activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 15
- Athlete Recognition and Team SelectionRecognizes regional champions, selects All-Star and Western Zones teams, and organizes and sends a team to the Age Group Western Zones competition.
- Athlete Registration and Transfer ManagementManages athlete registration, including emergency registrations, contact and address updates for USA-S SWIMS records, and facilitates transfers between clubs within Arizona and from out-of-state clubs.
- Athlete and Club Registration and ManagementManages athlete and club registrations, including transfers between clubs within Arizona and from out-of-state, processes club renewals, and collects emergency registration fees for meets. It also provides support for registration inquiries.
- Athlete and Coach Recognition and SupportAwards an annual scholarship to graduating senior members, selects All-Star and Western Zones teams, recognizes regional champions, and maintains a listing of historic Coach of the Year award recipients. It also provides limited funds to offset expenses for officials working national-level meets.
- Athlete and Team Recognition and SupportSelects and recognizes All-Star and Western Zones teams, organizes and sends teams to competitions like the Age Group Western Zones, and recognizes regional champions. The organization also awards an annual scholarship to graduating senior members.
- Club and Official Support ServicesProvides various support services for clubs and officials, including processing club renewals, managing meet bids, collecting fees, maintaining a coaching position list, and operating an email broadcast system for officials to work sanctioned meets.
- Communication and Information Dissemination Youth Sports Operational SupportMaintains an updated list of coaching positions, operates an email broadcast system for officials, and provides access to performance statistics for athletes through the LSC PORTAL.
- Educational and Scholarship ProgramsProvides an educational activity and coloring book for new swimmers and awards an annual scholarship to graduating senior members who meet specific criteria.
- Governing Body and Administrative Oversight for Competitive Swimming in Arizona Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportServes as the governing body for competitive swimming in Arizona, managing athlete and club registrations, transfers, and renewals, and collecting associated fees. This includes maintaining athlete records, processing club renewals, and handling athlete transfers within and into Arizona.
- Governing and Regulating Competitive Swimming in Arizona Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportServes as the governing body for competitive swimming in Arizona, establishing and publishing qualifying time standards for various championship meets, and maintaining official records and record progressions for the LSC.
- Information and Resource Provision Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportProvides various resources including a map of swimming pools, a tool to find swim teams, an educational activity book for new swimmers, and information on certified pools. It also maintains an LSC Portal for Arizona Swimming and uploads official meet results to the USA Swimming SWIMS database.
- Meet Management and Results UploadOperates a meet bid portal for clubs to submit swimming meets, uploads official meet results to the USA Swimming SWIMS database, and manages payment for meet-related fees.
- Setting and Publishing Time Standards and Records Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportEstablishes, publishes, and updates qualifying time standards for various competitions, including Age Group, Senior Championship, and Para events, for the AZSI Championship Meet Series and State/Regional competitions. The organization also maintains and updates Arizona Swimming LSC Records and record progressions.
- Swim Team and Pool Information Services Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportProvides resources for finding swim teams and pools in Arizona, including a searchable database and a map of swimming pools. It also offers information on certified pools and national pool certification.
- Swim Team and Pool Locator Services Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportOffers tools and resources to help individuals find swim teams, coaches, and pools in Arizona, including a searchable database and a map of swimming pools.
capacity building · 6
- Coach and Official Certification and Training Youth Sports Coach Certification & Safety TrainingRequires and facilitates certification for coaches and officials through background checks, athlete protection training, online clinics, and specific coaching courses. It also maintains a list of coaching positions and contact information for coaches.
- Coach and Official Certification and Training Requirements Youth Sports Coach Certification & Safety TrainingEstablishes and enforces certification requirements for coaches and officials, including background checks, athlete protection training, online clinics, and specific coaching courses and exams.
- Hosting Events and Recognizing AchievementsHosts annual events such as the Arizona Swimming Swimposium, which includes coaches' meetings and officials' sessions. The organization also maintains a listing of historic recipients for its annual Coach of the Year awards and provides limited funds to officials working national-level meets.
- Officials and Coach Certification and Training Youth Sports Coach Certification & Safety TrainingRequires officials and non-athlete members to complete background checks, athlete protection training, and online clinics for certification. It also mandates specific coaching courses and exams for new and existing coaches.
- Professional Development and Training Events Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportHosts an annual Swimposium, including coaches meetings and officials sessions, to provide professional development opportunities for the swimming community.
- Swimposium Event Hosting Competitive Swimming Governance & SupportHosts an annual Arizona Swimming Swimposium, which includes meetings for coaches and officials' sessions.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Community Resource Mapping community_resource_mappingEnhances access to swimming programs across Arizona by maintaining a comprehensive, publicly available list and map of pools, thereby reducing barriers to participation and supporting community engagement.
- Competitive Excellence Framework competitive_excellenceFosters high-performance swimming by promoting a culture of competitive excellence, with the belief that structured competition provides life-changing experiences and helps athletes achieve their full potential.
- Digital Club Renewal Process digital_club_renewal_processStreamlines administrative efficiency and ensures compliance by requiring clubs to complete a two-part digital renewal process involving electronic submission of a fillable application and payment via the SWIMS 3.0 portal.
- Ensuring Safety and Protection in Swimming Programs safety_training_promotionThe organization promotes a safe environment for athletes by encouraging parents to complete Athlete Protection Training and requiring coaches to undergo specific safety training, often utilizing national standards and resources like the American Red Cross.
- Ensuring safety through mandatory training and awareness safety_training_promotionThe organization promotes safety in swimming by requiring coaches to complete specific safety training and encouraging parents to undertake athlete protection training.
- Fostering Life Skills and Personal Development Through Competitive Swimming life_skills_through_sportThe organization believes that participation in competitive swimming is a vehicle for teaching valuable life lessons such as goal setting, commitment, and organizational skills, ultimately helping members reach their full potential and providing life-changing experiences.
- Fostering competitive excellence and life skills through sport life_skills_through_sportThe organization believes that competitive swimming provides life-changing experiences, teaches valuable life lessons such as goal setting, commitment, and organizational skills, and helps members reach their full potential.
- Integrated National and Local Membership Management local_national_integrationThe organization streamlines member and club registration by integrating with USA Swimming's national registration system while providing localized support and allowing clubs to manage their own fee structures. It also facilitates access to swim teams through both national and local search tools.
- Life Skills Development Through Swimming life_skills_through_sportUses competitive swimming as a vehicle to teach transferable life skills such as goal setting, commitment, and organizational abilities, emphasizing the sport’s long-term personal development benefits.
- Member Support System member supportSupports swim clubs and individual members through dedicated registration assistance via a specialized webpage and direct office contact, improving accessibility and reducing administrative barriers.
- Safety Training Promotion safety_training_promotionPromotes athlete safety by encouraging parents and requiring coaches to complete standardized safety and protection training programs, such as USA Swimming's Athlete Protection Training and American Red Cross Safety Training for Coaches.
- Standardized Official Training standardized_trainingEnsures consistency and quality in officiating by implementing USA Swimming-developed clinics for certification and recertification, rolled out progressively across different official roles.
- Standardized Training and Certification for Officials standardized trainingThe organization ensures the quality and consistency of officiating by utilizing and rolling out clinics developed by USA Swimming for the certification and recertification of officials across different positions.
- Standardized official certification and training standardized trainingThe organization ensures the quality and consistency of officiating by utilizing standardized clinics developed by USA Swimming for the certification and recertification of officials.
- State-Specific Program Support state-specific_program_supportFocuses on strengthening and supporting swimming programs exclusively within Arizona by prioritizing in-state resources, such as listing only Arizona-based coaching positions and maintaining localized infrastructure.
- State-Specific Program Support and Resource Provision state-specific_program_supportThe organization focuses on supporting swimming programs exclusively within Arizona by providing state-specific resources such as coaching positions listings and a comprehensive map of local pools, ensuring that services are tailored to the needs of its in-state members.
- Streamlined member and club management through integrated digital systems integrated_registration_systemThe organization utilizes integrated digital platforms and a two-part digital renewal process for clubs, leveraging USA Swimming's national registration system to streamline member registration while providing local support and allowing clubs to manage their own fees.
- Supporting Arizona's swim community through localized resources and national integration local_national_integrationThe organization focuses on supporting swimming programs exclusively within Arizona by providing state-specific resources like coaching positions and a comprehensive pool map, while also integrating with national search tools to connect members with local and national teams.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Coaching Certification
Offers certification programs for swim coaches, including safety training and ongoing education requirements.
Officials Certification
Provides training and certification for swim officials, ensuring they meet the standards set by USA Swimming.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) Partner — References ASCA and provides a list of ASCA members.
- American Red Cross Partner — Utilizes American Red Cross for Safety Training for Swim Coaches classes, which are scheduled through their national clearinghouse.
- ISCA (International Swim Coaches Association) Partner — References ISCA.
- Member Clubs Network — Clubs affiliated with Arizona Swimming that use the Meet Bid Portal
- USA Swimming Network — Arizona Swimming operates as a Local Service Center within the USA Swimming national network.
- USA Swimming Network — Arizona Swimming uses USA Swimming's website for member registration, indicating affiliation with the national organization.
- USA Swimming Network — Functions as the local swim committee for USA Swimming, which is the national governing body of competitive swimming in the United States.
- USA Swimming Network — Processes club renewals through the USA Swimming system and SWIMS 3.0 platform.
- USA Swimming Network — Provides a complete list of USA Swimming’s Coaching Membership Requirements and links to USA Swimming's Coach Certification Program, background checks, Coaches Advantage Training, Athlete Protection Training, and USA Swimming University page.
- USA Swimming Network — Provides links to USA Swimming time standards, including Sectionals, Junior Nationals, Nationals, and other USA Swimming sponsored meets.
- USA Swimming Partner — Collaborates on officials' certification and recertification, including using their online clinics, background screens, athlete protection training, and officials tracking system.
- USA Swimming Partner — Manages athlete records in the USA-S SWIMS system
- USA Swimming Partner — Utilizes the USA Swimming web portal and SWIMS database for meet results and records.