UCSB Summer Collegiate Championship Receives Final Approvals; About 200 Committed So Far
The long course meet, hosted in Chula Vista, California near San Diego, is targeting at least 400 registrations, but has received approval to proceed.
Judge Approves House v NCAA Settlement; Roster Limit Grandfathering Allowed But Not Required
Grant House, the swimmer whose name has become synonymous with the class action lawsuit against the NCAA, will receive $125,000 for his role in the $2.5 billion settlement agreement; attorneys will receive almost half-a-billion dollars.
Canadian Olympic Trials Qualifier Rowynn Biffart Commits to ASU for 2026-27
Versatile Canadian swimmer Rowynn Biffart has verbally committed to swim and study at Arizona State beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
CSCAA Updates Proposal For NCAA Championships: No New Events, 9th-16th Scored From Prelims
The CSCAA’s revised proposal tables adding new events to the NCAA Championships and scraps separate ‘B’ final sessions in favor of scoring 9-16 out of prelims
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Virginia, ASU, Tennessee & Michigan To Clash In Inaugural CSCAA Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge
Claire Curzan and the UVA women will compete in the inaugural edition of the double-elimination, bracket-style dual meet this November in Tennessee.
NCAA Swimming & Diving Rules Committee Proposes Using Underwater Cameras to Call DQs
The new NCAA rules proposal would align collegiate competition with international competition, which already allows infractions to be called by video.
NCAA Will Cede Enforcement of Amateurism Rules If Settlement Passes
The power conferences will police the revenue-sharing cap and NIL collective deals, while the NCAA will still enforce things such as academic eligibility.
Power Conferences Drafting Contract Binding Schools To House Terms, Regardless of State Laws
The contract would require schools to waive their right to pursue legal action against the CSC, and not signing could result in conference eviction.
Wild Speculation: Who Might Take Over the Head Swim Coach Position at Notre Dame?
An ACC associate head coach, from a hot team, with a PhD in sports psychology could be a perfect fit for Notre Dame’s swim program (above: Jack Brown).
22.4/49.1 LCM Sprint Freestyler Ali Sayed Commits To Arizona State For Fall 2025
Canadian-trained Qatar representative and sprint free specialist, Ali Sayed, has committed to swim at Arizona State University starting next fall.
Seven-Time Wisconsin YMCA State Champion Scout McQueen Sends Verbal to Iowa State (Fall 2026)
A versatile threat in the pool, McQueen is poised to be one of Iowa’s top competitors in the IM and breaststroke events.
Kansas’ Addi Barnes Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Barnes is a two-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team selection and a four-year contributor for the Jayhawks, serving as team captain in 2024-25.
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