2021 NCAA Division III Swimming & Diving Championships Cancelled
The D3 championships were scheduled for March 17-20 in Federal Way, Washington.
First Of COVID-19 Playbooks Published For Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics
The IOC/IPC and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee (Tokyo 2020) today published the first Playbook for member federations regarding coronavirus protocols.
Invictus Games Postponed, Prince Harry Donates Damages
Prince Harry will donate the damages from his recent legal battle to the Invictus Games after the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed them for a second time.
Japan Extends State of Emergency to March 7
The Japanese government has extended a state of emergency to decrease the number of coronavirus cases in preparation for the Olympics
Nebraska Will Now Allow Indoor Venues at 100% Capacity
Nebraska has taken all restrictions off indoor venues, though there’s no guarantee yet every seat will be filled for US Olympic Trials in June.
PIAA Confirms Details about Pennsylvania High School State Championship Meets
The Pennsylvania High School Swimming & Diving State Championship meet will be split across 3 days, with diving competition held the week before swimming.
Serbia, Hungary, Israel Begin Vaccinating Olympic Athletes; Italy Chief Says No
At least 3 nations, including Hungary, have begun inoculating their Olympic athletes for the coronavirus. The head of the Italian Olympic Committee says their athletes won’t jump the line.
Top Swimmers and Teams At 18&Under Championships Honored by USA Swimming
Torri Huske and Jack Aikins won the individual high point awards, while the TAC Titans and SwimAtlanta won the women and men’s team titles.
Il Comitato Olimpico Canadese Chiede Al Governo Di Vaccinare Gli Atleti
Il Comitato Olimpico Canadese ha chiesto al governo canadese la vaccinazione degli atleti prima di partire per le Olimpiadi di Tokyo.
Charlotte Swim Teams Will Be Able to Participate in State Championship Meets
North Carolina’s 2nd-biggest school district is allowing swim teams to participate in postseason competition after the Health Department approved the resumption of after-school activities.
2021 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2021 CARIFTA (Caribbean Free Trade Association) Aquatics Championships have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The NCAA Anticipates Almost $1 Billion in Television Revenue by 2025
Despite losses of $800 million last year, the NCAA has taken measures to remain fiscally healthy during the coronavirus pandemic
IOC and Florida CFO Discuss Potential Of A Florida-Hosted 2020 Olympics
representatives from the IOC have met with Florida’s CFO regarding the possibility of Florida taking over as hosts of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Pennsylvania Moves PIAA State Swim Meets To Cumberland, March 19-20
Pennsylvania has confirmed dates and a new host site for its high school state swimming & diving championships after last year’s meet was truncated.
Santa Clara County Allows Stanford Teams to Resume Competition Outside County
Santa Clara County updated their Mandatory Directive for Collegiate and Professional Sports to allow teams to compete outside the county and train indoors.