Important Information About Coach Registration

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COACHES:

In order to be registered as a coach, copies of the applicant’s current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Safety Training for Swim Coaches must be on file in the office. Note that this year, Red Cross Lifeguard Training may be submitted in lieu of Safety Training for Swim Coaches. In addition, some coaches must submit proffer that the education requirement has been completed.

FIRST YEAR EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR COACHES:

Article 501-74 “All coaches of USA Swimming clubs, including seasonal clubs, who register for the first time as a coach member, shall complete coaches’ education required by USA Swimming prior to receiving their coach membership for the second year.” This education requirement is in addition to the safety requirements listed above. Many first year coaches have received packets from USA Swimming, ASCA, or the New England Office. The test is also available on line at ASCA’s website: www.swimmingcoach.org. Or contact the office (781-449-0270 or office@neswim.com for a copy of the test. The test is based on material in “The Foundations of Coaching Home Study Course,” “Progressions for Athlete and Coach Development,” (both available from ASCA) and “USA Swimming Rules and Regulations” (sent to all registered non-athletes). Be sure you have “The Foundations of Coaching Test, 2nd edition.” Upon successful completion of the requirement, the coach will receive a letter from ASCA (The American Swim Coaches Association). A copy of the letter must be sent to the New England Office prior to registering for the second year of coaching with USA Swimming.

UNREGISTERED “COACHES” ON DECK:

Because of the continuing problem of unregistered “coaches” on deck and the insurance problems that this creates, New England has a fine system to deal with this situation. At each meet the referee will ask any “coach” without a card to leave the deck without exception. The referee will also make a list of all those without cards. The list will be sent to the office to be checked. If a “coach” who was asked to leave the deck is found to be not fully registered (current certifications and completed education requirement), the “coach” will be fined $100 and the team will be fined $200 to be paid within 30 days. Any “coach” who refused to leave the deck will cause the team’s swimmers to swim unattached for the remainder of the meet.

TIMELY REGISTRATION OF TEAMS AND SWIMMERS:

A reregistering team that expects to participate in the end of season meets must be fully registered by January 15 (or May 15 for long course season), including a fully certified head coach, registered athletes and a check to cover all fees. Any reregistering team that does not adhere to this deadline will be required to swim all swimmers in all end of season meets as “unattached” with no team points or relays.