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2009 Short Course Zone Team

-Submitted by Randy LaRocca and
Chris Hayes, Zone Coordinators

Swimmers, coaches and parents-- before you know it, the championship season will be upon us. As Zone Coordinators, we would like you all to start thinking about the 2009 Short Course Eastern Zones to be held April 2-4, 2009 in Rochester, New York.

What are Zones?

 How do I make the Short Course Zone Team?

Swimmers achieving the top 2 times from September 1st through the Age Group Championship in each event of each age group are qualified for zones provided they have a least a AA time specified in 2009-2012 National Age Group Motivational Standard. These times must be from a sanctioned USA event. In addition to time qualification, there are other eligibility requirements such as meet participation, registration status, etc. For more information on zones see the Zone Policy. Note: Swimmers must go to the Zone Table at the CSI Age Group Championship meet and declare their intention to join the team.

What happens if the Top 2 swimmers decide not to go?

We continue going down the list of top swimmers until we get the fastest 2 swimmers who are eligible and want to swim in the zone meet. Please understand some swimmers age up before the zone meet and some swimmers cannot attend the meet.  For that reason, we are asking all swimmers in the TOP 10 to check in at the zone table during Age Group Championship. There is no pre-application required.

What if you are participating in high school swimming and not attending Age Group Championship, but still want to go to the zone championship?

If you satisfy the eligibility requirements, you can still sign up for the CT Zone Team.  Please arrange with coordinator ahead of the time, so all required forms are turned in prior to the deadline.

How do get to the Eastern Zone Age Group Meet and where do I stay?

For the short course zone, athletes and coaches all travel to and from the meet as a team. This year will we travel by bus to Rochester leaving on April 1 and returning on April 5.  The zone team will have 5 coaches,  2 Zone Team Coordinators and 10 to 14 parents chaperones. We will eat meals together, travel to the meet site together and cheer for our teammates all together as one team, Team Connecticut. All meals and hotel costs, team t-shirts, shorts, team suit (which swimmers must wear), team caps, and a water bottle are included in the fee.  (Other fees may apply for first time zone participants).

More information will be provided at the zone table which will be set up at Age Group Championships.  If you have any questions please call Randy LaRocca  860-796-2489

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