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USA Swimming presents the new Safe Sport Policy for Prevention of Minor Athlete Abuse

https://www.usaswimming.org/utility/landing-pages/minor-athlete-abuse-prevention-policy

http://mdswim.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/recommended-practices-for-gender-diverse-minors.pdf

Safe Sport Chair Maryland Swimming: Sondra Hunt  MDswimsafesport@gmail.com

Newest Safe Sport Recognized Club:  CGA

July 9, 2020

General Chair Update:

USA Swimming has launched the second round of COVID Grants application.  The deadline to apply is by end of day July 10^th

USA Swimming are discussing sanctions for meets in August.  No decision as yet.  The USA Swimming Board has clearly stated that even when sanctions are allowed, the LSC has the final say.  The LSC must sanction meets in accordance with local and state COVID guidelines.  The LSC has the responsibility to define how the meets will run with regard facility requirements, social distancing, mask, hand-washing, etc., etc.

USA Swimming will be sending a notice early next stating their decision about Regional Meets.  Please watch for this email to arrive.

The Time Standards will stay as is until December 31^st at which time the USA Board will re-evaluate.  Currently, there are 1220 athletes who have qualified for Olympic Trials.

Coaches please keep a look out for upcoming Webinars and Zoom calls related to Virtual Meets and Virtual Leader Board Program. Patrick Murphy, Larry Herr and Brandan Hansen are working jointly to put together these programs.

Also, take advantage of the upcoming Virtual Coaches Clinic with Jim Ellis – Saturday July 11, 2020 from 12 – 2 pm

Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Stay Inclusive

Anna Summerfield, General Chair-Maryland Swimming

LSC Meeting Schedule:

** July 26, 2020: ZOOM Annual Athlete’s Meeting – Time and  Link will be sent to Credentialed Voting Athlete Members

** August 2, 2020: ZOOM Annual MDSI House of Delegates Meeting – 1:00 -3:00 PM – Link to be sent to Credentialed Voting Club Members

If you need to to verify accreditation please email office@mdswim.org

All July and August Meets are Cancelled.

2020 Scholar Athlete Applications are now being accepted by USA Swimming. www.usaswimming.org/saaapp

All New Athletes and New Non-Athletes may register for 2021 with their club registrar. Membership Renewals will take place in September as usual.