The new background check program with Acxiom (now Sterling InfoSystems) launched in January 2011 and those checks are good for 24 months. This means that between now and April, we expect over 30,000 USA- S non-athlete members to renew their background checks. In preparation for that, I want to share information with you on the renewal process: 1. There is no Level I or Level II with renewal checks. It is the same check for all non-athlete members who are renewing their initial Level I or Level II. 2. The...

The new Orlando Grand Prix website is up and running.  All information about the meet will be posted there as it becomes available.  The meet will run on February 14-16, 2013 and will be hosted at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, FL. Orlando Grand Prix

A new updated version of the List of Cadidates for Election to the 2012 BOD is now posted on the Convention Page. New List Florida Annual Convention

Swim Fans, Who wouldn’t want Ryan Lochte’s autograph?! Now it’s easy, see the attached flier with all the details about a sweet opportunity to meet Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte today in Orlando!   When: Friday 9/28, 4:30 – 6:30 pm Where: AT&T next to the Mall at Millenia (4006 Conroy Rd)– Orlando, FL What: Ryan Lochte appearance for autographs and pictures Who: You, other swim fans, and Ryan Lochte  Please share this with any swimmer, swim club, and fan that you know. Make sure Central Florida represents and welcomes Ryan home!...

To:       All 2012-2013 FL Chartered Clubs From:   Florida Swimming, Inc. Re:      FL Delegates to the 2012 FL House of Delegates   This is a reminder that the voting member of each USA-S/Florida Swimming club at the FL House of Delegates, October 7, 2012 must submit the attached form or must show current USA-S membership with that club, at sign in, before the FL HOD meeting starts.  FL Delegate Form  

The FL Office will be on part time hours, 8:30 to 1:00, October 5, 12, 18, and 19.  Regular FL office hours are 8:30 to 4:00. The office wil not be closed on 10/8 as previously posted.

          In 2006, Wanda Butts received a phone call that no parent ever wants to get.  Her 16-year old son, Josh, had drowned. Like his mother, Josh had never learned the lifesaving skill of learning how to swim.  In fact, 70% of African-American, 60% of Latino/Hispanic and 40% of Caucasian children have low or no swimming ability, according to a study commissioned by the USA Swimming Foundation and conducted by the University of Memphis. Wanda Butts wants to change that.  In 2007, she founded The Josh...

Below is the list of USA Swimming/Florida Swimming members who have submitted their names to be considered for election to the Florida Swimming Board of Director, on October 7, 2012, at the FL House of Delegates.    FL General Chairman – 2 year term Scott Kimmelman, IRSC, Coach Jeff Smith, GSC, Official   FL Age Group Vice Chairman – 2 year term Dale Porter, BSS, Coach   FL Technical Planning Vice Chairman – 2 year term None Submitted   FL Secretary – 2 year term Cashel Mack, WFLA, Coach                                    ...

The 2012 Florida Swimming Annual Convention is right around the corner.  Convention schedules, agendas, and more have been posted to the Event Page. 

During the Florida Swimming Annual Convention, October 6-7, 2012, at Mission Inn Resort, in Howey in the Hills, the Florida Swimming Coaches Association will be conducting an open forum/discussion on topics presented by you, the coaches. On October 6, 2012, after the FL Board of Director’s Meeting, the FSCA will meet at 8:00pm. We will take the topics that are submitted prior to the meeting and set up a timeline for the top 6 most implied subjects. The subjects could be on Florida Swimming, how to coach certain athletes, nutrition,...