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Understanding the Swimsuit Rules There has been a lot of discussion lately about the new swim suit rules that have gove into effect. USA Swimming has issued interpretations and guidance on the rule changes. PVS has put together a page to collect all this information in one place. Additional guidance from USA Swimming was added on 6/11/09. On 6/23/09, FINA issued a new "approved list" that includes most suits in current use. USA Swimming will follow the new list. Notice from USA Swimming regarding suits at Nationals. (finalized 7/2/09) USA Swimming Risk Management Seminar USA Swimming held a Risk Management Seminar on June 13-14, 2009. A report from the seminar is provided for interested coaches, officials, and meet directors. PVS will be represented at the 18th Maccabiah Games, July 12-23, 2009 in Israel. College Plans of PVS Class of 2009 H.S. Graduates (updated thru 6/30/2009) PVS House of Delegates Meeting May 20, 2009 Information and Reports from the meeting The U.S. National Youth Team, including PVS members Matt Benecki and Kaitlin Pawlowicz (athletes) and Sue Chen (coach) participated (May 22-24 2009) at the 46th Annual Mel Zajac Jr. International Swim Meet in Vancouver, BC. You can find the results on the host team's website. USA Swimming National Team Rosters - 2008-2009 National Team, 2008-2009 National Junior Team PVS swimmers highlighted, 2009 World University Games Team |
ConocoPhillips National Championships (World Championship Trials),
July 7-11, 2009, Indianapolis, IN Psych Sheets Swimsuit Information TV Broadcast Schedule New Page About Disability Swimming A new page dedicated to Disability Swimming has been added to the website (see the permanent link on the left side of this home page). Included on the page is information about Disability Swimming, and resources for swimmers, parents, coaches and officials. USA Swimming Scholastic All American Program The deadline for submitting the USA Swimming 2008-2009 Scholastic All American Application is August 1, 2009. Make sure you submit all required information (application, official transcript, and printout of times from SWIMS) by the deadline date. New Website about DC Area Swimming In recognition of the level of interest in this area in swimming, the Washington Post has launched a new website with a focus on local swimming. It can be reached at reachforthewall.com. USA Swimming 2009 Club Excellence Program PVS had the following clubs recognized this year by USA-S Gold - FISH Silver - CUBU Bronze - AAC, MACH The complete results of the program PVS Officials - Applications to Officiate the 2009 PVS LC Champiosnhip Meets New Interpretation of the Breaststroke Rule from USA Swimming PVS Officials Newsletter - Summer 2009 USA-S Officials E-Newsletter - April 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year - It was no surprise that Michael Phelps, winner of eight Olympic gold medals, was named the 2008 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. Michael is the first swimmer to ever achieve this honor. |
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