We are excited to share some brief post-USAS Convention updates! We thank all of our Reps for their dedication and work during this last month, and hope that despite the virtual circumstance, Convention was still an engaging and positive experience!
New SZ Athlete Reps: We are excited to announce our new SZ Athlete Reps! Please welcome our new Zone Athlete Director (and co-chair of the Zone Directors' Council), Ryan Gibbons (FL) and our new Junior Athlete Representative, Lauren Hurt (SE). Their contact information can be found under our "contact" tab; please feel free to reach out to them! New AEC Members: We would also like to congratulate three new members of the USA Swimming Athletes' Executive Committee hailing from the Southern Zone! Our warmest wishes go out to Ellery Parish (AEC Chair), Annie Norris (AEC Programming & Events Chair), and Matthew Rigsbee (at-large). We look forward to working with them in the coming years to further develop the athlete voice throughout our sport. SZ Policies and Procedures: As a result of R-22 being passed by the USA Swimming House of Delegates, Zone Bylaws and Policies & Procedures will be consolidated into Administrative Procedures. The SZ expects few-to-no changes regarding the substance of athlete representation or the SZAC structure; minor wording changes and procedural clarifications will make up the bulk of these changes. Further information will be shared as the Zone Board of Directors decides upon it.
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Information is now available for our virtual convention! See our "Resources" tab for resources regarding Southern Zone Convention meetings, and visit usasathletes.org for official AEC updates and information.
Because Convention will be in a virtual format this year, required meetings will be spread throughout the month of September. Make sure that you plan to attend all of the required meetings throughout their duration, and that you let your Zone Reps know if you won't be able to make one. The following are ZONE-SPECIFIC meetings that you are required to attend; there are other non-Zone meetings that you are also required to participate in. Make sure you are checking with the AEC website to stay up-to-date with these external meetings. Southern Zone Convention Meetings: SZ General Meeting Part 1: Saturday Sept. 12, 3-5PM ET SZ Athletes' Meeting: Sunday, Sept. 13, 3-5PM ET SZ General Meeting Part 2: Sunday, Sept. 27, 7-8:30PM ET Also, make sure you register for Convention! You can register at this link; make sure you do so no later than September 11, 2020. If you do not register, you may not be able to participate in our meetings and events! We know the virtual format isn't what we expected at all, but we hope to make the most of it! Please keep in contact with us, and let us know of any difficulties, questions, or concerns you may have - we are here to help you and guide you through this! |
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