2009 USA-S WESTERN ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETS:

Age Group Division: August 4-8
Veterans' Memorial Aquatic Center
Waipahu, Oahu [ map ]

Senior Division: August 10-12
Veterans' Memorial Aquatic Center
Waipahu, Oahu [ map ]

Open Water: August 9
Waimea Bay - North Shore, Oahu

HAWAIIAN SWIMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• SENIOR Program Select Camp qualifying rankings posted. [ link ]
• LETTER to Club Coaches and Club Boards from the LSC Board regarding Deck Official shortages on all islands. [ pdf ]

USA SWIMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• USA Swimming Regulation Notification: Effective May 1, 2009 - USA Swimming’s Board of Directors has modified the racing start rule, 103.2.2 (which already provides that racing starts should only be taught in at least six feet of water) to further clarify that racing starts should only be taught under the direct supervision of a USA Swimming member coach, and to expand the definition of teaching racing starts to make clear that no swimmer who has not been certified as proficient by his or her coach should be performing racing starts into less than six feet of water. [ more ]
  • Racing Start Amendment [ pdf ]
  • Racing Start Certification Checklist [ pdf ]
  • Racing Start Memo to Clubs and Coaches [ pdf ]
  • Racing Start Memo to Parents [ pdf ]
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [ pdf ]
• USA Swimming Regulation Notification: Effective May 15, 2009 - Rule 102.9.1.A Swimsuits worn for all 12 & under age group defined competition shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor past the knee.
• USA Swimming Regulation Clarification: Restriction on Wearing More Than One Swimsuit. [ pdf ]
• USA Swimming Regulation Clarification: "Assiting a coach" rule. [ pdf ]