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What was news in 2009?  Check the News Archive for 2009!

December 28, 2010 -- Webmaster will be on vacation until January 23rd.  If you need meet results files for early January meets, please contact the respective meet directors. Their email addresses are listed on the Meet Schedule "At-A-Glance" page. Jeanne will send out draft meet schedules by email to teams submitting bids.

Have a Happy New Year!
-- Dale

December 9, 2010 -- USA Swimming is pleased to announce that Acxiom Information Security Services, headquartered in Cleveland, OH, has been selected as the organization’s new background check provider.  Acxiom, a pioneer in the industry, is one of the largest providers of background screening services in the USA.  Led by nationally-recognized background screening expert Nadell Investigation Services, USA Swimming conducted an extensive selection process receiving proposals from 20 industry providers.

Based on new rules established at the U.S. Aquatic Sports Convention in September, all non-athlete members are required to complete a USA Swimming background check (BGC).  The new program will provide two levels of screening.  Coaches and Officials are required to complete a Level 2 BGC while all other non-athlete members must complete the Level 1 BGC.

The Level 2 Background Check will cost approximately $37-$40 while the Level 1 Check will cost between $17-$20.  The initial check for both levels is valid for two years.  Prior to the end of the 24th month following the initial check, all non-athlete members (regardless of membership type - coach, official, other) will be required to complete a Renewal background check that will also cost $17-20.  The Renewal check must be updated every two years in order to maintain a non-athlete membership in USA Swimming.

At the time the legislation was approved, the deadline for meeting the new requirement was December 31, 2010.  With the selection of a provider taking longer than anticipated, the USA Swimming Board of Directors has created new implementation deadlines as outlined below.

Non-Athlete Members - No Previous BGC: All non-athlete members who have not previously completed the USA Swimming background check must successfully complete the new background check program by February 15, 2011.

Non-Athlete Members with Previous BGC prior to Sept 1, 2010: All non-athlete members who have previously completed the USA Swimming background check before September 1, 2010, are required to complete the new BGC prior to April 30, 2011.  This group includes anyone with current checks as well as anyone whose previous background check may have expired since September 30, 2010.  The renewal deadline for these individuals has been extended until April 30, 2011.  For example, a coach who had a background screen expire on October 31 now has until April 30 to complete the new BGC.

Non-Athlete Members with BGC between Sept 1, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010: Finally, any non-athlete members who have completed the USA-S background check since September 1, 2010 are required to complete the new background check prior to December 31, 2011.

Over the next few weeks, USA Swimming will be sharing additional details about the new program as well as directions for initiating the new background check.  In the interim, if you have questions about the new background check program please contact backgroundcheck@usaswimming.org or Central Zone Sport Development Consultant, Randy Julian, rjulian@usaswimming.org.

December 7, 2010 -- The WI State meet team divisions are now available.  These divisions are for both the 2011 Spring and Summer State meets.  
December 7, 2010 -- Nominations for 2011 WI Zone Coaches are now open.  Please email Luke Schumm (WI Age Group Chair) at bst_luke@yahoo.com to nominate a coach.  Voting for the 2011 Zone staff will be held at the 12 & Under State meet in February.  Zones this summer is in Topeka, KS on Aug. 4-7.  Nominations will end Feb. 21, 2011.
December 6, 2010 -- Our Wisconsin teams traveled to Ohio State for Short Course Nationals 12/2-12/4.  Sierra Kuhn (VAC); Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC); Ivy Martin, and Aja Van Hout (BAC); and Anna Meinholz, Anna Brooks, Kayla Skenadore, and Jessica Wolf (WEST).

Day 1: Hojan-Clark swam to 14th place in the consolation final of the 500 free and Van Hout placed 22nd in the bonus final of the 200 IM.

Day 2: 400 IM: Kuhn placed 29th in the bonus final and Van Hout placed 14th in the consolation final.

Day 3: Jessica Wolf finished 7th and Kelsey Hojan-Clark finished 10th in the 1650.  Sierra Kuhn placed 29th in the bonus final in the 200 back.  Aja Van Hout placed 22nd in the bonus final of the 100 free.

Thanks to Aja Van Hout for the reporting!

November 22, 2010 -- Draft revised LSC bylaws required by USA Swimming's LEAP Program will be presented for vote at the LSC House of Delegates meeting on January 25, 2011.  A two thirds vote at the meeting is needed to pass them.  The draft bylaws, as well as current bylaws and Wisconsin Swimming rules may be found at the Wisconsin Swimming Rules Page.  Please send comments and questions to Rules Committee Chair Patty Kramer, pakramer@chorus.net,
November 17, 2010 -- Schroeder Swim Team (SSTY) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic in conjunction with YMCA Level I training on Sunday, December 5, 2010 in Brown Deer. See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715 or pakramer@chorus.net for information.
November 16, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming welcomes a new club: River Cities Streamliners (RCCP) from Marinette.  Angela Matykowski is head coach.
November 13, 2010 -- Olympic Gold Medalist Josh Davis and Breakout Swim Clinic at Arrowhead HS. Sunday, Nov. 14th 12-4pm!

Olympic Gold Medalist, Josh Davis will be conducting a swim clinic Sunday November 14th, 12-4pm at the Arrowhead High School Pool.  He will be bringing Olympic trial finalist Julie Stupp (400IM).  Julie is one of only a few NCAA athletes to qualify for the NCAA championships in 2 different sports, swimming and track.  Julie is currently training for the 2012 Olympic trials with the Coral Gables swim team and is a teammate of Dara Torres.

Your child will spend the afternoon learning great habits in and out of the water.  Josh is a dynamic speaker and highly motivating.  Your swimmer will receive a commemorative t-shirt, DVD, poster and other memorabilia (valued at $45).  He or She will also have time to get autographs and have pictures taken with the athletes.  A healthy snack and drinks will also be provided.  LCST has a few openings left that we are opening to the rest of the swim community.  Cost is just $65 and payment can be made at the door.  Please e-mail or call Coach Ruth Ann Ahnen for more details or if you can attend.  See you there! 262-408-9073 or rahnen@wi.rr.com.

November 11, 2010 -- This is the DRAFT Wisconsin Swimming Records updated through the end of the 2010 Long Course season.  Congratulations to new record holders: Dorothy Halmy (WEST), Jessica Short (OZ), Alexandra Meyers (SSTY), Nick Peterson (OZ), Jessica Wolf (WEST), Sierra Kuhn (VAC), Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC), Aja Van Hout (BAC), Nick Petersen (OZ), Michael Draves (BAC), Brianna Krupsky (MSS), Paul DeLakis (ECY), Katie Drabot (OZ).
Congratulations also to the 11-12 Girls relay team from Ozaukee 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. 
November 11, 2010 -- Congratulations to the 2010 Long Course Coach/Swimmer of the Year winners.   
November 11, 2010 -- Wisconsin swimmers Emily Schwabe, Matt Friede and Aja Van Hout participated in the NCSA Junior Team Trip to Ireland.  Here are reports from Emily, Matt and Aja along with some photos.
Going to Ireland was a great experience. I had the opportunity to swim alongside the best swimmers in the country and represent my country. The entire meet environment was very intense and everyone was excited to swim. Meeting the younger Irish kids was really neat too. I never anticipated that they would idolize America so much. They wanted anything and everything we had that had red, white and blue. After the meet we got to tour the countryside and Dublin. The rolling hills were beautiful and the city was very classic . It was an experience I will never forget and I am happy to have had this opportunity.
-- Matt Friede
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My dream of swimming at an international meet became a reality last spring.  I was thrilled to be selected as a member of the NCSA All Star Team to compete at the Irish Long Course National meet.  Making new friends and meeting coaches from all over the United States was a great experience.  I have made new friendships for life!  Wearing the USA cap was such an honor.  Our team was so much fun and energetic with spirit and competitiveness.  The Irish people were so welcoming and kind.  They hosted an awesome meet in a beautiful facility.  I am very thankful that my love for swimming has opened up so many doors for me.  This trip is certainly one of my fondest memories ever!
With sincere appreciation to Wisconsin Swimming,
--Aja Van Hout
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I will forever remember the Ireland trip as the best experience I have ever had. Not only was I in a beautiful country, I was surrounded by some of the best and elite coaches and swimmer in the US. I formed a bond with the swimmers that will never be lost, it was awesome to be surrounded by kids that have the same passion and life goals as I do. The coaches were so helpful, gave me great tips and taught us a lot about team unity and dedication. Everybody had great attitudes at the meet, although a lot of us were not rested, everybody kept positive and put in their all. The Irish kids cracked me up, on the first day of the meet I walked past a group of Irish kids and in conversation with a fellow teammate I said "OH MY GOD!" and found my american accent being mocked by a little irish boy immediately after I said it. The Irish kids were very interested in our lives and our background, and wanted to get their hands on anything red, white and blue, at any price. I had no idea we were going to be such celebrities! After the meet we got to tour the hills and the city of Ireland, being able to explore a different country was mind blowing. Having international experience under my belt has made me a better swimmer and has greatly benefited my swimming career.There is not one day that I take that trip for granted, I was very lucky to be a part of it.
-- Emily Schwabe
November 5, 2010 -- Here are two notes from Jeanne Drzewiecki, Administrative/Sanctioning Chair for Wisconsin Swimming.  The first is regarding the splash fee change approved at the October LSC meeting, which is a change for all meets beginning January 1st.  The second is a reminder that Summer 2011 meet bids are due on Tuesday, January 11, 2011.  Meet directors, please take note. Contact Jeanne Drzewiecki at NSSwimming@aol.com.
November 1, 2010 -- The AG/SR/Tech Planning Committee has released an update to the 2009-2012 Wisconsin State Championships Time Standards, approved at the recent LSC Meeting.  The times indicated with a (-) sign have changed. For more time standards, see the Wisconsin Time Standards Page.
November 1, 2010 -- For those Officials who were unable to attend the Recertification Clinics with Dan McAllen in September, Regional Clinics are presented by members of the Wisconsin Swimming Officials’ Committee.  These clinics will fulfill your 2010 Recertification requirements.  See the information at the Wisconsin Swimming Officials Page.
October 28, 2010 -- This is the DRAFT Wisconsin Swimming Records updated through the end of the 2010 Long Course season.  Congratulations to new record holders: Dorothy Halmy (WEST), Jessica Short (OZ), Alexandra Meyers (SSTY), Nick Peterson (OZ), Jessica Wolf (WEST), Sierra Kuhn (VAC), Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC), Aja Van Hout (BAC), Nick Petersen (OZ), Michael Draves (BAC), Brianna Krupsky (MSS).
Congratulations also to the 11-12 Girls relay team from Ozaukee 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. 
October 18, 2010 -- USA Swimming has approved a new Wisconsin club, YMCA of Dane County (YDC).  This is a merger of the old MWY and MEYO.  Shane Ryan is the contact/head coach.
October 20, 2010 -- It's that time of the year.  See below the 2010 Long Course Coach/Swimmer of the Year Ballot.  Coaches please fill out the ballot and send by Monday, November 1st to Carol Graham (1716 Thrush Ln. Mequon WI 53092 or cagraham@wi.rr.com).
October 4, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on Tuesday, October 26, at UW-Waukesha. The Board will meet in room C101 at 5:45 PM and the HOD in room C101 at 7:15 PM.  Agenda, minutes and reports are below.  For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
September 27, 2010 -- Elmbrook Swim Club (EBSC) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic on Saturday, October 9, 2010, in Brookfield.

Badger Aquatics Club (BAC) is hosting two clinics, one for Stroke and Turn Judge and one for Starter/Referee, on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 in Madison.

Fox Cities YMCA (FCY) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic in conjunction with YMCA Level I training on Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Appleton.

See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715 or pakramer@chorus.net for information.
September 21, 2010 -- Age Group / Senior Committee meeting has been changed to Sunday afernoon, September 26th, at UW-Waukesha, following the Athlete Protection Meeting.  Here is the agenda link (Goolge Docs).  
September 12, 2010 -- 2010 is a Recertification year for all Wisconsin Swimming Officials.  Dan McAllen, a National Official and former Co-Chair of the National Officials' Committee will be our guest speaker.  The clinics will take place Saturday AM, September 25th in Madison, Saturday PM, September 25th in Oshkosh, and Sunday AM, September 26th in Waukesha.  Attached is the Clinic announcement and registration form, as well as the 2011 USA Swimming Non-Athlete Registration form and the Wisconsin Swimming Officials' 2011 Registration and Recertification form.  Please contact Ben Radloff (bradloff5@hotmail.com) or George Geanon (gdgeanon@gmail.com) if any questions. For more Officials news, see the Wisconsin Swimming Officials Page.
September 9, 2010 -- USA Swimming is requiring our LSC to make some important By-Law and Policy changes.  So, the Board of Directors have called a Special meeting to take place at the beginning of the September 26th Athlete Protection meeting that is being held at the Waukesha Technical college.  
September 3, 2010 -- Coaches: Nomination forms are available for the 2010 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. 

Forms must be returned to Wagner by August 24st.  For more information contact Wagner da Silva.

 
August 31, 2010 -- Age Group / Senior Committee will meet on Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 at UW-Waukesha, just before the Athlete Protection Meeting.
August 25, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming is hosting a meeting on Sunday, September 26th.  The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new USA Swimming rules and guidelines to be finalized at the USA Swimming Convention on September 19th, and how they will affect our LSC, clubs, coaches and non athlete members.  
August 23, 2010 -- Howard Suamico Storm Breakers (HSSB) are hosting a Fall swim clinic on Sunday September 26th at the Lineville pool in Howard.  The clinic will be conducted by Janet Evans- Olympic gold medalist, and Clarke Burckle- a current member of the USA National swim team from Tuscon, Arizona.  It will be a four hour clinic from 8-12PM on Sunday morning followed by a 1 hour clinic from 12:30-1:30PM for the younger swimmers-9 and under.  The cost for the clinic is $100 for the four hour clinic and $40 for the 1 hour clinic. Contact Patrick Samels at samels@sbcglobal.net.
August 18, 2010 -- Dave Anderson has these reports from the Conoco Phillips USA Swimming National Championships and the Speedo Junior National Championships.  .
August 16, 2010 -- J-Hawk Aquatic Club (J-HK) is hosting a Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Swim Clinic with Gold Medalist Kate Ziegler, on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at UW - Whitewater's Williams Center Pool.  Now also including, Matt Grevers.  Matt is the 2008 Olympic Silver medalist in the 100 back.  A total-person approach to swimming, a BREAKOUT Swim Clinic can help you bust bad habits, build new skills and uncover hidden talent. The clinic is limited to 84 athletes.  For more information contact Cheri at: mailto:j_hawkswim@charter.net.
August 9, 2010 -- Results from Central Zones held at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex.
August 2, 2010 -- Attention Club Registrars: New 2011 Registration Information and forms are now available on the Registration Page.
August 2, 2010 -- Here are results from the Wisconsin 12 & Under and 13 & Over Long Course State Championship Meets, and the Open Water Championship Meet . 
July 28, 2010 -- Files for the 13 & Over Long Course Championship Meet and the 2010 Wisconsin State Open Water Championship Meet. Meet information for Open Water Championship Meet:  
July 26, 2010 -- Zone entries are posted for pool and open water events.  See the Zones Page.
July 22, 2010 -- From Hailey Schneider:

Hello! For those of you who may not know who I am, my name is Hailey Schneider and I have served as the Wisconsin LSC Athlete Representative for the past two years. As my term is up this summer, Junior Athlete Rep Lucas Kuriga and I will be holding elections for the new Junior Athlete Rep at this year’s Summer Long Course Championships. Below are the responsibilities and requirements for the Wisconsin LSC Athlete Representatives.

All nominations for Junior Athlete Representative are to be submitted to me. A ballot will then be created and distributed at the 13 and over State Championships.

Please feel free to email me any questions.

Thank you

Hailey Schneider
Senior Athlete Representative, WI LSC

July 21, 2010 -- Meet Information is available now for the 12 & Under State Long Course Championship Meet, the 13 & Over Long Course Championship Meet and the 2010 Wisconsin State Open Water Championship Meet.

Meet information for 12 & Under State:

 
July 21, 2010 -- J-Hawk Aquatic Club (J-HK) is hosting a Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Swim Clinic with Gold Medalist Kate Ziegler, on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at UW - Whitewater's Williams Center Pool.  A total-person approach to swimming, a BREAKOUT Swim Clinic can help you bust bad habits, build new skills and uncover hidden talent. The clinic is limited to 84 athletes.  For more information contact Cheri at: mailto:j_hawkswim@charter.net.
July 15, 2010 -- Congratulations to the 2010 Short Course Coach/Swimmer of the Year winners.  A special Thank You to Walter's Swim 'N Sports and Joe Schweitz for their continued support of WI swimming and swimmers and for their donation of the Coach/Swimmer of the Year awards each year.
July 11, 2010 -- Here is the OFFICIAL 2010-11 Short Course Meet Schedule as approved at the June LSC Meeting.  IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
July 21-24, 2010:2010 Speedo Champion Series (Minneapolis, MN)
August 1, 2010:Meets requiring reservations need to be turned in for sanctioning
August 3-7, 2010:2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships (Irvine, CA)
August 5-8, 2010:2010 Central Senior Zone Championships (Bismarck, ND)
August 6-8, 2010:2010 Central 14&Under Zone Championships (Pleasant Prairie, WI)
August 9-13, 2010:2010 Speedo Junior Championships (Irvine, CA)
August 18-22, 2010:2010 Pan Pacific Championships (Open Water - 10K on August 22nd) (Irvine, CA)
August 26-30, 2010:2010 Junior Pan Pacific Championships (Open Water August 30th) (Maui, HI)
September 14, 2010:Meet Reservations cannot be postmarked any earlier than SEPTEMBER 14TH
September 14-19, 2010:2010 US Aquatic Sports Convention (Dallas, TX)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2010:     2010 CLOSED DAY FOR WISCONSIN MEETS - Possible Date for Swimposium
November 12-14, 2010:2010 Grand Prix Meet (Minneapolis, MN)
December 2-4, 2010:2010 USA Swimming Short Course Nationals (Columbus, OH)
December 9-11, 2010:2010 Speedo Short Course Junior Championships (Atlanta, GA)
December 15-19, 2010:2010 FINA World Championships (Dubai, UAE)
February 18-21, 2011:2011 Grand Prix Meet (Columbia, MO)
 
June 25, 2010 -- This is the updated DRAFT record file and 2010 Plaque Order.  Plaques will be ordered at the end of this week, and include all records set after April 2009 and thru April 2010.  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 23, 2010 -- Last year over 1,500 scholar athletes were recognized by the USA Swimming Scholastic All American program.  The requirements for recognition are: See the details and qualifying times in the instructions, below and PDF fill-in form. The due date is August 1, 2010.  If you have any questions please email times@usaswimming.org or email the tabulators listed on the application form.
June 14, 2010 -- Age Group / Senior Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Brookfield City Hall.  
June 7, 2010 -- A new ballot is now available for Swimmer and Coach of the Year.  If you have already sent your ballot, please re-send the new one.  The new ballots are due by June 22nd and should be sent to Carol Graham (1716 Thrush Ln. Mequon WI 53092 or cagraham@wi.rr.com).
June 3, 2010 -- June 8th - is the due date for meet bids for the 2011 Wisconsin Winter Season.  An UNOFFICIAL meet schedule will be posted on the website by June 12th. 

If your team is planning on hosting an "approved" meet this upcoming season then Form F (below) will need to accompany either your bid (or your meet information).  The request will be reviewed and then forwarded on to USA Swimming.  Any team wishing to host the 2011 State Championships - also need to complete the attached WI Swimming Championship Bid Application - this form MUST be received by June 14th, 2010 as your bid application will be reviewed at the June 15th Age Group/Senior Committee Meeting scheduled for 10AM at Brookfield Town Hall (Parks and Rec Department).

Contact Jeanne Drzewiecki at NSSwimming@aol.com.
June 3, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on Tuesday, June 22, 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.  For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
June 1, 2010 -- Psych sheet and Timeline for the BST "Sunshine Invitational" meet. Timeline for the HSSB Summer Meet:  
May 17, 2010 -- The Nominating Committee is looking for any interested member of the LSC that would like to take responsibility for the following Chairmanships. The exact responsibilities for each position can be found in the By-laws beginning on page 13.  Persons interested in filling these responsibilities will be voted on by the general membership at the June LSC Meeting and should email Drew Walden, LSC Chair, at swimbac@gmail.com with your nomination.
May 12, 2010 -- A new ballot will soon be posted on line for Swimmer and Coach of the Year.  If you have already sent your ballot, please re-send the new one when it is posted.  The new ballots will be sent to Carol Graham (cagraham@wi.rr.com).
May 10, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming is proud to announce the selection of Sarah Metoxen, Tiara Thompson, and Coach Angela Monty to attend the Central Zone Diversity Select Camp on June 10-13 in Indianapolis.  Their achievements reflect well upon themselves, their team, their community, and the entire Wisconsin LSC.
May 7, 2010 -- This is the updated DRAFT record file and 2010 Plaque Order.  Plaques will be ordered for all records displayed in bold, and includes all records set after April 2009 and thru April 2010.  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 below and on the Wisconsin Top Times Page. Please send corrections and updates to Dave Joyce. 
May 5, 2010 -- It's that time of the year.  See below the 2009-10 Short Course Coach/Swimmer of the Year Ballot.  Coaches please fill out the ballot and send to Wagner da Silva.  You can mail to: 278 N. Musket Ridge Dr., Sun Prairie, WI 53590, or email your choices to: waunakeeswimming@gmail.com. 
April 27, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming welcomes MMST (M & M Stingrays), Menominee, MI, Head Coach, Len Sipple lsipple@new.rr.com.
April 27, 2010 -- The Age Group / Senior Committee will meet May 11, 2010, at Brookfield City Hall.  See the agenda link, below:  
April 16, 2010 -- There will be an LSC sponsored camp held on April 25th, at DeForest High School, from 10am-4pm.  The camp will focus on some of the 'out-of-water' aspects of being successful in our sport, including motivation, leadership, nutrition, and dryland.  The camp is limited to 2 swimmers from each club, so interesed athletes should contact their head coach, or can try the camp hosts directly at wiscswimcamps@yahoo.com.
April 13, 2010 -- Hotel information for the 2010 14 & Under Zone Championship meet can be found in the 2010 Zones Page. Room blocks for Team Wisconsin have been set-up at 2 locations.
April 5, 2010 -- The Wisconsin Swimming House of Delegates will meet on Saturday, April 24, following the Swimposium, at 3:00 PM at the Richard T. Anderson Educational Center at Waukesha County Technical College.  
April 5, 2010 -- Coaches, Meet Directors, Club Registrars, Officials, and all Swimmer Parents - this Swimposium is for you!  Wisconsin Swimming announces the 2010 Swimposium, Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.  Advanced registration fee is $20 per person, $15 per person when four or more persons register on the same form from the same Club.  See the information and registration, below: Registrations are due by April 14, 2010.
March 20, 2010 -- South Eastern Aquatics YMCA (SEAY) is hosting a Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Swim Clinic with Gold Medalists Josh Davis and Mark Gangloff, on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Cathage College Koenitzer Aquatic Center.  A total-person approach to swimming, a BREAKOUT Swim Clinic can help you bust bad habits, build new skills and uncover hidden talent. For more information contact: Neil Wright at nfwj@yahoo.com.
March 9, 2010 -- Results from the 13 & Over Wisconsin Short Course State Championship Meet.
February 26, 2010 -- The 12-Under Psych sheet is now posted at the link, below.  If there are any meet management errors with your entry, you must contact Drew Walden by Wednesday, February 24 by 9:00 P.M. to correct any errors.  No changes will be allowed, only corrections due to meet management errors. Meet information for 12 & Under State: Meet information for 13 & Over State:

Check the 13-Over State Meet Page link for frequent updates for 13-Over State Meet information including (coming soon) warm-up assignments, timelines and (on Tuesday), the psych sheet.

2010 Time Standards - All Age Groups:  
February 15, 2010 -- This is a reminder that meets requiring reservations need to be turned in for Sanction/Approval by February 16th, 2010.  Webmaster is on vacation February 27 - March 9, so be sure to send sanctioned/approved meets for posting before 4 PM, February 26th.

Here is the 2010 Long Course Meet Schedule as approved at the January LSC Meeting. 

Meet Reservations may be postmarked no earlier than March 9th, 2010.
February 10, 2010 -- Nomination forms for the 2010 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 8, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming welcomes 3 new clubs:

RVSC - River Valley Swim Club - Osceola, WI
Contact: Julie Riemer
Coach: Kelley Hagenbuch

BAM - Baraboo Area Makos - Baraboo, WI
Contact: Aleasha Anderson
Coach: Kim Mering

SCWW - Seymour Community Swim Club - Black Creek, WI
Contact: Kent Abel
Coach: Sean Duffy

February 3, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming Records are now updated through the end of 2009.  Congratulations to new record holders: Elizabeth Nelson (MWY), Lauren Stigler (SWAT), Samantha Senczyszyn (OZ), Jared Klika (GBY), Jonathan Marsh (VAC), Kenzie Buss (SCSC), Leah Pronschinske (ECY), Emma Goral (LAKE), Aja Van Hout (BAC), Sierra Kuhn (VAC), Kelsey Hojan-Clark (EBSC), John Bushman (GBY), Jack Lennertz (SWAT), Brittany Walsh (SWAT), Emily Russart (GYST), Emily Schwabe (WEST), Mitchell Friedemann (SSTY), Dak Stone (TIDE), Margaret Meyer (WA), Ashley Wanland (WA), Adam Mania (SSTY), and Eric Johnson (WA).
Congratulations also to relay teams from: Southwest Aquatics, Waukesha Express, Lake Country, Wausau Tide and Schroeder Y.

Current records can be found at the link below and on the Wisconsin Top Times Page.

Please send corrections and updates to Dave Joyce. 
February 1, 2010 -- Nominations for 2010 14 & Under Central Zone coaches for Team WI will close on Friday, Feb. 12.  Voting will take place at 12 & Under state with each team recieving one vote.  Nominations can be emailed to Luke Schumm at bst_luke@yahoo.com.
February 1, 2010 -- The following is from Melanie Winter at Lacrosse YMCA Swim Team

Dear friends,

Terry Brenner has asked me to pass on the news that Coach Jon has passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning. As funeral arrangements are pending, we will let you know the details when we know more. Terry wanted to let everyone know that they are currently in good hands with their family and close friends. She is looking forward to remembering Jon with everyone during the memorial service.

Please join me in praying for strength and peace for the Brenner family at this time. I will try to keep you posted as more becomes known. Please contact me if you have questions.

On behalf of the Wave Swim Team, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of the support that you have shown to our Coach (and to us) during his brave bout with cancer. We appreciate it more than we can say and it is so comforting to have such a great group to lean on for support.

Melanie Winter
Wave Swim Team
La Crosse Area Family YMCA

January 25, 2010 -- Here is the 2010 Long Course Meet Schedule as approved at the January LSC Meeting.  Meets Need to be turned in for SANCTION/APPROVAL by FEBRUARY 16TH, 2010.  Meet Reservations may be postmarked no earlier than MARCH 9TH, 2010.
January 25, 2010 -- The 2010 Spring Can Am Meet will be held in San Antonio March 25 - 27th.  This meet is the trials meet for 2010 LC Worlds to be held in Eindhoven, Netherlands this summer.  Any swimmers with a disability with qualifying times for the meet are encouraged to compete.  Swimmers attending this meet are supported by the Wisconsin LSC travel fund.  For meet information go to: http://www.usparalympics.org/pages/1773.

Any questions?  Please email Laura Becherer at becherer4@aol.com.

January 22, 2010 -- Here is a link so you can begin to order clothing for the 12 and Under State Meet.  Because of licensing restrictions at the UW Natatorium, apparel will not be sold on site.  Clothing that is pre-ordered by the deadline can be picked up at the meet.  Place your orders by Wed, February 17th for pickup at the event.  This link also includes information on hotels and parking.
January 19, 2010 -- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on Tuesday, January 26, at UW-Waukesha. The Board will meet in room A100 at 5:45 PM and the HOD in room N055 at 7:15 PM.  Agenda, minutes and reports are below.  For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.

Don't forget: Meet Bids are due Tuesday, January 12th.

January 6, 2010 -- Meet Information is available now for the Wisconsin 13 & Over Short Course State Championship Meet.

Meet information for 12 & Under State:

Meet information for 13 & Over State:

2010 Time Standards - All Age Groups:  

 

 

What was news in 2009?  Check the News Archive for 2009