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The Cullen Jones
Award At the 2008 Olympic Games in In honor of this rare achievement, the Essex County Athletic Directors Association is institute the Cullen Jones Award, given annually to the Most Valuable Swimmers, one boy and one girl, at the annual Essex County Swimming Championships. Swimming is a sport where individual efforts sometimes take precedence over team concerns. Indeed, some elite swimmers choose not to represent their high schools at all. Thus the Cullen Jones Award serves as a celebration of high school swimming and as a reminder that swimming for one’s high school team can truly be a part of the experience of those who reach the highest levels. In addition, Cullen Jones’ personal story is inspiring to many. This award also serves as a reminder that one can reach the highest level in sports even where cultural and economic circumstances may be viewed by many as a hindrance.
Criteria
for Selection The Cullen Jones Award will be based
on an objective point scale. Both
individual and relay swims will be recognized.
Cullen Jones won his Gold Medal as part of a relay team, and relays are
of great importance to the team spirit of the Thus, the Cullen Jones Award would be presented to the boy and girl who earn the most points according to the following standard: 1. Team points earned in individual events, plus 2. The ranking of the top 12 relay splits, with a 8, 6.5, 6, 5.5, 5 , 4.5, 3.5, 2.5, 2, 1.5, 1. 0.5 point system (this is relay scoring divided by 4) for each of the following: Medley Relay Each of 50 back, 50 breast, 50 fly, 50 free 200 Free Relay Leadoff Leg Relay 400 Free Relay Leadoff Leg Relay
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