Faux-USC Water Polo Parent Sentenced to 4 Months in Admissions Scandal
The first sentence directly linked to USC water polo’s part in the collegiate admissions scandal was handed out this week in California.
Natalie Coughlin, Cody Miller Named Captains of DC Trident
Natalie Coughlin will make her return to competitive swimming during the 2019 ISL season, and will also serve as the DC Trident team captain.
Western Illinois Head Coaching Job Opens Up Week Before Start of Season
With no public warning signs, Western Illinois posted a job listing for their head swimming & diving coaching position on September 17th.
Jamie Morgan of Katy, Texas Commits to University of Idaho
Jamie Morgan, who is the senior athlete representative for the Gulf Swimming LSC, has verbally committed to the University of Idaho.
Sweden Releases Qualifying Standards for 2019, 2020 European Championships
Sweden has released its selection criteria for both the 2019 and 2020 European Championships in swimming.
Adelaide Withdraws Interest in Hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games
Adelaide is the latest city to withdraw its intent to bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games – which don’t have any official announced suitors.
Mia Saenger Verbally Commits to Life-Long “Goal College” Columbia
As a 10 & under, Mia Saeger said that Columbia was her ‘goal college.’ This week, she fulfilled that promise with her verbal commitment.
Energy Standard Adds Estonian Record Holder Kregor Zirk for ISL Season
Kregor Zirk will fill a lot of gaps for Energy Standard, which has lost 2 big name male swimmers from its roster in the last 2 weeks.
4 New Members Named to Athletes’ Executive Committee at Convention
The newly-elected members will serve a 2 year term. 3 of the 4 elected individuals return to the committee after serving prior terms.
Ohio State Runner-Up Aaron Sequeira Verbally Commits to Stanford (2020)
Sequeira is the 5th big-time commitment for Stanford since new head coach Dan Schemmel took ovver the program in May of 2019.
USA Swimming Exploring Changes to Flex Membership to Reduce Revenue Risk
A memo from USA Swimming COO Mike Unger lays out the staff’s concerns over the sustainability of the program after year 1.
USA Swimming HOD Votes ‘Yes’ on More Logos, Puts Hold on Club Dues Increase
All 27 proposed rules changes were approved last week by the USA Swimming House of Delegates, but the resolution to almost triple club dues gave pause.
ISL Will Donate Bulkhead to City of Naples to Divide Pool into 25 Meter Course
The Felice Scandone Pool in Naples, Italy was built in 1963 without added room for a bulkhead. The ISL, however, needs a split course to run its meets.
London Roar of ISL Name Coaching Team, Captains for 2019 Season
Olympic 100 free champion Kyle Chalmers (above) is one of 6 swimmers who will rotate through the captains seat for the Roar in the 2019 season.
US Masters Swimming Announces 2021 National Championship Events/Hosts
The Greensboro Aquatic Center (above) will host the USMS Spring National Championships for the 3rd time, now with a new pool.
