Swimming Information & Resources

Below are links to web pages with information about swimming pulled from various websites. Some pages link to external websites, like USA Swimming.

General Information

• Championship Meets - information about the various types of championship meets at which swimmers may compete.
• Swimming Glossary - general swimming terms and their definition.
• Time Conversion - use this tool at Swimming World Magazine's website to convert times between the various courses.
• Oregon Swimming Anti-Recruiting Policy
• Membership FAQ - questions and answers about joining Oregon Swimming.
• Starting a new club - Interested in starting a new club? Contact the OSI office or read the information posted on USA Swimming's website.
• Understanding COPPA - a presentation given by Clark Hammond at the 2008 USA Swimming Convention
• Pool Certifications - USA Swimming certifies pools to conform to a specific length.

Information for Parents

• What to expect at a swim meet. - USA Swimming
• Basic rules of swimming - USA Swimming
• How to Become an Official

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