We need to insure that all our kids have ample opportunities to learn how to swim.
The I-League gets students swimming, competing, lifeguard certified, and trained as effective swim instructors.
Lifespan Aquatics Programming's (LAP's)I-League(I = Inclusion) This I-League proposal calls for a safe, fun and efficient scholastic sports league to provide swim and aquatic experiences at schools without existing swim teams. ProblemMany Continue Reading.
Meta Meets are extra-special, additional, scholastic meets.At first glance, think of a Meta Meet as a new type of highly competitive, All-Star, Invitational. SummaryThe Meta Meet is held on Sunday, Continue Reading.
Over-arching themes Fix what is broken. Do NOT change what is working well. Emphasize playing well with others. Sportsmanship. Lifeguard training in an expectation for all. Becoming a lifeguard offers Continue Reading.
Benefits for SchoolsIncrease the number of varsity sports opportunities available for its students.Aquatic rehab can engage students athletes from other sports who get mid-season injuries.Easier, plug-and-play operations lighten the burdens Continue Reading.
A Done-For-You model in scholastic swimmingDone-for-you operations are services provide schools and districts with the necessary resources and expertise to help run their aquatic operations more efficiently. Certain levels of Continue Reading.
The "I" in the I-League is for inclusion.But wait. There is more!Words that begin with the letter "I" have merit within the I-League's purpose.InnovationInspirationIndividualityInterval trainingImaginationInner strengthInterpersonal skillsInitiativeInstructionInteractiveImprovement planImitationIdeationInsightfulInjury preventionInformed decision-makingInquisitiveIn-person Continue Reading.
The pieces of the puzzle need to fit together, as the logo illustration symbolizes. Institutional HistoryYears ago, the swimming federation in Canada developed a swim lesson program called, I Can Swim. Continue Reading.
ScrimmagesPost scrimmage photo taken at Plum High School. Swimmer from Plum and The Ellis School held a scrimmage in early season. Teams played SKWIM together, swam in fins, wore headbands, Continue Reading.
I-League EnrollmentLeague to LeagueAs a scholastic aquatics league, the enrollment process starts with the WPIAL and PIAA. First comes a B2B (business to business) discussion, negotiation and contract with the Continue Reading.
Getting participants to the I-League activities means other endeavors are left behind.Participants at the I-League's after-school activities are able to keep busy, stay out of their houses for some time, Continue Reading.
Consider the Athletic Training Model deployed in many schools.Schools often obtain the services of Athletic Trainers by way of a contract. The athletic trainers support the school's athletic programs. Three examples: Continue Reading.
Question: What is the minimum number of schools needed to start the I-LeagueThe I-League can start with one school. It would be great to have a set of five founding members Continue Reading.
Operations to scale the I-LeagueLevel 1: Sell and serve ten customersConfirm that the I-League is wanted and it delivers as desired. Sell and serve ten customers as soon as possible Continue Reading.
Best Practices for Solving Insurance Issues with the schools and I-LeagueThis page is under construction. As modern policies are recorded, this page gets updated. Question: What about insurance?Insurance is always a gotcha Continue Reading.
Detailed examinations of all schools are forthcoming.If you have notes and other suggestions, please input them into the comments at the bottom of the page. Middle schools well suited for I-League Continue Reading.
More research coming. Help with your inputs in the text box at the bottom of the page. Continue Reading.
Sally from Australia wrote and email, 3/8/2023Hi Mark,We're excited to hear about the Pennsylvania High School Coaches Annual Conference on April 15, 2023, and your involvement in leading a Coaches Continue Reading.
Original and authentic stories can efficiently spread I-League news. Word-of-mouth marketing and building relationships in person is the best way to market. One the I-League gets into the school setting, great word-of-mouth Continue Reading.
Idea from a former high school principal:This might work well for other sports too, such as bowling.The I-League model might be able to be replicated in other sports beyond swimming. Continue Reading.
After you fill out and SUBMIT this extensive survey, we'll make it worth your time. Continue Reading.
Speaker: Henk Ovink Dutch, special envoy to the UN for water. Continue Reading.
New York's PSAL (Public School Athletic League) new policiesStudents at schools with under five teams get first crack at individual access programs.In New York, the students who are interested in Continue Reading.
To Doug Fonder, President and Meet Director of ISCASince ISCA runs many high quality, well-trusted meets throughout the year, perhaps ISCA could consider hosting the following meets in the future.BackgroundA Continue Reading.