2008 Southeastern Swimming
Swimposium & Hall of Fame Weekend
October 4 - 5 in Gulf Shores, Alabama
TNT Swimming is proud to host the 2008 Southeastern Swimming Fall Meeting and Hall of Fame Swimposium. All SES swimmers and family members are welcome to attend specialty seminars, SES Hall of Fame banquet and dance, while enjoying a weekend at the beach amidst the sugar white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
FOR SWIMMERS: This seminar will be presented by two of swimming's top motivational speakers and swim technique clinicians; Rowdy Gaines and Kicker Vencill. Both Rowdy and Kicker teach swimming technique and have stories to tell that will serve to inspire and motivate swimmers of all ages.
Rowdy Gaines over came adversity to become a 3 time Olympic gold medal winner. Rowdy is now one of the world's best competitive swimming clinicians and is known internationally as the "voice of swimming," having most recently called the swimming action for NBC sports at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Rowdy will have all the hot news from Beijing, as well as an inspirational message for swimmers of all ages. Bring your suits, caps, goggles and get ready to have fun, and race with Rowdy. More about Rowdy HERE. View photos from Rowdy's 2007 swim clinic with TNT HERE.
Kicker Vencill was a professional swimmer who served a two-year ban from swimming and missed his Olympic Dream due to a faulty drug test. But, with his career and reputation on the line, Kicker fought to clear his name and won! There is a lot that swimmers can learn from Kicker, not just about the doping system but also about how to overcome adversity.
FOR PARENTS: USA Swimming Sports Consultant, Dave Thomas will present "Successful Sports Parenting," a seminar designed to provide parents with a road map to help guide their swimmer toward their ultimate potential. Topics include: Growth and Development - physical, puberty, psychological and emotional development; Competition and Training - motivation and goal setting; Physical Well Being - nutrition, supplements and drug testing; College and Beyond.
FOR COACHES: Seminars will be presented by Kent Burns, Founder and President of Respect in Sport USA; Dave Thomas, USA Swimming Sports Consultant; and Genadijus Sokolovas, former Director of Sports Science at USA Swimming . These speakers offer valuable insight into upgrading your USA Swimming all aspects of your club.
Kent Burns founded Respect in Sport USA which protects children, coaches and organizations in the high-risk areas of bullying, harassment, neglect and abuse. The company teaches the specific legal responsibilities for intervention and reporting that are required to protect the athlete, the coach and the organization, while educating coaches, activity leaders and volunteers to identify the warning signs of these high-risk behaviors both in and out of the pool.
Genadijus Sokolovas served as USA Swimming's Sports Science Director for nine years. His presentation will provide valuable information about long term devleopment of age group swimmers. WATCH INTERVIEW with Genadijus.
Dave Thomas will present "Club Excellence," a seminar for coaches and swim team board members whose clubs are working toward USA Swimming Club Excellence certification. Follow the blueprint to develop a strong, stable, financially sound and athletically productive organization designed to ultimately better serve the athletes.
FOR FAMILIES: The 2008 Hall of Fame induction ceremony includes a banquet and awards presentation, and concludes with a dance party for the swimmers. The Gulf Coast weather in early October is normally exceptionally nice and weather permitting, the banquet and dance will be held beachside at the Gulf State Park Pavilion in Gulf Shores. 2008 HALL OF FAME QUALIFIERS
Registration Information: Admission to the 2008 SES Hall of Fame Awards Banquet is open to the first 350 registrants and is being accepted on a first come, first served basis beginning Monday, August 18. Attendance at the Hall of Fame weekend is open to all Southeastern swimmers, with priority given to SES Hall of Fame Honorees and family members, followed by SES coaches and officials, and the host team. DETAILS
Friday, October 3 SES Hall of Fame Check in will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on Friday and 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Saturday in the Honoree Check In: lobby of the Holiday Inn Express. SES Honorees can pick up thier goodie bags and purchase HOF Weekend Tee Shirts at this time.
Welcome Reception: SwimStuff will host a reception for SES Coaches, Delegates, and Board members
from 7 - 9 PM at TACKY JACKS BAR AND GRILL in Orange Beach.
TNT Swimming will host a welcome reception for all SES swimmers in attendance
at the Holiday Inn Express beginning at 6:00 PM. Hall of Fame Awards Banquet 6:30 - 8:30 PM 2008 HALL OF FAME QUALIFIERS
Dance 8:30 - 10:00 PM
SES Meeting Schedule: Holiday Inn Express
Saturday: Technical Planning 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
October 4 Board of Directors 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: House of Delegates 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
October 5 Club Excellence 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Genadijus Sokolovas Seminar for Coaches Kent Burns Seminar for Parents
8:00 AM -12:00 Noon 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Kent Burns Seminar for Coaches Dave Thomas Seminar for Parents
12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 4 Rowdy Gaines / Kicker Vencill Seminar for Swimmers
Location: Bodenhamer Recreation Center , 310 West 19th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL
Program: It is not neccessary to be a HOF Honoree to attend the seminars, banquet or dance. All SES swimmers and families are welcome.
Late Check In: 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the lobby of the Holiday Inn Express for SES Hall of Fame Honorees to recieve goodie bags and purchase HOF Weekend Tee Shirts.
Location: Gulf Shores Civic Center, located
across the street from the Bodenhammer Center.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
