Attached is a summary of our latest FGC Board of Directors' Meeting. We are all happy to hear more teams are transitioning back into the water! Some important items in this newsletter as we get back in. Click here for Coaches Corner from Gordon Andrews.

Hello! The USA Swimming Safe Sport staff is hosting weekly Zoom trainings to help clubs achieve the training requirements of the Safe Sport Club Recognition program. The sessions for both parents and athletes include a one-hour training. Attendance will be taken via a survey at the end of training and the USA Swimming staff will manually update the Club Portal so that clubs receive credit towards recognition. There will also be weekly training available for coaches to learn more about the Safe Sport Club Recognition program and how to share...

Good Evening FGC Coaches (and Parents)- Hope this finds everyone doing well-staying healthy and doing your best to be positive in your daily lives! I know that this time affects each of us differently. We just need to continue to be supportive of each other as we work our way back to "some light at the end of this unknown tunnel!" As this COVID-19 has surely tested all of us in our daily lives, it cannot break the strong bond that this group all shares. The bond of Swimming! We...

Hello Coaches, Attached is some important information that helps summarize our last Board of Directors meeting held this week. Also are 2 great items from both USA Swimming on Facility Re-Opening Guidelines and FGC Swimming's approved Return to Competition Policy. FGC Coaches Corner #3 Return to Competion USAS Facility Reopening Plan Guidlines Look for information regarding our next meeting as we hope to have you participate! We all look forward slowly transition into getting our feel wet and back to our passion of competitive swimming! -- Gordon Andrews Head Coach,...

Hello Head Coaches of the FGC, The Athlete Representatives of the FGC, Chloe Hernandez, Kyle Kasztner, and Madelene Finks, are interested in having Club Representatives in each club within the FGC. Club Representatives will be two members from each club that represent gender diversity. Club Representatives will be representing their club for the Athlete Representatives. They will be the main form of communication between the Athlete Representatives and their club. The responsibilities of a Club Rep include relaying information from Athlete Reps to the members of their club, voicing the...

Waivers of Liability in the COVID-19 Era: Proactive Steps Businesses Should Consider to Protect Against Possible Future Liability RELATED PROFESSIONAL(S): Sarah Smyth O'Brien , Jorge A. Solis April 6, 2020 The current coronavirus (also known as “COVID-19”) pandemic has changed how industries across the United States and the world are conducting business. It has cast uncertainty and apprehension into even the most routine commercial interactions. Despite these circumstances, many industries continue to provide their customers with essential services necessary for continued economic stability and public safety. On one hand, continuing...

FGC Soaring Eagle Scholarship The Florida Gold Coast Board of Directors has created new Scholarship in response to the 2018 tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida, which included one of our own - local swimmer Nicholas Dworet - as one of the victims. In keeping with Nick’s drive and determination to continue his swimming career collegiately, this scholarship is designed to encourage and support our FGC athletes who share that same drive and determination! The “FGC Soaring Eagle Scholarship” will be awarded annually by...

UPDATED RESOURCES FROM USA SWIMMING As of April 30, 2020 USA Swimming Community Quarantine Resource Page Check this page often as resources are updated regularly. WEBINAR: THE THEN & NOW OF POOL OPERATION & PROGRAMMING ADAPTATIONS Monday May 4 – Noon Eastern/11am Central/10am Mountain/9am Pacific Topics: • Pools and viruses • Dry land supporting areas and how we will need to treat them going forward. • Cleaning options • Social distancing compliance • Policies and Protocols Registration Link WEBINAR: TECHNIQUE TUESDAYS WITH RUSELL MARK STARTING MAY 5TH Link to Register...

Please find samples of Crisis Management Plans (.zip) to assist you in completeing your FGC Grant Application. Extracted Files: New England Crisis Management Plan Michigan Swimming Response and Action Plan Communicating in a Crisis - USA Swimming Illinois Swimming Policy & Procedures Crisis Communications Policy Illinois Swimming CRISIS MANAGEMENT/DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN LAKE ERIE SWIMMING CRISIS COMMUNICATION PLAN

FGC Coronavirus Relief Grant #SupportOurClubs Prepared By: The Florida Gold Coast Board of Directors Released: April 3, 2020 FGC C19 Grant Guidelines and Application The 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has sparked an unprecedented worldwide pandemic. Local, State, and National government agencies urged a nationwide halt to normal business operations and group gatherings. In the sport of swimming, this includes cancellation of swim events worldwide. In Florida, every locality is experiencing suspension of team training and practices. Widespread government-mandated pool facility closures and beach closures have occurred to the Florida Gold...