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TIMERS Each club attending is requested to help provide timers, based on the number of entries from the team. I have set up an online event sign-up under Level 1 Championships. Please sign up today so we already know who will be filling these spots. Our assignments are as follows: Friday 4 (2 to replace half way) Timers Required for the East (13-14 &Senior) Pool Lane 6 -- Meet Starts at 5:30PM Saturday Two Timers Required for the West Pool Lane 6 -- for 500 Freestyles ONLY -- Start at...

We had a lot of best times this weekend, including some new Level 1 swims by Miranda Rohn, Emily Venters, Macy Frost and Eliot Eckersley. Sensational job! We will have a strong showing at Level 1 Championships this weekend with 17 swimmers attending the meet. That gives us a great chance to get second swims in finals. Let's have a great week of work in the pool leading up to the meet. FULL MEET RESULTS

The Midwest (LSC Age Group) All-Stars Meet will take place on January 15-16, 2011, in Lawrence, KS. Athletes that wish to participate in this meet are also encouraged to submit an entry form using the online application below. The application must be received by the All-Star Team's Head Coach no later than 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Entry forms received after this date will not be considered. All 14 and under athletes with at least one short course 2009-2012 National Motivational "A" Time during the current short course season...

Orange Leaf is having a special tonight on Frozen Yogurt for their Grand Opening. Some AAAA swimmers have said they were going to stop by tonight after workout. Feel free to join in the fun!

Missouri Valley Swimming maintains a running list of the top 8 swims in each Age Group throughout every season. We have created a link under Wall of Fame so that you can see how AAAA is doing during the year. So far this season, we have quite a few top 8 performances. Click HERE and select AAAA to view how we've done so far in SC 2010-2011.
AAAA athletes do a whole lot more than just swim; they are active in their schools and communities as well. Read more under our Wall Of Fame tab and don't forget to stop and congratulate our swimmers on their fantastic accomplishments. Send your Wall of Fame material to Cassie at c5family20@hotmail.com.

What Coaches Want: Traits most coaches look for in a swimmer... from USA Swimming To improve chances as a college applicant, it is important to consider the recruiting process from a coach's perspective. In doing so, potential recruits are able to understand a coach's desires and make themselves more attractive candidates. While not all coaches seek the same swimmers, talents, and characteristics, they do share common needs. The following is a list of traits (in no particular order) that NCAA swimming coaches might find desirable. Assess yourself in...