Connecticut Swimming

Important Update from USA Swimming Regarding Member Clubs

CSI Member Clubs: On April 24, 2020, the USA Swimming Board of Directors approved changes to the USA Swimming Corporate Bylaws. Please make note of Nos. 1 and 2. They directly affect CSI member clubs.

1) Effective immediately, Bylaw 2.6.6: Extends the requirement of non-athlete membership to individuals serving on the board of directors of a member club.

2) Effective January 1, 2021, Bylaw 2.6.12: All clubs must have either (i) at least one member coach, plus a board of directors or other governing body; or (ii) at least two member coaches to ensure that there are at least two adult authorities at each member club for communication and accountability purposes.

3) Effective immediately, Bylaws 6.2.1; 6.2.5: Explicitly provides for electronic meetings and voting by the House of Delegates.

4) Effective September 26, 2020, Bylaws 5.1 (D); 5.2; 5.3; 5.4.1; 5.5.1; 5.6.1; 5.7.1 (A):
Aligns athlete representation on committees with USOPC Bylaws.

To see the meeting minutes from April 24, 2020, please visit USA Swimming's website by clicking here.