This workshop presentation is designed to provide an introduction and orientation to the para-swimming arena in the USA. It's designed for swimmers with a disability, coaches, parents and anyone interested in the para-swimming community and how to support swimmers with a disability.

In this session, participants can expect to:

Discover the roles of the USOPC and U.S. Paralympics Swimming
Identify the swimming sport classifications, rules, and exceptions
Understand how to prepare for a positive classification experience
Examine the levels of the Para Swimmer Development Model (PSDM) to supplement the USA Swimming American Development Model (ADM)
Compare the potential competition progression associated with the PSDM
Discover basic sport class training considerations for para-swimmers
Watch basic biomechanical modifications/adaptations video clips for athletes with physical, visual and/or intellectual disabilities
Identify basic support for a para-swimmer in training and competition
Discuss options for coaches and swimmers with a disability to become a part of the para-swimming community

This workshop presentation will be presented via a Zoom presentation. You must register via the Signup Genius registration. A link to the zoom presentation will be emailed to all registrants the day of the presentation approximately 1-2 hours in advance of the start of the session. Please enter a valid email address in the registration to ensure you receive the zoom presentation link and be sure to check your spam folder if you haven't received the link.

November 26 2023: Register here

Introduction & Orientation to Para Swimming (Virtual Session)

May 12, 2023 - Bill Keating Jr. Memorial / Cincinnati Para Swimming Open Clinic