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.
DC Trident Add Annika Bruhn, Simona Kubová; Sian Whittaker Withdraws
The DC Trident added some versatility to their roster on Wednesday with 2 new European additions, while losing their best 200 backstroker.
Tour the New Alabama Swimming & Diving Facility (VIDEO)
Alabama has moved in to its new $21 million swimming and diving facility that includes a brand new locker room.
Hawaii Hires Alumnus Nick Folker as New Assistant Coach
Nick Folker (front row, far right) was on staff for 7 NCAA Championship teams in swimming and water polo at Cal and is a Hawaii alumnus.
Eastern Zone Approves Anti-Discrimination Policy Aimed at Liberty University
The Eastern Zone committee voted last week to not do business with organizations that it views as being in violation of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct.
