NJCAA Announces Athletics Will be Allowed to Resume August 1
The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced its plans following the coronavirus, with sports allowed to begin practices on August 1.
European Championship Medalist Maria Ugolkova Leads Swiss Return to Racing
While not an official meet, Ugoklova suited up and swam 2 time trial races earlier this month in Uster. The country has slowly returned to the water over the last 6 weeks.
Olympic Star Summer Sanders Swimming Wisdom: GMM presented by SwimOutlet.com
In this Gold Medal Minute takeover of the SwimSwam Podcast we have Olympic swimming icon and television star Summer Sanders.
Forde: UConn Expected to Cut Men’s Swimming Tomorrow, Other Sports Also At-Risk
The University of Connecticut will be cutting men’s swimming tomorrow, according to a tweet from Sports Illustrated reporter Pat Forde.
New Jersey Allows Outdoor Pools To Reopen At 50% Capacity
New Jersey has officially moved to Stage 2 of its coronavirus reopening plan, with outdoor pools allowed to reopen at 50% capacity.
Virginia High School League Issues Guidelines for Returning to Sports
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) has issued 3-phase guidelines for the return to high school sports following the coronavirus.
Illinois To Allow 50 People or 50% Capacity In Pools As State Moves To Phase 4
Illinois will move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan on Friday, allowing pools to operate at 50% capacity (with a 50-person maximum).
Beyond The Lane Lines: Peter Bernek Latest to Join the Future Dads Club
Read up on swimming stories from around the web, including a baby due for Hungarian multi-international medalist Peter Bernek.
Swim Wales Get Green Light For Elite To Resume Training
Elite athletes identified in ‘cohort 1’ will be the first to return to the water, although a venue has not yet been announced (pictured: 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Alys Thomas)
NC State Swim Coach Bobby Guntoro Describes His Coronavirus Battle
NC State Associate Coach Bobby Guntoro spoke with SwimSwam regarding his experience battling the coronavirus, warning that the virus is still a threat.
Katie Ledecky Reads ‘The Little Engine That Could’ to Kids at Virtual Storytime
World record-holder and five-time Olympic champion Katie Ledecky joined a virtual storytelling event this week to read books to children.
Arthur Albiero Talks Safety Precautions, Return to Training at Louisville
Albiero touched on the precautions Louisville is taking to allow swimming to return to the pool, as well as his outlook on the NCAA season and Olympics.
Canada’s High Performance Center – Quebec To Reopen July 4
Swimming Canada’s HPC Quebec has set a tentative July 4 date for restarting its swimming training group, including several top Paralympians.
Japan Releases Protocols For Returning To Domestic Competition
Japan’s aquatic governing body, JASF, has published one of the first sets of guidelines specific to competitions themselves.
Scottish Swimmers Still Shut Out Of The Pool Water
While countries around the world are easing back into swimming, the nation of Scotland’s elite and amateur athletes remain dry.
