2023 ASA April 18 Updated Coaches List and Meeting Reminder

April 18, 2023

Teams,

Here is a link to the updated list of coaches who have completed their requirements for background checks and coaches certification, Coach Certification and Background Checks . The list is current as of Monday, April 17. Please check the list to see if your coaches are included. A couple of reminders:

• Coaches age 18 and older MUST complete a background check and provide results to their team coordinators before interacting with swimmers on the team. These coaches must also pass the Coaches Certification course prior to interacting with swimmers on the team.
• If your coach will turn 18 during the season, you should have them complete the background check and provide their team coordinators the results.
• Coaches Age 15-17 MUST complete the Coaches Certification course, the background check is optional for coaches age 17 and under.
• If your coach has NOT met the requirements above should NOT be permitted to coach until they do so.

If you have any questions about this, please e mail at [email protected]. Please note some coaches have used a different name for the course and the check, so we are having to manually cross check those so there many be some missing names. Don't forget, it is the responsibility of each team to have their coach provide them the results of the background check and for the team to verify the coach passed this check.

We appreciate your patience. Because many coaches do not use the same name, We are having to manually cross check the lists with about 800 names. I do not know if "Tom Jones" and "Bob Jones" are the same swimmer or a swimmer and volunteer so I can not include them on the list until I confirm that they are the same person.

Also, any backgrounds checks being processed for updates do not make this list and will be included in the next list. Our plan is to update this list weekly, and we will e mail teams once updates are posted.

If you have any questions about your coach or want to check on a specific coach, please email Leah Hinnefeld [email protected]

A quick reminder about this week's rules clinic. It is Wednesday, April 19 on Zoom, details are below. To view the 2023 ASA Rules please visit 2023 ASA Rules. Thanks to teams who participated in last week's Swimtopia webinar, for those of you who were not able to participate a recording of the meeting can be found at Swimtopia Webinar on Meet Entries Recording. Also included below are a number of reminders about the upcoming season and some to do list items for teams. Nothing new, but a good list of important items about this season.

2023 ASA Rules Clinic – Wednesday, April 19, at 6:30 pm. This meeting will cover a thorough review of league rules and some meet processes.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93804786502

Meeting ID: 938 0478 6502

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Coaches may meet their required coaches meeting participation by being part of the April 19 meeting.

Thank you again,

Franke Marsden

Atlanta Swim Association

404-664-3975