SPMA Awards

Swimmer of the Year

          1.  The purpose of the award is to recognize Southern Pacific Masters Swimmers each year, male and female, in each age group, who have made the most outstanding swimming performances within the past year.   Additionally, the most outstanding male and female Age Group Swimmer of the Year will be further recognized as the overall SPMA Swimmers of the Year.

 

          2.  The award criteria are as follows:

               a.  Holds current SPMA registration.

               b.  Has made outstanding individual swimming performances during the past year as determined by:  SPMA SCY, LCM, & SCM Top Tens, USMS SCY, LCM & SCM Top Tens, SPMA Open Water Points, SPMA & USMS Records.

               c.  Has swum in at least two SPMA meets/open water events during the time period under consideration.

 

          3.  Nominations and Selection:

               a.  An Age Group Swimmer of the Year shall be selected in each age division, male and female.  An overall Male and Female Swimmer of the Year shall be selected.

               b.  SPMA shall determine the overall winners from a list of Age Group Swimmers of the Year considering also any additional input from the floor.

               c.     The awards shall be presented at the SPMA Short Course Yards Championships.

 

      

Contributor of the Year Award

          1.  The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding contributions to Masters Swimming during the calendar year preceding the year in which the award is presented.

 

          2.  The award criteria are as follows:

               a.  Held current SPMA registration during the year under consideration.

               b.  Has demonstrated outstanding contributions to Masters Swimming, such as support and leadership, recruitment of members, program development, and promotion of Masters Swimming at the club, association, or national level(s) during the year under consideration.

 

          3.  Nominations and Selection

               a.  There shall be no more than one award given each year

               b.  Nominations can be made by any Southern Pacific Masters swimmer or SPMA club in the form of a written statement based on the criteria above and submitted to the Chairman by the published deadline.

               c.  Selection will be made by SPMA at the first meeting following the nomination deadline.

               d.   The award shall be presented at the SPMA Short Course Yards Championships.

 

      

Personal Achievement Award

          1.  The purpose of this award is to recognize long term dedication to our program and reward noticeable improvement in one's own skills and times.

 

          2.  The award criteria are as follows:

               a.  Hold SPMA registration for at least 3 years.

               b.  Be active in local competitions, showing improvement in one or all of the following categories:  a) Top Ten rankings (SPMA and/or USMS, any or all courses), b) Open Water Points Competition, or c) Other significant indications of personal achievement in Masters Swimming.

 

          3.  Nominations and Selection

               a.  No more than three of these awards will be presented each year.

               b.  Nominations can be made by any Southern Pacific Masters swimmer or SPMA club in the form of a written statement based on the criteria above and submitted to the Chairman by the published deadline.

               c.  Selection will be made by SPMA at the first meeting following the nomination deadline.  There will be no age or sex categories for this award.

               e.   The award shall be presented at the SPMA Short Course Yards Championships.

 

      

Distinguished Service Award

          1.  The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding contributions to Southern Pacific Masters Swimming. 

 

          2.  The award criteria are as follows:

               a.  Maintain current SPMA registration.

               b.  Has consistently demonstrated outstanding contributions to Masters Swimming, such as support and leadership, recruitment of members, program development, and promotion of Masters Swimming at the club, association or national level.

 

          3.  Nominations and Selection

               a.  There may be multiple awards given.

               b.  Nominations can be made by any Southern Pacific Masters swimmer or SPMA club in the form of a written statement based on the criteria above and submitted to the Chairman by the published deadline.

               c.  Selection will be made by SPMA at the first meeting following the nomination deadline.

               d.   The award shall be presented at the SPMA Short Course Yards Championships.

 

      

Appreciation Award

          1.  The purpose of this award is to express special thanks to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to SPMA.

 

          2.  The award criteria are as follows:

               a.  Any person or group shall be eligible for consideration.

               b.  This person or group shall have made significant contribution or effort toward the conduct, leadership, or support of SPMA.

 

          3.  Nominations and Selection

               a.  There may be multiple awards given.

               b.  Nominations can be made by any Southern Pacific Masters swimmer or SPMA club in the form of a written statement based on the criteria above and submitted to the Chairman by the published deadline.

               c.  Selection will be made by SPMA at the first meeting following the nomination deadline.

               d.   The award shall be presented at the SPMA Short Course Yards Championships.

 

      

Coach of the Year

          1.  The purpose of this award is to recognize the Southern Pacific Masters Swimming coach who has demonstrated outstanding coaching qualities. 

 

          2.  The award criteria are as follows:

               a.  The coach and Club held current SPMA registration during the year under consideration.

               b.  The criteria for the award will be considered first, since January 1 of the preceding year, and second, over the coach's career with his or her club.  Outstanding contributions to his or her club and its individuals are measured by the following competitive and non-competitive factors:

          i.   Competitive factors shall include club and individual performance at SPMA and USMS Championships in any sanctioned course, as well as relay and individual SPMA, USMS and World records that reflect the coach's skill and inspiration.

          ii.  Non-competitive factors shall include club vigor, size and growth, club participation and volunteering, and club having hosted well-run events.

               iii. Outstanding service to SPMA, USMS and to other public or private community organizations.

               iv. Outstanding professional contributions, such as participation in clinics and published works.

 

          3.  Nominations and Selection

               a.  There shall normally be one award given.

               b.  A nomination announcement shall be published in the appropriate SPMA Newsletter.  Nominations may be made by any registered SPMA club officer in the form of a written statement addressing both the criteria above and the instructional and inspirational qualities of the coach.  The nominating letter and a maximum of four supporting letters from registered SPMA swimmers shall be submitted to the Chairman at or before the May meeting of SPMA.

               c.  The Chairman shall appoint a Selection Committee of three members.  Each committee member will separately evaluate submitted information according to the criteria listed above, ranking his or her top three nominees so that the top-rated nominee receives one point, the second-rated nominee receives two points, and the third-rated nominee receives three points.  The nominee with the lowest aggregate score from among the committee members shall be the winner.  In the event of a tie score, the Selection Committee shall meet as a whole to determine a winner from among the tied nominees based on the submitted information for the nominee's overall career with his or her club.

               d.  The Selection Committee shall submit its choice for approval by the Southern Pacific Masters Swim  Committee at the June meeting of SPMA. 

                    Upon approval by the SPMA Committee, the Chairman shall, by July 1, send all documentation for the SPMA Coach of the Year, along with a cover letter of nomination, to the USMS Coaches Committee for consideration as USMS Coach of the Year.

               e.   The award shall be presented at the SPMA Long Course Championships.

 

 

Jim Marcus Service Award

          1.  The purpose of this award is to the person who does the most for Masters Swimming. 

 

          2.  The award criteria are as follows:

               a.  Maintain current USMS registration.

               b.  Has consistently demonstrated outstanding contributions to Masters Swimming, such as support and leadership, recruitment of members, program development, and promotion of Masters Swimming at the club, association or national level.

 

          3.  Nominations and Selection

               a.  There shall be one award given.

               b.  Nominations can be made by any Southern Pacific Masters swimmer or SPMA club in the form of a written statement based on the criteria above and submitted to the Chairman by the published deadline.

               c.  Selection will be made by SPMA at the first meeting following the nomination deadline.

               e.   The award shall be presented at the SPMA Short Course Yards Championships.