CCSA Moves 2021 Swimming & Diving Championship from Tennessee to Liberty
The Incarnate Word men are the 3-time defending CCSA championships in swimming & diving. They’ll chase a 4-peat next spring at Liberty.
Spike In COVID-19 Cases In Atlantic Canada Yields Cancellation Of AUS Season
The Atlantic University Sports (AUS) conference of Canada has announced the cancellation of the remainder of their 2020 / 2021 sporting season.
Preview Of Athlete Coronavirus Measures At Tokyo 2020
With the 2020 Olympics now less than 250 days away, eyes are on how the coronavirus pandemic will be mitigated in Tokyo at the postponed Games.
Save Hawkeye Sports Campaign Crosses $2.8M in Pledges
A fundraising campaign to reinstate four eliminated sports at the University of Iowa has raised more than $2.8 million in pledges so far.
NCAA Releases New Return-to-Sport Guidelines
As new information about COVID-19 continues to be released, the NCAA has updated its return-to-sport guidelines to align with current CDC recommendations.
Survey: 44 New Jersey Indoor Pool Operators Report No Spread of Coronavirus
A survey by the New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance turned up no reported cases of spread of coronavirus at 44 of the state’s indoor pools.
CSCAA Updates All-American Criteria With Considerations if NCAAs Doesn’t Happen
The CSCAA has updated its requirements for swimmers to achieve All-American honors for the 2020-2021 season in case of a premature end to the NCAA season.
Swim England Welcomes December 2nd Lockdown Lifting
Swimmers in England will be able to return to the pool after the December 2nd coronavirus closures and restrictions have been lifted.
World Leaders At G20 Summit Express Support For 2021 & 2022 Olympics
Leaders of world nations and the World Health Organization expressed support for next summer’s Olympic Games, despite the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
Simon Fraser, Only Canadian School in the NCAA, Cancels Winter Sports Seasons
Simon Fraser sophomore Collyn Gagne was the #2 qualifier in the 400 IM at last year’s NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships.
Swimmer at Indianapolis US Open Site Tests Positive for Coronavirus
According to a letter sent to participants by USA Swimming, the individual who tested positive was at the Natatorium on all 3 days of the US Open meet.
Illinois Pauses High School Sports, Including Boys Swim, Amid Pandemic
Illinois is the latest state to adjust high school sports, with the IHSA temporarily pausing all sports through at least the end of the month.
New Jersey Delays Start of HS Swimming Season until February
Swimming has been put in the newly-created “season 2A,” along with indoor track & field, as schools have struggled with pool availability.
Connecticut Delays Winters Sports, Including Boys Swim, To Jan. 19
Connecticut will postpone the start of winter high school sports, including boys swimming & diving, to January 19 as COVID-19 cases rise in the state.
Italy Will Require Clear Coronavirus Test to Compete in National Meets
As cases continue to rise in Italy, the country looks like it’s headed for a 2nd-straight month of tighter restrictions against coronavirus.
