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Keeping Pace: Developments in the Regulation of Swimming

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP hosted a CLE program on April 1, 2010 entitled, Keeping Pace: Developments in the Regulation of Swimming, at The Ohio State University’s Recreation and Physical Activity Center.

Recruiting: Ethics and Professionalism
Bill Wadley, Head Swimming Coach, The Ohio State University
A report on the recruiting process, NCAA rules and regulations, and what is perceived as ethical and unethical conduct by coaches

Title IX/Legal/NCAA Rules Issues
Julie D. Vannatta, Senior Assistant General Counsel for Athletics and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Legal; and Douglas Archie, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Camps, The Ohio State University
A briefing on the impact of Title IX, NCAA rules and other legal issues on collegiate swimming

Tort Issues in Swimming
Robert J. Krummen, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Recent developments in tort law relating to swimming including issues related to team personnel and coaches, events and swim facilities

Contract Issues in Swimming
Bruce P. Paige, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
A description of certain contracts and legal documents that may be necessary or beneficial when forming, managing or operating a swim club

The Road to London 2012: An Olympic Swimmer’s Outlook on Legal Issues along the Way
Eric Shanteau, 2008 United States Olympic Swim Team
A presentation on how FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) rules and regulations affect the swimmer, including:

  • Suits — Contracts and manufacturers
  • Changes in technique — Strokes, kicks and turns
  • Drug Testing — Procedure, substances and bans

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