Coronavirus

New Mexico (50%), Massachusetts (40%), Oklahoma (No Restrictions) Reopen Pools

New Mexico and Massachusetts have reopened pools, while Oklahoma appears to have progressed to a stage with no capacity restrictions on public pools.

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New York Outdoor Pools Allowed to Reopen, but Governor Hasn’t Posted Guidelines

Outdoor pools in the state of New York are allowed to reopen, but some pool owners are having trouble without proper guidance from the state.

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Italian National Championship Scheduled for August; Foreigners Allowed

The Sette Colli Trophy, which included Adam Peaty (above) as a participant in 2019, will combine with an Italian National Championship in August.

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The Kroehler Family YMCA, One of My First Swimming Homes, Closes for Good

This won’t be the last pool lost to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which will shape the face of our sport for years to come.

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Guidelines, Timeline Set for Pools Reopening in Washington State

The state of Washington has announced guidelines for the reopening of staffed water recreation facilities under “Modified Phase 1” of its reopening plan. 

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LEN Survey Reveals Most Elite European Swimmers are Back in the Water

LEN, the leading body for aquatic sports in Europe has released the results of a survey conducted on its athletes, revealing many are resuming training.

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COVID-19 Update: Spain Prepares To Enter Final Stretch Of Deconfinement

As Spanish provinces enter the last step in the deconfinement process, the nation’s Sports Ministry has detailed what that will mean in terms of athletics.

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Minnesota To Allow All Pools To Reopen June 10 At 50% Capacity

Though some clubs had already gotten permission to resume training, all pools in Minnesota will be allowed to open at 50% capacity as of tomorrow, June 10.

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Stanford Planning for Half of Undergrads on Campus Per Quarter Next Year

The school announced that it will tentatively have two class years on campus at a time for the 2020-21 school year.

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Swimming Australia Facing Financial Cuts to Combat Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

Though swimmers were recently allowed  to return to training, the staff within the organization have taken pay and hours cuts, with more on the horizon. 

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Some Argentinian Swimmers Return To The Pool As Lockdown Measures Continue

Argentinian swimmers are still out of the water, at least for a few more days, following the latest announcement issued by the nation’s sports authorities.

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Iowa, Auburn, Alabama Report Positive Coronavirus Test Among Athletics Returns

As collegiate athletics departments across the country begin bringing student-athletes back to campus, several have reported positive tests for coronavirus.

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New Jersey To Reopen Pools On June 22; Full Guidelines Should Come Tuesday

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says public and private pools in the state can reopen as of June 22, with more guidelines to come this week.

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NCAA Planning For Unchanged Dates, Sites For Fall Championships

Despite some wrinkles amid the coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA says it plans to keep the same dates & sites for NCAA Championships in fall sports.

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World Champions Chupkov, Rylov Among 40 At Russian Training Camp June 5-22

World Champs gold medalists Anton Chupkov and Evgeny Rylov are among the big names at Russia’s National Team training camp this month in Krugloye Lake.

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