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Webinar: Drowning Prevention Technology: Options and What You Need to Know
Date/Time: Aug 3 | 9AM Pacific
Large Schools Huddle
Date/Time: Wed. Aug 10 | 9AM Pacific
USSSA Monday Huddle
Presenter: Open Forum
Date/Time: Aug 15 | 9AM Pacific
USSSA Candidate Town Hall
Moderator: Buffy Folise
Date/Time: Aug 16 | 9:30AM Pacific
Small Schools Virtual Brunch
Presenter: Open Forum
Date/Time: Aug 18 | 10AM Pacific
Sustainability Innovators
Presenter: Open Forum with ASSA & CSSA
Date/Time: Aug 29 | 5PM Pacific
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Welcome Our Newest Members!
Elemental Aquatics
Angela Wild, Escondido, CA
Jr's Swim School
Julie Cordeiro, Anthem, AZ
Elite Swim School
Mishari, Razouki, Hawally, KW
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Fast Track your business with our fall magazine issue for 2022.
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As the busy summer months approach the rear view mirror I hope you are all looking ahead and have made plans to join us in Hawaii this September. We have a great lineup of speakers and a beautiful beachfront hotel that is ready to host an unforgettable experience. Our new certification for instructors will be launched at the conference and we have a beautiful outdoor awards banquet, A Night in White, planned to celebrate a year of rebuilding. TODAY is the last day to save on the early bird registration, so be sure to get that in today.
It is our pleasure to serve you. If you have questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our office hours are Monday thru Friday, 7 am - 4 pm PDT. We can be reached at 480.837.5525.
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USSSA National Conference: LAST Day Before Early Bird Rate is GONE
September 19-21, 2022 | Maui, HI
NOTE: Hotel Room Block is Nearly Sold Out
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This year's National Conference is packed with informative and inspiring content and TODAY is your last day to register before the rates increase by $100 so ACT NOW. Check out our full list of speakers to learn more about the topics being covered.
Can't join us in person in Hawaii? We are offering a virtual registration option just for you!
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We want to hear your success stories!
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We know you do great things and we would love to be able to share how USSSA members teach a life-saving skill with stories like this one: https://youtu.be/whMOMPX7M28
If you have stories to share, please submit the details by clicking below.
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Watch Our Social Media & Share
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The spotlight on swim lesson safety has increased. We want to do more to educate parents and caregivers on what to look for in a good swim school. In the month of August, USSSA will be sharing a series of posts highlighting what parents and caregivers should look for in a swim school. Posts will be on Wednesdays starting on August 10th, with two bonus Friday posts on August 19 and 26. We encourage you to share this information on your social media channels. |
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Don't ask, "Does that make sense?" after you've explained something |
“Does that make sense” is a common clarifying question that many people ask, but it’s not a good question for two reasons. Click below to learn why and what you can ask instead. |
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Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO) Course
USSSA Members get Discounted Pricing
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CPO certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills required for proper pool operations. This course is eligible for IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). *Pool Operator Primer course must be completed online and a copy of the certificate must be submitted to the teacher prior to the first day*
Fee is $275 (discounted from $350 for USSSA Members). *Please contact D’Nette prior to registering for the discount code!
Date: September 22 & 23, 2022
Time – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST each day
Duration – 5 hours each day
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Ransomware Attacks Are Surging. Is Your Cybersecurity Up to Date? |
Hackers have grown bolder since the start of the pandemic, and some companies are at even greater risk than others--but there are still straightforward ways to protect yourself. |
84% of businesses were hit with successful phishing attacks last year – a 15% increase from our 2021 ‘The real and rising risk of phishing’ report. Ransomware is a problem for businesses of all sizes, with 59% being hit in 2021. IT leaders are preparing for attacks by getting cyber insurance (72%) and retaining legal counsel (64%). Learn more about how to fight phishing attacks on your business by reading more in this report shared by Carmen Bernard from Legal Shield. |
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Pool Safely Resources Available |
Pool Safely wants to share with you, our valued collaborators, the updated toolkit designed just for you, CPSC’s latest drowning data, and updates about Pool Safely stories.
The 2022 collaborator toolkit is now available for download via poolsafely.gov! As always, it shares our latest messaging for your use; CPSC’s new drowning data; sample social media posts you can repurpose in English and Spanish – and more.
Pool Safely released its latest report that shares new drowning as well as fatal and non-fatal injury data. You can find the press release that contains the full report here, but the highlights include:
- Across 2017 through 2019, there were 389 pool- or spa-related, fatal drownings reported per year involving children younger than 15 years of age.
- Pool- or spa-related, hospital department-treated, nonfatal drowning injuries involving children younger than 15 years of age spiked 17 percent in 2021 with 6,800 injuries reported, compared to 2020 with 5,800.
- Nonfatal drowning injuries increased by 17 percent in 2021
In 2021, we introduced Pool Safely Stories, a database of personal stories related to drowning prevention and water safety from families and organizations working toward our shared goal of #notonemoredrowning. These stories are designed to contextualize our water safety tips and are available via Pool Safely’s online press kit. We invite interested collaborators to join with others like USSSA Executive Director Lisa Zarda and submit their stories to [email protected]. Thank you to those of you who have already contributed!
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The 8 Best Untapped Sources for Quality Applicants |
A custom source can be specific to your location, your industry, or the job seeker niche you want to target. CareerPlug data shows that while the major job boards produce the vast majority of applicants at 72%, only 1% of those applicants actually become hires. Compare that to customized sources, which only produce less than 1% of applicants overall, but a staggering 22% of those applicants become hires. Learn more about the best untapped sources for quality applicants. |
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Do you want to save money with no work for you?
NEW Sponsor, Merchant Cost Consulting can do just that!
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We are NOT a credit card processing company. Without switching your current credit card processing company or integrated management software, Merchant Cost Consulting helps USSSA members reduce their credit card merchant fees expenses and audit their merchant account for rate increases, fee spikes, or padded pricing.
USSSA Members save more with Merchant Cost Consulting’s new strategic partnership with the United States Swim School Association! If you pay over $2,000 per month in credit card processing fees, this may be something to look into. If MCC does not identify and/or find savings for your business, you pay nothing AND keep your peace of mind that your business’s merchant fees are as low as they can be.
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Cressi's New Look
We Look to the Past and to the Future
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Cressi is announcing a redesigned visual look for the company — it is one that celebrates its past, present and exciting future.
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USSSA Board of Directors Slate of Officers will be Announced on August 8th |
Watch for details as the USSSA Slate of Candidates for the 2022 Vote for Directors is announced. Mark you calendars for Tuesday, August 16th as we host our second annual USSSA Candidate Town Hall at 9:30 am Pacific. Here you get the opportunity to hear from the candidates. Online ballots for those not attending our National Conference opens up August 17th. Watch for details.
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SwimOutlet.com Offers You an Online Shopping Experience for Families |
SwimOutlet Teams offers easy, efficient solutions to outfit your entire organization. Get uniforms, gear, quotes, fit kits and so much more! No minimums, no collecting checks, Team store makes payments easy and gear shipped direct to families. |
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September 19-21, 2022
September 22-23, 2022
February 21-22, 2023
USSSA Spring Workshop | San Diego, CA
October 2-4, 2023
USSSA National Conference | Orlando, FL
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