Middle Atlantic Board of Directors

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The LSC

Boundaries

Eastern Zone

Core Values

1. We believe in a positive environment.
2. We value integrity and fairness.
3. We believe in excellence.
4. We value leadership.
5. We value innovation and creativity.

Our Mission

Middle Atlantic Swimming advocates the growth and development of a diverse swimming community through education, innovation and a commitment to excellence.

Governance

Eastern Zone
All Star Team

MA may enter two swimmers in each event with a maximum of 6 events per swimmer. Swimmers who have competed in an individual event at  Senior Nationals are NOT eligible for the Zone Team. Any swimmer who has achieved a Senior National time in an individual event may not swim that event at the zone meet, unless the swimmer is 12 years old or under.

Applications for the selection for the Zone All Star Team will be available at MA meets during the short course season and are also available in the Forms Depot of the website.

No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Applications should be mailed to the Middle Atlantic office.

The Spring Zone selection process is one that takes cooperation and coordination from all. It begins with a data base of the results of Middle Atlantic sanctioned meets. Any swims done outside the LSC will need to be submitted by the swimmer with official proof of time which consists of a photocopy of the appropriate events from the official meet results or a computer disk of the meet results (Hy-Tek backup copy). Times must be accomplished at sanctioned, or approved meets, or observed by US Swimming in accordance with USS officiating procedures. Times will be updated throughout the season.

Standings will be posted at the Elite Meet and corrections should be brought to the attention of the Zone Database  Manager. Applications will be accepted until the deadline. After that time the database will consist of only those swimmers who have applied. The list will be posted at the Junior Olympic meet. High School times will be accepted if the swim is observed and results submitted one week before the start of Junior Olympics.

Please note the following additional criteria for selection:

• Qualifying period is September 1, through Spring Age Group Championships.
• Swimmers must have participated in 5 MA meets in the two years preceding JOs. Swimmers having only one year of registration in MA must participate in 3 MA meets in that one year.
• First and second place swimmers in all events will be selected for the team but may not swim in that event. The meet line up will be at the sole discretion of the team coaches. Third ranked swimmers may be chosen in certain situations.
• Each swimmer will be allowed a maximum of six events for the meet. (Must conform with meet rules.)
• Relays will consist of Zone Team members who have qualified in individual events.
• Swimmers must be debt free to Middle Atlantic and have no pending claims on sanctions against them.

Final selections will be made after Junior Olympics by the Coaching Staff.

Applications for coaches will be available on the Zone page of the website.. Send applications to the Middle Atlantic office. The MA Coaches Committee will select the coaching staff based on applications received.

Parents wishing to become chaperons must submit their name to the Middle Atlantic office in writing before Spring  Junior Olympics. Selection will be made after the Zone All Star Team has been chosen.

Camp Programs

Adapted Swimming Programs

Middle Atlantic Swimming has an Adapted Swimming Committee to encourage opportunities for athletes with disabilities. Officials have guidelines for officiating swimmers with disabilities and for interpreting the rules in light of each swimmers situation.

Based on the recommendations of the Adapted Swimming Committee, travel funds may be provided to adapted athletes who regularly participate in Middle Atlantic programs.