tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6682089592934045772011-08-01T18:45:08.497-07:00Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.comBlogger551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-47133813113692080572011-04-28T07:49:00.000-07:002011-04-28T08:01:37.673-07:00

The last week has been full of movement in Open Water Swimming on the National and International Level. Since the release recommendations from the USA Swimming Open Water Review Committee three major headlines have been posted with regards to Open Water Safety.1. USA Swimming BOD votes to Relocate US Nationals to Fort Lauderdale 4/22/2011 - The 2011 USA Swimming Open Water National Championships

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-61547398801322489842011-04-14T14:51:00.000-07:002011-04-14T15:12:27.460-07:00

Nearly six months after the tragic and untimely death of USA Swimming National Team Member Fran Crippen, steps are being taken Stateside. This week, the USA Swimming Appointed Open Water Commission Releases Recommendations, the Crippen Family (see below) and FINA respond, and USA Swimming announces the hire of an Open Water Program Manager.Crippen Family Statement:"The Crippen family is grateful

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-89432890465936705122011-02-02T09:53:00.002-08:002011-02-02T10:20:05.369-08:00

FRANK BUSCH -Named USA Swimming National Team Director IAN THORPE - Returns to Competition AARON PEIRSOL - Retires from CompetitionMICHAEL PHELPS - Announces Video Game

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-43486648484437661202010-10-28T07:50:00.000-07:002010-10-28T07:59:38.707-07:00

If you are looking for a way to be a part of Fran Crippen's memorial this weekend, but can't make to Conshohocken, PA. Take part in the Worldwide Tribute to Fran Crippen.Details below.Time: Saturday, October 30 · 9:00am - 9:30amLocation: Your Closest Body of Water (ocean, lake, river...)Created By: Alyss Lange, Brent AnhornMore Info: Over 21,000 people have shown they care on the "In Memory

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-76250589964730092792010-10-27T10:33:00.000-07:002010-10-27T10:56:43.919-07:00

Earlier this month Joe Posnanski of Sports Illustrated put together a list of 32 great sports calls. If you're a sports aficionado like me, you'll appreciate each of the calls on this the well rounded list. And if you're a die hard swimming fan, you'll get chills reliving this Beijing moment. Enjoy!18. Dan Hicks on Jason Lezak’s comeback to keep Michael Phelps’ dream of eight gold medals alive at

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-81213603230034739932010-10-25T21:28:00.000-07:002010-10-25T21:42:04.155-07:00

On Saturday, October 23rd, USA Swimming National Team Member Fran Crippen passed away during the Open Water World Cup 10k race in the United Arab Emirates. The cause of death remains unknown, however USA Swimming announced today that, regardless of the actions taken by others, they plan to investigate the cause of death in hopes of preventing a tragedy of this nature from happening again.The

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-1152613347532143632010-10-14T14:12:00.000-07:002010-10-14T14:17:04.482-07:00

America's Swim Team is looking for a new declaration to add to the Swimmer's Creed and its putting the finalists against each other in a vote. Visit the America's Swim Team website to vote for your favorite declaration, as well as download wallpapers and read the rest of the creed.

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-80591327689859288062010-10-13T13:52:00.000-07:002010-10-13T14:05:24.693-07:00

USA Swimming has two of the ten finalists for the 2010 Sports Illustrated for Kids "Sports Kid of the Year." 11 year old Olivia Calegan of Quad Cities Aquatics and 15 year old Missy Franklin of the Colorado Stars.Voting is unlimited, so visit the SI for Kids website this week. Voting closes on October 18 at 12 P.M. EST.The three finalists, as chosen by your votes, will be revealed on October 19.

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-45158294748303528582010-10-11T14:18:00.000-07:002010-10-11T14:25:29.283-07:00

For those of you that couldn't follow along daily, here's a recap of some of the major news affecting USA Swimming Athletes over the past week, as well as some additional info worth reading:A Three-peat for LA?Athlete Rep Erin Popovich RetiresUSA Swimming Board of Directors AnnouncedMake A Splash Reaches half a Million

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-70065849521206951432010-10-05T12:00:00.000-07:002010-10-08T12:11:16.805-07:00

The article below gives insight into what might need to happen in order for the 'rings' to return state side and why LA (although losing to Chicago for the US bid, who then lost to Madrid, Tokyo, and Rio for the actual games) might be our best shot.When can LA host the Olympics again?Phil Wallace • October 4 2010 5:38 PMLast week the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) met and unveiled some of

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-88846691299532431532010-10-04T12:27:00.000-07:002010-10-04T12:46:54.674-07:00

For those of you that couldn't follow along daily, here's a recap of some of the major news affecting USA Swimming Athletes over the past week:Make a Splash Receives USOC HonorsLogos on SwimwearAthlete Partnership Agreement Still in the WorksUSOC Olympic AssemblyUSOC Safe Training Environments EffortsUSA Swimming Launches Athlete Protection PageSuccess for US at Open Water World Cup Jessica Hardy

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-59049989015008743522010-10-01T10:47:00.000-07:002010-10-04T11:08:51.480-07:00

The Athlete Protection page is currently accessible under “MY USA SWIMMING” on the drop-down menu under MEMBER RESOURCES. You can also access it directly through www.usaswimming.org/protect

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-1022628938857432732010-09-28T10:40:00.000-07:002010-10-04T10:47:03.792-07:00

Athlete Protections Efforts in USA Swimming lead the way, but the USOC is taking actions to parallel efforts to keep athletes safe. On the USOC side the effort are led by four-time Olympian Nina Kemppel who has called on the USOC to take a "leadership role"COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) released a report today from its Working Group for Safe Training Environments

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-79542634686321415612010-09-28T08:32:00.000-07:002010-09-28T08:43:14.502-07:00

In the midst of all the discussion about increased stipends and the Athlete Partnership Agreement, I wanted to be sure that everyone was aware of another key change that took place in Dallas this past week.At the House of Delegates Meeting, a rule was passed to allow advertising on swimwear effective October 1, 2010 for domestic competitions only. While this legislation was initially proposed to

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-48081676930938044582010-09-27T10:58:00.000-07:002010-09-27T11:23:10.084-07:00

The 2010 USAS Convention in Dallas was initially supposed to be the end of the Pro Swimming Task Force and the submission of a budget and legislation that would drastically change the status of USA Swimming National Team Funding. Over the last year the Task Force has presented approximately a half a dozen different plans, but it has become a challenge to get everyone in agreement. Between the

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-59246640791513704302010-09-27T10:33:00.000-07:002010-10-04T10:39:06.621-07:00

2010 U.S. Olympic Assembly Ends on Positive Note forU.S. Olympic Family COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - After three days of meetings between the various constituencies of the U.S. Olympic Family - including the Athlete's Advisory Council (AAC), Multi-Sport Organizations (MSO) Council, National Governing Body (NGB) Council, U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Association, U.S. Olympic Committee (

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-35040722368347386202010-09-25T10:15:00.000-07:002010-10-04T10:19:38.672-07:00

Saturday, September 25, 2010Gregory, Make a Splash take home USOC Rings of Gold AwardsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) unveiled the recipients of the 2010 Rings of Gold awards on Saturday afternoon during the 2010 U.S. Olympic Assembly in Colorado Springs, Colo. Figure skater Melissa Gregory (Hartford, Conn.) and the USA Swimming Foundation's Make a Splash initiative

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-74428574064334294832010-09-19T10:27:00.000-07:002010-09-27T10:31:17.900-07:00

The article below was first published on USASwimming.org (9/18/2010)Through decisive action at today's House of Delegates meeting, USA Swimming will expand its athlete protection efforts across multiple areas. The measures, which were put forth by the Board of Directors, will educate the membership on the issue, implement athlete protection policies, expand background checking to include all

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-37065702557933919972010-09-17T22:00:00.000-07:002010-09-26T19:58:39.628-07:00

Trent Staley started as an LSC representative in Cincinnati in 1998 and has been a consistent voice in favor of athletes on a number of National Committees ever since. Those who have served with him on Senior Swimming, OIO, IRC, and Steering have all been witness to his strong voice and conviction for athlete rights. Those who have worked with him on the Board of Directors over the past 6 years

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-63424121327013828212010-08-23T10:56:00.000-07:002010-08-23T11:05:54.850-07:00

The article below was published in today's issue of the Sports Business Journal. In reference to proposed legislation by the Pro Swimming Task Force. This legislation has been reviewed and supported by the Rules and Regulations Committee and will be voted on in the House of Delegates next month.By TRIPP MICKLEStaff writerPublished August 23, 2010 : Page 08Soccer has corporate logos on jerseys,

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-2878756553672676032010-08-09T08:08:00.000-07:002010-08-09T08:28:00.642-07:00

The 2010 USAS Convention in Dallas is fast approaching! We will be making our way to Texas in about 5 weeks! Here are a few reminders that are VERY important. Please be sure to review these, and follow up on any of them that pertain to you! 1. BOOKING TRAVELIf your trip to Convention is being funded by USA Swimming, you need to book your flight (if you are flying) through Polk Majestic by the

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-64222276549109449682010-07-28T12:12:00.000-07:002010-07-28T12:18:29.610-07:00

The Article below was posted on the USA Swimming website Tuesday, July 27th after the conclusion of special meeting of the Board of Directors held specifically to discuss the issues of athlete protection.Valued members, volunteers and swimming families,In a special meeting held today in Newark, N.J., the USA Swimming Board of Directors and select staff met with independent experts from the Child

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-74622337159882662762010-07-21T11:13:00.000-07:002010-07-21T11:20:23.154-07:00

USA Swimming Athlete Representative, Alison Terry and her husband Alan Voisard have teamed up with the Challenged Athlete Foundation to put on swimming and coaching clinics.Click here to watch a video

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-5472424805191694172010-07-09T20:17:00.000-07:002010-07-09T20:28:14.673-07:00

In the July 5th Issue of Sports Illustrated, Kelli Anderson wrote an article about how Coach Sean Hutchinson has turned the third USA Swimming Professional and Post Graduate Training center into the "highest-octane training group of female swimmers ever assembled."To read the full article, pick it up on the news stand, or click here

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-60832006640384438452010-05-13T12:00:00.000-07:002010-07-09T20:11:10.079-07:00

Jim Devine passed unexpectedly on May 12, 2010. You probably know Jim as the Chair of the National Board of Review for USA Swimming and the sound of process and reason. To others he was the long-time professor of law at the University of Missouri. Regardless of how he is connected to your life, it is likely he only contributor to making the world a better place for you. Click here to read what

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-79960756303060787002010-05-10T12:00:00.000-07:002010-07-08T10:12:31.248-07:00

Here's an article written by Tripp Mickle of Sports Business Journal about the work of the Pro Swimming Task Force.- Enjoy!http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/65687Swimmers would trade some rights for payBy TRIPP MICKLEStaff writerPublished May 10, 2010 : Page 05USA Swimming has developed a plan to pay its elite swimmers more money, but swim agents are fighting the proposal because it is

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-65256932144868712292010-05-01T14:36:00.000-07:002010-05-01T14:37:36.958-07:00

Actions Taken Include Addition of Full-Time Child Protection Staff, Background Screen Review & Publication of Banned ListCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The USA Swimming Board of Directors acted this weekend to immediately implement a series of landmark measures that support the organization's 7-Point Action Plan for a Safe & Positive Environment.The measures were approved during a regularly-scheduled

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-80777344624440941492010-04-21T09:10:00.000-07:002010-04-21T09:12:57.406-07:00

USA Swimming Announces 7-Point Action Plan for a Safe and Positive Sport EnvironmentOrganization Will Share Key Learnings and Best Practices with Other Youth-Focused OrganizationsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –USA Swimming announced today the immediate implementation of a 7-Point Action Plan to address the issue of child protection in the sport. The plan outlines seven action steps to make certain the

Ann Marie Patenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-24086146074469525712010-04-05T07:40:00.000-07:002010-04-05T07:48:40.824-07:00

The following sentence is the part that caught my eye, but beyond the quote you will find the full release.- Tyler"In the report, the committee recommends increasing the USOC Board by four voting directors (from 11 to 15), comprised of two independent members, one Athletes Advisory Committee (AAC) member and one National Governing Bodies (NGB) Council member."Independent Advisory Committee

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-1733119633812233512010-04-01T09:54:00.000-07:002010-04-01T10:02:26.303-07:00

The Press Release below was sent out by the USA Swimming Foundation recently to announce the growth and success the water safety program is experiencing. For a video clip of the importance of water safety from an international stand point, check out this program in Bangladesh.PRESS RELEASEUSA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash Initiative Teaches 200,000th ChildNational Water-Safety Initiative

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-91819096104587548282010-03-29T16:58:00.001-07:002010-03-29T17:10:16.428-07:00

Hello everyone.April and Kekoa would like your input on the following matter...Hey Athlete Reps!It's April and Kekoa from the Convention Education Committee. We will be having our committee meeting in a month or so and we wanted to ask a few questions:1. Is there anything you want to see at convention that you feel the athletes have been missing out on in the past?2. Is college 101 and or 201

Chris Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15984001437868935251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-33788949958176315932010-03-11T11:36:00.000-08:002010-03-11T11:43:04.750-08:00

It’s time to think about London 2012 and the future of USA Swimming!Chuck Wielgus and company are looking for the next Big Idea and would like your help. The Big Idea search is now open to everyone. Over 70 ideas have been submitted. You can find them on SwimNetwork.comFeel free to comment on the existing ideas or submit one yourself!

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-73552684724013195042010-03-11T11:34:00.001-08:002010-03-11T11:36:37.854-08:00

Sometimes I feel spoiled when I explain our sport to others. It's so straight forward. You're not judged on the design of your suit, the path of your stroke, or the amount of water you displace. You may do things to alter anyone of those aspects in training and in race preparation, but once the race starts its simple - touch the wall first without cheating and you win. Swimming typically avoids

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-48246350384726273502010-03-01T16:25:00.000-08:002010-03-01T16:34:56.679-08:00

We are about as far away from the summer Olympics and Michael Phelps still continues to make headlines. Its been a little less than 2 years since his record breaking 8 gold medals, and its a little over 2 years until the last Olympics in which he will compete - something he has been saying since Beijing. But it comes as no surprise that he has broken the mold of seasonal Olympics and is a

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-71127016784365351832010-02-23T08:53:00.000-08:002010-02-23T09:06:05.820-08:00

After posting the article explaining the Pro Swimming Task Force about two weeks ago, I have come across a handful of other articles and information that are worth sharing.For the last few quads it seems that the conversation of athlete funding has been focussed on USA Swimming finding a way to retain those athletes who are one good swim away from earning an International Medal or a or dawning

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-71583300850509781842010-02-10T11:34:00.000-08:002010-02-10T12:04:16.732-08:00

In September USA Swimming President Jim Wood formed a task for to look at the viability of a Professional Concept in the Sport of Swimming.While this task force may have initially been developed to take a look at rules regarding the use of sponsor logos on swimwear, the task force was asked to go to the USA Swimming Board of Directors in May with a recommendation of how we can better retain and

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-66503678236527999462010-02-10T09:34:00.000-08:002010-02-10T10:46:00.638-08:00

Two weeks ago Trent Staley posted an article on the AEC Blog from the January Issue of Outside Magazine titled Good Cop, Bad Cop. The article exposes some of the issues that are affected athletes and the ways they are forced to sacrifice in hopes of keeping the sport clean. If you have not yet read this article, please do.Then last week AZ Senator John McCain held a press conference to talk about

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-38974265873008175822010-02-01T12:32:00.000-08:002010-02-01T13:26:25.912-08:00

After a long weekend full of meetings in Colorado Springs, CO I am happy to announce that the AEC has added video to its communication strategy. The inaugural video was filmed in the Carolyn Dirks Building - Home to USA Swimming - on the US Olympic Training Center Campus. This video introduces you to a majority of the AEC members who were present that weekend. Check the blog often for new video

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-85864137357113793252010-01-27T10:28:00.000-08:002010-01-27T10:36:06.240-08:00

Outside Magazine, January 2010Good Cop, Bad CopWADA, The International agency that oversees drug testing in sports, has done a solid job of cleaning up some rotten games. But a growing number of critics contend that it's become overzealous and arrogant, sometimes trampling the civil liberties of athletes in the process. As the case of Winter Olympian Zach Lund illustrates, they have a point.http:

Trent Staleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17002979643613229379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-83845733856112688632010-01-15T12:19:00.001-08:002010-01-15T12:37:12.685-08:00

Hello everyone,Happy belated New Year to you all. I wish you all the best in 2010 in all of your endeavors.Hopefully many of you are reading and keeping up with the AEC Blog (usaswimmingaec.blogspot.com). By now you all should have received confirmation on your committee appointments. Furthermore, you have hopefully been in contact with your committee chair. You should know the dates of any/all

Chris Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15984001437868935251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-11891396685190692482010-01-13T15:39:00.000-08:002010-01-13T15:52:42.872-08:00

Below is a recap of 2009 as seen through the eyes of USAS Media Officer, Greg Eggert, and inspired by and excerpt of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.2009: "It was the best of times" - - -When the news was good, it was really good, especially significant were the last two items on our list: Swimwear........our leaders and delegates at the FINA Technical and General Congresses persuaded

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-32770562987521705262010-01-11T08:23:00.000-08:002010-01-11T08:42:35.837-08:00

USA Swimming's 100/200m WR holder and recently appointed member of the FINA Athletes Commission, Aaron Peirsol, has teamed up with his British Backstroke counterpart and 50m WR holder, Liam Tancock in search of standardized starting blocks in International Competition as reported by The Times today.Click Here to read the full article, then tell us your story. Have you ever had a race ruined by

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-23545059835902717942010-01-06T11:18:00.000-08:002010-01-06T11:28:28.322-08:00

The following was submitted by the athletes of the Championship Evaluation Committee.USA Swimming SCY National Championships Federal Way, WA - December 2009Athlete Hospitality: The bananas, oranges, Gatorade, and water were appreciated for the simplicity and nutritional value, but were not always available. It would be nice to have some additional items such as pretzels and/or trail mix to add a

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-910035343063978062009-12-14T13:31:00.001-08:002009-12-14T13:52:07.070-08:00

December is upon us. For some that means snow and cold, blustery winds. For others, not so much (and I should come visit you). For all of us, however, it is time to renew our membership with USA Swimming. In order to do any volunteer travel for USA Swimming, you must be a current member with the organization. Registration forms can be found online through your LSC. Many athlete representatives

Linda Rikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11152805743238667831noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-91990601279084196142009-12-14T10:15:00.000-08:002009-12-14T10:19:12.828-08:00

National Athlete Representative names are in. Five athletes who competed at the 2009 SCY Nationals have just joined the Athletes Committee. They include:Caroline Burckle - Fullerton Aquatics Sports TeamTyler Clary - University of MichiganJessica Hardy - Trojan Swim ClubConor Sweeney - Swim Atlanta (UGA)Nelson Westby - Mecklenburg Aquatic ClubFor full results from the meet available here.

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-42465187685522101022009-12-14T09:34:00.001-08:002009-12-14T09:48:16.672-08:00

Congratulations to Michigan athlete representative, Clay Youngquist of Lakeview Aquatic Club for winning the Men's 200 Freestyle this past weekend at the Junior National Championships in Columbus Ohio. He won the final with a time of 1:37.16! Check out full meet results here.

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-71391720302331628962009-12-02T10:25:00.000-08:002009-12-02T10:56:36.213-08:00

Athlete committee appointments for the 2009-2010 volunteer year have been finalized. Congratulations to those of you who made it on to a committee! I look forward to seeing you all at convention in Dallas, if not sooner. You should be receiving a letter in the mail shortly to announce your position. If you are interested in getting in contact with any of the following athlete representatives,

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-67611665819167581202009-10-20T10:45:00.000-07:002009-10-20T10:52:20.961-07:00

Below are a series of updates from the International Relations Committee that may be of interest to you as athletes...FINA COMMISSION & TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The following individuals will represent USA Swimming and/or USAS at the upcoming FINA meetings: Technical Open Water Swimming Committee - October 18th - Steve Munatones Coaches Commission - October 23-24th - Mark Schubert Athletes

Trent Staleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17002979643613229379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-88773728270423128272009-10-15T11:27:00.000-07:002009-10-15T11:30:56.718-07:00

The list of approved swimwear for next year is out on the FINA website. Check it out as this will be the list that we put into place in the US as well.In related USA Swimming sponsor news...October 15, 2009 – Speedo, the world’s leading swimwear brand, has announced that its new generation of performance swimwear inspired by the Speedo LZR Racer suit has been approved by FINA. The range is

Trent Staleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17002979643613229379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-14154302261181703312009-10-05T08:39:00.000-07:002009-10-05T10:28:27.816-07:00

On the last day of the USAS Convention, the Executive committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) approved the 2010 Prohibited Substances and Methods List. The United States Anit-Doping Agency (USADA) will review these changes and rules on January 1, 2010. Read below for the major changes and publish their list in the coming weeks. For the full 2010 list use the link at the bottom of this

Kicker Vencilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16012104033348333356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-51382993913617302492009-10-04T20:00:00.000-07:002009-10-04T20:14:41.302-07:00

Late Friday in Copenhagen, the IOC came to a decision on the host city for the XXXI Olympiad. Much to the disappointment of US athletes and supporters, Chicago was the first of the four finalists (Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo) to be eliminated. Many US reporters, analysts, and experts thought Chicago was the best bid the USOC had ever put forth, so to head into the weekend with an 'L'

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-5913331300947234632009-10-01T09:39:00.000-07:002009-10-05T08:40:13.485-07:00

Below is a repost of 20 Question Tuesday from September 29, 2009 that I did with Bob Schaller. It was great to get a chance to share a little of the athlete rep perspective with a wider audience....http://swimnetwork.com/blogs/blog/20090929/20_question_tuesday_with_trent_staley-6300.html20 Question Tuesday with Trent StaleyBy Bob Schaller // SwimNetwork Senior WriterTrent Staley was a team

Trent Staleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17002979643613229379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-18128945897254436172009-09-19T13:00:00.000-07:002009-09-30T10:58:27.747-07:00

We just wrapped up a week in Rosemont, Illinois at the 2009 USAS Convention. Below is a recap of the rule changes and voting from the House of Delegates.This year there were a total of 47 rule changes and 7 housekeeping actions proposed for the USA Swimming rule book at the HOD.Rule Changes:4 Withdrawn (Not voted on)38 Adopted5 DefeatedHousekeeping:7 AdoptedKey Rule Changes:102.9 SwimwearUSA

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-36300616719546469002009-09-18T20:00:00.000-07:002009-09-28T11:44:28.961-07:00

This Evening at the USA Swimming House of Delegates meeting in Rosemont, Illinois the recipient of the 27th Athletes Appreciation Award was announced. This award was created in 1983 to recognize the individual or organization perceived by the Athletes Committee to have contributed most significantly to the Athletes' Movement.Janet Evans is no stranger to the world of swimming. She is recognized

Tyler Storienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-668208959293404577.post-42758816008990008592009-09-16T17:00:00.000-07:002009-09-26T20:08:00.037-07:00

Welcome to the USA Swimming AEC blog! This page will be your one-stop-shop for up to date information from your Athletes' Executive Committee. We hope to increase lines of communication between all levels of athlete representation through this site. Check back often for updates!

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