YMCA Summer Classic

Results    TM Results File    MM Backup File

Meet information   Real-Time Psych/Results  

Friday-Sunday  June 12-14, 2009

at Miami University       directions

Ohio LSC Open Water Championship

Meet website          Results

Wednesday  June 24, 2009

East Fork Lake State Park

Results NEW      Meet website   

Friday-Sunday  June 26-28, 2009

Centennial Sportsplex in Nashville, Tennessee

PCY Mini Meet  (summer club swimmers age 6-10 only)

Meet Information     TM Events File

Monday  July 6, 2009

at PCY        directions

SW Ohio YMCA League Long Course Championships

Meet information    Time Trials Info    Order of Events

Qualifying Times      Memo from the Meet Director NEW

Psych Sheet       Results

Friday-Sunday  July 10-12, 2009

at Miami University        directions

Meet Handbook     Qualifying Times    Psych Sheet      Results

Tuesday-Friday  July 28-31, 2009

at University of Maryland

News & Other Information

        2009 Long Course Practice Schedule (PDF)           2009 Long Course Meet Schedule (PDF)

 Yet another new swimsuit rule   As expected, on June 25, 2009, USA Swimming issued an update to the June 1, 2009 amendment to their swimsuit rule (Article 102.9.1).  Under the June 1 rule, USA Swimming effectively banned those suits not on FINA's approved swimsuit list. The June 25 update adopts the revised FINA-approved swimsuit list issued on June 22.  The revised list significantly expands the FINA-approved list issued on May 19, 2009, which defines the FINA-approved brands/models of swimsuits to be worn in competition.  Perhaps the most significant change for our swimmers in the revised list is that Blue Seventies have been added to the FINA-approved list.  However, it should be noted that the current list is only valid until December 31, 2009, and it is very possible that a new list could be issued by FINA shortly after that date.  There is no guarantee that the current B70 suits will be retained on the list.

For background, here is the June 1, 2009 amendment to the USA Swimming swimsuit rule:

102.9.1A: Only swimwear approved by FINA, as reflected on its published list of approved swimwear, may be worn in any USA Swimming sanctioned or approved competition.
(Existing subsections A, B, and C of Article 102.9.1 shall be redesignated as subsections B, C and D, respectively.)

This rule change was put into effect immediately, and because YMCA Swimming adopted USA Swimming Rules 101 through 105, this USA swimsuit restriction applies to YMCA swimmers competing in either USA or in YMCA meets.  One important exception to the rule should be noted: the standard team suits, or any other "traditional" boys' or girls' suits, are not restricted by this rule - only the use of special technical suits such as legskins and bodyskins are restricted to the approved list.

Click here to read the full text of the USA ruling dated 6-1-09, which includes the original FINA-approved swimsuit list.  Click here to read the full text of the update issued on 6-25-09, which contains the complete revised list of FINA-approved suits.  Tigershark swimmers should see Coach Mike Leonard if they have any questions about this new rule.

This new rule follows the USA Swimming rule issued January 19, 2009 which bans (a) full body suits, and (b) legskin suits, regardless of the manufacturer or model, for swimmers competing in 12 & under age group events on or after May 15, 2009.  This rule change also applies to YMCA swimmers, competing in 12 & under age group events in either USA or in YMCA meets.  Click here to read the full text of the USA ruling dated 1-19-09.

Team Registration for the 2008-2009 Season                         (online registration)

Completed Registration forms are all available here:

Registration Letter                                  Registration Form

Terms & Conditions to Participate              Health Information/Emergency Medical

Payment Fees & Schedule                        Electronic Fund Transfer Form

Practice Group Descriptions                      Fall/Spring Practice Schedule

Winter Practice Schedule                         Practice Group Equipment List

All Senior Groups and the White Practice Group began Practice on Monday September 8, 2008. Practice began on Monday September 22, 2008 for the Red and Black Practice Groups. For more information, see the registration letter from Head Coach Mike Leonard.

(The files shown above are all in PDF format; click here if you need the software to read/print these files.)

"How to Get on the Team" Information

Helpful information for new Tigershark parents - Here is some information you might find useful:

10 Commandments for Swimming Parents

Glossary of Swimming Terms

Nutritional Advice for Swimmers 

By Kathy Wise, Registered Dietitian

(Courtesy of Hoover High School Swimming and Diving Team)