PVS Officials

Advanced Starters Clinic

Saturday, November 11th
Montgomery Aquatic Center
6 PM

Pat Lunsford from USA Swimming is coming to Potomac Valley to give an Advanced Starters Clinic. This clinic is open to all PVS referees and experienced starters.

Pat was one of two Starters at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, and has considerable experience at national and international meets. He was recently elected as the Program Operations Vice President for USA Swimming, and was the leader of the Officials track at the 2005 PVS Swimposium.

One of the main topics of the clinic will be how to maintain consistency throughout the LSC in starting. Other topics to be covered include the procedures for starting at the National Championship level. Pat will also explain the National Championship (N3) certification process. Pre-registration for this clinic is required, as space is limited.

If you are attending the clinic, you are asked to this Starting Philosophy document before the clinic. This way you can be better prepared for the discussions.