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,...

Coaches: Please ensure that you submit requests for meet fee reimbursements for eligible Outreach Athletes that swam with your club over the past year.  Meet fee reimbursements provide a tremendous opportunity to encourage continued participation in swimming and in meets.  We’ve had a significant increase in the number of Outreach Athletes within FL Swimming over the past year; now we  need to make sure that we’re maximizing utilization of benefits.    Requests for meet fee reimbursements can be made for up to $150 per eligible athlete (must have completed the...

The following is information on the ASL/Fred Lamback Disability meet to be held in October in Augusta, Georgia.  This meet will also have a camp on the 18th and 19th – more info on that will be posted as it’s finalized.  Classification will be offered as always, on a first come, first served basis.   The U.S. Paralympic Officials Training course is also being offered.  This is a developmental meet so we’re hoping for a lot of athletes that are fairly new to our sport. Meet Information  

In Jaide Childs' world, the phrase, “where there's a will, there's a way” is more than just a saying. It's a way of life. Born with arthrogryposis, a rare congenital disorder characterized by multiple joint contractures and muscle weakness, she has lived without biceps or triceps and has limited arm and spine movement in addition to limited flexibility in her legs. The disability in her body, however, hasn't defeated her mentally or spiritually. Instead, it has inspired her. This week, the 14-year-old swimmer will compete at the London Paralympic Games,...

 The 2013 Florida  / USA Swimming Club Charter Forms are now available on the Florida Swimming Website. Florida Swimming Club Charter Forms - 2013 USA Swimming Club Application - 2013 Florida Swimming Club Computer Update Sheet - 2013  

 The FL Office will be closed September 4 and on part-time hours, 8:30 to 1:00, September 11 to 14.

Hello All: With the start of the 2012-2013 season upon us, we wanted to remind you of two Safe Sport programs that are especially timely at the start of the year. Please distribute widely to your team membership, post the links below on your website, and promote locally. Thank you for your commitment to Safe Sport! If you have any questions on these programs or anything related to Safe Sport, please contact Susan Woessner or Liz Hoendervoogt at 719 866-4578. Thank you! Pre-Employment Screening Clubs are responsible for hiring and...

All Florida Swimming Clubs, Thank you all for a great championship season! As we turn our attention to the high school season, it is also time to think about who might lead Florida Swimming in 2013. To that end, please note that we need nominees to serve in the following positions: General Chair Senior Chair Age Group Chair Technical Planning Chair Secretary Coach Representative Athlete Representatives (2 positions) Technical Planning Chairman Board of Review (3 positions with one being an athlete) Please talk to your colleagues and then submit your...

The 2013 Florida Swimming Coaches Association Membership form is now avaialble here. The 2012 Florida Swimming Hall of Fame Nomination Form is here.

2012 FL Convention, October 6-7, 2012 - Hotel Room Reservation Information   Contact:  Mission Inn & Resort               10400 Country Rd., Rt. 48               Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida 34737               352-324-3101   Reservations must be made before Wednesday, September 5, 2012.  Ask for Florida Swimming room rate, $109.00.   USA-S Coach certification classes are available. Reservation form for classes has been attached and are posted to the FL web site.  Friday, 10-5-12                    1st Aid – STFSC – CPR  6:00 p.m. - Limited Space Available Saturday, 10-6-12               1st Aid - 8:00 am           STFSC...