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What was news in 2007?  Check the News Archive for 2007!

December 23, 2008 -- Garrett Weber-Gale will speak about his pre-Olympic training, his Olympic experience, and future goals and plans.  Photo and Autograph period to follow talk.  All swimmers and parents are welcome to attend.  Please pass this information along to any other swimmers you might know.  This is an open to the public event.

December 27th at Arrowhead High School, North Campus Theater 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Cost is $5 per person.

December 22, 2008 -- Anyone interested in being a zone coach in North Dakota needs to email Steve Keller at ozaukeeaquatics@aol.com.  A ballot will be going out after our January House of Delegates meeting.  A representative from LAKE, BAC, and WEST have already been chosen based on the number of athletes they sent to the 2008 Zone Championships in Indianapolis.
December 18, 2008 -- USA Swimming has issued an updated official interpretation for the 2005 breaststroke rule.  See the attached letter from USA Swimming Rules & Regulations Chair, Bruce Stratton.  
December 12, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming Records are now updated through the Long Course season meets.  Congratulations to new record holders: Greta Welsch, Kierston Farley (WEST), Jessica Short (OZ), Mackenzie Buss (SCSC), Leah Pronschinske (ECY) Emily Schwabe (WEST), Jenna Lennertz (SWAT), Alexandra Meyers (SSTY), Anna Brooks (WEST), Haley Pietila (LAKE), Sierra Kuhn (VAC), Emma Goral (LAKE), Anna Meinholz (WEST), Jake Prodoehl (LAKE), Aja Van Hout (BAC), Becky Yokosh (OCON), Mitchell Friedemann (SSTY), Virgis Colbert (SSTY), Danielle Beckwith (BAC), Stephanie Sarandos (WEST), Steve Cebertowicz (SSTY), Victor LeClere (SSTY) Emily Russart (GYD), and Kyle Bubolz (WEST).
Congratulations also to relay teams from: Waukesha Express, Lake Country, and Schroeder Y.

Also, congratulations to new "un-official" record holders who are not in the current report:

Josh Hall of the TIDE broke the state record for 17-18 Boys SCY in the 100 and 200 breaststroke at the Grand Prix Meet. Josh set the new records going 55.50 in the 100 Breast and 2:02.82 in the 200 Breast.

Mackenzie Buss of Shawano Community Swim Club (SCSC) broke the 13-14 state record in the 100yd back this past week-end at Short Course Nationals.  Her time was 56.89.

Aja Van Hout of BAC set two 15-16 state records at Short Course Nationals, in the 400 IM (4:16.66) and 1650 Free (16:24.36).
BAC Swimmers Jackie Powell, Aja R. Van Hout, Ivy J. Martin, Ruby R. Martin, Becca Soderholm, and Katie Delaney combined to break 4 15-18 state relay records at Short Course Nationals: 200 Free Relay (1:33.50), 400 Free Relay (3:23.29), 400 Medley Relay (3:48.85), 800 Free Relay (7:22.27).

Emily Schwabe of WEST broke the 15-16 200 Breast SCY record (2:17.17) at Short Course Nationals.

Wisconsin Swimming records are posted in January, April and October.  Current records can be found at the link below and on the Wisconsin Top Times Page.

Please send updates to Dave Joyce.  New "un-official" records may also be sent to the Webmaster for posting here until updated official state records are published.
December 3, 2008 -- Meet bids for the 2009 Summer Meet Season are due on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009, for approval at the House of Delegates meeting on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009.  See the memo from Administrative Chair, Jeanne Drzewiecki, and information about renting the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, below: Dates of note for 2009:
January 13th, 2009    Meet Bids Due
January 19th, 2009Posting of the "UNOFFICIAL" Meet Schedule
January 27th, 2009House of Delegates Meeting -approval of meet schedule
January 30th, 2009OFFICIAL Spring/Summer meet schedule available
February 17th, 2009Deadline for Sanctioning/Approval of "Reserved" meets
March 10th, 2009Meet Reservations Requests - POSTMARKED BY
July 17-19th, 2009Silver Meet Weekend (looking for a Northern and Southern site)
July 24-26th, 200912/Under State Championships
July 30th-August 2nd, 200913/Over State Championships
 
November 20, 2008 -- The Village of Pleasant Prairie, near Kenosha, with funding from Uline, Inc., will construct a 50-meter long, 2-meter deep, Olympic-sized pool at LakeView RecPlex.  Uline, a privately held distributer of packaging and shipping supplies, which is moving its corporate headquarters to Pleasant Prairie, will contribute $8 million toward construction.  Completion of the pool is expected by September, 2009.  See the information below:  
October 28, 2008 -- Here are the 2009 Spring Time standards.  The Hy-Tek file will remain the same as in 2008.  There will be new time standards for 2009 summer LSC championships and that will also affect the silver state meet "max" standards.  Those should be coming out before the bids are due for the meets. See also the Wisconsin Time Standards Page.
October 27, 2008 -- A lot of Officials training is available over the next weeks.
  • Winnebago Area Mariners (WAM) is hosting a Stroke & Turn clinic for new officials on Saturday, January 3, 2009 , 8:15 AM - 12:30 PM .
    • See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715 or pakramer@chorus.net for information.
    October 13, 2008 -- A lot of Officials training is available over the next weeks.
  • Badger Aquatics Club (BAC) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic for new officials and a Starter/Referee clinic in conjunction with their BAC Spooktacular Meet at Middleton Pool on Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:45 AM to Noon
  • Fox Cities YMCA (FCY) is hosting a Starter/Referee clinic in conjunction with YMCA Starter/Referee training at Appleton YMCA on Saturday, November 1, 2008, 11:45 Am to 5:30 PM.
  • Alternate 2009 Re-Certification Clinics are announced for Madison, Appleton and Waukesha, October 20th, 22nd and November 5th, 2008. See the Wisconsin Officials Page or contact Patty Kramer, 608.833-5715 or pakramer@chorus.net for information.
    October 6, 2008 -- It's that time of the year.  See below the 2008 Long 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: wagnerdasilva@verizon.net. 
    October 6, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on Tuesday, October 28, 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 and reports are below.  For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
    October 2, 2008 -- Meet Directors: There are new Meet Report and Meet Financial Report forms on the Forms Page.  Don't forget the LSC per-swimmer Splash Fee is now $3.00.
    September 29, 2008 -- Coaches:  The value of each travel share will be calculated on Monday, October 6, 2008.  Please make sure that all Travel Reimbursement Forms have been mailed to Pat Lewno, WI LSC Treasurer.  The forms are available in the Forms Page on the website.
    September 29, 2008 -- Age Group / Senior Committee is meeting on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:30 PM at UW Waukesha.  See the agenda below:  
    September 18, 2008 -- Wisconsin Paralympians, Kelly Becherer, Alex Dionne, and Tom Miazga represented the USA and Wisconsin swimming very well in Beijing.

    Kelley Becherer, of Ozaukee Aquatics, led the way with a gold medal in the S13 50 M Free, as well as bringing home two bronze medals in the S13 100 M and 400 M Freestyles. In other events, she placed fourth in the 200 M IM and 100 M Back, and a sixth in the 100 M Fly.

    Tom Miazga, also of Ozaukee Aquatics, placed ninth in the S8 100 M Backstroke and finaled in the S8 400 M Free and placed eighth.  Each time was a personal best.

    Alex Dionne, of SSTY, finished 4th in the S7 Class 400 Meter free.  Dionne entered the meet as the seventh seed, qualified 5th with a 5:14 and finished 4th in the world with a 5:02.62 - his best by 6 seconds.

    The Water Cube was packed every night with a very enthusiastic crowd of mostly Chinese spectators at capacity of 16,000 and Team USA finished second in overall medals and gold medal production to host China.

    August 11, 2008 -- The Eau Claire YMCA Marlins are hosting a BREAKOUT CLINIC with Olympian Josh Davis, on Saturday, November 15th, at Eau Claire Memorial High School.  A total-person approach to swimming, a BREAKOUT Swim Clinic can help you bust bad habits, build new skills and uncover hidden talent.  
    August 11, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming announces plans for a SwimposiumSwimposium - April 18, 2009 
    August 7, 2008 -- Results are available from the 13 & Over Wisconsin Long Course State Championship Meet. Results are available from the 12 & Under Wisconsin Long Course State Championship Meet.  
    July 30, 2008 -- Here's the Psych Sheet and link to the Live Results website.  And also here's a file for families and friends to send heat sheet messages to 13 & O swimmers. Download the Excel Spreadsheet, fill in the blanks and email to Pat Lewno.
    July 28, 2008 -- Forms and instructions for 2009 Wisconsin Swimming / USA Swimming registration have been posted on the Wisconsin Swimming Registration Page.
    July 25, 2008 -- Coaches: Nomination forms are available for the 2007-08 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 may be turned in to Wagner at the 12 & Under State Meet or on SUNDAY only at the 13 & Over State Meet.  For more information contact Wagner da Silva.

     
    July 22, 2008 -- The link below will take you to the Live Meet Results Page for the 12-Under State Meet which will contain the psych sheet by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 22nd. The Link below will take you to the 12-Under State Meet Page which will be updated with important meet information, including timelines and a link to Live Meet Results.  
    July 21, 2008 -- Mike Mohr, our Senior Athlete Representative is nearing the end of his term, therefore, its time to elect a new Junior Athlete Representative.  Information concerning the role of the Athlete Representative can be found on the Wisconsin LSC website on the Rules page, revised Policy 13.

    As stated in the Wisconsin LSC policy:

    At the time of election, the Athlete Representative must be:
    A. An Athlete Member or Seasonal Athlete Member in good standing;
    B. At least sixteen (16) years of age and have junior status in high school;
    C. Competing currently, or have competed during the three (3) immediately preceding years, in the program of swimming conducted by WSI or another LSC; and
    D. Reside in the Territory and expect to reside therein through at least the first year of the term.

    Any swimmer meeting the above criteria, who wishes to serve as Athlete Representative for a two year term, should forward their name, a brief bio, and an explanation of why they would like to be the Athlete Representative, to Mike Mohr, Senior Athlete Representative at honestabe01@wi.rr.com, with a copy to Markie Healy, Junior Athlete Representative at mkamhswim@aol.com.  Elections for the new Junior Athlete Representative will be held at the 13 and Over Long Course State Meet.  Ballots will be provided to the coaches at the meet, to be filled out by the swimmers and returned to Mike or Markie.  Questions can be addressed to Mike or Markie at any time prior to the election.

    July 21, 2008 -- USA Swimming has a number of Speedo fastskin swim suits available for swimmers with Outreach memberships who need a suit for championship meets.  Contact Kim O'Shea at USA Swimming for details.
    July 17, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming Records are now updated through the Short Course season meets.  Congratulations to new record holders: Mackenzie Buss (SCSC), Leah Pronschinske (ECY) Emma Szczupakiewicz (SWAT), Anna Brooks (WEST), Emily Russart (GYD), Paul Young (WEST), Stephanie Sarandos (WEST), Rebecca Thompson (WEST), and Adam Mania (SSTY).
    Congratulations also to relay teams from: Waukesha Express, Badger Aquatics, and Schroeder Y.

    Also, congratulations to these new record holders who are not in the current report:
    Haley Pietila (LAKE) 13-14 Girls 100 yard free (51.78);
    Emma Goral (LAKE) 13-14 Girls 100 yard fly (55.60), 200 yard fly (2:03.48), 15-16 girls 100 meter fly (1:01.86) and 200 meter fly (2:14.42);
    Mackenzie Buss (SCSC) 13-14 Girls 100 meter back (1:05:00);
    And the 13-14 girls 200 medley relay team from Lake Country Swim Team (1:49.20).

    Wisconsin Swimming records are posted in January, April and October.  Current records can be found at the link below and on the Wisconsin Top Times Page.

    Please send updates to Dave Joyce.
    July 14, 2008 -- The Madison East YMCA is sad to announce the death of our long time 8un coach Joyce Anderson.  She retired 6 years ago after 18 years of coaching.  A memorial service will be held at the Gates of Heaven Center in James Madison Park in Madison Sunday 27 July from 2-6pm.  She will be much missed by the many coaches, parents and swimmers her life has touched.
    July 14, 2008 -- Here is the 2008-09 Short Course Meet Schedule as approved at the June LSC Meeting.  All meets requiring reservations must be turned in for Sanction/Approval by August 1st, 2008.  Meet reservations may be postmarked no earlier than Tuesday, September 8, 2009. The State cuts will remain the same as we have had last year for all events for the State Short Course meet in the spring of 2009.  All cuts will be reevaluated after 2009.
    July 2, 2008 -- Zone registrations are posted on the Wisconsin Zone-C Information Page.  Also look for the latest FAQ, forms and team apparel information.
    June 19, 2008 -- Congratulations and good luck to all Wisconsin LSC swimmers competing in the Olympic Trials next week in Omaha.  Psych sheets and other information about the Trials can be accessed on the USA Swimming website.
    June 23, 2008 -- Meet Information and events for the Wisconsin Long Course State Championship Meets is available. 
    June 14, 2008 -- McFarland Swimming Sharks (MSS) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic for new officials at McFarland H.S. on Thursday, June 19, 2008, 5:15 - 9:30 PM.  Registration deadline is June 16, 2008.   
    June 14, 2008 -- Central Zone Championship "MegaZone" 2008 information, including FAQs, Medical form and Honor code, are available on the Wisconsin Zone Team apparel packages and swimwear are available at www.walterswim.com.  See ordering information in the Info/FAQ page and on the registration forms.  Everything regarding Zone Apparel ordering is the same as last year.

    Also note that Walter's Swim Supplies has Olympic Trials tickets available.  See the information at the www.walterswim.com website.

    June 4, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on Tuesday, June 24, 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 and reports are below.  For more information on past meetings, see the LSC Meetings Page.
    May 31, 2008 -- Central Zone Championship "MegaZone" 2008 information, including FAQs, Medical form and Honor code, are available on the  
    May 29, 2008 -- The Native American Swimming Championships will be held June 13-15, 2008 at on the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Indian Reservation in Towaoc, CO.  
    May 23, 2008 -- Meet Bids for the Fall/Winter 2008-09 season are due Tuesday, June 10.  See the date information and new meet bid form, below:  
    May 21, 2008 -- Meet Information, Time Standards and HyTek files are now available for the Summer 2008 Speedo Champions Series Meet, hosted by Schroeder YMCA Swim Team, at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, July 17 - 20, 2008.  
    May 14, 2008 -- A number of swim camps and clinics are being offered in Minnesota by Olympian, sport psychologist, Trina Radke and Olympic coach, strength and conditioning specialist, Ross Gerry.  A 3-day camp will be June 16-18, and a 2-day clinic August 9-10. A Start and Turn clinic is offered July 13.  
    April 28, 2008 -- Samantha Simon, 18, of Janesville completed the 24 Mile Tampa Bay Marathon Swim on Saturday, April 19th, in 8 hours, 59 minutes, and 12 seconds.  The race course covers the entire length of Tampa Bay and is held each year to celebrate Earth Day and the revitalization of Florida's largest estuary.

    Simon came in second amongst all women solo swimmers, and 4th over all, also coming in ahead of 5 relay teams.

    Since this event was first staged in 1998, it has drawn competitors from across the United States, Great Britain, Guatemala, Italy, Australia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Germany, India, Canada, and the Cayman Islands.  Forty swimmers participated in this year's event, swimming as soloists or as a part of a relay team.

    April 24, 2008 -- Congratualtions to all swimmers and coaches that were nominated this year for swimmers and coaches of the year.  Below you will find the final results.  CONGRATULATION to all the winners!  
    April 24, 2008 -- Nominations will be taken for the following WI LSC Board of Director positions: Treasurer, Safety Chair, Senior Chair, Technical Planning Chair and Administrative Chair.  Terms begin in September and are two years in length.  Please contact Neil Wright at s_e_a_y@yahoo.com if you would like to nominate an individual or be consider for a position.  Voting will take place at the June 24th WI LSC House of Delegates meeting.  Also, if you are interested in taking over the Club Development position (at the Committee level), that position is open as well.
    April 22, 2008 -- 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)

      2. - 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:
      1. ARC Lifeguarding, Lifeguarding/Waterfront, Lifeguarding/Waterpark, Basic Water Rescue, or Shallow Water Attendant
      2. American Lifeguard Association First Time Lifeguard, Professional Lifeguard Challenge, or Lifeguard Recertification
      3. Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training or International Lifeguard Training Instructor License
      4. StarGuard
      5. 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.

    See the Wisconsin Swimming Safety Page for more information.

    April 17, 2008 -- Summer Senior State meet information will mimic our Senior Spring Championships.  It was agreed on by the Tech Committee Chair, Age-Group and Senior Chair, and Coaching Rep, that both meets should have the similar order of events, number of sessions, and the addition of the 15-16 age group.  Meet information will be handed out at the next LSC meeting.  Please contact Steve Keller if you have any questions about the decision at ozaukeeaquatics@aol.com.
    April 20, 2008 -- Verona Aquatic Club (VAC) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic for new officials at in conjunction with their Spring Tune-up Meet at Verona H.S. on Sunday, May 4, 2008, 7:45 - Noon.  Registration deadline is May 1, 2008.  Please register by email to Patty Kramer, at pakramer@chorus.net.  

    Lake Country Swim Team (LAKE) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic for new officials at Arrowhead H.S. on Monday, April 21, 2008, 5:15 - 9:15 PM.  Registration deadline is April 14, 2008. 

     
    April 10, 2008 -- It's that time of the year.  See below the 2007-08 Short Course Coach/Swimmer of the Year Ballot.  Coaches please fill out the ballot and send to Wagner da Silva by April 16th.  You can mail to: 278 N. Musket Ridge Dr., Sun Prairie, WI 53590, or email you choices to: wagnerdasilva@verizon.net.  Coaches due to the privacy of all WI LSC coaches I have removed the nomination part of the link and you can find the voting ballet attached.  I have e-mailed all the coaches from our LSC with the nominations and details about each swimmer/coach's accomplishments.  If you have not received such e-mail please e-mail me a request with your name and the team you coach for and I will send you that document again.  Some e-mails bounced back and I have no way to find out your new e-mails.

    Sincerely,

    Wagner da Silva
    WI LSC, Coach's Representative.

    April 10, 2008 -- Nomination forms for the 2008 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.  
    April 7, 2008 -- Three swimmers from Wisconsin were named to the United States Paralympic Team which will compete in Beijing this September.  Alex Dionne from Schroeder, and Kelley Becherer and Tom Miazga from Ozaukee Aquatics all won spots on the 2008 team at the US Paralympics Swimming Trials in Minneapolis Apr. 2-5.  The team will consist of 20 men, and 18 women, all of whom had swum a time which placed them in the top 10 in the world rankings for their disability classification.  Congratulations Kelley, Tom, and Alex!
    April 2, 2008 -- New Travel Reimbursement forms have been posted on the Wisconsin Swimming Forms Page.  At the June, 2007 LSC Meeting a new travel policy was passed wherein reimbursement is based on "shares" rather than fixed dollar amounts.  Shares are calculated at the end of the long course season based on travel fund income.  Travel reimbursements will be paid in October.  See the updated policy and forms below:
    • Travel Fund Policy Revised 6/2007
    • Travel Reimbursement for National Meets - PDF
    • Travel Reimbursement for Sectionals - PDF
    • Travel Reimbursement for Clubs - PDF
     
    April 1, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on Tuesday, April 22, at UW-Waukesha. The Board will meet in room N054 at 5:45 PM and the HOD in room N052 at 7:15 PM.  Agenda, minutes and reports are below. 
    March 3, 2008 -- Results are available from the 13 & Over Wisconsin Short Course State Championship Meet. Results are available from the 12 & Under Wisconsin Short Course State Championship Meet.  
    February 27, 2008 -- CHANGE IN SUNDAY FINALS START TIME

    We have a unanimous YES by the coaches to move the start of finals on Sunday from 5:30 to 5:00.  That means warm ups will start at 3:45.

    Parking at the Schroeder YMCA for this year’s 13 & Over SC State Championship Meet

    We need teams to car pool as much as possible this weekend due to the pending construction.  The west lot will be available on a first come first serve basis.  Once that lot is full, we have arranged for a convenient shuttle available for families and coaches to use.  Feel free to drop kids off at the aquatic center before taking the shuttle.  Use your hotel shuttle if available.

    Parking is NOT available on the North and East side for swim meet participants.  It is reserved for Schroeder YMCA members only.

    The shuttle will have 2 pick up points.  One is just south of the Applebee strip mall in the park and ride.  The second area for parking is behind the Old Navy.  Be warned there are snow piles at the park and ride and some of the spaces are lost because of it.  The shuttle will be a mid sized Riteway school bus.

    Shuttle Hours - Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7am-1pm

    If you park in the Pic N Save lot or any of the lots in the front of stores and walk over to the aquatic center, your car WILL be towed.

    Here is the Meet Entry Recon Report.  Check this report for any possible proof-of-time requirements.  Please be prepared to prove any time on the report where the time found in the SWIMS database is not under the meet qualifying time.  The report includes all times since January 1, 2006.  SWIMS database reports are acceptable as proof.

    Psych Sheet, Timeline and Warm-up Lane Assignments are now available.  Contact Darsi Kohnhorst with questions/problems. NOTE ON SUNDAY FINALS START TIME:We are seeking permission from all teams to move the start time for Sunday finals to 5:00 PM from 5:30 PM.  We need full approval, which we do not expect until after the meet starts.  Please check the Wisconsin swimming website after the start of the meet to verify the starting time for the Sunday finals session.  If the change is approved it will be announced at the meet and posted on www.wisconsinswimming.org.

    Live scoring will be available at the LAKE web site www.lakecountryswimming.com during the meet.

    Meet Information and events for the Wisconsin 13 & Over Short Course State Championships is available. 

    13 AND OVER STATE MEET SWEATSHIRT

    We are taking pre-orders for the 13 & Over State Championship Sweatshirts at www.all-americanaquatics.com.

    February 25, 2008 -- Results are available from the 12 & Under Wisconsin Short Course State Championship Meet.  
    February 22, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming Records are now updated through the January meets.  Congratulations to new record holders: Mackenzie Buss (SCSC), Emily Russart (GYD), Stephanie Sarandos (WEST), Adam Mania (SSTY), and Leah Pronschinske (ECY)  Congratulations, also, to relay teams from Schroeder Y.

    Wisconsin Swimming records are posted in January, April and October.  Current records can be found at the link below and on the Wisconsin Top Times Page.

    Please send updates to Dave Joyce.

    Coaches, remember you must submit a FORM C to Dave Joyce ASAP for all high school boys who swam at High School State and are USA Registered.  When the meet is loaded into SWIMS only swimmers whose USAS ID #'s were reported on a FORM C will be included in the loaded results.  Times will be uploaded from the HS meet backup if available.  Otherwise they will be loaded by hand in time for the Speedo Sectional Meet, and will be avilable for 13 & Over State.  You can find links to procedures and forms on the Wisconsin Top Times Page.

    February 22, 2008 -- Nomination forms are available for the 2007-08 Short Course Coach and Swimmer of the Year.  Forms must be turned in by Sunday afternoon of the 12 & Under State meet.  For more information contact Wagner da Silva.  
    February 19, 2008 -- Schroeder Swim Club (SSTY) is hosting an LCM Time Trials for Olympic Trials Qualification.  The date is February, 25, warm up as early as 7:00 pm, and start around 8:15. Events will be combined to make it as quick as possible without rushing the athletes.  One swim and done please and all must have USA Jr cuts .  Disabled athletes may be included if they need a time. Should be done by 8:45 PM latest!  
    February 19, 2008 -- Please report any mistakes or omissions from the Meet to dwalden@badgeraquatics.com as soon as possible.  Or call Drew @ 608-438-7146. Note: The session report for Saturday PM finish time does not reflect all the heats of the 1000's.  That event is a check in race that then will be seeded and the expected number of total heats will be 9, which will give us an approximate finish time of 6:40 pm.
    February 19, 2008 -- Meet Information and events for the Wisconsin 13 & Over Short Course State Championships is available.  An event file should be posted soon. 13 AND OVER STATE MEET SWEATSHIRT

    We are taking pre-orders for the 13 & Over State Championship Sweatshirts at www.all-americanaquatics.com. Meet Information and events for the Wisconsin 12 & Under Short Course State Championships are available.

    Families wishing to place a Pep Ad in the 12 & Under meet program for their swimmer, or sponsor their swimmer's favorite event should contact Marisue Horton at marisuehorton@hotmail.com.  Advertising space for businesses is also available.  Deadline is this Friday, February 9.

    12 AND UNDER STATE MEET CLOTHING

    Due to restrictions from the University, State Meet T-shirts and other apparel will not be for sale on site.  However T-shirts, sweats, shorts and hats may be preordered on line, and can be picked up at the start of the meet.  Order by February 12 for delivery at the meet.  Order forms will be available at the meet, but clothing will be shipped out after the meet, for a small charge.  Order on line with our official vendor Top Promotions, www.events.toppromotionsstore.com.

    February 14, 2008 -- The Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center is embarking on a fundraising campaign to renovate and provide operational support for the center.  See the information below.  
    February 6, 2008 -- Fox Cities YMCA (FCY) is hosting a Stroke and Turn Judge clinic for new officials at Appleton YMCA on Saturday, March 1, 2008, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.  Registration deadline is February 22, 2008.   
    February 6, 2008 -- The Watertown Aquatic Team will be hosting a "Round Robin with the Champs" Clinic featuring Wes Lagerhausen and Jennah Haney, 2007 State Champions.  The clinic is March 29th from 1-5 PM at the Watertown Pool at Riverside Middle School.  See the flyer below: For more information contact: Mark Kruse, Watertown Swimming.
    February 6, 2008 -- USA Swimming has announced swimmers chosen to participate in the 2008 Zone Select Camps, May 22-25 in Oxford, Ohio.  Congratulations to Wisconsin swimmers Kayla Skenandore (WEST), Kayla Dlugopolski (EBSC), Siri Smits (OSHY), Leah Pronschinske (ECY), Mackenzie Buss (SCSC), Spencer Ritt (BAC), and Christopher Meyers (SSTY).  See the USA Swimming Camps Page for more information.
    January 30, 2008 -- The special meeting of the Wisconsin Swimming, Inc. Board of Directors to discuss the Schroeder Aquatic Center proposals, has been rescheduled for Monday, February 4, 2008 at 6:00 pm, at UW-Waukesha, in Room C158.
    January 25, 2008 -- Here are the assignments for the 2008 regional championships.  If you do not see your team listed, please contact Steve Keller at kellerville4@aol.com as soon as possible.  
    January 2, 2008 -- Meet Information and events for the Wisconsin 13 & Over Short Course State Championships is available.  An event file should be posted soon. Meet Information and events for the Wisconsin 12 & Under Short Course State Championships are available. Families wishing to place a Pep Ad in the 12 & Under meet program for their swimmer, or sponsor their swimmer's favorite event should contact Marisue Horton at marisuehorton@hotmail.com.  Advertising space for businesses is also available.  Deadline is this Friday, February 9.

    12 AND UNDER STATE MEET CLOTHING

    Due to restrictions from the University, State Meet T-shirts and other apparel will not be for sale on site.  However T-shirts, sweats, shorts and hats may be preordered on line, and can be picked up at the start of the meet.  Order by February 12 for delivery at the meet.  Order forms will be available at the meet, but clothing will be shipped out after the meet, for a small charge.  Order on line with our official vendor Top Promotions, www.events.toppromotionsstore.com.

    January 23, 2008 -- The 2008 Wisconsin Swimming Spring/Summer Meet Schedule as approved by the LSC House of Delegates is available below.  Meets requiring reservations must be submitted for sanctioning by February 1st, 2008 and posted on the Wisconsin Swimming website prior to March 11th, 2008.  Meet reservations can be postmarked NO EARLIER than March 11th, 2008.  
    January 23, 2008 -- Meet Information and Time Standards are now available for the Summer 2008 Speedo Champions Series Meet, hosted by Schroeder YMCA Swim Team, at the Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, July 17 - 20, 2008.  
    January 22, 2008 -- Are you a High School student looking to fulfill some community service hours required by your school?  Volunteer for the New Berlin Swim Club Valentine Open, February 9-10, 2008.  This must be arranged in advance due to limited space.  NBSC is a non-profit team.  For details contact Helen Lupo 414-545-7936 or email mlupo2@wi.rr.com (include phone numbers with email please.)
    January 16, 2008 -- Leah Pronschinske, Eau Claire YMCA, swam the 100 breaststroke in 104.75 at the Toyota Grand Prix as a 12 year old swimmer.  She also just swam as a 13 year old the 100 breaststroke in a 104.87 at the FOXJET Invitational, in Minneapolis.  Both are new state records.

    Schroeder YMCA Swim Team's, Adam Mania continued his WI Swimming State record haul with two more at the Chesapeake Swim Club Pro-Am in Oklahoma City, OK.  Adam went 3:50.66 in the 400 IM and 1:47.49 in the 200 Fly to add to his 100 and 200 back records from Nationals and his hand in the 4 x 100 MR.  Congrats Adam!

    January 15, 2008 -- The Waunakee Rural Aquatic Team will be hosting the Mutual of Omaha BREAKOUT Clinic featuring Josh Davis and Peter Vanderkaay on Friday evening, April 11th.  See the flyer below: For more information contact: Steve hall at stephenkhall@msn.com.
    January 8, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming is asking for nominations for Zone coaches for the Zone Mega-Meet in Indianapolis.  We am looking for 2 male and 2 female coaches to assist the head coaches both age group and senior at the meet.  Email nominations to Steve Keller.  If we get more than 4 nominations there will be an election held at the Senior State meet.
    January 14, 2008 -- Reminder: Meet bids for the 2008 Summer Meet Season are due on Tuesday, January 8, 2008.  See the following letter from Sanctioning Chair, Jeanne Drzewiecki. Here are some additional dates of interest:
    • July 18-20th, 2008 - Silver Meet (Closed weekend for Sanctioned meets)
    • July 25-27th, 2008 - 12/Under State Championships
    • July 31-August 3rd, 2008 - 13/Over State Championships
     
    January 2, 2008 -- Wisconsin Swimming Board of Directors and House of Delegates will meet on Tuesday, January 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. 

     

     

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