SEC Conferences Cancels Summer Camps for All Member Institutions Until July 31
A moratorium on practices and team meetings, either voluntary or mandatory, remains in place through at least May 31st, the conference said on Friday.
Federica Pellegrini’s Verona National Training Center Will Reopen on Monday
In a last minute about face, the Verona National Centerhome to Federica Pellegrini, says it will reopen its pools on Monday.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #41 – Intro to Jump Rope
This favorite childhood play activity can serve as a great dryland workout as you get older. Here’s an introductory jumprope workout to get you started.
All-American Diver Anton Jenkins Transferring from S. Carolina to UNC
Diving was the strength of UNC’s program in year in the first season under a new coaching regime, especially the springboard events – Jenkins’ specialty.
11-Time Louisiana State Champion Sarah Holt Commits to Texas A&M
Sarah Holt, who has attended the Texas A&M Swim Camp in the past, is committed as a member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2025.
Water Polo, Open Water Swimming Deemed Among Safest Sports from Coronavirus
A study by a university in Italy has categorized sports into 5 categories of risk for spread of coronavirus infections.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #40 – a Nice Round Number
For our 40th daily dryland workout, today’s workout operates in groups of 40.
The Death Of Some Collegiate Programs Prompts Focus On Sustainable Funding
Emergency fundraising is not a sustainable model to save swimming. Programs can’t rely on the whole country to save them when they’re about to get cut.
Sweden Launches Massive Nationwide Virtual Meet Program
While most of Sweden’s Olympic-caliber swimmers didn’t participate, there were a few good swims put up in the first two-week period of the program.
Dutch Federation Extends All National Team Coaches Through 2021 Olympics
Ranomi Kromowidjojo, who trains at the National Training Center in Eindhoven, will get to continue her work their with Marcel Wouda through 2021.
USA Swimming Will Hold Virtual Convention in 2020; US Aquatic Sports Cancels
USA Swimming will hold an independent, virtual convention in 2020 after United States Aquatic Sports cancelled its 2020 event scheduled for September.
After Cuts, Sonoma State Says It Will Add Roster Spots to Comply With Title IX
Sonoma State cut 3 programs last week, including its women’s water polo team, and will have to make adjustments to other programs to meet TItle IX compliance.
Commonwealth Games Diver Bryden Hattie Commits to Tennessee
Hattie specializes in platform diving, which will shore up the Tennessee Volunteers’ weakest diving event from last season.
All 2020 European Junior Championships in Aquatics Cancelled
Matthew Richards of Great Britain won the men’s 100 free at last year’s European Junior Championships and was targeting a spot on the Olympic Team in 2020.
Daily Dryland Swimming Workouts #39 – Core and Shoulders Workout
This workout, adapted from a coach of the All-Russia Swimming Federation, will work on your quad, core, and shoulder strength.
