SwimSwam’s 2018-2019 College Kickoff: Upcoming NCAA Preview Coverage
College swim season begins before we know it – the first dual meet is scheduled for September 14, just over two weeks away – and we at SwimSwam have been cooking up a feast of pre-season coverage. Here’s what to watch for over the coming weeks:
53.8 Backstroker Gabby Low Sends Verbal Commitment to UConn
Gabby Low, a USA Swimming Scholastic All American from Winthrop, Maine, has announced her verbal commitment to the University of Connecticut for 2019.
NCAA Swimming Lands ‘F’ Grade for Lack of Women Coaching Female Teams
Swimming, diving, and water polo are among the collegiate sports that have the fewest number of female coaches coaching women’s teams.
Houston Set to Host Four Home Events in 2018-19
Head Coach Ryan Wochomurka and the two-time American Athletic Conference Champion University of Houston Swimming & Diving team announced its 2018 competition schedule, including four home events.
Mexico National Teamer Fernanda Jimenez Peon Commits to SMU
Mexico’s Fernanda Jimenez Peon will swim for Southern Methodist University in the fall.
Key Dates To Begin the 2018-2019 Season
The start of NCAA dual meet season isn’t as far away as you think… Check out upcoming dates for the World Cup series, the first NCAA dual meet and an intriguing new battle of major NCAA conferences.
Kentucky’s Alexander Among 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Nominees
The women are among the record 581 athletes nominated this year.
Jaclyn Klimczak Puts Cincinnati on the Board with Verbal to Class of 2023
Jaclyn Klimczak of Chesterton High School and Duneland Swim Club has verbally committed to the Bearcats for 2019-20.
CHSAA Record-holder Jack Moranetz Switches Commitment to NC State
Colorado High School record-holder Jack Moranetz has decided to switch his commitment to North Carolina State University’s class of 2022.
Bermuda National Junior Teamer Jesse Washington Commits to SMU
Bermuda’s Jesse Washington will swim for the SMU Mustangs in the fall.
Ben Gingher Transferring to East Carolina After EMU Program Cut
Eastern Michigan freshman Ben Gingher is transferring to East Carolina University.
The First 159 Verbal Commitments from the High School Class of 2019
159 swimmers and divers from the class of 2019, including 14 boys and 17 girls from our top-20 lists, have already announced their verbal commitments for the fall of 2019.
NCAA Adds Exception to Student-Athletes’ Required Weekly Day Off
Following a recent rule change by the NCAA, student-athletes may now be required to train for up to 24 days consecutive days without receiving a single day to recover and focus exclusively on their coursework.
Abbie Dolan Finishes Charlotte UltraSwim With 56.3 in 100 Free
Dolan swam the 2nd-fastest time of her career in the 100 free in a limited event schedule on Sunday in Charlotte.
Seven Home Events Highlight 2018-19 SMU Schedule
SMU women’s swimming and diving head coach Steve Collins has announced the 2018-19 schedule, highlighted by seven events at the Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center and Barr-McMillion Natatorium.
