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PNS is pleased to announce the release of a Meet Director Handbook. Thank you to all who have put time and energy into this wondeful tool! Click HERE to access the Meet Director Handbook
Updates from Around USA Swimming May 12, 2022 Annual PNS House of Delegates Meeting Completed Successfully Last Saturday, May 7, PNS conducted the annual House of Delegates Meeting. 126 individuals participated in the session which is outstanding – more athletes and members involved and aware of the efforts to conclude the 2022 season and to plan the 2022-2023 season. 33 of the 43 clubs had 3 voting delegates in attendance and an additional 3 clubs were represented by at least 1 representative. Thank you to all the attendees and the...
Hello everyone! My name is Ella Jablonski, one of the athlete reps on the DEI committee. Recently, I had the opportunity to volunteer at a Special Olympics of Washington (SOWA) regional swim meet at KCAC. It was a great experience where I was able to interact with many of the athletes, as well as help out in the sport that I love and have been involved with for many years. I was made aware they were short on volunteers and are hoping to enlist more people to help out at...
Updates from Around USA Swimming May 5, 2022 Happy Cinco de Mayo Summer Western Age Group Zone Meet Information Meeting Re-scheduled The Western Zone has postponed the planned Informational Meeting for the summer Age Group Zone Meet to Monday, May 16 at 12 Noon PDT. Registration is required to attend the Zoom session and is available through the Zone website: https://form.jotform.com/221237016697154 This meeting will provide general information and updates on the 2022 WZ Age Group Championship Meet, co-hosted by Sierra Nevada Swimming & Elk Grove Aquatic Club, at the Elk...
Updates from Around USA Swimming Apr. 28, 2022 Team Training Support Deadline Extended to May 15 At the BOD meeting this past Monday, the Board reviewed input regarding the Team Training Support program. As a result of the discussion, the Board approved a delayed deadline for club applications to participate in the program and receive financial support. The deadline, for 2022 ONLY, is extended from March 15 to May 15. Applications with appropriate supporting documentation should be sent to the PNS Office. Summer Western Age Group Zone Meet Planning and...
U.S. Paralympics Swimming has developed a simple guide on how to help a Para Swimmer connect to resources and develop along the Para Swimming continuum. The guide can be found in the link provided and on the PNS Website. If you have any questions, please contact PNS Disability Swimming Chair, Kiko Van Zandt at [email protected] CLICK HERE FOR GUIDE
Updates from Around USA Swimming Apr. 21, 2022 Please Nominate Club HOD Voting Delegates by April 29 The annual PNS House of Delegates Meeting is Saturday, May 7, two weeks from this coming Saturday. Each club is represented by three (3) voting delegates: an athlete, a coach, and a non-athlete USA Swimming member. Please provide the delegate names, club, delegate category, and email address to the PNS Office ([email protected] , (253) 852-0680) by COB Friday, April 29. This will allow the voting lists to be prepared and instructions for the...
Updates from Around USA Swimming Apr. 14, 2022 USA Swimming Names WZ Field Services Advisor USA Swimming today announced that the final Field Services Advisor will be Mitch Gold. Mitch is a former General Chair of Southern California Swimming, most recently a coach former Palm Desert Swimming and has been recognized for his contributions to the use of social media in organizations. Mitch will start his new role on April 18 and will be attending the USA Swimming Workshops in Denver. All eight of the Field Services team will be...
