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April 22, 2012
-- Here are the bids for the 2013 Championship Season which will be voted on April 24th, 2012.
March 20, 2012
-- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at UW-Waukesha. The
Board will meet in room A100 at 5:45 PM and
the HOD in room N125 at 7:15 PM. Agenda, minutes and reports are below.
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - April 24, 2012
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - January 24, 2012
Age Group/Senior Committee Meeting - March 29, 2012
Rules Committee Meeting - March 28, 2012
For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
March 20, 2012
-- The 2012 Central Zone Diversity Select Camp Athletes and Coach for Wisconsin will be Emma Blackdeer
from Deforest Aquatic Club, Manny Hernandez from the Fox Valley Wave and Coach Brett Wilson from Deforest Aquatic Club.
Athletes must have qualfified in at least one individual event in the local LSC Championship meet and be
between 13-16 years of age at the time of the camp. The three day camp will include pool training,
motivational and education sessions, networking and strategic planning sessions for members of each LSC and
team buildining activites.
Thank you to all applicants who applied.
Angela Monty- FCYST
Wisconsin Swimming Diversity Chair
March 20, 2012
-- The Officials Committee has scheduled six New Officials Training Clinics as follows:
Three Stroke and Turn Judge:
April 28, Saturday, Wausau;
May 5, Saturday, Brown Deer;
May 8, Tuesday,
Madison;
and three Starter/Referee:
April 17, Tuesday, Madison;
April 21, Saturday, Oshkosh;
April 21,
Saturday, Brown Deer.
The two Clinic offered at the Brown Deer location offer certification as USA
Swimming Stroke and Turn Judge and as "Y" Level I and II. For details and more Officials News, see the
Wisconsin Officials Page.
March 12, 2012
-- Meet reservations may be postmarked no earlier than Tuesday, March 13th. See
the Latest Meet News, below for the meet schedule and posted meet.
March 20, 2012
-- Swimmers with a Disability break American Records at WI Senior State Meet
Congratulations to Tom Miazga, Ozaukee Aquatics, for breaking 3 Paralympic American Records in the S8
classification at the Senior State Meet this weekend! Tom set records in the 50 back (31.30), the 50
free (27.94) and the 100 free (59.85).
Kelley Becherer, Unattached, also set a new record in the SM13 classification in the 200 IM with a 2:13.30.
Any swimmer or coach interested in learning more about Paralympic Swimming or disabilty swimming, please
feel free to contact Laura Becherer, WI Disabilty Chair, at becherer4@aol.com. The
2012 Paralympic Games will be held in London, UK this August.
March 5, 2012
-- Results are available for the Wisconsin Short Course State
Championship Meets:
March 1, 2012
-- Coaches: Nomination forms are available for the 2011-12 Short Course Coach and Swimmer of the Year.
PLEASE take the time to recognize our peers as well as our hard working swimmers. PLEASE make sure to
write a little something about the coach you are nominating as well as the swimmer's accomplishments.
Coaches please fill out the nominations and send by Monday April 9 to
Brett Wilson, 3103 Prospect Drive Sun Prairie, WI, 53590 or brettcwilson1@gmail.com.
February 27, 2012
-- The Officials Committee has announced dates for Spring, 2012 New Officials traning for
Stroke & Turn Judge and Starter/Referee. Also, dates are set for 2013 Officials
Re-Certification.
Spring 2012 Officials Certification Clinics - PDF
2013 Officials Re-Certification Clinics - PDF
Mark you calendars! For more Officials News, see the
Wisconsin Officials Page.
February 27, 2012
-- The 2012 Athlete Representative Elections will take place at the 13 & over Wisconsin Short Course State Championships
(March 1-4, 2012). This year the athletes will be electing two new representatives. Below are the responsibilities
and requirements for the Wisconsin LSC Athlete Representatives.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the regularly conducted LSC House of Delegates Meetings.
Attend the Annual USA Aquatics Sports Convention to represent our LSC athletes.
Requirements:
At least sixteen years of age or going to be a junior in high school in the fall of 2012.
Currently competing in Wisconsin LSC.
Here is the ballot. Be sure to fill it out and bring it to the State Meet.
February 23, 2012
-- Here are the meet files and the latest announcements for the 2012 Wisconsin Short
Course State Championship meets.
The latest Meet Info file has corrected emails in the "Scratch and Check-in" section.
February 21, 2012
-- COACHES-
Please forward the following information to Dave Joyce (djoyce@oconymca.org) by Sunday
February 26th, 2012 if you would like your swimmers times to import to SWIMS from the WIAA Championship Meets.
FULL NAME
USAS ID #
H.S. Team Name
Events
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February 16, 2012
-- Nomination forms for the 2012 Outstanding Service Award are now available. Each year Local Swimming
Committees have the opportunity to select a recipient for the Outstanding Service Award. This
award, sponsored by ConocoPhillips, is presented to a volunteer in each LSC in recognition of
service to swimming. Anyone in the LSC can submit a nomination. Nominations must be
in writing and returned to Carol Graham by June 1st.
February 16, 2012
-- Wisconsin Swimming will be selecting two athletes and a coach to attend the Central
Zone Diversity Select Camp in Oklahoma City, OK, June 7-10, 2012. See the letter
and athlete application, below:
February 10, 2012
-- The LSC Rules Committee is recruiting additional members, including athlete members.
The Committee meets 4-5 times a year as needed at the University of Wisconsin Center, Waukesha, in the evening
on the date that the majority of members can meet. No experience necessary
The Committee:
Accepts recommendations for changes to the LSC Policies/Rules or Bylaws, from any member of the LSC or from the LSC House of Delegates;
Reviews them making changes thought appropriate, if necessary; sometimes the Committee discusses a concept and prepares a draft Rule;.
Presents the proposed Rule or Bylaw change to the LSC House of Delegates; for discussion, and approval or non-approval or returns the change
to Rules Committee for further review.
If joining the Rules Committee interests, please contact Patty Kramer, Chair,
at pakramer@chorus.net or 608-833-5715, Madison.
February 9, 2012
-- The Safety Education Committee is pleased to announce a Safety Poster Contest. The objective
is to build awareness for safety in the competitive swimming environment. We are asking athletes to come
up with their original poster designs and create a poster about safety in the pool (competition or training);
open water (competition or training) or dryland training. Details about the contest are in the PDF,
below:
February 6, 2012
-- The 2012 Athlete Representative Elections will take place at the 13 & over Wisconsin Short Course State Championships
(March 1-4, 2012). This year the athletes will be electing two new representatives. Below are the responsibilities
and requirements for the Wisconsin LSC Athlete Representatives.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the regularly conducted LSC House of Delegates Meetings.
Attend the Annual USA Aquatics Sports Convention to represent our LSC athletes.
Requirements:
At least sixteen years of age or going to be a junior in high school in the fall of 2012.
Currently competing in Wisconsin LSC.
Anyone wishing to be a nominee for this election should send a paragraph explaining why he or she wishes to become an
Athlete Representative. Your Bio should be sent to Carol Graham, cagraham@wi.rr.com. A
ballot will be distributed to all teams present at the WI State Championships for athletes to vote. The new representatives
will be announced at finals on Sunday, March 4, 2012. All bios are due to Carol Graham by Feb. 24, 2012.
Please feel free to email Carol Graham with any questions.
Thank You,
Kali Schneider and Stephanie Hein
Athlete Representatives, WI LSC
January 31, 2012
-- Here are the meet files and the latest announcements for the 2012 Wisconsin Short
Course State Championship meets.
13-Over State Hotel Rooms
There are a block of rooms booked at the Sheraton Four Points hotel in Brown Deer for the 13-Over
State Meet. Rooms are $102 plus tax and include breakfast for up to 4. Call the Four Point
Sheraton at (414) 355-8585 to book a room out of the Lake Country Swim Team Block. The block will
be held until 5:00 PM on Monday, February 6.
Check back here for updates.
January 27, 2012
-- This is the DRAFT Wisconsin Swimming Records updated through 2011.
Congratulations to new record holders:
Madeline Willoughby (SWAT),
Brianna Homontowski (SWAT),
Beata Nelson (YDC),
Kynzie Huonker (BAC),
Katie Drabot (OZ),
Michael Draves (BAC),
Paul DeLakis (ECY),
Sam Senczyszyn (OZ),
Jonathan Marsh (VAC),
Nicholas Potter (DFAC),
Alexandra Meyers (SSTY),
Nick Peterson (OZ),
Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC),
Jessica Wolf (WEST),
Sierra Kuhn (VAC),
Samantha Pochowski (SWAT),
Anna Meinholz (WEST),
Aja Van Hout (BAC),
Adam Mania (SSTY),
Michael Weiss (WA).
Congratulations also to
the 11-12 Girls relay teams from Southwest Aquatic,
the 11-12 Boys relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics,
the 13-14 Girls relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics,
the 13-14 Girls relay teams from Waukesha Express,
the 13-14 Boys relay teams from Southwest Aquatic,
the 15-16 Girls relay teams from Schroeder YMCA,
the Senior Men's relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics,
the Senior Men's relay teams from Schroeder YMCA.
Current records can be found at the link below and on the
Wisconsin Top Times Page.
Pease send corrections and updates to Dave Joyce.
January 25, 2012
-- Here is the OFFICIAL 2012 Long Course Meet Schedule as approved at the January LSC Meeting.
Meets requiring reservations need to be turned in for sanctioning by February 14th, 2012.
Meet reservations may be postmarked no earlier than March 13th, 2012.
Teams wishing to add a meet after January 24th, 2012 need to obtain the permission from host teams
already on the schedule on the same weekend prior to being added to the schedule.
January 25, 2012
-- Here are the meet files and the latest announcements for the 2012 Wisconsin Short
Course State Championship meets.
Check back here for updates.
January 24, 2012
-- Here is the 2012 Unofficial Summer Meet Schedule. Watch for updates to the schedule
next week and then probably again right before the meeting on the 24th. The meet schedule
is not "Official" until approved by the House of Delegates.
January 19, 2012
-- Age Group / Senior Committee met on Wednesday, January 18, 2012.
January 16, 2011
-- Meet bids for the 2012 Summer Meet Season are due on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012. All bid
requests and the $20.00 sanctioning fees must be received prior to being presented at the House of
Delegates meeting on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012.
Contact Jeanne Drzewiecki at NSSwimming@aol.com.
January 12, 2012
-- National Diversity Select Camp Applications are now available
at USASwimming.org.
Summary:
36 swimmers will be selected to attend the National Diversity Select Camp May 3-6, 2012 in
Colorado Springs, Colo. Swimmers must meet the
qualifying time standards
for the camp and represent an ethnically underrepresented population that is less than 10% of the
current USA Swimming membership. The fastest male and fastest female in each Olympic event
will be selected. Additionally, three swimmers of each gender will be selected based on IMX
scores while two additional males and females will be selected based on outstanding performance.
The 3-day camp program will include a combination of pool training, motivational and education
sessions, and team building activities. Personal coaches of the swimmers are also invited and
encouraged to attend.
Application:
The application process is completed online via the USA Swimming website.
Click here
for more information and to access the application.
The application deadline is Feb 15, 2012.
January 10, 2012
-- Age Group / Senior Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at
10:30 AM at Brookfield City Hall .
January 6, 2012
-- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on
Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at UW-Waukesha. The
Board will meet in room A100 at 5:45 PM and
the HOD in room C101 at 7:15 PM. Agenda, minutes and reports are below.
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - January 24, 2012
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - October 25, 2011
Age Group/Senior Committee Meeting - January 18, 2012
For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
January 3, 2012
-- Attention Coaches, Swimmers & Parents: Just a reminder that the LSC has 2 strobe
starters specifically for deaf and/or hearing impaired swimmers. These work with the
Colorado Championship Starter system and can be at a meet or can be used at your home pool
to practice starts etc. If you have any questions regarding the strobe starters or
would like to arrange to have the system at an upcoming meet, please contact Laura Becherer,
disability chair, at becherer4@aol.com.
-- Meet bids for the 2012 Summer Meet Season are due on Tuesday, January 17th, 2012. All bid
requests and the $20.00 sanctioning fees must be received prior to being presented at the House of
Delegates meeting on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012.
Contact Jeanne Drzewiecki at NSSwimming@aol.com.
December 20, 2011
-- Nominations for the 2012 14&U Wisconsin Zone Team coaching staff are now
being taken. If you would like to nominate a coach, please email AG Chair Luke Schumm
at luke_schumm@yahoo.com with the coach's
Name, Team, and email address.
December 14, 2011
-- Neil Walker, Verona native, will be coaching USA swimmers, coaches, masters swimmers and triathletes
at clinics offered on December 17, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium
sponsored by the Verona Aquatic Club (VAC). The Masters and Triathletes clinic originally
scheduled for December 18 has been changed to Saturday, December 17. The venue and hours
of the clinic remain the same. See the flier, below:
Please log on to www.swimvac.com for details and sign up.
December 14, 2011
-- Schroeder YMCA Swim Team (SSTY) is hosting two officials clinics at WSAC in
Brown Deer in January. A Starter/Referee, YMCA Level II, clinic for officials with
at least 1 year of experience is on Sunday, January 8, 2012. A Stroke and Turn
Judge, YMCA Level I, clinic for new officials is offered on Sunday, January 22, 2012
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact
Cynthia Raatz, raatzharp@hotmail.com, or at 262.242-0707 for information.
December 9, 2011
-- The Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center is running an American Red Cross
Lifeguard/CPR Challenge course on Tuesday, December 27th. The contact information
for anyone interested would be Whitewater Aquatic & Fitness Center 262-473-4900.
December 7, 2011
-- Here is the 2012 Summer Championship Meet Schedule
| USA Swimming Olympic Trials | June 25 - July 2, 2012 |
| Speedo Sectional Championships | July 19-22, 2012 |
| Silver State Championships | July 20-22, 2012 |
| 12-Under Long Course State Championships | July 27-29, 2012 |
| 13-Over Long Course State Championships | August 2-5, 2012 |
| Central Zone 14 & Under Championships | August 3-6, 2012 |
| Central Zone Senior Championships | August 3-5, 2012 |
| 2012 USA Swimming US Open | August 7-11, 2012 |
| 2012 Speedo Junior National Championships | August 13-17, 2012 |
2012 Summer Championship Schedule - Printable Version
With questions please contact AG Chair Luke Schumm
at luke_schumm@yahoo.com or SR Chair Dave Anderson
at danderson@wsacltd.org.
November 28, 2011
-- The WOW and WRAT swim teams are in the process of merging. As part of
that process, the teams have decided to cancel the WRAT meet on Dec 11th. A
combined Waunakee swim team plans to host the meet scheduled for January 27-29 at
the Waunakee pool.
November 27, 2011
-- Congratulations to the 2011 Wisconsin Swimming Long Course Award Winners:
Age Group Female Swimmer of the Year: Sam Sencyszn (OZ)
Age Group Male Swimmer of the Year: Tie: Jonathan Marsh (VAC) and Danny Larson (WEST)
Age Group Coach of the Year: Brett Wilson (DFAC)
Senior Female Swimmer of the Year: Sierra Kuhn (VAC)
Senior Male Swimmer of the Year: Nic Peterson (OZ)
Senior Coach of the Year: Blaine Carlson (WEST)
November 8, 2011
-- A number of Wisconsin swimmers participated in the NCSA Junior Team Trip
to Japan. Here is a report from Jessica Wolf along with some photos. Watch
for more reports and pics.
Making the United States NCSA All Star Team and competing in Osaka, Japan were life
changing events for me. I was surrounded by some of the best and elite coaches and swimmers
in the U.S. This gave the opportunity to learn from them, acquire connections for swimming
and develop friendships. The duel meet against the Japanese swimmers allowed me to observe
several customs and traditions of these great people. The language barrier did not allow
conservation with each other but I followed their customs and bowed to the competitor before and
after the races. This was a unspoken language of swimmers which showed each other great
respect and honor to race. My swim performances were affected by the 12 hour time
difference. When I was swimming at noon, my body felt it was midnight and I was in a state
of slumber. I have learned to be strong and focus on my swims even when my eyes would close
from exhaustion. This tremendous opportunity gave me the experience of competing
internationally.
Seeing Japan for the first time was unlike any other travel experience. The Golden
Pavilion and Nijo Castle revealed some of Japan's great history, craftsmanship and breathing
gardens. I was very impressed with the beauty and creativity of the way the earth was
reflected though water. I and very honored and thankful for repersenting the U.S. in
this life changing trip and it is my fondest memory ever.
With the greatest Appreciation!
-- Jessica Wolf
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Japan was the experience of a lifetime! It was my first time being out of the country
and competing internationally. It was so awesome representing the USA, and it was a great
team atmosphere. We had so much positive energy and team support during the whole
trip. We had a great cheering section with Misty Hyman’s support! I met so many
new people from the U.S. that will last throughout my swimming career and for life! It
was also very cool to get to meet the swimmers from Japan and Australia. They were all
very friendly. I especially loved getting to experience the Japanese culture. It
was so interesting to me how the Japanese swimmers would bow to the pool before and after their
races. It was great that we also had the opportunity to go sightseeing and do some
shopping. I was able to experience not only competing internationally, but also
experiencing a different country and culture. It is an experience I will never forget!
-- Sierra Kuhn
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Getting invited to go to Osaka with the NCSA All-American team was an experience of a
lifetime. Not only did I get to meet and become friends with more amazing swimmers, but I
also got to talk with some of the best coaches in the country. Seeing the different
traditions and cultures of the Japanese swimmers made the trip even more interesting. The
energy between all the US swimmers was unbelievable. Meeting the Japanese and Australian
swimmers was very cool. All of them were very polite and they shared some awesome stories
with us. We got to do more than swimming while in Japan. We also go to go see the
Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle. I will never forget the people or the astonishing
opportunity it was for me to be part of this team.
-- Samantha Senczyszyn
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Traveling across the country with elite swimmers and coaches to Osaka, Japan to compete in
my first international meet was an experience I will never forget. I met the coolest people there
and we made the greatest memories especially when we played capture the flag on the last night on the
square outside of the mall. I plan in continuing my friendships with all these people. The
pool we swam at with the Australians and the Itoman Swim School was beautiful. I would have to
say one of the most interesting points of this trip was the language. It was so fascinating how
we never knew what other people were saying and when we stepped up on the blocks the starter
said, “Yoi” instead of take your marks, which took a while to get used to. But over all this trip
was filled with positive experiences that allowed me enjoy my time with my new friends and coaches.
-- Anna Meinholz
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November 7, 2011
-- Oshkosh YMCA Swim Team (OSHY) is hosting two officials training clinics on
Saturday, November 19th, 2011, in Oshkosh. A Stroke and Turn Judge, YMCA Level I, clinic
for new officials is offered as well as a Starter/Referee, YMCA Level II, clinic for officials with
at least 1 year of experience.
Schroeder YMCA Swim Team (SSTY) is hosting a Starter/Referee, YMCA Level II, clinic for officials with
at least 1 year of experience on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at WSAC in Brown Deer.
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact
Michael Patton, mcseclp@yahoo.com, or at 920.410.5850 (OSHY)
or Cynthia Raatz, raatzharp@hotmail.com, or at 262.242-0707 (SSTY) for information.
November 2, 2011
-- This is the DRAFT Wisconsin Swimming Records updated through the 2011 long course season.
Congratulations to new record holders:
Madeline Willoughby (SWAT),
Brianna Homontowski (SWAT),
Beata Nelson (YDC),
Kynzie Huonker (BAC),
Katie Drabot (OZ),
Michael Draves (BAC),
Paul DeLakis (ECY),
Sam Senczyszyn (OZ),
Jonathan Marsh (VAC),
Nicholas Potter (DFAC),
Alexandra Meyers (SSTY),
Nick Peterson (OZ),
Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC),
Jessica Wolf (WEST),
Sierra Kuhn (VAC),
Samantha Pochowski (SWAT),
Anna Meinholz (WEST),
Aja Van Hout (BAC),
Michael Weiss (WA).
Congratulations also to
the 11-12 Girls relay teams from Southwest Aquatic,
the 11-12 Boys relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics,
the 13-14 Girls relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics,
the 13-14 Girls relay teams from Waukesha Express,
the 13-14 Boys relay teams from Southwest Aquatic,
the Senior Men's relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics.
Current records can be found at the link below and on the
Wisconsin Top Times Page.
This is a DRAFT - please send corrections and updates to Dave Joyce.
October 26, 2011
-- Here is the 2011 Long Course Swimmer and Coach of the Year Ballot. Please return all ballots
to Carol Graham (1716 Thrush Ln. Mequon WI 53092 or cagraham@wi.rr.com)
by Monday November 21, 2011. All coaches who vote must have their credentials up to
date when they turn in their ballot.
October 25, 2011
-- Angie O'Donnell, coach of McFarland Spartan Sharks, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011,
after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Our prayers go out to her
family, colleagues and swimmers. Read more at: www.madison.com
October 25, 2011
-- Congratulations to the Wisconsin Scholastic All-America Team!
| Patrick T Franken | Badger Aquatics Club |
| Austin J Byrd | Eau Claire YMCA Marlins |
| Jonathan A Marks | Elmbrook Swim Club |
| Seth H Lane | Fox Valley Wave |
| Aaron Sears | Fox Valley Wave |
| Jake D Prodoehl | Lake Country Phoenix |
| Evan J Barta | Lake Country Swim Team |
| Jacob M Mandli | McFarland Spartan Sharks |
| Ryan C O'Donnell | McFarland Spartan Sharksp |
| Christopher A Meyers | Schroeder YMCA Swim Team |
| David J Friesch | Shorewood Swim Club |
| Joshua P Lefeber | South West Aquatics Team |
| Matthew N Jungers | Southwest Aquatic Team |
| Raymond J Leiferman | Verona Aquatic Club |
| Maximillian B Evans-Nolan | Waukesha Express Swim Team |
| Ryan D Finke | Waukesha Express Swim Team |
| Travis J Thompson | West Bend Swim Club |
| Ian S Gordon | YMCA at Pabst Farms |
| Katherine M Delaney | Badger Aquatics Club |
| Julia M Mikota | Badger Aquatics Club |
| Aja R Van Hout | Badger Aquatics Club |
| Mary L Van Leuven | Badger Aquatics Club |
| Leah J Pronschinske | Eau Claire YMCA Marlins |
| Sara K Brzozowski | Elmbrook Swim Club |
| Kelsey M Hojan-Clark | Elmbrook Swim Club |
| Katelyn E Holmquist | Fort Atkinson Swim Team |
| McKenzie M Goudreau | Fox Valley Wave Swim Team |
| Stephanie A Hein | Lake Country Swim Team |
| Miranda Helbig | Lake Country Swim Team |
| Kate R Jones | Lake Country Swim Team |
| Taylor A Teske | Lake County Phoenix Swim Team |
| Madeline J Rastall | M & M Stingrays |
| Katherine S Criter | Menomonee Falls Swim Club |
| Amanda B Siehs | Menomonee Falls Swim Club |
| Allison E Bellford | New Berlin Swim Club |
| Rachel A Revolinski | Oshkosh YMCA Dolphin Swim Team |
| Natalie K Johnson | Ozaukee Aquatics Swim Team |
| Annelise C Sprau | Schroeder YMCA |
| Mackenzie L Buss | Shawano Community Swim Club |
| Ellen F Stello | Shorewood Swim Club |
| Emma J Szczupakiewicz | South West Aquatic Team |
| Sierra L Kuhn | Verona Aquatic Club |
| Anna C Landgraf | Verona Aquatic Club |
| Pamela A Breitrick | Waukesha Express Swim Team |
| Briana R Horozewski | Waukesha Express Swim Team |
| Rachel E Johnson | Express Swim |
| Serena A Wanasek | Waukesha Express Swim Team |
| Jessica J Wolf | Waukesha Express Swim Team |
| Zoe M Huddleston | Wausau Tide |
| Abigail W Broome | YMCA at Pabst Farms Swim Team |
Each year, USA Swimming recognizes its members who excel both in the classroom and in the pool. The
Scholastic All-America Team is made up of high school student-athletes who have a grade point average of 3.5 or
higher and who have achieved the required time standard in a single event.
October 13, 2011
-- Oshkosh YMCA Swim Team (OSHY) is hosting two officials training clinics on
Saturday, November 19th, 2011, in Oshkosh. A Stroke and Turn Judge, YMCA Level I, clinic
for new officials is offered as well as a Starter/Referee, YMCA Level II, clinic for officials with
at least 1 year of experience.
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact
Michael Patton, mcseclp@yahoo.com, or at 920.410.5850 for information.
October 4, 2011
-- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on
Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at UW-Waukesha. The
Board will meet in room A100 at 5:45 PM and
the HOD in room C101 at 7:15 PM. Agenda, minutes and reports are below.
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - October 25, 2011
Age Group/Senior Committee Meeting - October 19,, 2011
Age Group/Senior Committee Meeting - September 7, 2011
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - June 28, 2011
For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
September 21, 2011
-- ASCA will host a coaches clinic on Backstroke on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the
Hilton Rosemont O'Hare, in Rosemont, IL. Cost is $70.
September 20, 2011
-- Wisconsin Swimming, Inc. lifetime member-athlete Gwen Jorgensen, has made the 2012 United States
Olympic Triathlon Team. Gwen grew up in Waukesha and swam her entire developmental career with the
Waukesha Express Swim Team under coach Blaine Carlson. When Gwen was 14, she finished first in all
the freestyle events from the 100 to the 1500 meter freestyle and was 2nd in the 50 at the LCM 13 & Over
State Championship. Gwen was known to her WEST teammates as a formidable and thorough
trainer. Jorgensen went on to the swim for the Badgers for three seasons with coach Eric
Hansen.
Fortunately, Gwen was encouraged to go out for the UW track team by her high school track
coach. Although Gwen loved to swim, she soon found that she was a gifted runner and all the years
of hard swim training gave her an incredible aerobic base. Gwen accumulated track accolades and was
a several time All American in track for the Badgers. USA Triathlon recruited Gwen after graduation
in 2009 to join a developmental triathlon program because of her unique background. Gwen was working
full time as a CPA for Ernst & Young in Milwaukee and began training for triathlon in the fall of
2009. Gwen swim trains at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center with the masters team as well as the
senior team.
In her first race was in the spring of 2010 and she was able to turn pro - her results
were so good. Since that time she has been triathlon's fastest rising star. In August, at a
World Championship Series race in London on the proposed Olympic course she finished second and automatically
earned a spot on team USA! Her finish was the highest ever by an American woman at that level of
triathlon.
Photo by Paul Phillips / Competitive Image
September 20, 2011
-- Congratulations to Dave Anderson for being elected at the last week's USAS convention
as the Central Zone Coach Representative to the USA Swimming Board of Director. It was a well deserved
honor!
September 20, 2011
-- YMCA of Dane County (YDC) is hosting two officials training clinics on
Saturday, October 1st, 2011, in Madison. A Stroke and Turn Judge, YMCA Level I, clinic
for new officials is offered as well as a Starter/Referee, YMCA Level II, clinic for officials with
at least 1 year of experience.
Badger Aquatic Club (BAC) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic for new officials
Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Madison.
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact
Paul Roehr at pdroehr53527@yahoo.com or at 608-839-4674 (YDC clinics), or
Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715 or pakramer@chorus.net (BAC clinic) for information.
September 16, 2011
-- The AG/SR/Tech Planning Committee has released an update to the 2009-2012
Wisconsin State Championships Time Standards. The only changes are the 11-12 girls 200 breast and 200 back.
For more time standards, see the Wisconsin Time Standards Page.
September 15, 2011
-- Age Group / Senior Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at
10:45 AM at Brookfield City Hall .
September 8, 2011
-- Coaches: Nomination forms are available for the 2011 Long Course Coach and Swimmer of the Year.
PLEASE take the time to recognize our peers as well as our hard working swimmers. PLEASE make sure to
write a little something about the coach you are nominating as well as the swimmer's accomplishments.
Coaches please fill out the ballot and send by Friday, October 7th to
Carol Graham (1716 Thrush Ln. Mequon WI 53092 or cagraham@wi.rr.com).
September 7, 2011
-- Age Group / Senior Committee met on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at
10:45 AM at Brookfield City Hall .
September 6, 2011
-- Athlete Protection Training - New
502.6.1 All non-athlete members of USA Swimming must have satisfactorily completed criminal background checks and athlete protection education as required by USA Swimming.
In order to renew for 2012, all non-athlete members will be required to complete an online athlete protection training course through Praesidium, Inc.
The course will be launched September 13-15 in conjunction with an athlete protection presentation at the 2011 USAS Convention in Jacksonville, FL.
The course will be available online and accessed through the USA Swimming website. It will take about an hour to complete and is free of charge. Non-athlete members are required to complete this course every two years.
Athlete Protection Training will be accessed and additional program information available
at www.usaswimming.org/protect
August 31, 2011
-- Effective August 31, 2011, clubs are required to conduct pre-employment screening on all
newly-hired coaches. USA Swimming has provided the following information for clubs:
For more information, refer to the Program Summary available on the USA Swimming website
at www.usaswimming.org/preemploymentscreens. If
you have additional questions after reviewing the Program Summary, please
contact preemploymentscreening@usaswimming.org.
August 29, 2011
-- From Dave Anderson: Great results from Juniors and Nationals! Here are the results summarized
by Chris Meyers for Juniors and Nationals. Wisconsin Swimming is looking great going into '12
Trials! Although it would be hard to say an athlete from Wisconsin is a favorite to make the
team, it is looking as though Wisconsin will get second and some third swims in Omaha! And if
someone gets to the 3rd round who knows what could happen?!
Congratulations, swimmers!
August 26, 2011
-- Wisconsin Swimming, in association with the YMCA, is hosting two officials training clinics on
Saturday, September 10, 2011, in Weston, Wisconsin. A Stroke and Turn Judge, YMCA Level I, clinic
for new officials is offered as well as a Starter/Referee, YMCA Level II, clinic for officials with
at least 1 year of experience.
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715
or pakramer@chorus.net for information.
August 9, 2011
-- Here are results from the 2011 Central Zone 14 & U Championship Meet.
Congratulations to Team Wisconsin for the first place finish!
August 8, 2011
-- Here are results from the Wisconsin 12 & Under
and 13 & Over Long Course State Championship Meets.
July 31, 2011
-- Here is the next round of Zone entries.
Please check your entries for accuracy.
Here are PRELIMINARY & TENTATIVE relay assignments for Zones. These are subject to change at the meet.
More information is available on the 2011 Zone C Page.
July 29, 2011
-- Due to swimmer safety concerns, the Executive Committee for 2011 Central Zone 14 & Under
Age Group Open Water Championships in
Topeka, KS has made the decision to cancel the Open Water Swim scheduled for August 4th. See
the letter, below:
July 27, 2011
-- Here are the meet files and the latest announcements for the 2011 Wisconsin Long
Course State Championship meets.
The Lane Assignments file has been updated to reflect the correct warm-up times for
Saturday and Sunday.
July 18, 2011
-- Congratulations to the following High Point winners at the 2011 Silver State
Meet held at the Waukesha South Natatorium this past weekend.
For complete scores, see full results, below.
July 18, 2011
-- Alex is racing in Montreal, Canada at a Can-Am Paralympic Meet. Friday, he raced the 1500 M
and set the World Record for athletes in the S7 disability classification. Alex has held the WR before
but regained it yesterday. Alex wrote:
I swam the 100 Free and mile today, I went 1:12.14 in the 100 which I am pretty certain that
it is a best time. I went 19:50.16 in the mile - best time and new WR. I took out my 400 in 5:11.58,
and my 800 split was 10:31.82. The 800 time would have been a WR but a British athlete went 10:28 in
April, so he has it, but the time is still a Pan American record. Tomorrow I have the 50 free and 100 back.
Congratulations, Alex!
July 18, 2011
-- Attention Athletes: Athlete Representative Elections are coming up in August!
Athletes, if you ready to take on a leadership role in your swimming community, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
The election will take place during summer long course state meet on the 30th of July.
Senior Athlete Representative, Lucas Kuriga, will make a ballot containing all the names of the applicants who have sent in their applications. Then, the Meet Director will make copies of the nominations and a ballot for each coach. The coach of each team will count how much athletes he or she has on his or her team. All of the coaches then will enter in their ballots specifying which applicant they want and the newly elected Junior Athlete Rep. will be announced before the end of the meet.
You must be:
16 or older
Dedicated to participating in LSC meetings
Willing to attend annual United States Aquatic Sports conventions
If you are interested, please see specific details of the Athlete Representative position here:
http://wisconsinswimming.org/Policy-13.pdf
In order to have your name put on the ballot, please send a paragraph explaining why you wish to become Athlete Representative to:
Lucas Kuriga
Senior Athlete Representative
kurilu93@yahoo.com
July 18, 2011
-- Menomonee Falls Swim Club (MFSC) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic on
Thursday, August 11, 2011 in Menomonee Falls .
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact
Connie Siebenaller at CSiebenaller@directs.com
for information.
July 7, 2011
-- Here is the OFFICIAL 2011-12 Short Course Meet Schedule as approved at the June LSC Meeting.
All meet directors need to be registered with USA Swimming and pass the Level 1 background screening. Contact
Carol Graham (cagraham@wi.rr.com) for questions.
The following changes have been announced:
Stoughton Aqua Racers (STAR) meet, October 22nd, has been changed to October 15th. This change was received prior to the LSC meeting.
June 29, 2011
-- Here is the OFFICIAL 2011-12 Short Course Meet Schedule as approved at the June LSC Meeting.
All meet directors need to be registered with USA Swimming and pass the Level 1 background screening. Contact
Carol Graham (cagraham@wi.rr.com) for questions.
June 28, 2011
-- Here is the 2011-2012 Unofficial Winter Meet Schedule. Watch for updates to the schedule once
next week and then probably again right before the meeting on the 28th. The meet schedule
is not "Official" until approved by the House of Delegates.
June 28, 2011
-- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on
Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at UW-Waukesha. The
Board will meet in room A100 at 5:45 PM and
the HOD in room C101 at 7:15 PM. Agenda, minutes and reports are below.
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - June 28, 2011
Age Group/Senior Committee Meeting - June 14, 2011
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - March 27, 2011
Meet bids for the 2012 Winter Meet Season are due on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011. All bid
requests and the $20.00 sanctioning fees must be received prior to being presented at the House of
Delegates meeting.
For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
June 20, 2011
-- This is the updated DRAFT record file and 2010 Plaque Order. Corrections/revisions
DUE Friday July 8th. Coaches/Parents should
check this document for inclusiveness as well as spelling, etc. and report any problems to Dave Joyce ASAP.
Current records can be found at the link above and on the
Wisconsin Top Times Page.
Please send corrections and updates to Dave Joyce.
June 20, 2011
-- The LSC has purchased a strobe starting light that can be used at individual starting blocks for any
deaf or hearing impaired swimmer. These strobe starting lights integrate with a Colorado Timing
System. If your club has an athlete that requires or would benefit from an individual strobe start
light please contact disability chair Laura Becherer at becherer4@aol.com
and we can arrange for you to try it or have it at a meet. Additionally, these strobes will be
available at all championship meets.
June 27, 2011
-- Each year, USA Swimming recognizes its members who excel both in the classroom and in the pool. The
Scholastic All-America Team is made up of high school student-athletes who have a grade point average of 3.5 or
higher and who have achieved the required time standard in a single event.
To be eligible for this recognition, swimmers must have completed 10th, 11th or 12th grade and must be a
USA Swimming member athlete. Deadline is August 1, 2011.
This year we have a true On-Line form. The traditional application is also available with all the
other information in the following area:
June 27, 2011
-- Fox Valley Wave (WAVE) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Neenah.
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715
or pakramer@chorus.net for information.
June 23, 2011
-- Here are the meet files and the latest announcements for the 2011 Wisconsin Long
Course State Championship meets.
Check back here for updates.
June 14, 2011
-- Here is updated information about the Wisconsin Swimming Central Zone team,
including Open Water.
Entry forms are now available on the 2011 Zone C Page.
June 10, 2011
-- Patriot Swimming (formerly Kenosha Barracudas) and Lake Forest Swim Club (IL) will be placing a
bid at the upcoming United States Aquatic Sports/United State Swimming convention in September to co-host
the 2012 Spring Speedo Championship Series at the Pleasant Prairie Rec Plex Aquatic Center. The
meet is scheduled to be held March 15-18, 2012. Because this is an Olympic year, the bid being
placed will run the meet as SCY prelims and LCM finals.
Your support in this bid is appreciated.
May 31, 2011
-- Here is information about the 2011 Central Zone Senior Championship Meet. The meet is scheduled
for August 4-7, 2011 at the Franklin Community High School Aquatic Center in Franklin, IN. The Senior
Open Water event will be held in conjunction with the Indianapolis Central Zone 14- Under Age Group
Championship Open Water event on August 8, 2011 at Eagle Creek Reservoir in Indianapolis IN. The
Senior Championship Meet is a club attended event for CZ athletes 15 and over who have the qualifying
times for the meet.
Meet Director for the Senior Championship Meet is Brad Smith. Brad can be contacted at (317) 850-1689 or
at bsmith@nhj.k12.in.us. Central Zone Championship Event
Coordinator is Tina McCauley. Tina can be contacted at (330) 418-0658 or
at mccauley_t@Shaker-Heights.k12.oh.us.
See, below, the pool event meet letter, a flyer detailing the event site, hotels and entry
procedures. Additionally you will find the combined open water meet information for both the Franklin
and Indianapolis events. Event updates as well as complete meet information documents may be accessed
at the meet web site: www.frst.us.
May 24, 2011
-- Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Wisconsin Swimming Short Course Award Winners:
May 23, 2011
-- USA Swimming would like to announce that the Splash Bash is back for the 4th consecutive year! Our
annual watch party concept that allows you and your club to leverage the excitement of the NBC coverage of the
World Championships in Shanghai China July 24th - 31st. We will provide you with everything needed to
host a successful party - decorations, games, tips and tricks, checklists and giveaways. It’s the complete
swimming watch party in a box. Designed to assist you and your clubs recruiting and retention
efforts. Have your swimmers bring friends! No catch - it’s free! Hurry, we only have a limited
number of kits available.
Click the logo below and check out a quick message from Olympian Eric Shanteau!
May 17, 2011
-- Meet bids for the 2012 Winter Meet Season are due on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011. All bid
requests and the $20.00 sanctioning fees must be received prior to being presented at the House of
Delegates meeting on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011.
Contact Jeanne Drzewiecki at NSSwimming@aol.com.
May 17, 2011
-- Here is preliminary information about the Wisconsin Swimming Central Zone
Team.
Watch the 2011 Zone C Page for more information as it comes available.
May 23, 2011
-- This is the DRAFT Wisconsin Swimming Records updated through May 23.
Congratulations to new record holders:
Holly Stoll (LAKE),
Michael Draves (BAC),
Beata Nelson (YDC),
Dorothy Halmy (WEST),
Kynzie Huonker (YDC),
Jessica Short (OZ),
Katie Drabot (OZ),
Brianna Krupsky (MSS),
Ben Gebhart (YDC),
Paul DeLakis (ECY),
Marissa Berg (GCGG),
Alexandra Meyers (SSTY),
Bridgette Alexander (JHK),
Nicholas Potter (DFAC),
Nick Peterson (OZ),
Jessica Wolf (WEST),
Sierra Kuhn (VAC),
Alex DeLakis (ECY),
Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC),
Aja Van Hout (BAC),
Rebecca Weiland (SPDY),
Kayla Skenandore (WEST),
Andrew Teduits (BAC),
John Bushman (GBY).
Congratulations also to
the 10/U Boys relay team from Southwest Aquatics,
the 10/U Boys relay team from Badger Aquatics,
the 11-12 Girls relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics.
the 11-12 Girls relay team from Badger Aquatics,
the 11-12 Girls relay team from YMCA of Dane County,
the 11-12 Girls relay team from Southwest Aquatics,
the 13-14 Girls relay team from Waukesha Express,
the 13-14 Girls relay team from Ozaukee Aquatics,
the 13-14 Boys relay team from Southwest Aquatics,
the 15-16 Girls relay team from Schroeder YMCA,
the 17-18 Boys relay team from Emlbrook,
and the 17-18 Boys relay team from Schroeder YMCA.
Current records can be found at the link below and on the
Wisconsin Top Times Page.
This is a DRAFT - please send corrections and updates to Dave Joyce.
April 19, 2011
-- Age Group / Senior Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at
10:30 AM at Brookfield Park & Recreation.
April 13, 2011
-- The new Coaches' Rep for Wisconsin Swimming (term from 2011-2014) will be BRETT WILSON (DFAC).
April 12, 2011
-- Age Group / Senior Committee minutes from Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
April 11, 2011
-- The Wisconsin Swimming Finance Committee meeting has been changed to Wednesday,
April 20th at 6PM at the Lincoln Center II, 2514 South 102nd Street, Suite 120, West Allis,
WI 53227. Agenda will be to review the Quad Budget to be presented the HOD on June 28th,
2011. RSVP to Jeanne Drzewiecki (NSSwimming@aol.com)
or 414-530-6292.
April 9, 2011
-- Attention Coaches: The coach representative to the Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors is
elected by the coach members. Coaches can send their vote by emailing Jeanne
at NSSwimming@aol.com. Jeanne needs your name and club and which
candidate your are voting for (entire clubs can delegate their vote but we need all of the coaches names
voting). The candidates are: Brent Boock (EBSC) and Brett Wilson (DFAC).
DEADINE FOR VOTING IS MONDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2011.
March 29, 2011
-- The Wisconsin Swimming Rules Committee will be meeting on April 27th (Wednesday)
at 6:30 PM at UW-Center, Waukesha, 1500 University Drive, Waukesha. The agenda will include
Athlete Travel Policy, Crisis Management Plan, Sartch Rule.
March 29, 2011
-- Southwest Aquatic Team (SWAT) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic
on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Waukesha.
See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715
or pakramer@chorus.net for information.
March 28, 2011
-- Age Group / Senior Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at
10:30 AM at Brookfield Park & Recreation.
March 24, 2011
-- On Sunday, March 27th, the WI Swimming House of Delegates meeting will be held at Chula Vista
Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The LSC will also be offering Lifeguard/CPR/CST Re-Cert courses,
Stroke/Turn and Starter/Referee courses, and will be holding a talk with current college coaches for
swimmers, parents, and coaches. The Officials Committee is conducting Officials training for both
Stroke and Turn Judge and for Starter/Referee in the morning. See the Officials page
for more details. "College Coaches Talk" follows the LSC meeting at about 2:30 PM.
At the meeting, the House of Delegates will be determining
the venues and hosts for all the 2012 Championship Meets (both Short Course and Long Course). See the
memo, below, and individual meet bids from Jeanne Drzewiecki, Sanctioning/Administrative Chair. Contact Jeanne at:
NSSwimming@aol.com.
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - March 27, 2011
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - January 25, 2011
Directions to Chula Vista: I 90/94, Exit #87, Hwy 13; proceed on Hwy 13 for 2.8 miles; turn left onto Chula Vista Parkway.
March 24, 2011
-- In conjunction with LEAP 2, the Wisconsin LSC would like to develop a Diversity Committee.
This committee will be working on initiatives such as including more Wisconsin swimmers from diverse
backgrounds on teams throughout the LSC, Make A Splash, the Central Zone Select Diversity Camp, supporting
the 2011 and future North American Indigenous Games being held at WSAC in July and promoting other
diversity related events, camps and clinics for the Wisconsin LSC.
Time involvement will include two annual meetings to review plans to provide opportunities to continue
diversifying the Wisconsin swimming community.
If you are interested in serving on this committee please contact Angela Monty
at amonty@ymcafoxcities.org.
March 23, 2011
-- At the upcoming House of Delegates meeting scheduled for Sunday, March 27th, 2011 in the Wisconsin
Dells, the House of Delegates will be determining the venue and host for the 2012 Championship Meet Season
(both Short Course and Long Course). See the memo, below, and individual meet bids.
March 20, 2011
-- Badger Aquatics Club athlete, Aja Van Hout is keeping tabs on WI Swimming's great performances
at the 2011 NCSA Junior meet in Orlando, FL. Thanks Aja!
Coaches: Don't forget to submit your club and athlete reimbursement requests!
March 14, 2011
-- Meet results from the Speedo Champions Series Meet held in Waukesha.
March 9, 2011
-- Nomination forms for the 2011 Outstanding Service Award are now available. Each year Local Swimming
Committees have the opportunity to select a recipient for the Outstanding Service Award. This
award, sponsored by ConocoPhillips, is presented to a volunteer in each LSC in recognition of
service to swimming. Anyone in the LSC can submit a nomination. Nominations must be
in writing and returned to Carol Graham by June 1st.
March 9, 2011
-- Coaches: Nomination forms are available for the 2010-11 Short Course Coach and Swimmer of the Year.
PLEASE take the time to recognize our peers as well as our hard working swimmers. PLEASE make sure to
write a little something about the coach you are nominating as well as the swimmer's accomplishments.
Coaches please fill out the ballot and send by Wednesday, March 30th to
Carol Graham (1716 Thrush Ln. Mequon WI 53092 or cagraham@wi.rr.com).
March 9, 2011
-- On Sunday, March 27th, the WI Swimming House of Delegates meeting will be held at Chula Vista
Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The LSC will also be offering Lifeguard/CPR/CST Re-Cert courses,
Stroke/Turn and Starter/Referee courses, and will be holding a talk with current college coaches for
swimmers, parents, and coaches. Joel Rollings has agreed to run the re-certification
courses for coaches. Coaches needing re-certification should contact Joel
at rollingj@uww.edu. Coaches must have completed the online
re-cert and will simply run thru some First Aid and CPR testing. Please continue to check back for more information.
The Officials Committee is conducting Officials training for both Stroke and Turn Judge and for
Starter/Referee on March 27 in the morning. See the Officials page
for more details. "College Coaches Talk" follows the LSC meeting at about 2:30 PM.
At the meeting, the House of Delegates will be determining
the venues and hosts for all the 2012 Championship Meets. See the memo, below, from
Jeanne Drzewiecki, Sanctioning/Administrative Chair. Contact Jeane at:
NSSwimming@aol.com.
Wisconsin LSC Meeting - March 27, 2011
Directions to Chula Vista: I 90/94, Exit #87, Hwy 13; proceed on Hwy 13 for 2.8 miles; turn left onto Chula Vista Parkway.
March 7, 2011
-- Here are results from the Wisconsin 12 & Under and 13 & Over Short Course
State Championship Meets.
March 2, 2011
-- At the June 2011 House of Delegates meeting, the House will be presented the ballot for open
Board of Director Positions whose term will be running up on August 31st, 2011 and a special Grant
Committee. Nominations are now being accepted.
Email nominations to: Jeanne Drzewiecki (NSSwimming@aol.com).
February 28, 2011
-- Here are results from the Wisconsin 12 & Under Short Course
State Championship Meet.
February 24, 2011
-- The Kenosha Barracuda Swim Team will merge with the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie
and will become the Pleasant Prairie Patriots. See the press release, below:
February 23, 2011
-- Here are the files and the latest announcements for the 2011 Wisconsin Short
Course State Championship meets.
Check here for updates.
February 23, 2011
-- Wisconsin Swimming is hosting a swim camp this spring for swimmers between the ages of 11 and 14. Please
see the flier, below, for more information.
February 17, 2011
-- Here are some links to information on the USA Swimming website regarding the new background check
program:
You can find the original Wisconsin Swimming website post from December 9 and the update
from January 27 at the What's New Archive.
-- Age Group / Senior Committee met on Wednesday, February 9, 2011.
February 14, 2011
-- The 2011 Indigenous Games will be in July at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic
Center. Right now, Head Coach Barb Kolitsch, is working on putting together a team
to represent Wisconsin. Team Wisconsin is looking for any experienced male or female
swimmers of indigenous descent to participate on the team. There are four male and
four female spots for each age group.
Ages are as of December 31, 2011 (not current age)
12 - 14,
15 - 16,
17 - 19 male only (female group is filled).
All swimmers are encouraged to train with their local teams until the time of the
meet. If you would like to find out more information about the 2011 Indigenous
Games please go to the website www.milwaukee2011.com.
If you are interested please contact Coach Barb at Bkolitsc@oneidanation.org
or bkolitsch@new.rr.com.
February 14, 2011
-- This is the DRAFT Wisconsin Swimming Records updated through February 11.
Congratulations to new record holders:
Holly Stoll (LAKE),
Michael Draves (BAC),
Dorothy Halmy (WEST),
Jessica Short (OZ),
Katie Drabot (OZ),
Brianna Krupsky (MSS),
Paul DeLakis (ECY),
Alexandra Meyers (SSTY),
Nick Peterson (OZ),
Jessica Wolf (WEST),
Sierra Kuhn (VAC),
Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC),
Aja Van Hout (BAC).
Congratulations also to the 11-12 Girls relay teams from Ozaukee Aquatics.
the 11-12 Girls relay teams from Badger Aquatics,
and the 10/U Boys relay team from Badger Aquatics,
Current records can be found at the link below and on the
Wisconsin Top Times Page.
This is a DRAFT - please send corrections and updates to Dave Joyce.
February 11, 2011
-- Here are the files and the latest announcements for the 2011 Wisconsin Short
Course State Championship meets.
Check here for updates.
February 10, 2011
-- Back in August, 2009 or so, Drew changed his cell phone number to 698-5995, but we didn't update all
the meet schedule "At-a-Glance" files and some poor person has been getting all his calls. If you have a "438-" number
for Drew written down, please update your records.
February 6, 2011
-- USA Swimming, along with Iowa Swimming, Inc, will be hosting a Regional Coaching Clinic
April 15th - 17th, 2011. The clinic will be held at the Hotel Renaissance Savery in Des Moines,
IA. This clinic is a Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning. The clinics are designed
for novice coaches through senior level coaches.
The cost is $60 for one coach of $120 for the staff of a team.
More information regarding the agenda, hotel information and registration will be on the USA Swimming
website, www.usaswimming.org and the Iowa Swimming, Inc website,
isiswim.org by the end of February. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dave Joensen, General Chair,
Iowa Swimming, Inc at djoensen@aol.com.
January 28, 2011
-- Age Group / Senior Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at
10:30 AM at Brookfield City Hall.
January 27, 2011
-- Here is the OFFICIAL 2011 Long Course Meet Schedule as approved at the January LSC Meeting.
Meets need to be turned in for SANCTION/APPROVAL by February 15th, 2011. Teams
that are requesting approvals need to remember to turn in USA Swimming's Form F at the same
time as submitting their meet information - if they had not done so at the time of their meet bids.
Meet reservations may be postmarked no earlier than March 8th, 2011.
Teams wishing to add a meet after January 25th, 2011 need to obtain the permission from host teams
already on the schedule on the same weekend prior to being added to the schedule.
January 27, 2011
-- Here are some updates on the background screen.
If an official or coach initiated a Level 1 b/check, they need to contact Susan
at swoessner@usaswimming.org to get the link
for converting their Level 1 to Level 2 and just pay the difference.
The Acxiom Customer Service phone number for anyone who has a problem initiating their b/check,
finds false information in their results (see more info below), was charged an add’l fee for a
NY state search going back further than 10 years, or was charged an add’l fee for having an
APO address: 800-853-3228 - Option 2
Many people are concerned because an address where they never lived shows up in their
report. The address usually belongs to a relative or associate, but the member never lived
there. When using a SSN to do a b/check, family members are often linked together. The address
means nothing more than "it is possible that this person lived at this address at one time
due to an association with the primary resident". There are no legal implications or
consequences of these addresses being linked to the member’s SSN, nor do we know how it
happens or how to change it. People shouldn’t call Acxiom if they see different addresses
in their report. They should contact Acxiom, however, if they see aliases in their report
that are unknown to them. Only their legal name(s) and nicknames should appear in the report.
The LSC will be notified automatically and an updated membership card will be sent.
Beginning February 15 a non athlete member must complete the background screen before they can be registered.
January 25, 2011
-- The US Paralympic CAN-AM Spring Championship meet will be held at the University of
Minnesota April 7-9, 2011. This meet will be the trials selection meet for the Pan Pacific Championship
meet this August in Canada and the Para Pan American Games meet in November in Mexico. The entry
deadline is March 1st. Meet packet and info can be found
at: http://usparalympics.org/sports/summer-paralympic-sports/swimming/events. This
meet is included in the Wisconsin LCS travel fund for swimmers with a disability who
have been a member of our LSC for at least 2 years. If you have any questionsabout this meet or
disabilty swimming in our LSC, please contact Laura Becherer
at becherer4@aol.com or 920-918-2038.
January 25, 2011
-- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on
Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at UW-Waukesha. The
Board will meet in room N055 at 5:45 PM and
the HOD in room N055 at 7:15 PM. Agenda, minutes and reports are below.
- Wisconsin LSC Meeting - January 25, 2011
- Age Group/Senior Committee Meeting - January 18, 2011
- Wisconsin LSC Meeting - October 26, 2010
For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
January 9, 2011
-- It is with a heavy heart that I relay the news of the passing of Coach Lynn Stickels,
head site coach of YDC United, and long time head coach of the MEYO Octopi.
Lynn was involved in a car accident Friday, January 7, 2011 as she traveled to LaCrosse to do
what she loved most..... coach her swimmers.
Lynn's passing has left a void at will never truly be able to be filled. Arrangements are pending.
Anne Baranski,
YDC United, East Site
Memorial Service
A memorial service has been planned to celebrate the life of Coach Lynn Stickels. It will be this Thursday,
January 13th, at 6:30 pm at Lake Edge Lutheran Church, 4032 Monona Drive.
Please come join us for the service, to be followed by a reception. All are welcome, as our entire
swim family has suffered a great loss, and this is a wonderful opportunity to remember Lynn, and share
our memories of her.
Please feel free to email Susan Rhude if you have any questions. Her email address is susanruhde@gmail.com.
Obituary for Sarah Lynn Stickels
Sarah Lynn Stickels, age 59, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011.
She was born on Dec. 18, 1951, in Madison, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary Elizabeth Robinson.
Sarah was a longtime employee at Madison East YMCA and a coach of the swim team for over 40 years.
She is survived by her son, Jonathan Stickels of Madison; and sister, Susie (Gerald) Whalen of
Crawfordsville, Ind.
Graveside services will be held at ROSELAWN MEMORIAL PARK, 401 Femrite Drive, Madison, at 1:00 p.m.,
on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011.
What was news in 2010? Check the News Archive for 2010
Wisconsin Swimming Records as of 1/27/2012
Zone Meet Hy-Tek Results (zipped CL2)
Age Group / Senior Committee Meeting Minutes (Google Docs)