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        2008 U.S. Aquatics Sports Convention: Sessions Attended and Items of Interest

Report of General Chair - - contributed by Frank Swigon

 

Thursday September 25

  • Officials Committee Meeting/Burning Issues
    • New Guidelines for Officiating Disability Swimmers
    • Olympic Experience of Starter/Deck Referee
    • Use of Video Cameras at National/International Meets
  • Rules and Regulations Committee
    • Swimsuit Design for Age Group Swimmers
    • Age Requirements for Board of Review Membership
    • New Technology in Timing Systems
    • Lead Off Swims in Relays-non Standard Events
  • General Chairs Luncheon
    • Strategies for Handling Expected Growth due to Olympics
      • Older Aged Novice Swimmers
    • Budgetary Issues
  • Age Group Chairs Workshop
    • Advanced Technology Suits for Age Group Swimmers
    • LSC Sponsored Camps
    • IMX Program
    Southern Zone Meeting
    • Zone Senior Championships

Friday September 26

  • LSC Leadership Workshop
    • Financial Management of LSC
    • Forthcoming LSC Excellence Program
    • Role of Board of Directors
    • Effective BOD Meetings
  • LSC General Chairs Meeting
    • Forthcoming LSC Excellence Program in Detail
  • Meet the Candidates Session
    • Query Candidates for USAS Board of Directors
  • Southern Zone Meeting
    • Zone Meet Dates and Bids
    • Zone Senior Championships Decision, Dates, and Bids
    • Zone Mission Statement

Saturday September 27

  • USA Swimming House of Delegates Meeting
  • US Aquatics Awards Banquet