Hello Scott,

Championship Meets Update

As many of you know, Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center has experienced some recent air quality issues. The Shawnee Mission School District has commissioned a third party study of the mechanical and air handling systems, but the final report has yet to be released. At the September meeting of the Board of Directors, meet hosts of Open Championships and Short Course Age Group Championships were asked to come up with alternative plans in the event that Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center would be unavailable.

This week, the Board approved a motion to move both meets to Capitol Federal Natatorium in Topeka, Kansas. We are currently working with meet hosts and will have meet information sanctioned and approved in the next couple of weeks.

Club Registration Fees

Club administrators should be made aware that we are invoicing all clubs for the LSC portion of their club registration fees. Annual registration fees for full year clubs are $150. USA Swimming assesses their $70 portion through online payment (this is a reminder to also renew your club if you have not done so). Missouri Valley assesses the remaining $80 through an invoice send to your club admin email. This fee should be paid online through ACH . As always, you have the option to download and view your invoice. We should have all clubs invoiced by the end of next week.

Background Check Issues in Kansas - Still a Thing!

The state of Kansas experienced a cyberattack affecting all county court systems in the state (with the exception of Johnson). Due to this attack, background checks have essentially come to a halt in the state. If you or members of your team waiting on a renewal to come back, USA Swimming will extend a member until the end of year. This can only be done with members having cleared a background check with USA Swimming already. New members will need to wait until the system come back online. An email to backgroundcheck@usaswimming.org with your name and member ID will get this done.

New Officials

Members of our Officials Committee have been engaged in an active campaign to recruit more officials to help with swim meets. We have had several clubs initiating new officials training clinics as well. For all new officials in registration year 2024 associated with a full year club, Missouri Valley will provide a new Speedo Officials polo and a name badge once. Once an official has completed all their training, their six shadow sessions, and been recommended for advancement, they can reach out to Joe Farthing in order to make arrangements. Coaches, please consider reaching out to some of your parents and ask if they would be willing to volunteer.

High School Swims

 PO Box 307, Lawrence, KS 66044

 785 979-1826

director@missourivalleyswimming.com