USA Swimming introduced its new sanctioning process for open water swimming events. For safety reasons, all USA Swimming open water sanctions required approval by USA Swimming via its designated Zone Representative. Beginning in 2012, open water race directors must submit a Sanction Application and comprehensive Open Water Meet Application to their
Shannon Gillespy, a long-time renowned swim coach from Texas and a former member of the board of directors of USA Swimming, was recently selected to the American 2012 Olympic swim team staff. Shannon will be the team manager for the American open water swim team and will also work with the pool team. Shannon explained her role and attitude, "When coaches
In land-based sports, officiating can be difficult whether it is basketball or skiing. But in aquatic sports, much physical contact cannot be seen whether it is water polo or open water swimming. In order to ensure an objective, fair competition, FINA depends on volunteers who spend time to study and become certified in their chosen sport.To those
Shannon Gillespy, 2010 Glen S. Hummer Award Winner Courtesy of WOWSA, Dallas, Texas. Personable Shannon Gillespy, a member of the USA Swimming Board of Directors from Texas, was awarded with the prestigious Glen S. Hummer Award at the annual United States Aquatic Sports Convention in Dallas, Texas tonight. The accolades from the audience were very
