BREAKING: Arena Carbon-Pro Will Be Allowed Nationally Until June 3rd; NFHS Allows As well
The Arena Carbon-Pro suits that are no longer FINA approved will be allowed until June 3rd. (Logo Courtesy: USA Swimming)
CSCAA Announces Division I All-American Lists; Georgia Scores Highest With 27
Arizona’s Margo Geer is one of 7 Division I swimmers who were named First Team All-Americans in all 7 of their NCAA events. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Drury Swimming & Diving Head Coach Issued Public Reprimand by NCAA [Updated with Statement from Drury]
A “public reprimand” and “certain penalties” have been issued against Drury head coach Brian Reynolds for misconduct during the 2013…
Brits, Home Team Canadians Announce Teams for IPC World Championships
The host teams from Canada and the mega-squad from Great Britain both announced their IPC World Championship rosters this week.
American Record on Watch at 2013 Charlotte Grand Prix (Psych Sheets & Preview)
Glenview Titans swimmer Olivia Smoliga could scare an American Record in the 50 backstroke this weekend in Charlotte. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Why Are High School Students on the World University Games Team?
Chelsea Chenault (above) and Jack Conger both earned their tickets to Kazaan, Russia despite being just shy of their University years. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2013 Winter Juniors Time Standards Overall Get Faster, But Not By Much
Defending Winter Junior Nationals 200 backstroker Kathleen Baker doesn’t have to worry about qualifying for the 2013 meet, but she may be facing fewer competitors after the women’s backstroke qualifying standards stiffened significantly. (Photo: Tim BInning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Big Question #4: Why Did Women’s NCAAs See Less International Scoring Than Men’s NCAAs?
USC’s Stina Gardell was the highest individual scorer internationally at the women’s NCAA Championships, but overall the ladies tended to be much more homegrown than the men. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Owens, Barbiere Out for WUG’s; Godsoe and Giles Smith Added
Arizona’s Giles Smith (above) and former Stanford Cardinal Eugene Godsoe have both been added to the US World University Games roster. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
NCAA Rolls Back New Sliding Scale GPA Requirements; Maintains 2.3 GPA Floor Plans
The NCAA is rethinking many rules changes; the latest is the initial eligibility “sliding scale” upgrade that they had planned for 2013. (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
California Southern Sectional HS Championship Preview
The depth and star-factor of the CIF Southern Sectionals championship weekend are unparalleled by any high school meet in the country. (Photo of Ella Eastin: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
New Zealand Hires Brit David Lyles from Shanghai Swimming Team as High Performance Coach
New Zealand website Stuff.co.nz is reporting that Swimming New Zealand has hired David Lyles, the head coach of the Shanghai Swimming…
Akron Hires Brian Peresie, Ohio Coaching Expert, to Lead Women’s Program
New Akron head coach Brian Peresie has spent his entire coaching career in the state of Ohio. (Photo Courtesy: Akron Athletics)
Tulane Hires Former Rutgers, Virginia Assistant Katie Robinson as New Head Coach
Katie Robinson, an 11-time All-American at the University of Texas, has been hired as the next head coach of the Tulane women’s swim team. (Photo Courtesy: Tulane Athletics)
Frank Bradley Accepts Offer to be New Head Coach at Florida State
On Monday, Florida State is expected to announce Frank Bradley as their new head coach. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)