WELCOME TO THE SOUTHERN ZONE OF USA SWIMMING AND OUR 15 LSC'S

BORDER,  FLORIDA GOLD COAST,  FLORIDA,  GEORGIA,  GULF,  KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA,   MISSSISSIPPI,  

NORTH CAROLINA,  NORTH TEXAS,  SOUTH CAROLINA,  SOUTH TEXAS,  SOUTHEASTERN, WEST TEXAS,  WEST VIRGINIA

 

Our Mission:
To develop athletes, coaches and officials who exemplify the highest levels of
sportsmanship, honesty  and  dedication in the pursuit of excellence

Our Vision:
To be leaders within USA Swimming

 
Welcome to the SZ DEI tab!  If you share concerns about diversity, equity and inclusion within our wonderful world of swimming, please join us for regular monthly zoom meetings where the LSC DEI chairs gather to talk about what's happening in their respective LSCs.  There are 15 Zones represented in the SZ - so that's a LOT of opportunities to share the love of swimming with others!
 
 
 
Monthly Zoom meetings second Wednesday of the month noon ET/11 CT/10 MT.
 
Please contact Ruth-Ann Bode for the Zoom link.  Meeting schedule is subject to change!
 
Ruth-Ann Bode
Southern Zone DEI Coordinator
502-533-8806
 
Many of you have asked "Where do I go to  apply for....?"  This landing page has the information you need for the current grants available from USAS.
 
Share these with the appropriate representatives (club reps/GCs/lesson providers in your LSC/etc).
 

  • USA Swimming Diversity and Inclusion 

  • 70.5% of all youth are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch, not because of low socio-economic status but because 40% of the youth in their area are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch. Federal guidelines state that if 40% or more of the youth are eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch then all youth in that area are given Free and Reduced Lunch status.  Therefore, LSCs may want to consider other criteria for Outreach membership than simply a letter stating the athlete is provided Free and Reduced Lunch.  Please see the links below for other possible criteria.
  • Outreach Membership Criteria by LSC