PVS Athletes

2008 Athlete Representative Election

Election for PVS Athlete Representative will be held at the upcoming Eastern Zone Open Water meet. The elected athlete representative will serve from September 1, 2008, to August 31, 2010. Voting will take place Sunday, August 10, 8-10 AM at Pohick Regional Park near the officials table.

At the time of election, the Athlete Representative must (a) be an Athlete Member in good standing; (b) be at least sixteen (16) years of age or at least a sophomore in high school; (c) be currently competing, or have competed during the three (3) immediately preceding years, in the program of swimming conducted by PVS or another LSC; and unless granted an exception by the Board of Directors (d) reside in the Territory and expect to reside therein throughout at least the first half of the term.

Austin Auger is the incumbent and has announced that he will not be seeking re-election.

Tara Banks has indicated her intention to run for the position.

Any other athletes wishing to run for this position should contact PVS General Chair Greg York by NOON on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at GenlChr@pvswim.org. The Athlete Representative elected shall be determined by a plurality of the Athlete Members in good standing, present, and voting who are thirteen (13) years of age or older.


Nominee Information

All nominees are invited to submit a brief statement introducing themselves and why they wish to be elected.  Statements will be posted as they are received.

Tara Banks

I am 16 years old and have been swimming in the Potomac Valley since I was 8. I attend Westfield High School and swim for Westfield Swim and Dive where I was named Rookie of the Year my Freshman year. I made Virginia States in 2007 and 2008. I am a member of the 2008 LC PVS Zone team and train with Curl-Burke Swim Club. I lifeguard and coach at my summer NVSL team. As someone who trains nearly 18 hours a week, I think I can bring an important perspective to the PVS Board of Directors.