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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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