LEAP PROGRAM

LSC EVALUATION AND ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

The goal of the LSC Evaluation and Achievement Program (LEAP) is to assist LSCs in effectively serving their membership. The LEAP program provides a road map to LSC effectiveness and success in three key areas:

  • LSC Governance Structure
  • LSC Program Offerings
  • LSC Communication Structure

LEAP is required for each LSC and must be recertified every two years accoring to the provided schedule by USA Swimming. 

The intent of LEAP is to serve as a companion to the LSC Affiliation Agreement to:

  • Help LSCs self-evaluate the services and programming they provide to LSC members.
  • Identify areas of strength and need in the LSC.
  • Ensure continuity in LSC Governance as leadership changes.

The LEAP process is designed to assist LSCs to improve the services they offer to athletes, coaches, volunteers and families. LSCs will access LEAP through the USA Swimming LEARN platform. USA Swimming staff will coordinate with LSCs and approve each section of LEAP prior to re-certification.

LEAP DOCUMENTS

2021-2022 LEAP Overview

  • BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

    1. Mission Statement

    2. Vision Statement

    3. LSC Bylaws -- doc - pdf

    4. LSC Rules and Regulations -- doc - pdf

    5. LSC Policies and Procedures -- doc - pdf

    6. Conflict of Interest Policy

    7. 501(3)(c) verification letter

    8. Current Tax Filing - 990

    9. Budget

    10. Financial Review documents

    11. House of Delegates Meeting Minutes.

    12. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes.

    13. Elections: List of  current corporate officers
      showing term of office for each (Begin/end)

    14. Meet Sanction request form:
      Form used by your LSC for meet hosts requesting a sanctioned meet.

    15. Sample meet announcement for sanctioned meet:

    16.  Meet Approval Request Form:
      Form used by your LSC for meet hosts requesting an approved meet.

    17.  Sample meet announcement for approved meet

    18.  Meet Observation Request Form:
      Form used by your LSC for a meet host requesting an observed meet.

  • VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

    1. Training of Officials:
      document  that shows the schedule of training and certification opportunities for officials.

  • CLUB AND COACH DEVELOPMENT

    1. Club Registration Materials:
      Documents that are sent annually by the LSC to each club.

    2. Reduced Price Membership:
      A document that outlines your reduced price (Outreach) membership including how to qualify and how to apply.

  • ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

    1. Short Course Meet Schedule

    2. Long Course Meet Schedule

    3. Team Travel Policy:
      Dated travel policy for travel planned and supervised by the LSC

    4. MT Swimming OUTREACH Athlete Policy. -