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Southern Zones Select Camp Safe Sport Update Tucson and Phoenix recap Hosted meet info

P R O V I D I N G F I R S T - C L A S S C O M P E T I T I V E S W I M M I N G F R O M B E G I N N E R S T O O L Y M P I A N S Volume 1 | Issue 14 Table of Contents Team Contacts Team E-Mail: [email protected] Practice Schedule 02 Bookkeeper: Jennifer Donovan [email protected] Week-In-Review 03 Co-Head Coach: Jack White Upcoming Events Co-Head Coach: LeAnn Carr 06 Officials Chair: Hector Posadas 2019 Southern Zones [email protected] 07 Select Camp Safe Sport Representative: Breeja Larson Kendall Hernandez 09 Travel Coordinator: Rene Hernandez Hosted Meet 10 Information (July 5-7) Fundraising Committee: Fernanda Mancera Safe Sport Update 12 Parent Pool Reps

Created and composed by: Stephanie Bates SAC (east): Liz Magallanes Westside/Ascarate: Kendall Hernandez Team Photo Credits: EPAP Parents and Coaches Armijo: Ryan and Sandra McGrath

Zones Photo Credit: LeAnn Carr

Fitter & Faster photo credits: Fitter & Faster Tour, LLC.

Breeja Larson article photo credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwPTDZpGTSA

Breeja Larson article citations: https://swimswam.com/bio/breeja-larson/, TeamUSA.org, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwPTDZpGTSA, https://12thman.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=768, 12thman.com, Fina.org

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Private lessons available on Saturdays @ Armijo. Please reach out to a coach if interested.

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0 4 V O L 1 | I S S U E 1 4 AMERICA'S #1 SWIM CAMP COMING TO EL PASO S A V E : S I G N U P F O R B O T H D A Y S !

Meet Olympian JUNE & QUALIFYER 1 & 2 LUIS-Carlos Martinez!

Saturday Curriculum Location: Sunday Curriculum Butterfly Westside Natatorium Freestyle 650 Wallenberg Dr. Backstroke Fast Finishes EP,TX 79912 Fast Finishes

Two-Day High Performance Stroke Technique Swim Camp Morning Sessions = 11 & under CClliicckk hheerree ffoorr mmoorree Afternoon Sessions = 12 & older (or 11 & under with at least an "A" time for 11/12 year olds" iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn && Session sizes are limited. Each session will be led by ttoo rreeggiisstteerr both Olympians, Kristy Kowal and Luis-Carlos Martinez!

0 5 V O L 1 | I S S U E 1 4 Upcoming Events June 1 & 2: Fitter & Faster Swim Camp @ Westside Natatorium June 14-16: DSSC Father's Day Invitational @ Westside Natatorium - SIGNUP DEADLINE: JUNE 5 *July 5-7: EPAP International Invitational @ Westside Natatorium July 24-28: TAGS @ Austin July 26-28: Border Champs @ Westside Natatorium July 24-27: American LC Senior Meet @ Dallas

age group zones meet

Our Age Group Zones meet is at the end of the summer (July 30-August 3) in Cary, North Carolina (suburb of Raleigh). The application deadline for athletes and staff has been extended until tomorrow, Wednesday May 29. If you are interested in attending, there are a couple things you should know: Border has approved up to $17,500 for the trip, but ONLY if we are able to get a full team of 48 swimmers together (24 boys, 24 girls - 8 swimmers for each age group: 11-12, 13-14, 15-18); The cost per swimmer is still TBD until final numbers come in. The more swimmers, the lower the cost per swimmer; Current financial obligation is $800/swimmer; To be considered, swimmers must have a AA time.

Please use the following links to fill out an application if you would like to go!

Athlete Application Staff Application

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0 7 V O L 1 | I S S U E 1 4 "We can be weird, work hard, and swim fast...all in the same day."

"We've become friends for life. These girls aren't just my competition, they are my support structure now."

In each of the 4 zones of USA , 28 male and 28 female Kaitlyn swimmers were chosen to attend their zone's swim camp. The Sims camp is the first step of the USA Swimming camp progression, the next steps being the National Select Camp, then the National Junior Team Camp in the future.

During the camp, the athletes train with some of the best coaches Arik and staff in their zone. They experience different styles of Katz coaching, continue developing their champion mindset, and most "Meeting National Junior importantly, have fun! Team members Kaitlyn and Arik was the most amazing Video: Cotton-Eyed Joe Video: 2019 Camp Montage experience. They taught us so much about team culture." 0 8 V O L 1 | I S S U E 1 4 Olympic Gold Medalist

Breeja Larson

Breeja Larson did not always want to swim; in fact, she wanted to be an Olympic gymnast in her youth, but "once I reached 6-feet, it kind of out of possibility," Larson said. She did not seriously commit to swimming until the age of 17, but her "talent was apparent immediately; her best high school times were a 1:02.1 in the 100 breast, 23.68 in the 50 free, and a 51.12 in the 100 free. Larson holds Mesa Aquatics Club team records in every breaststroke event, both yards and meters." (SwimSwam bio) After graduating from Mountain View in 2010, Larson chose to attend Fast Facts Texas A&M, and it was there where she experienced success on a Number of siblings: 6 sisters national level (NCAA D1). However, in 2011, Larson had a bit of a Favorite TV show: Modern Family cancer scare when tumors were discovered in her throat. Fortunately, Pre-Competition Music: Lindsey Sterling the tumors were benign, and she was able to being a recovery process. Favorite swimming set: recovery The thyroid gland] is still there so I don't need to be on any medication." breaststroke (azcentral.com, 16 Apr 2015, 04 Jul 2012) Favorite quote: "Stay humble and hungry" In 2012, Larson bounced back and attended the US Olympic Trials. What I drive: my bike She won the 100 breast, beating Olympian . Larson Worst habit: peeling my nails "earned her Olympic gold medal as part of the United States’ 400 Favorite city to visit: Boise, Idaho medley relay team. She was also sixth in the 100 breast." (SwimSwam Supersitition: Pre-race routine bio) Degree: Psychology In January 2015, Larson had surgery to remove a nodule from her thyroid , which left her with a significant scar. "I'm able to breathe a lot better in and out of the water. My quality of life has gone up a lot so I'm really thankful I was able to get it out. My hormone levels are fine because the other half [of the thyroid gland] is still there so I don't need to be on any medication." (azcentral.com, 16 Apr 2015, 04 Jul 2012) Larson was unable to qualify for the 2016 Olympics, and ended up moving back home to Mesa, AZ to train at Phoenix Swim Club. Although she experienced some setbacks, her resilience and great club training allow her to remain optimistic when it comes to the 2020 Olympics in Japan: "I would love to have my sights set on 2020...My training is going great. I haven't quite hit the right speed at the right time, which has been kind of a bummer. But I still really enjoy it..." (azcentral.com, 12 April 2018)

0 9 V O L 1 | I S S U E 1 4 2019 SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL July 5-7, 2019 OUR HOSTED MEET!

location Westside Natatorium 650 Wallenberg Dr. sign up deadline July 4, 2019

format Prelim/Finals seeded fastest to slowest; Alternating 1 heat of boys & 1 heat of girls; "B" Time standard on all events 200 meters or longer (exception = 1500 free).

1 0 V O L 1 | I S S U E 1 4 Host Team Job Descriptions Administrative Official (A/O) Volunteer Oversees everything related to swimming throughout the met, ensures compliance with USA Swimming Standards Requirements *requires intense formal training* Awards Organizes and distributes all awards WE WANT YOUR HELP, NOT (ribbons/medals/trophies/etc.) Clerk of the Course YOUR MONEY! Manages deck entries if allowed, collect positive check-ins for EPAP is a non-profit organization, and while the income distance events, collects any outstanding team fees from swim meets, your monthly dues, and fundraising Console Operator efforts help "keep the lights on" and your monthly dues low, Behind-the-scenes computer operator for events when it comes to hosting a swim meet, we'd much rather *requires formal training* have your help than your money! DJ/Announcer July 5-7 is our hosted meet for the LC season. There are Makes announcements over a PA system and manages music so many job positions that we need to fill in order to make during the meet (bring own phone, tablet, etc. for music selections) the meet run efficiently and as smooth as possible. Head Official Every single family has a Volunteer Requirement for our Oversees all Officials working the meet hosted meet based on the highest level swimmer in your *requires formal training* family whether or not you have a swimmer(s) participating: Hospitality Coordinator Minnows - 2 sessions Coordinates all food preparation for the hospitality room (the host Blue - 2 sessions team MUST provide meals & refreshments to the officials during the meet) Blue Elite - 3 sessions Hospitatlity Worker Gold- 3 sessions, or 2 sessions Assists the Hospitatlity Coordinator with meal prep and requiring additional training (official, distribution A/O, laptop, etc.) Laptop Operator Behind-the-scenes computer operator for events Gold Elite & Seniors - 3 sessions, or 3 *requires formal training* sessions requiring additional training Meet Director (official, A/O, laptop, etc.) Operational manager of the entire meet If you, someone in your family, friends, or even a Official neighbor is unable to fulfill your requirements, you will be On-deck "referee" *requires formal training* charged $75 PER SESSION that went unfulfilled. Again, Post-Meet Cleanup Crew we'd much rather have your help than your money! Assists lifeguards with any equipment breakdown upon completion of the final session Runner Performs any necessary trips/tasks, including but not limited to posting results, buying ice, summoning officials, etc. Safety Marshal (bright orange vest) Ensures a safe environment both on-deck and in the stands; manages foot traffic, enforces facility rules, spot-checks restrooms for cleanliness, etc.) Timer 2019 SOUTHWEST Provides back-up timing of each race in case INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL the touchpad malfunction; these are the people you see standing July 5-7, 2019 at the end of the pool in front of each lane.

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reduce, recognize, and report

We are excited to announce enhancements to our Safe Sport policy and education requirements as part of our continued commitment to safeguarding our athletes.

USA Swimming’s top priority continues to be keeping our athletes safe. No form of abuse, including child sexual abuse, has a place in our sport. Under our leadership, this organization will continue to make abuse prevention and response an important piece of everything we do.

The enhancements stem from requirements imposed by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (the “Center”). The Center is the separate, independent organization that oversees all sexual misconduct reports in the Olympic and Para-Olympic movement. The Center is also responsible for creating requirements in the areas of policy, education and training for every National Governing Body (NGB) in the Movement. USA Swimming, as an NGB, must follow the Center’s requirements.

Policy Changes First, the Center requires every NGB to implement a Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) by June 23, 2019. This Policy addresses risk areas that present opportunities for abuse to occur.

The Policy covers five (5) areas: One-on-One Interactions Travel: Local & Team Social Media & Electronic Communication Locker Rooms & Changing Areas Massages & Rubdowns

For several years, USA Swimming has either required club policies, enacted national rules or recommended best practices in most of these areas. This means that MAAPP requirements should be familiar to USA Swimming members.

MAAPP will apply to all adults who interact with and have direct and frequent contact with minor athletes, including adult athletes. The language used in the policy is Applicable Adult. All Applicable Adults will be required to follow MAAPP.

Education and Training Changes Second, the Center requires regular and consistent training for all adults who interact with and have direct and frequent contact with minor athletes, including adult athletes. All USA Swimming non-athlete members regularly complete Safe Sport training, known as Athlete Protection Training. Now, all adult athlete members will also be required to complete Athlete Protection Training. All adult members— athlete and non-athlete—will be required to complete the training annually.

At its April 26, 2019 meeting, the USA Swimming Board of Directors reviewed and approved interim changes to USA Swimming rules related to MAAPP. Those same changes will be presented to the House of Delegates in September for permanent implementation.

Accordingly, by June 23, 2019, every USA Swimming member organization is required to update its policies to reflect MAAPP.

Over the next two months, leading up to the June 23 compliance date, USA Swimming, your LSC, and your club will share the policy and education changes across multiple channels and our Safe Sport staff members are prepared to answer any questions you have.

MAAPP is provided in full at www.usaswimming.org/maappwww.usaswimming.org/maapp. You will also find additional resources to assist you as you make these changes.

If you have questions about these changes, please contact USA Swimming staff at [email protected].

Your continued support of USA Swimming’s abuse prevention and response efforts is invaluable. Together we can promote a safe and healthy environment for our swimmers.

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