. Completed forms along with receipts for expenses must be submitted to the MW Office by May 31 for short course reimbursement and by September 30 for long course reimbursement.

MW Application for Financial Reimbursement

The Form is a GoogleForm. All required items must be completed. Receipts for TRAVEL expenses (air fare, gas, hotel) must be uploaded to the GoogleForm. 

WADA Prohibition Association Ruling (Anti-Doping)

Athlete Representative Application

Athlete representatives will be elected by their peers via electronic voting. Athletes wishing to be considered for nomination for the position of Athlete Representative should contact his/her coach and be prepared to write a short essay as to why he/she would like to be considered for the position and why he/she would make a good athlete representative.

What does an Athlete Representative do?
��     Represents the opinions, ideas, and thoughts of swimmers in the LSC. In other words, the voice of the athletes.
��     Attends and participates in Midwestern Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates meetings, either by coference call or in person
��     Is allowed to vote during meetings
��     Attend the USAS Convention, where you make decisions that affect swimmers in your LSC, Zone and even nationally.
 
What does it take to be an Athlete Representative?
��     Someone who can share and explain ideas and opinions well
��     Is passionate and caring about swimming
��     Is interested in what governs the sport of swimming
��     Wants to improve their LSC and the sport of swimming

High School swim season starts November 13, 2023. High School times from the Conference meets and the State High School meet can be used for MW purposes and USA Swimming purposes. All of those meets will be 'observed' by USA Swimming officials in accordance with the requirements of USA Swimming. Be sure you are registered with USA Swimming at the time of the swim. If you are registered at the time of the swim, MW will put your times in SWIMS and will also put your times in the MW times database. There will be NO CHARGE for this service.

 

Midwestern 2022-2023 Academic Award Application - application will be open June 15-August 15, 2023
     Eligibility: Grades 9-12 during 2022-2023
     GPA 3.5 (no grade lower than B- in academic courses; current year only)
     Minimum qualifying time - at least 1 AAA time during the current year
     Must submit application AND transcript
    

MIDWESTERN SWIMMING 2022-2023 ACADEMIC AWARD APPLICATION
    Questions?  [email protected]

 

USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Team--times from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.
     Qualifying -2022 Winter Junior Qual Time; 3.5 GPA

   Link to USA Swimming SAA Page

 

The following athletes are recipients of USA Swimming's 2023 Scholastic All America honor.
These athletes have completed 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade, and have at least a 3.5 grade point average.
They also have achieved a 2022 Winter Junior National time. Congratulations!

 

Last Name

First Name

Gender

LSC

Club Name

Zone

Years in Program

Germonprez

Nathaniel

M

MW

iNspire Swim Team

Central

4

Kolb

Aidin

M

MW

Lincoln Select Swimming

Central

1

Krings

Lucia

F

MW

Aquatic Club of Elkhorn

Central

3

 

 

For your Parents: Free Athlete Protection Training for Parents from USA Swimming
Midwestern's COPPA Policy - Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
Midwestern Awards - 2014
MW's IMX Award Winners
Swimmer of the Year
with Coach Cal Benz
Midwestern's 2014
Scholar Athletes
2014 MW Hall of Fame Athlete
Georgeanne Peterson Williams
  2014 Photos Courtesy Steve Marchitelli
Midwestern Awards - 2013
2013 MW Hall of Fame Athlete
Kris Rutford
with Coach Jack Jackson
 
SCSC Enjoying
Evening Together

2012-2013
Midwestern Record Breaker

JB Barr
2013 MW Hall of Fame Athlete
with
son Luke
10 & U Swimmer of the Year
  2013 Photos Courtesy Mark Beck
Midwestern Awards - 2012
Midwestern Awards - 2011
Midwestern swimmers enjoying
the 2011 Midwestern Awards Banquet
Midwestern Swimmers of the Year
with coaches
Short Course 2010-2011
Midwestern Swimmers of the Year
with coaches
Long Course 2011
Brennan receiving his
National Age Group Top 10 Awards
from Betty Kooy, USA Swimming
National Age Group Top Times Coordinator,
along with his #1 pins
for achieving 1st place nationally
in three events for 2009-2010.
  2011 Photos Courtesy of JoAnne Ayars