Schroeder YMCA To Run Multiple Meets This Summer, Beginning July 3
Schroeder YMCA in Brown Deer, Wisconsin will host an intrasquad meet July 3, a dual meet July 11, and then a larger competition in late July/early August.
USA Swimming Announces 21-Member ‘Aquatics Coalition’ to Guide Pool Reopenings
The coalition is aiming to help guide states and municipalities across the country in reopening swimming facilities for instructional aquatics.
Keaton Jones & Neptune Teammates Swim 25 Miles In 24 Hours For PPE Funds
Five swam one mile every 24 hours, adding a 25th one at the end, to raise money for COVID-19 PPE as part of the “Going the Extra Mile Challenge.”
Michigan Won’t Bring Swimming Programs Back to Campus in First 2 Phases
The University of Michigan has announced a 4-phase plan to return student-athletes to campus; swimming & diving wasn’t named in the first 2 phases.
BUCS Releases Update for 2020-2021 British University Sports Seasons
BUCS, the governing body over university competition within England, has announced an update for its plans during the 2020-21 school year.
Barelli About The Italian Swimming Pool “We Are In A Difficult Situation”
Paolo Barelli, President of the Italian Swimming Federation and LEN, return to speak about the crisis of the Italian sports facilities.
Two-Thirds of Tokyo Olympic Sponsors Unsure of Status After Postponement
According to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of the Tokyo Olympic sponsors are uncertain of their status after the Games were postponed until 2021.
Division III Fall Sports Allowed to Begin Practices by August 10 at the Latest
The Division III Administrative Committee has declared that all fall sports will be allowed to begin practices by August 10 or the first day of classes.
Shouts From The Stands: Swimmers During COVID-19
Ultimately, the pain that we suffer from swimming, even if it’s the first week back, is far less than the pain of sitting at home and doing nothing.
South American Swimming Readying For Comeback As Governments Ease Lockdown
Nations such as Peru, Colombia, Uruguay or Paraguay will see swimmers back on deck, following in the footsteps of Ecuador, Argentina or Brazil.
University of Delaware Swims 3,350 Meters in First Workout Back from Quarantine
The University of Delaware kicked off voluntary workouts last Wednesday with a light workout in a short course meters pool. Above: head coach Pablo Marmolejo.
University of Houston Suspends Workouts after COVID-19 Outbreak among Athletes
The outbreak on campus among student-athletes returning for voluntary workouts comes amid a dramatic increase in cases in the Houston area.
Spain Update: Madrid State Announces Cancellation Of Season Remainder
As the return to normalcy is becoming somewhat asymmetric in Madrid, the regional governing body for swimming has decided to bring the season to a close.
Russia Aims for Pool National Championship Dates in October in Kazan
World Champion Evgeny Rylov (above) and the rest of the Russian team are scheduled to swim their first post-pandemic national championship in October.
Division II Committee Extends Recruiting Quiet Period Until July 31st
The Division II Administrative Committee has decided to extend the recruiting quiet period until July 31, limiting contact between coaches and recruits.
