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CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), follow that by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter. The change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2...
USA Swimming Statement on Transgender Athlete Policies by USA Swimming “USA Swimming firmly believes in inclusivity and the opportunity for all athletes to experience the sport of swimming in a manner that is consistent with their gender identity and expression. We also strongly believe in competitive equity, and, like many, are doing our best to learn and educate ourselves on the appropriate balance in this space. “In 2018, we established athlete inclusion procedures, which included both a process by which an athlete could change their competition category consistent with their...
NCAA Board of Governors Updates Transgender Participation Policy From NCAA.org Policy will take effect immediately, and impacted athletes can regain eligibility later if approved by divisions The NCAA Board of Governors on Wednesday voted in support of a sport-by-sport approach to transgender participation that preserves opportunity for transgender student-athletes while balancing fairness, inclusion and safety for all who compete. The new policy, effective immediately, aligns transgender student-athlete participation for college sports with recent policy changes (PDF) from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and International Olympic Committee. Like the...
ASCA Releases Statement Encouraging Governing Bodies to Update Transgender Policies to Ensure Fairness The American Swimming Coaches Association urges the NCAA and all governing bodies to work quickly to update their policies and rules to maintain fair competition in the women’s category of swimming. ASCA supports following all available science and evidenced-based research in setting the new policies, and we strongly advocate for more research to be conducted. ASCA embraces and encourages diversity and believes all people should have the opportunity to participate in swimming. Transgender people belong in our...
CVST Parent Meeting We will be holding a Mandatory CVST Parent Meeting during the Head Over Heels Flipturn Clinic, on Saturday, February 12, from 9:00-10:00am. We ask that at least one parent from each CVST family is present. We will be goiing over upcoming meets, especially the Boys & Girls Club Nationals which we will be hosting in April and the required committments from our families and parents as well as other upcoming events. Parent Meeting Handouts
NCAA Board to Discuss Transgender Participation Policy at January 20 Meeting From SwimSwam.com A spokesperson for the NCAA has confirmed that the Board of Governors will discuss its transgender participation policy at its meeting on Thursday, January 20. A spokesperson said that they will issue a statement thereafter. While each of the NCAA’s three divisions has their own governing committees to set their own rules and policies, the Board of Governors provides a unified voice to guide college sports as a whole, across all divisions. It is the NCAA’s highest...
Becoming an Official - A How-To Guide 1. Attend a Clinic by a certified clinic instructor (CCI) in person or attend a virtual clinic: Zoom Stroke & Turn Clinics offered at 8 p.m. on: January 13th July 14th February 10th August 11th March 10th September 8th April 14th October 13th May 12th November 10th June 9th December 8th Register for the Zoom Clinic HERE . 2. Fill out the apprentice form for a free 60 day USAS membership HERE . 3. Open a free account on usaswimming.org and generate a...
Florida Swimming COVID Protocols Re-Instated Florida Swimming Executive Committee approves FL COVID protocols to extend til March 31, 2022: 1. Allow 3 officials per meet for virtual to dual meets per USAS requirements – short course only through March 31. 2. Open calendar to add meets through March 31. 3. Allow the meets to change their meet letter and follow USA swimming policies to conform to local or state rules. 4. Suspend Florida rule on the number of officials a team/club needs to receive a sanction through March 31. 5....
SafeSport Newsletter - January 2022 SAFE SPORT NEWSLETTER Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all our USA Swimming Safe Sport supporters! We know with a new year comes new opportunities to provide best in class service to all our USA Swimming members, and we hope you will continue to strive for an abuse-free environment in our sport with us. SSRP Feature - Swim Torrance As one of the first USA Swimming member clubs to accomplish Safe Sport Club Recognition in 2019, Swim Torrance has now successfully renewed their membership...
