General Chairman's Report
October 15, 2001



    • John Blaschke, PVS Board Senior Coach Representative, has been appointed adapted swimming coordinator for the association. This appointment will serve to strengthen our support of competitive adapted swimming within PVS.


    • USA Swimming is hosting a Meet Directors' Symposium on January 10-11, 2002 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. This symposium is designed for meet directors of all levels from developmental events through national championships.
      Sessions will cover USA Swimming event requirements, marketing, media services, event organization, risk management and other topics.
      The cost of the program is $90 per person. This will include meals, a social on Thursday evening, as well as all necessary materials. Housing is $40 per night based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is $80 per night. Transportation to and from Colorado Springs is the responsibility of the participant.
      Anyone registering to attend will receive a copy of the Meet Director Symposium Manual one week prior to the meeting.
      If you are interested in attending, please email me for registration and travel forms. Both forms should be returned no later than Monday, December 3 to USA Swimming. It should be noted that space is limited to the first 50 participants.