On Monday, April 2, 2019, the New York Legislature passed its 2019-2020 budget. The budget passed included a increase to Office of Court Administration (OCA) searches from $65 to $95. During 2019, as a benefit to members initiating or renewing the USA Swimming required criminal background check, USA Swimming subsidized this fee such that USA Swimming paid $40 and members who were charged the additional fee(s) paid only $55 per name that must be searched. Beginning January 1, 2020, USA Swimming will no longer subsidize this fee. Members who are...

These athletes will be recognized on the USA Swimming website and each will receive three certificates – one for the swimmer, one for their club, and one for their school. Each member will also receive a commemorative bag tag. Congratulations! Name Club #Years Paige Hetrick Bradford Family YMCA 2 Catherine Craig Horseheads Thrashers Aquatics 1 Shoonhsin Li Horseheads Thrashers Aquatics 1 Aidan Kreiley Mercury Swimming 2 Megan Deuel PACK Swim Team of Pittsford 2 Andrew Clough Star Swimming 1 Owen Matteson Star Swimming 1 Mary Brinker Town Wreckers Swim Team...

Our Niagara BoD is excited to provide our members with the opportunity to purchase Niagara LSC gear for the first time ever! Please visit our team store and show your support for Niagara! All products will be branded with Niagara logo's and these products are for anyone from athletes, coaches and officials to parents and fans of our swimmers! You will have the choice to pick up your products at the Deep End (in Henrietta, NY) or have the products shipped to your home for a small fee. Happy shopping...