South Texas News

Posted 5-6-13
Information posted for 2013 South Texas Zone Team
Please visit this link to find out how to apply.

Posted 4-29-13
Announcement
David Johnson resigned as the General Chair of STSI. Under our bylaws, Frank Swigon will assume the position of General Chair. Ron Zolno will fill the Admin Vice Chair position. Mark Parshall recently resigned as the Senior Chair, and Janet Risser assumed those duties. Jessica Evans was then appointed to fill the Technical Chair role, vacated by Janet. The membership of South Texas Swimming thanks both David and Mark for their contributions and leadership.

Posted 4-14-13
Sponsors needed for 2013 South Texas Zone Team
The South Texas team will be traveling to Greenville, South Carolina. Sponsors are needed to make this trip possible.

Please pass this link along to any business or person that may be interested:

Posted 3-18-13
Coaches Application for the Open Water Meet
Applications are being accepted for the South Texas Staff at the Rice Aquatics / Twin Lakes 2013 Open Water Swimming Carnival on Saturday April 27, 2013. This meet is a South Texas Team event not an individual team event. The meet is held in the Twin Lakes Scuba Park. We will travel Friday evening and the race is on Saturday morning. If you have any questions please contact BJ Allenstein @ or Tim Byerly.

Click here for online application.

Posted 12-10-12
Financial Assistance for Nationals
Request for Financial Assistance for Nationals and Junior Nationals may be submitted up to March 31, 2013 by completing then submitting the appropriate form. Questions should be directed to Didi Byerly.

Posted 2-6-13
USA Swimming - Coaches Clinic April - Florida

Posted 1-30-13
San Antonio bids for 2016 Olympic Trials
San Antonio is one of six finalist cities bidding to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials for Swimming, and San Antonio Sports needs your help to convince USA Swimming officials that San Antonio is the right host.

Click here to find out how you can help.

Posted 1-11-13
South Texas All Star Camp - April 19-21 -Northside ISD Natatorium
 
The following swimmers have qualified because they were the highest ranking swimmer at the 2012 IMX Extreme Games. 11 Girls - Sarah Kutz NITRO; 12 Girls - Keeley Vardeman AAAA ;13 Girls - Jayde Walz AAAA ;14 Girls - Sammie Antonacci AAAA; 11 Boys - Will Grant HEAT; 12 Boys - Christopher Lindley AAAA ;13 Boys - Samuel Brettmann AAAA ;14 Boys - Migs Martin AAAA
 
There will be 8 more that qualify based on their IMX point total after TAGS.

Posted 11-10-12
South Texas All Star Camp
 
Apply to be a coach   Selection Process for South Texas All Star Camp - click to open

Posted 11-4-12
South Texas Swimming is seeking an athlete member for participation on the Investment Committee.
The committee is responsible for managing the investment account of the LSC to meet the goals as described in the recently adopted policy. The athlete member must be at least 16 years of age. Those interested should contact Angella Woodard by noon on November 12, 2012 or for questions contact Frank Swigon.

Posted 11-4-12
Interested in serving as a committee chair or coordinator?
Pursuant to Article 607.2.1.C of the South Texas Swimming, Inc Bylaws, all appointed committee chairs and coordinators shall serve until 60 days after the election of a General Chair. The General Chair for South Texas was elected on October 7, and the Board of Directors will be reviewing the committee structures in preparation for the 60 day deadline. Anyone interested in serving as an appointed committee chair or coordinator can review the duties in the LSC Bylaws and should contact Angella Woodard by noon on November 12, 2012.

Posted 11-1-12
Selection Process for South Texas All Star Camp - click to open

Posted 10-31-12
The STSI Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 8:30 PM.

Need Safe Sport Coordinator
South Texas Swimming Inc. is looking for a volunteer Non-Athlete Member or an adult willing to become a Non-Athlete Member to serve as the South Texas Swimming Safe Sport Coordinator. This person will be responsible for the implementation and coordination of the USA Swimming Safe Sport Programs at the LSC level and will serve as the liaison between the USA Swimming Director of Safe Sport and South Texas Swimming. This position is critical to providing an all-important communication link between USA Swimming and South Texas Swimming on all Safe Sport matters. The USA Swimming Safe Sport Program is a comprehensive abuse prevention initiative rooted in six core areas: Policies & Guidelines, Screening & Selection, Training & Education, Monitoring & Supervision, Recognizing, Reporting & Responding, and Grassroots Engagement & Feedback. Interested individuals should contact Angella Woodard, Executive Secretary, South Texas Swimming,

09/21/12:
South Texas Swimposium 2012 - Saturday, Oct 6 - San Antonio
USA Swimming and South Texas LSC are teaming up to present four clinics at the Drury Inn & Suites in San Antonio. Clinics are directed at coaches, athletes, parents and officials.

Clinics for swimmers and parents in the 8-12 year old age group are full. There are spaces available for parents and swimmer in the older age group. Coaches and Officials can still sign up for their clinics. Sign-up NOW -- It is free.. Email Lida Zolno or text her at 512-636-0386. Read more details here.

Swimposium Parking information

09/10/12:
STSI Swimposium - October 6, 2012 ~ House of Delegates Meeting - October 7, 2012
Click here for hotel information. Hotel Deadline is Sept 19.

2012 HOD Agenda - Click here to view

Proposed Legislation:

09/03/12:
Officials: Clinics for Certification and Re-certification have been scheduled
All STSI Officials need to be recertified by December 31, 2012. Those interested in becoming an official are encouraged to apply. Please click here to see schedule.

07/29/12:
Financial Assistance requests (including all supporting documentation) for the Olympic Trials, Junior Nationals, and Nationals must be received before September 30, 2012. Applications are available under the General Forms link. Questions may be directed to didibyerly@aol.com.

07/12/12:
Athlete Representative wanted for ST board
If you are at least 16-years-old and would like to be considered for the position of Athlete's Rep on the South Texas Swimming Board of Directors please contact Mark Parshall, General Chair.

08/11/12:
The South Texas Swimming Nominating Committee is soliciting candidates for the following positions to be considered for election at the forthcoming House of Delegates meeting:
General Chair, Administrative Vice Chair, Senior Chair, Board Member at Large, Athlete's Representitive, Coaches Representative, Board of Review members, and Nominating Committee members.

Please contact Frank Swigon at fswigon@yahoo.com by noon on August 22 if you are interested.

08/06/12:
Cheers to all the great swimmers who competed in the London Olympic Games! And special congratulations to the seven swimmers on the USA Swim team with South Texas LSC connections who brought home a total of EIGHT OLYMPIC MEDALS!

	Kathleen Hersey - Fourth place in the 200 Fly. Kathleen swam for Kim Brackin at the University of Texas for 2 years, before turning professional, and swimming for TXLA and her current coach, Eddie Reese.
	Micah Lawrence - Sixth place in the 200 Breast. Micah spent her age group career swimming for Aubrey Knapper and Texas Gold. She also competed for Pflugerville High School.
	Ricky Berens - Swam in the semifinals of the 200 Free, Silver Medal in the 400 Free Relay and Gold Medal in the 800 Free Relay. Ricky swam for Coach Eddie Reese at TXLA and the University of Texas during his collegiate years.
	Jimmy Feigen - Silver Medal in the 400 Free Relay. Jimmy swam for San Antonio Wave, and competed for San Antonio Churchill High School. He then swam for Coach Eddie Reese at the University of Texas and TXLA, where he currently swims.
	Brendan Hansen - Bronze Medal in the 100 Breast and Gold Medal in the 400 Medley Relay. Brendan swam for Eddie Reese at the University of Texas from 2000 to 2004, and has remained at TXLA swimming for Coach Reese.
	Eric Shanteau - Swam in the semifinals of the 100 Breast and Gold Medal in the 400 Medley Relay. Eric swam for Coach Eddie Reese at the University of Texas and TXLA.
	Nick Thoman - Silver Medal in the 100 Back and Gold Medal in the 400 Medley Relay. Trained with Eddie Reese and TXLA for two years.

07/29/12:
Applying for Scholastic All American is now done online. Click this link for more information. Deadline for applying is August 21, 2012.

Financial Assistance requests (including all supporting documentation) for the Olympic Trials, Junior Nationals, and Nationals must be received before September 30, 2012. Applications are available under the General Forms link. Questions may be directed to didibyerly@aol.com.

07/22/12:
South Texas Swimposium 2012 - Saturday, Oct 6 - San Antonio
USA Swimming and South Texas LSC are teaming up to present four clinics at the Drury Inn & Suites in San Antonio. Clinics are directed at coaches, athletes, parents and officials. Sign-up NOW -- It is free and space is liminted. Email Lida Zolno or text her at 512-636-0386. Read more details here.

07/21/12
Athlete Representative wanted for ST board
If you are at least 16-years-old and would like to be considered for the position of Athlete's Rep on the South Texas Swimming Board of Directors please contact Mark Parshall, General Chair.

07/11/12:
2012 Zone Team Application deadline has been extended until Saturday July 14 at Midnight.
The team will be selected on Sunday evening following the conclusion of A Champs and TX Club Champs.
I am still in need of 15-18 Girls to complete the team. If you are interested please contact BJ Allenstein.

USA Swimming Southern Zone Age Group Championship will be held in Rockwall, Texas on July 31- August 4. The South Texas Zone Team will be selected from athletes that complete the form below. Cost for the team trip is based on the number of AAA and AAAA long course times a swimmer has. The team will travel by bus to Rockwall. We will leave on Monday, July 30. The swim meet will be Tuesday - Saturday. We will also be participating in the Open Water Race on Sunday (this year it will most likely be a pool race - Nascar style). The team will then travel back home on Sunday evening. If you have any questions please e-mail BJ Allenstein - bjbigsplash@hotmail.com

• Athlete Application and fee information
• Coach Application form

Posted June 30, 2012
The A Championships in Corpus Christi,TX hosted by CBA and CCAA on July 13th-15th,2012 has been approved as an Officials Qualifying Meet. Officials may request certification for N2 in all areas and N3 for stroke and turn. Interested officials should complete the application and send to Didi Byerly at didibyerly@aol.com by 10 July 2012.

Posted May 28, 2012
Officials are needed for the 2012 LC TAGS meet to be held in Austin at the UT Swim Center on July 25-29. It has been approved as an Officials Qualifying Meet. Click here to download TAGS Officials Application form

Posted May 19, 2012
USA Swimming Southern Zone Age Group Championship will be held in Rockwall, Texas on July 31- August 4. The South Texas Zone Team will be selected from athletes that complete the form below. Cost for the team trip is based on the number of AAA and AAAA long course times a swimmer has. The team will travel by bus to Rockwall. We will leave on Monday, July 30. The swim meet will be Tuesday - Saturday. We will also be participating in the Open Water Race on Sunday (this year it will most likely be a pool race - Nascar style). The team will then travel back home on Sunday evening. If you have any questions please e-mail BJ Allenstein - bjbigsplash@hotmail.com

• Athlete Application and fee information
• Coach Application form

Posted May 12, 2012
Attention South Texas Members,
After reviewing the feedback about a Swimposium for South Texas, a vast majority preferred to have the Swimposium the same weekend as our HOD. In order for USA Swimming to be able to provide their resources, the Swimposium must be held on a Saturday, which means that our HOD would be held on Sunday.

At our last HOD, we voted to hold the HOD on Saturday, October 6. So before we proceed with scheduling, we would like input about holding the Swimposium Saturday, October 6th, and switching the HOD to Sunday, October 7th. The HOD will be held in San Antonio this year. If held, the Swimposium would also be in San Antonio, either at the same or hotel, or possibly a larger venue.

Please respond by May 27th, 2012.
Send comments to Mark Parshall, South Texas General Chair, @ markparshall@yahoo.com

Posted April 4, 2012
Long Course "A" Champs - hotel info
Coastal Bend Aquatics and CCAA will host the STS A Champs from July 13-15. Click here to find a list of several hotels that have blocked rooms for the event. Or, visit the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Website at http://www.visitcorpuschristitx.org for additional options.

Posted March 15, 2012
Attention Officials:
FINA has issued an interpretation of the breaststroke rule covering the initiation of the arm pull. Obviously, this interpretation applies to correctly judging the timing of the single butterfly kick which may follow initiation of the arm pull. Simply put, the first arm stroke begins with the SEPARATION of the hands. Read Rule

Posted February 19, 2012
ST Swimming: Red vs White Dual Meet
South Texas Swimming will be hosting it's first Red vs White Dual Meet on Saturday, April 14. Swimmers age 11-18 with three BB times can apply to participate. Applications are due before March 27.

Teams will be limited to the first 64 swimmers in each age group (11-12, 13-14, 15-18). Teams will be divided based n the swimmers HyTek Points. Once teams are selected, ST Coaching Staff will enter swimmers in 5 events over two sessions (Saturday AM/Saturday PM). Cost of the meet is $10 per swimmer and each swimmer will receive lunch, a swim cap and t-shirt.

Flyer: click here
Application: Click here to access the application.
Contact: Age Group Chair BJ Allenstein

Posted January 2012
National Diversity Select Camp Applications are now available
Thirty-six swimmers, ages 14-16, will be selected to attend the National Diversity Select Camp May 3-6, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Swimmers must meet the qualifying time standards for the camp and represent an ethnically underrepresented population that is less than 10% of the current USA Swimming membership. The fastest male and fastest female in each Olympic event will be selected. Additionally, three swimmers of each gender will be selected based on IMX scores while two additional males and females will be selected based on outstanding performance.

The 3-day camp program will include a combination of pool training, motivational and education sessions, and team building activities. Personal coaches of the swimmers are also invited and encouraged to attend.

Application: Click here for more information and to access the application. The application deadline is Feb 15, 2012.