Board Contacts
 
Need to contact a board member?
Click here for names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Important! Meet Sheets

When filling out your meet sheet always use a pen! The faxed copies are too hard to read when filled out in pencil. Thanks!

Meet Cancellations

 
If two teams decide to postpone a meet for any reason, please notify Chris Winter ASAP. He will then notify the Computer Coordinator so that he will know that he may get some calls on nights not normally scheduled for meets.
 
Time Standards
 
Click here for 2008 standards list. Click here for the pdf version. For Champs relay time standards click here.

Starter Schedules

To find the starter schedule for your division, click on your division number link. D1  D2  D3. The starters will be available for pickup in May. Additional details will be coming soon.

Host Team Help
 
Want to run a smooth and perfect meet? Want to feel secure that everything has been done? Then click here and download a Weekly HOST Swim Team Responsibilities sheet. Your nerves will thank you.

Coaching Positions

If your team is in need of coaches, or if you are a coach looking for a team, please let us know and we will post it here. Send us your needs and qualifications, as well as a contact person's name, email address, and/or telephone number. If you are a coach looking for a position, check this website often for updates. Send information to: webmaster@gralva.com

Coach Needed

King's Charter Swim Team is currently seeking applicants for both head and assistant coach positions for the 2009-2010 summer season. Previous coaching experience preferred, but not required. Interested persons should call Cyndi at 550-0343.

The Milestone Makos Swim Team is currently accepting resumes for the head and assistant coaching positions. Please contact Kate Stockhausen at mkstocks91@aol.com or (804)550-0810.

Meet Results and Standings

To view 2008 results and standings, click here.

 
 
 
 
 

Certification Clinics

The value of certified officials can't be measured. Without them the meets cannot go on. It's easy, fun, and you are helping your team run smoother, faster meets. Thank you to everyone who took the time and made the effort to become certified. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

New & Re-Certification Exams

To access the 2007 certification exams please click on the appropriate exam below.

Word Format

PDF Format
Referee/Clerk of Course
Starter
Strokes and Turns 1 or 2
Strokes & Turns (Coaches)		 Referee/Clerk of Course
Starter
Strokes and Turns 1 or 2
Strokes & Turns (Coaches)

Referees, new & certified, must take the S & TJ and Starter tests along with the Clerk test.

League Weather Policy

At the first sound of thunder or sighting of lightning, the Pool and Deck must be cleared of people and secured. It is the responsibility of the Meet Director and Pool Management to see that this is done. The Meet Director shall issue instructions for that pool's weather safety procedure. In order to compete in the current season, each club shall file with the Executive Committee by the GRAL May meeting a weather safety procedure for their club.

Cancellations/postponements are to be decided by the Parent Rep from each team, the Pool Management, and the Meet Director after a minimum 30 minute delay. At the last sighting of lighting or thunder, a 30-minute waiting period is to be enforced before swimmers may re-enter the water.

The League encourages teams to wait out the storm delay and finish the meet. It is easier to wait it out with all officials and workers in place than to schedule another night to come back. Information on storms in the area and the remaining time necessary to complete the meet will be taken into consideration. If a swimmer must leave, notify the coach before doing so. 

Meets must be rescheduled at the earliest possible date acceptable to all teams. If there are questions, contact a GRAL officer before leaving the pool.

Meets must be completed in the scheduled sequence to avoid giving an unfair advantage to any team. 

In the event of lightning or thunder, as described above, all swimmers and observers will be directed to go to their cars and wait. Notification of delay, rescheduling or resuming of the meet will be made over the PA system as soon as possible.