Safe Sport Club Recognition Training Opportunities USA Swimming encourages member clubs to utilize this time away from practice and competition to complete the requirements of the USA Swimming Safe Sport Club Recognition program. The Safe Sport Club Recognition program allows a USA Swimming member club to demonstrate its commitment to creating a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members through the development and implementation of club governance measures, Safe Sport policies and reporting mechanisms, Safe Sport best practices and training to athletes and parents. This resource...

Tech Suit Restriction for 12-and-Under Swimmers The tech suit restrictions, proposed by the Age Group Development Committee, will go into effect for 12-and-under swimmers beginning September 1, 2020. Below are complete lists of the suits that will be restricted for athletes 12 and under, and then a list of those tech suits that will be allowed for athletes 12 and under: Restricted 12-and-under tech suits Approved 12-and-under tech suits For a detailed breakdown of approved and restricted tech suits by brand, click the links below: A3 Adidas Blue Seventy Dolfin...

This is a reminder to make sure your qualified athletes apply for the Scholastic All America honor if they are eligible. Athlete must have a 3.5 GPA for 1st semester (we are only evaluating transcripts for 1st semester) and have achieved the qualifying time (2019 Winter Junior National qual time) between August 16, 2019 and August 31, 2020. The qualifying period and deadline have been extended to August 31, 2020. Here is the link to the USA Swimming SAA Information page which also has a link to the actual application....

Great content from Rosemarie Knoll, our FGC DEI Chair. DEI Newsletter - 8/4/20 Gender Diversity Guidelines Scripts for Meet Hosts/Officials Recommended Practices for Gender Diverse Minor Athletes

The Florida Gold Coast has been working with the American Swimming Coaches Association for the past few weeks and have worked out a deal that will let all FGC Coaches (in good standing) attend the ASCA Cyber World Clinic for a fraction of the normal cost. The cost for each coach will be a nominal $30, while the FGC will pick up the remainder. Coaches who have attended past ASCA Clinics (in person) will attest to the great value in learning more and more about our sport from one to...

Safe Sport Club Recognition Training Opportunities USA Swimming encourages member clubs to utilize this time away from practice and competition to complete the requirements of the USA Swimming Safe Sport Club Recognition program. The Safe Sport Club Recognition program allows a USA Swimming member club to demonstrate its commitment to creating a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members through the development and implementation of club governance measures, Safe Sport policies and reporting mechanisms, Safe Sport best practices and training to athletes and parents. This resource...

Keeping Athletes First Incentive USA Swimming’s Board of Directors endorsed a new incentive, as part of the Keeping Athletes First Action Plan, to continue to increase the number of clubs to achieve Safe Sport Club Recognition. Once a club achieves Safe Sport Club Recognition, it will be automatically entered into a monthly drawing for the chance to have a National Team member or alum visit your club. This is an exciting opportunity to have a conversation, a clinic and/or take photos with one of these athletes at no cost to...

Since April, the USA Swimming Safe Sport staff has been hosting weekly Zoom trainings for parents, minor athletes and coaches to assist clubs in completing the Training and Education requirement of the Safe Sport Club Recognition program. Starting July 2020, the Safe Sport staff will offer these training sessions semi-monthly. Please see the July 2020 training schedule below which will also be communicated via email, newsletters, and social media. July 2020 training schedule: Parent Trainings: Wednesday, July 15 at 3:00 p.m. EST https://zoom.us/j/93724361466?pwd=OVF4RFlNZFpaMHhqSEVVRGwzbmpQUT09 Wednesday, July 29 at 8:00 p.m. EST...

If you missed the Zoom Meeting with Caleb Dressel, check it out here! Find below the link for the webinar: https://zoom.us/rec/share/z_FODr3t31pLSYnMuRjQW4IQBZXGaaa80yAd-aANmH_bT2FvMThrz7EXbHWpxr4 Password: 2o+MOI0V

This page is for Florida Gold Coast LSC clubs to post employment opportunities. Job postings will remain on the FGC Jobs tab for 45 days. Employers, please submit your employment opportunities to Terrell Woods via email - [email protected] After 45 days, if the position is not filled, you must resubmit your job position information. If you would like your posting to be taken down before the 45 day period, please email Terrell Woods at [email protected]. Job Postings South Florida Aquatic Club - 6/17/2020 - Senior Group Coach South Florida Aquatic...