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Since 1978

Last Updated:
7/17/2010
 

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The Make a Splash campaign, a major public service initiative of USA Swimming, launched 2/27.  The campaign is aimed at decreasing the number of drowning accidents in the US, fostering greater diversity in the sport and encouraging people of all ages to embrace swimming as a direct route to a healthier lifestyle.  The first phase of the Make a Splash campaign will be executed through a number of new programs and partnerships.
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Safety Committee


USA Swimming Safety Web Page

USA Swimming Risk Management Web Page

USA Swimming Insurance and Risk Management Web Page
 

Virginia Swimming Safety Committee Members
LSC Safety Chair
 Stephen Woolfolk
safetychair@virginiaswimming.org
Co-Chair - Rosie Schiavone Doug Childress
David Strider Bob Hood
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Athlete
Rachel Brown (GATR)
Coach
Scott Baldwin

January 2010
Safety Chair Report

April 2010
Safety Chair Report
 

Committee Meeting Minutes / Reports
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
January January January January January
March  March March March March
April April April April April
August August August August August
October October October September October

New USA Swimming Rule Change
USA Swimming issued a new rule change regarding the teaching of racing starts.
Effective 1 May, coaches must certify that each of their swimmers has been properly trained and can safely execute racing starts.
Racing Start Certification Checklist     Safety Memo to Clubs/Coaches     Safety Notice to Parents     FAQs

USA Swimming Safety Committee Meeting
David Strider attended the USA Swimming Safety Committee Workshop on 17-18 August in Minneapolis, MN.
Meeting Notes

Safety Tips

USA Swimming Insurance Coverage Information

Virginia Swimming Meet Safety Procedures

Virginia Swimming Marshal Job Description

Being a Meet Marshal

Virginia Swimming Deck Access Guidance

USA Swimming Meet Referee's Safety Card

USA Swimming Meet Marshal's Safety Card

Planning for Safety at Meets

USA Swimming Meet Marshal Guidelines

USA Swimming Safety Announcements for Swim Meets

 

USA Swimming Coaches Safety Curriculum

 

2010-2011 USA Swimming Coaches Safety Certification Requirements

USA Swimming Report of Occurrence Form

Virginia Swimming Marshal Vests are available for Meet Host Clubs
Contact Stephen Woolfolk$10 per vest plus $2 S&H.

 

Questions / comments?  Please contact Stephen Woolfolk, Safety Chair.

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