2013 EZ Diversity Swim Camp & Summit

The Eastern Zone will sponsor its second Diversity Select Camp and Summit this year. This three day-day camp program and summit includes pool training, educational sessions, and team building exercises. Please click on the link below for more information about this year’s camp and summit.

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National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet

The 11th annual National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet will be held May 25-26, 2013 at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, NC. This year’s meet will mark the 11th year of this historic swimming event geared toward celebrating the cultural heritage of African Americans and other groups in swimming.

 

The meet is hosted by the North Carolina Aquablazers. Fans of swimming are encouraged to come and join in the festivities. For more information about the National Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet please contact Meet Director Kathy Cooper at kcfromnc@mindspring.com or click on the link below.

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Committee Information

The USA Swimming Diversity Committee assists USA Swimming in creating a culture of inclusion and opportunity for people of diverse backgrounds. To view minutes from recent conference calls and other information, click on the link below.

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Diversity Committee Member Breaks Record

Simone Manuel broke Dagny Knutson’s national age group record in the 100 freestyle March 13th at the NCSA Junior National Championships. The 16-year-old swimmer from First Colony in Southwestern Houston beat Asphalt Green’s Lia Neal (2012 Olympian). Manuel is one of two athlete members of USA Swimming’s National Diversity & Inclusion Committee. She is a former National Diversity Select Camp Participant (2011). 

 

The USA Swimming Diversity & Inclusion Committee congratulates Simone for breaking the national age group record. Please click on the link below to learn more about the race. 

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Updated 2013 Cultural Swim Meets & Events Calendar

If your club is looking to attend a cultural swim meet or event please click on the link below to view the updated 2013 Cultural Swim Meets and Events Calendar. Contact Manny Banks, USA Swimming’s Diversity and Inclusion Membership Specialist at mbanks@usaswimming.org if you would like to add your meet or event to the calendar. Throughout the year this calendar will be updated. 

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Diversity Coach Mentorship Program

The USA Swimming Diversity Coach Mentorship Program focuses on active coaches in urban areas that are interested in raising their level of expertise and skill. All coaches must be USA Swimming (USAS) certified and shown a commitment to the sport, as well as, a desire to improve in their role as Head Coach. Potential mentee coaches are identified by a USA Swimming Diversity & Inclusion staff member. For more information on the USA Swimming Diversity Coach Mentorship program please click on the link below.

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