Niagara LSC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Committee Members
To contact the committee with any questions or comments please email [email protected]
DEI Chair Manual - USA Swimming Resource
When writing, reading, or discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion, it may be helpful to refer to definitions of terms that you are not familiar with. Please click here to see the Diversity Style Guide.
RESOURCE GUIDES
African-American Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide
Asian American Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide
Hispanic/Latino Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide -English
Hispanic/Latino Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide -Spanish
LGBTQ Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide
Native American Cultural Inclusion Resource Guide
Historical Niagara Statistics
Club Statistics 2019
Club Statistics 2018
Club Statistics 2017
Club Statistics 2016
Club Statistics 2015
Club Statistics 2014
A note about the importance of checking the right box on registration
Articles and Videos
Aspen Institute Project Play
Low-Income Kids Are 6 Times More Likely to Quit Sports Due to Costs - 2020
‘Invisible voice’: What happens to low-income youth without sports? - 2020
State of Play - Western New York - 2017
Important Links
USA Swimming Diversity and Inclusion Website
USA Swimming - Make a Splash Website
Eastern Zone Swimming Diversity and Inclusion Website
Diversity in Aquatics Network Website
Disability Language Style Guide
Forms and Applications
Outreach Application - Athlete, 2025.pdf (maintain with club records for at least two years)
Summary of Niagara Outreach Support Programs
Niagara Swimming Outreach Meet Fee and Equipment Support Form
Niagara Swimming Outreach Club Reimbursement Program and Form
Swim Caps for Braids, Dreadlocks, etc.
Happy Mane Large Extra Large XL Silicone Swim Cap for Braids and Dreadlocks
Aquastockings Large & Extra Large Swim Caps
Afroswimmers page on Amazon.com
Modesty Suits (Victory Swim Collection - Nike.com)
