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USA-S Convention 2019

Welcome, USA Swimming members, to the United States Aquatic Sports Convention! Use this site to explore sessions, build your schedule, learn about speakers, and discover who else is attending the sessions you’ve chosen. This year’s theme is GATEWAY THROUGH TOKYO, leading us up to the Olympics in 2020 and beyond!

View the Hyatt Floor Map Here.
Note: Rooms, session titles, and times are subject to change.

Hyatt Regency at the Arch
315 Chestnut Street, St Louis, MO 63102

7:30am CDT

The 2nd Annual LSC Amazing Race!

Stop by the Happy 2 Help desk to represent your LSC in the Amazing Race! Prizes, fun and memories! Daily as well as all Convention competition!!

Scavenger Hunt flyer pdf

Rules LSC AMAZING RACE 2019 pdf

Wednesday September 11, 2019 7:30am - 4:00pm CDT

General (for all)

7:30am CDT

Happy2Help Desk

Convention Education Committee's one-stop shopping for information about meetings and workshops, hotel logistics, using Conversation Corner, Lingo Bingo cards, Scavenger Hunt sign-ups and check-ins, and good conversation and connections. Visit us often!

Wednesday September 11, 2019 7:30am - 4:30pm CDT
Grand Foyer

General (for all)

8:00am CDT

First Timers' Workshop

New to Convention? Want to make the most of your experience? This interactive workshop presented by the Convention Education Committee provides an overview of the "what-why-how" of Convention. The format, the types of meetings, which workshops you definitely want to attend, how things work at the House of Delegates. You'll also get to meet some of your fellow "first timers" to start making new friends.

Speakers

Jamie Bloom

Wednesday September 11, 2019 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Regency A

General (for all)

1:00pm CDT

Rules & Regulations Committee

Session One of review of proposed legislation.

Legislation Packet - https://www.usaswimming.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2019-proposed-admendments-to-rules-regulations.pdf

2019 Proposed Admendments to Rules & Regulations pdf

Wednesday September 11, 2019 1:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Grand A/B

General (for all)

4:00pm CDT

CAFDA Meeting 1

Wednesday September 11, 2019 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Mills Studio 3

General (for all)

5:00pm CDT

Keynote Address - Trevor Moawad

Do you keep cool under pressure? Trevor Moawad, an elite mental conditioning coach, will share his groundbreaking methods rooted in neutral, behavior-based thinking.

Through his work with world-class athletes, Trevor has identified common habits and behaviors of highly successful individuals.

Learn why options are choices that don’t have any real consequence. But choices, even small ones, are decisions that matter, however small they might seem.

Trevor will explain why eliminating negative thought is powerful—and, conversely, why verbalizing negativity is even more destructive.

Pressure is a privilege, not a burden. Trevor will tell you why we are most responsible for both our failures and successes.

Trevor Moawad is a renowned mental conditioning expert and strategic advisor to some of the world's most elite performers. Trevor Moawad recently partnered with Russell Wilson to form Limitless Minds whose mission is to both optimize performance and enrich culture within some of the world’s top organizations and elite performers. In 2017, Trevor was named the “Sports World’s Best Brain Trainer” by Sports Illustrated. From Ft. Bragg to Harvard Business School, from elite Quarterbacks to top level CEOs. Moawad’s mission is clear – to motivate the motivated. Moawad is well known for being the mental coach to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, and has worked closely with prestigious NCAA Football programs and coaches, including Nick Saban, Kirby Smart and Jimbo Fisher. Moawad has been part of eight National championship games. Additionally, Trevor continues to support the U.S. Special Operations Community, Major League Baseball, the NBA, UFC and many other elite professionals.

Speakers

Trevor Moawad

Wednesday September 11, 2019 5:00pm - 6:20pm CDT
Grand D/E

General (for all)

7:00pm CDT

USAS Welcome Reception

Wednesday September 11, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Grand Foyer

General (for all)

7:00am CDT

LGBTQIA+ Affinity Breakfast (separate registration required)

The 4th annual USA Swimming LGBTQIA+ breakfast sponsored by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Safe Sport proudly brings you Veronica Malone as she talks about Connecting Peter to Veronica, the journey to victory.

Peter Malone served as the head coach and general manager for the Kansas City Blazers Swim Team from 1975 to 2010. Some of Coach Malone’s most notable accomplishments was being recognized as USA Swimming’s Top 25 Most Influential People in the History of Swimming and being the recipient of the 2001 USA Swimming Award for outstanding contribution to the United States and to the Sport of Swimming. Coach Malone was inducted into ASCA’s Hall of Fame in 2009. The KC Blazers, under his direction, have placed an athlete on the Olympic Team from 1984 to 2012.

Please pre-register for the breakfast at the USAS desk for $15 per person as space is limited and has always reached capacity! You are also welcome to attend without partaking in breakfast via standing room only at no cost.

Thursday September 12, 2019 7:00am - 7:50am CDT
Grand C

General (for all)

7:30am CDT

The 2nd Annual LSC Amazing Race!

Stop by the Happy 2 Help desk to represent your LSC in the Amazing Race! Prizes, fun and memories! Daily competition as well as All-Convention challenge.

Scavenger Hunt flyer pdf

Rules LSC AMAZING RACE 2019 pdf

Thursday September 12, 2019 7:30am - 4:00pm CDT

General (for all)

7:30am CDT

Happy2Help Desk

Convention Education Committee's one-stop shopping for information about meetings and workshops, hotel logistics, using Conversation Corner, Lingo Bingo cards, Scavenger Hunt sign-ups and check-ins, and good conversation and connections. Visit us often!

Thursday September 12, 2019 7:30am - 4:30pm CDT
Grand Foyer

General (for all)

8:00am CDT

Brain Space

Brain Space will provide an area for pre-determined discussion topics based off of the Convention schedule for individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding or share knowledge. Each table will have a moderator or subject level expert who can help to facilitate discussion. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about areas that you are interested in.

Table topics include:
Aquatic Centers/Programming & Problem Solving
Swimming Analytics
General Membership/Registration
Safe Sport: MAAPP
Officials "Navigating OTS"
Gender-Diverse Athletes and DEI Information
& much more

Brain Space Swimming Analytics docx

Thursday September 12, 2019 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Grand H

General (for all)

11:00am CDT

Brain Space

Brain Space will provide an area for pre-determined discussion topics based off of the Convention schedule for individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding or share knowledge. Each table will have a moderator or subject level expert who can help to facilitate discussion. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about areas that you are interested in.

Table topics include:
Aquatic Centers/Programming & Problem Solving
General Membership/Registration
Safe Sport: MAAPP
Officials "Navigating OTS"
Gender-Diverse Athletes and DEI Information
Club Dues Increase
& much more!

Thursday September 12, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Grand H

General (for all)

2:00pm CDT

D&I: Unpacking Your Back Pack - Part 1

Fill your knapsack with the tools and strategies you need for building diversity and inclusiveness in your LSCs, teams, Boards, or any other space you impact. Part 1 will examine key concepts and building blocks for your knapsack.

Speakers

Abby Ferber

Thursday September 12, 2019 2:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Grand H

General (for all), Diversity & Inclusion

3:00pm CDT

Autism 101 for Coaches

A workshop for coaches to have a basic understanding of the Autism spectrum. Skills in communicating and directing a process in the coaching and development of the boys and girls to improve in their competitions.

Speakers

Amanda Pope

Thursday September 12, 2019 3:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Grand E

General (for all), Coaches

4:00pm CDT

Facilities Development Dept - Panel of Experts

Panel of aquatic experts to answer questions regarding- New pools – renovated pools – seasonal structures - air quality – water quality – daily programming selections – meets – pool equipment options – feasibility studies – marketing the programs – tracking success - etc.

Speakers

Susan Braman GAC

Thursday September 12, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm CDT
Regency A

General (for all)

4:00pm CDT

Unpacking Your Back Pack - Part 2

Part 2: Unpacking Your Back Pack_x000D_Fill your Knapsack with the tools and strategies you need for building diversity and inclusiveness in your LSCs, teams, Boards, or any other space you impact. Part 2 will touch upon strategies that we can use to become better inclusive leaders.

Speakers

Abby Ferber

Thursday September 12, 2019 4:00pm - 5:50pm CDT
Grand H

General (for all), Diversity & Inclusion

7:00am CDT

Women in Aquatics Breakfast (separate registration required)

Annual celebration of Women in Aquatics. Register for this event when you register for convention or at the USAS desk. $25 per person.

Friday September 13, 2019 7:00am - 7:50am CDT
Gateway East

General (for all)

7:30am CDT

The 2nd Annual LSC Amazing Race!

Stop by the Happy 2 Help desk to represent your LSC in the Amazing Race! Prizes, fun and memories! Daily and All-Convention competitions. Grand Prize awarded at 4pm at H2H.

Scavenger Hunt flyer pdf

Rules LSC AMAZING RACE 2019 pdf

Friday September 13, 2019 7:30am - 4:00pm CDT

General (for all)

7:30am CDT

Happy to Help Desk

All kinds of helpful information -- and Lingo Bingo cards!!!

Friday September 13, 2019 7:30am - 4:15pm CDT
Grand Foyer

General (for all)

8:00am CDT

Mighty Reunions: Bright Ideas Contest Presentation and Awards

Hear some of the brightest ideas coming out of LSCs this year.

Bright Ideas PowerPoint

Please complete the LSC survey.

Reuse and Recycle donation boxes MS docx

Safe Sport Wheel OK pdf

Athlete Wellness Initiative NI pdf

Registration tutorial NC pdf

Friday September 13, 2019 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Regency E

General (for all), LSC Admin

8:00am CDT

Rules & Regulations Committee - CANCELED

Session two of review of proposed legislation - this session has been CANCELED.

Updated proposed legislation for HOD attached here.

2019 Proposed Admendments to Rules & Regulations pdf

Friday September 13, 2019 8:00am - 9:50am CDT
Grand A

General (for all)

9:00am CDT

A Team Approach Today, For a Better Tomorrow

We will cover big initiatives that the committee has covered since last year:_x000D_Air Quality Concerns- in response to the California fires_x000D_Cardiac Screening for Swimmers_x000D_Concussion Update_x000D_Female Athlete Hormone irregularities in swimming _x000D_Age Group Swimming Injury Surveillance

Speakers

Dr. Danny Mistry

sports med presentation pptx

Friday September 13, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Grand D

General (for all)

9:00am CDT

Mighty 2500 Reunion

Representatives from the 20 Mighty 2500 LSCs will again gather with their peers for their 5th annual reunion to discuss the Mighty Series 2018 November workshops: "Leading To Make an Impact in Your LSC." Come prepared to share how your LSC is intentionally supporting the engagement of coaches in the development of successful programming in your LSC since the workshop last November. Participants will walk away with creative ideas that are already working in your peer group!_x000D__x000D_The following LSCs are part of the Mighty 2500 Group: AD, AK, AR, BD, CC, IE, KY, LA, ME, MS, MT, MW, ND, NM, OK, SD, SR, WT, WV, and WY. Each LSC is asked to send 2 LSC representatives to this invigorating, fast-paced session.

Mighty 2500 PowerPoint

Please complete the LSC survey.

Beg Brag Wonderful Summary Spreadsheet xlsx

Friday September 13, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Regency E

General (for all), LSC Admin

9:00am CDT

Mighty Mega Reunion

Representatives from the 20 Mighty Mega LSCs will again gather with their peers for their 3rd annual reunion to discuss the theme of the Mighty Series November workshops: "Leading To Make an Impact in Your LSC." The new series of workshops are focused on how coach engagement in LSC governance is crucial to athlete success in the pool and out. Come prepared to share how your LSC is intentionally supporting the engagement of coaches in the development of successful programming in your LSC. Participants will walk away with creative ideas that are already working in your peer group! The following LSC’s are part of the Mighty Mega Group: CO, FL, GA, GU, IL, IN, MR, MI, MA, MN, NE, NJ, NC, NT, PC, PV, ST, SE, CA, and WI. Each LSC is encouraged to send 2 representatives to this invigorating, fast-paced session.

Mighty Mega PowerPoint

Please complete the LSC survey.

Beg Brag Wonderful Summary Spreadsheet xlsx

Friday September 13, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Sterling 8

General (for all), LSC Admin

9:00am CDT

Mighty Mid Reunion

Representatives from the 19 Mighty Mid LSCs will again gather with their peers for their 4th annual reunion to learn the theme of this year's November workshop: "Leading To Make an Impact in Your LSC." The new series of workshops are focused on how coach engagement in LSC governance is crucial to athlete success in the pool and out. Come prepared to share how your LSC is intentionally supporting the engagement of coaches in the development of successful programming in your LSC. Participants will walk away with creative ideas that are already working in your peer group!_x000D__x000D_The following LSC’s are part of the Mighty Mid Group: AM, AZ, CT, FG, HI, IA, LE, MD, MV, NI, OH, OR, OZ, PN, SI, SN, SC, UT, and VA. Each LSC is encouraged to send 2 representatives to this invigorating, fast-paced session.

Mighty Mid PowerPoint

Please complete the LSC survey.

Beg Brag Wonderful Summary Spreadsheet xlsx

Friday September 13, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am CDT
Sterling 7

General (for all), LSC Admin

12:00pm CDT

Foundation Celebration Luncheon (offsite, separate registration required)

Come celebrate the World Championships Team returning from Gwangju, South Korea. Chase Kalisz, Elizabeth Beisel and Rowdy Gaines will give us an insider's view of the competition and behind-the-scenes excitement.
A portion of your ticket price will play an important role in supporting the USA Swimming Foundations mission of saving lives and building champions - in the pool and in life.

HONOR BILL MAXSON
USA SWIMMING FOUNDATION PAST CHAIR
This year we will be honoring long-time USA Swimming Foundation Board Chair Bill Maxson, who served from 2010-2018 and oversaw the USA Swimming Foundation's transformation the last eight years.

$90 per person

Friday September 13, 2019 12:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
612 North Event Space 612 North 2nd Street, Saint Louis, MO 63102

General (for all)

2:00pm CDT

Conversation Corner 1

Looking for a space to huddle with colleagues around a specific topic? Or have a topic you would like to share with new friends, but need a location? The Conversation Corner rooms are your spot! Highly informal with no sign-up required, Conversation Corners are a space for people to come to for networking, connecting and collaborating with others. Tables will be open for anyone to use during the time slots.

Friday September 13, 2019 2:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Mills Studio 6

General (for all)

2:00pm CDT

Conversation Corner 2

Looking for a space to huddle with colleagues around a specific topic? Or have a topic you would like to share with new friends, but need a location? The Conversation Corner rooms are your spot! Highly informal with no sign-up required, Conversation Corners are a space for people to come to for networking, connecting and collaborating with others. Tables will be open for anyone to use during the time slots.

Friday September 13, 2019 2:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Mills Studio 2

General (for all)

3:00pm CDT

Deck Pass on Team Unify

Friday September 13, 2019 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Regency E

General (for all)

3:00pm CDT

Playing by Robert's Rules

Join us as we learn the ins and outs of playing by Robert's Rules of Order, particularly in relation to the House of Delegates meeting. Brush up on your knowledge of motions, points and proposals as we practice taking a rule from creation through vote. No experience required, just a desire to strengthen your parliamentary procedure knowledge!

Presentation attached, along with a pdf of the "Little Red Book"

Speakers

Kurt Thiel

ParliamentaryProcedures pdf

Robert's Rules of Order pdf

Friday September 13, 2019 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Grand C

General (for all)

4:00pm CDT

Meet the Candidates

boardofdirectorselectionguide2019final pdf

Friday September 13, 2019 4:00pm - 5:20pm CDT
Grand D/E

General (for all)

5:00pm CDT

CAFDA Meeting 2

Friday September 13, 2019 5:00pm - 5:50pm CDT
Mills Studio 3

General (for all)

7:00pm CDT

House of Delegates

USA S 2019 HOD Agenda External pdf

USASFoundation2019AnnualReport pptx

Friday September 13, 2019 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Grand D/E

General (for all)

9:00am CDT

House of Delegates

Board of Director Elections and discussion and voting on legislation presented by the Rules&Regulations Committee Board of Directors Election Information

USA S 2019 HOD Agenda External pdf

Convention Statistics pdf

2019 Proposed Admendments to Rules & Regulations pdf

Saturday September 14, 2019 9:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Grand D/E

General (for all)

7:00pm CDT

US Aquatics Awards Banquet

Saturday September 14, 2019 7:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Grand Ballroom

General (for all)