December Can Am Para Swimming Open Cancelled
The Speedo Can Am Para Swimming Open, scheduled for Dec. 11-13 in Vancouver, has been cancelled due to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Canada.
Georgia Swimming & Diving Announces Stripped-Back 2020-2021 Schedule
The Florida Gators will open their 2020 swimming & diving season with an October 30 road dual meet against SEC rival Georgia.
Michigan Court Rules Against State of Emergency, Precautions Potentially Lifted
The Michigan Supreme Court overturned emergency orders put in place by the governor, potentially allowing larger gatherings within the state.
Division 3 Championships Committee Votes to Amend Format for 2021 Winter NCAAs
On Tuesday, the Division III NCAA Championships Committee voted to amend the format of the 2021 NCAA winter championships in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swimming Canada Continues To Push For Re-Opening Of Pools
In an October 2, 2020 press release, Swimming Canada has announced that they will soon be releasing Version 3 of their Return to Swimming Resource Document.
Dominican Olympic Committee eyes creating ‘pods’ for Tokyo-qualified athletes
The DOC is contemplating the possibility of creating ‘pods’ in an effort to protect the nation’s Tokyo-qualified athletes from the threat posed by COVID-19.
Michigan To Swim Timed Finals For High School Girls State Meet
Michigan has adjusted its high school girls state swim meet to be a timed final event, while splitting diving to multiple sites.
Acadia University Announces Indefinite Closure Of Swimming Pool
Acadia University located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia has announced that they will be keeping their pool closed indefinitely.
MN Will Start High School Boys Swim Season On Time; No Girls Swim State Meet
Minnesota’s boys swimming & diving season will begin as scheduled in the winter. The fall girls season, though, will not feature a state meet.
Virginia Commit Emma Weyant Is the Latest Top Recruit to Take Gap Year in 2020
USA Swimming National Teamer Emma Weyant will push off the start of her college career until next fall amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
University of Denver Suspends 38 Swimmers & Divers for Attending “Large Party”
The University of Denver men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs have swept the Summit League team titles in each of the last 7 seasons.
NL Government Announces $600k In Funding To Reopen The Aquarena Swimming Pool
The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrew Furey, announced today $600,000 to help reopen the Aquarena swimming pool in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
#18 Samantha Pearson Joins Smith, Nordmann In Deferring Stanford Enrollment
Samantha Pearson (the #18 recruit in the US) will become the third highly-ranked Stanford prospect to defer her freshman year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Purdue Suspends 13 Student-Athletes For On-Campus Party
Purdue University has suspended 13 student-athletes for holding a party in a campus residence hall in violation of the school’s COVID-19 rules.
La Salle To Cut 7 Sports, Including Men’s Swimming & Diving, Water Polo
La Salle University has announced that it will cut 7 athletic programs at the end of the 2020-2021 school year, including men’s swimming & diving water polo.
