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Very important as we move forward in the registration process.
Please read, Thank you

This note will hopefully go out to all LSC registrars late today. I want you to be familiar with the changes that we have made to facilitate background screen renewals. Anticipating that most members will not remember their username and password from two years ago, this series of new screens will help them access and update their TC logiQ account in order to initiate a renewal. Please be aware that the background screens page on our web site now offers two links to the TC logiQ website. One for New members and one for Renewals. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
Pat

MEMO
To: LSC Registration & Membership Chairs
From: Pat Hogan
RE: BACKGROUND SCREEN RENEWALS
Date: September 19, 2008
As you are already aware, many USA Swimming members who are subject to our background screening requirement will need to renew their background screen during the 2008-2009 swim year. The first group needing to renew their screen will be that group of members that participated in the pilot program in October, 2006. These screens expire on October 31, and must be updated prior to that time. Screening expiration dates are noted on all Coach member cards in the same area as the safety certification expiration dates.
Important: We strongly encourage all members to update their screening at least by the first week of the month in which their screen expires. The process will typically take only 3-4 business days, but several factors can cause the process to take longer. Please encourage members to allow plenty of time for their screen renewal to be approved before their current screen expires.

In order to facilitate the renewal process, we have created a renewal link on the USA Swimming Background Screens page www.usaswimming.org/bgscreen. This link takes members to a series of screens designed for the renewal process. Anticipating that most members will not remember their username and password from two years ago, this series of screens will help them access and update their TC logiQ account.
Attached to this email, please find the following screening shots for the renewal screening process:

1. Revised USA-S Background Screening Page - with New Member & Renewal links to TC logiQ
2. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot Introduction – instruction page for renewals
3. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot 1 - account login page with option for username and password search
4. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot 2 - account update page
5. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot 3 - updated account login page
6. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot 4 - screening status page that should be printed by member to verify that renewal has been imitated
7. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot 5 - page offering option to change/update username and password
8. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot 6 - screening application page
9. Revised USA-S Background Screening Page (with New Member & Renewal links to TC logiQ)

Please open the above-mentioned screen shots in the order that they are listed. USA-S Renewal Screen Shot 6 is the screening application and all screens thereafter should be familiar to anyone who has previously completed our background screening process.

Thank you in advance for your assistance in encouraging renewals. Please let me know if you have any questions or problems. For those of you traveling to Atlanta, best wishes for a safe trip.

Pat Hogan
Managing Director, Club Development
USA Swimming
719.866.3534 direct line
719.330.4059 cell

* Changes to Foundations of Coaching Test Resources for 2009 Registration Year
* Changes to Safety Training for Swim Coaches Requirement for 2009 Registration Year

Coach-
What a Trials! It’s hard to imagine anything more than the nine World and twenty-one American Records we saw in Omaha last week, but just think Juniors, the US Open, Mega-Zones, and the Olympics still lie ahead.

If you will be headed to Minneapolis for Juniors or the US Open, I want to invite you and your team to attend our CollegeSwimming Recruit Workshop on August 3rd.
The CollegeSwimming Recruit Workshop allows swimmers, parents and coaches an inside look into the recruiting process. Our panel will help participants understand:

    • NCAA initial eligibility & recruiting rules;
    • Strengths of each division;
    • What coaches look for in recruits;
  • How to market yourself to coaches;
  • Strategies for making a good decision;
  • Twelve things every recruit and parent want to know but are afraid to ask; and
  • much, much more.

Here’s what last year’s participants had to say:

  • "I just wanted to write and say thanks for the TERRIFIC program yesterday. It exceeded my expectations. The coaches were impressive and learning about the different divisions was great. I feel like my daughter has a lot of work to do, but we have a flashlight now to help us find the right school for her.”
  • "My wife attended the college conference you sponsored last week at Juniors. She found it extremely educational and was very happy she attended."
  • "This should be required for any parent whose son or daughter is looking to swim in college. We now know what to expect, what to ask, and what to look forward to.”
There is a $15 fee and pre-registration is required. Last year’s workshop, despite being held between prelims and finals, filled quickly. This year, because we’ve scheduled the workshop between the two meets, will enable more swimmers to attend, and will, I expect fill even more quickly.

I hope you can make it and will encourage your swimmers and their parents to attend. This program fits with our growing vision of strengthening college swimming by helping kids finding the right college or university.

Swimfastcerely,

Greg Earhart

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 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


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.
Important reminder on transfer requirements.
Clubs and coaches are reminded that when a swimmer wishes to transfer to another team, USA Swimming rule Article 203 applies.
Among the requirements of 203 are that the swimmer must arrange for the completion of a transfer form by the 'old' club and may not represent the 'new' club until 120 days have elapsed since last representing the 'old' club.
A swimmer may elect to assume "Unattached" status at any time.
As to a rule against recruiting, that is part of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct which applies to ALL members of USA Swimming. The prohibition against recruiting is in Article 304, the Code, under 304.3.13.
Please refamiliarize yourself with both of these very important rules.
by direction - Metro Board of Directors



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