March 31 Deadline for Tarpons Swimming Elsewhere
Don't forget! March 31 is the last day to practice or compete with another swim team, to remain eligible to swim with the Tarpons this summer. The text of the relevant SHRSL league rules is included below, with specifics about exceptions for school programs and camp/clinic days.
Note that the 7-day limit for camp/clinic instruction after March 31 applies to the total of R&R practices, FCST stroke clinics, and any other swim instruction program -- you need to keep track of your total days in April, because they are verified!
Questions? Please contact Laura at [email protected] or Mel at [email protected]
6. Swimmer Eligibility & Meet Participation: The SHRSL Season is defined as March 31 of current season through the Post Season All Star Meet.
a. A swimmer’s age on May 31st of the current year shall determine the age group for competition.
b. A swimmer may not change their team affiliation after May 15; after which, a swimmer shall practice and compete with only one SHRSL swim team per season.
c. A swimmer participating in any NCAA Swimming program (practice OR competition) is ineligible for SHRSL participation.
d. A swimmer may not participate nor compete in a non-SHRSL practice(s) or competition after March 31. (*See A.7. for swimmer considerations)
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7. Considerations for non-SHRSL swim participation after March 31:
a. Allowed is participation for school related, academic grade in an Olympic Development program, such middle school or high school swimming programs, may continue to practice through the end of the academic year,
b. No training or participation in competition or sanctioned meets including UIL, USA Swimming, CCAA or any other swimming competition is allowed.
c. Allowed are seven (7) days of clinic/camp instruction.
