WESTERN REGION BLUE SECTION (NW & 4C) BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 
Shawn Smith General Chair 720-989-8196  
Jody Broyles Secretary 541-580-6512  
Scott Goodrich Admin Vice Chair 817-914-6653  
Ryan Stratton Treasurer 208-409-2293  
Ellie Swang Athlete Rep Contact Shawn for Info  

SEPTEMBER UPDATE:

 
2. 2026 Spring Meets * Cross Registration Information
Cross Registration to attend the opposite region's Spring Section meet  will open on September 15th at 10:00 am LOCAL Time -- VIA EMAIL:
  • 4C Teams who want to attend the NW Section Meet @ Federal Way: EMAIL [email protected] @ 10:00 AM Pacific Time (11:00 AM Mountain Time)
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  • NW Teams who want to attend the 4C Section Meet @ Carmel, IN: EMAIL [email protected] @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time (8:00 AM Mountain Time / 7:00 AM Pacific Time)
Complete details on the Cross Registration process can be found in the WRS Championship Procedures, Appendix A (attached below - last two pages)
Please review registration process prior to submitting Cross Registration emails
 
3. Initial Proposal for the Addition of 50s to the WRS Event Order, beginning Summer 2026 (PDF attached)
  • Still to be determined: possible qualifying time standards & potential increases in entry limits 
  • Proposal will be presented at 2026 Spring Business Meeting, February 18th, 2026.
Proposal Working Committee: 
Shawn Smith (WRS Board Chair), Scott Goodrich (WRS Admin VC), Ellie Wang (WRS Athlete Rep), Jody Broyles (WRS Secretary), Rick Gunther (CAT-OR), Alex Reed (KING-PN), Matt Benedict (RAAC-NM)
 
4. Online Meet Evaluation Form: 2025 Speedo Sectionals - Mt Hood
The WRS Board requests your feedback on the operations of the 2025 Speedo Sectionals - Mt Hood.
  • Please take a few minutes to complete the Online Meet Evaluation Form: https://forms.gle/2FzmaCq8yUk5RxYe6
  • The Board is looking for feedback from all participants -- please share this evaluation form with your athletes, coaches, officials, and parents who attended the event.
Questions on any of the above information may be directed to Section Chair, Shawn Smith  [email protected]

 

SUMMER TRAVEL PROGRAM FORM

Click HERE for Form.  Please download and remit form no later than August 15, 2025.

 

BUSINESS MEETING INFORMATION

SAVE THE DATE:  The Western Region Section will hold its Summer Business Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, June 25th @ Noon Pacific Time.
  • Advance registration is required in order to verify correct voting procedures and registration prior to the business meeting 
  • Registration Deadline: Monday, June 23rd
  • See registration details at the end of this email.
[IMPORTANT] 
2027 Summer Meet Bids:
Teams wishing to submit a bid for the 2027 Summer Section Meet are to submit their bid in writing ASAP to Section Chair,  Shawn Smith  [email protected]. for distribution with the finalized agenda.
  • Deadline for submitting written bids: Wednesday, June 11th
  • Current Bids Received: Idaho Competitive Aquatics - Boise, ID 
Board Elections:
Elections for the Board Positions of  Admin Vice-Chair & Secretary  will be held at the Summer meeting.
Current nominations:
  • Admin Vice Chair: Scott Goodrich (AZ-SAC)
  • Secretary: Jody Broyles (IE-VAN)
Please contact Section Chair, Shawn Smith  [email protected],  no later than Wednesday, June 11th,  to submit additional nominations.
 
Other Agenda Items:
Please contact Section Chair, Shawn Smith  [email protected],  no later than Wednesday, June 11th,  to add items to the agenda.
The Draft Agenda is attached below - current agenda items include:
  • 2027 Summer Meet Bids
  • Old Business: 
  • Review of language in Championship Regulations regarding scheduling of Summer Meet dates
  • New Business:
  • Approval of updated Championship Regulations from Spring 2025 changes
  • Approval of updated Administrative Procedures from Spring 2025 changes
  • Consider adding 50s of stroke events for 2026 Meets
The finalized agenda will be distributed to LSC contacts no later than Wednesday, June 18th, prior to the business meeting.
 
 

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You are invited to register for the 2025 WRS Summer Business Meeting.
When: Jun 25, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j7lLsAN2R9CHZuGK7zsdjw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

 

2025 Spring Business Meeting * Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ Noon Pacific Time, via Zoom

SAVE THE DATE:  The Western Region Section will hold its Spring Business Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, February 19th @ Noon Pacific Time.
  • Advance registration is required in order to verify correct voting procedures and registration prior to the business meeting 
  • Registration Deadline: Monday, February 17th 
  • See registration details below.
[IMPORTANT] 
2027 Spring Meet Bids:
Teams wishing to submit a bid for the 2027 Spring Section Meets (Northwest & Four Corners) are to submit their bid in writing ASAP to Section Chair,  Shawn Smith  [email protected]. for distribution with the finalized agenda.
  • Deadline for submitting written bids: Wednesday, February 5th
Other Agenda Items:
Please contact Section Chair, Shawn Smith  [email protected],  no later than Wednesday, February 12th, to add items to the agenda.
Current agenda items include:
  • 2027 Spring Meet Bids
  • Review of the 2026 Summer Section Meet dates in light of Summer National dates being earlier that in the past
  • Review of language in Championship Regulations regarding scheduling of Summer Meet dates
  • Addition of written procedures for the Spring Cross-Registration process to be added to the Championship Regulations
  • Addition of a formalized Meet Evaluation Form to gather input from athletes, coaches, and officials following each Section meet 
  • Formalizing the change of "By-Laws & Championship Regulations" to "Administrative Procedures & Championship Meet Procedures"
  • Update from Board Chair re: active review and input by the Board during the selection process of Sectional Meet Officials in lead roles (Meet Referee, Admin Refere, Team Lead, and Evaluator)
The finalized agenda will be distributed to LSC contacts no later than Friday, February 14th, prior to the business meeting.
 
Meeting information will also be posted in the near future on the Western Zone website.
 
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You are invited to register to the WRS 2025 WRS Spring Business Meeting 
When: February 19th -  12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) via Zoom

Advance Registration REQUIRED for this meeting:
https://form.jotform.com/250346043440042

Please register ASAP! 
All registrations received PRIOR to the registration deadline will receive an email on Tuesday morning, February 18th.
The email will contain instructions on how to access the Business Meeting via Zoom.
 
Registrations received AFTER the deadline will not receive the meeting information.
 
 
 

2024 Summer Business Meeting * Wednesday, June 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm Noon Pacific Time, via Zoom

 

2024 WRS Time Standards - Per the decision approved at the 2023 Summer Business Meeting, the WRS Time Standards for both Spring Meets will be the same set of standards (formerly the 4C Standards), to remain unchanged, through 2026. The Summer Standards (formerly the Mt Hood Standards) will also remain unchanged through 2026.

 

2024 Section Reimbursement Forms - Forms must be remitted no later than August 16, 2024 to be eligible for reimbursment from the travel fund. Swimmers must attend the 2024 Summer Sectional meet AND either the 2024 Olympic Trials or 2024 Summer Championships to be eligible. Forms must be completed and remitted by each respective club.

 

2023 Summer Business Meeting * Wednesday, June 21st via Zoom

 

2023 Spring Business Meeting * Monday, February 27th @ 11:30 am via ZOOM 

 

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