COACHES CORNER

CLARIFICATION: The new requirement – the addition of the STSC online test – is mandatory as of September 1, 2008, for all coaches who renew their STSC certification ON OR AFTER that date. If they renew their STSC certification prior to September 1, 2008, they don’t have to take the online test.

Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 1:22 PM Subject: Safety Training for Swim Coaches - requirement for 2009 membership year TO: LSC Registration/Membership Chairs For the 2009 membership year (which begins September 1, 2008), the following certifications will be acceptable for the Safety Training for Swim Coach requirement: 1) ARC Safety Training for Swim Coaches certification (valid for 3 years) - OR - 2) Email confirmation from the ARC that the individual has passed the Safety Training for Swim Coaches online exam, ALONG WITH one of the following certifications: a. ARC Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding/Waterfront, Lifeguarding/Waterpark, Basic Water Rescue, or Shallow Water Attendant b. American Lifeguard Association First Time Lifeguard, Professional Lifeguard Challenge, or Lifeguard Recertification c. Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training or International Lifeguard Training Instructor License d. StarGuard e. YMCA Lifeguarding For Option #2, the expiration date shall be the earliest expiration date on either the ARC email (valid for 3 years) or the lifeguard certification. Coaches are grandfathered and will not have to meet these new requirements until their current Safety Training certification expires. Cathy Durance Member Services Coordinator USA Swimming - 1 Olympic Plaza - Colorado Springs, CO 80909 719.866.4578 (phone) - 719.866.4050 (fax)

New Coach Packet If you are a new coaching member to USA Swimming, click here to download the New Coach Packet (a .pdf file). This packet will give you detailed instructions on completing the online test, ordering the material, and information about two coaching assocations that you may wish to join. New Coach Material for Purchase Progressions & Foundations Set The new Coach Test is based upon these two books and the USA Swimming Rules/Regulations. (set of 2) $25.00

Metro Senior and Age Group "Coach of the Year" To be voted on by coaches at JO's - One vote per registered coach Email nominees to Scottbartleson@yahoo.com between March 1 & March 21, 2008 In addition to the name, please include: 1: Senior or Age Group Coach 2: Club affiliation 3: number of years coaching 4: Top five (5) achievements from April 2007 to March 2008 * * if more than 5 achievements are listed, only the first 5 will be included in the nomination.

Metro Club Achievement Program Application Here

New Coach Packet

Coaches Roster (New Format!)

Metro Mailing Labels (Updated 3/21/07)

Background Check Information

Swimming Application for Transfer

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ATTENTION COACHES: ALL Metro coaches must complete their background check by January 19th, 2007.  As of February 1st, 2007 - they must have their NEW Coaches Registration card on their person at ALL meets.  Any coach without a NEW card, with the background check noted on it, will not be permitted on any deck.   ATTENTION MEET DIRECTORS/REFEREES: As of February 1st, 2007 - all coaches must have a new coaches card with the background check completed on it.  If they do not have this NEW card on their person - you are not permitted to allow them on the pool deck.  It is the responsibility of the Meet Director AND Referee to assure that ALL coaches on deck have this updated card.

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