Arkansas Will Allow Youth Sports To Return June 1; Coaches Must Wear Masks
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that youth sports, including swimming, can return in the state beginning June 1, with safety restrictions in place.
May 25 Update: States With No Set Date For Pool Reopenings
For some states, pool reopenings are several phases away. For others, there is no listed phase or target date as of yet.
COVID-19 Update: HI, ME, MO, NV, OK Could Reopen Pools In June
Hawaii, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, and Oklahoma could all see pools reopening next month, based on each state’s plans for a return from coronavirus quarantine.
State-By-State Coronavirus Pool Reopening Index
As pools reopen after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, we’ll track each state’s opening dates and guidelines for reopening in our index.
COVID-19 Update: Pennsylvania & Others Could See Pool Openings This Month
Pennsylvania is among the states that have begun allowing indoor and outdoor pools to reopen. Pennsylvania counties can reopen as they move to “green” status.
Nebraska, New Hampshire Set To Reopen Pools On June 1
Nebraska will reopen pools in all but its four hardest-hit counties. New Hampshire will reopen pools, but only on a reservation basis.
Spain: Madrid, Barcelona Move Onto Phase 1; Others Move Onto Phase 2
Madrid and Barcelona, where the nation’s main high-performance training centers are located, move today onto Phase 1 in the de-escalation process.
IOC Member Says October Key in Deciding Future of Olympic Games in 2021
Australia’s John Coates says that October will be crucial in determining if the Tokyo Olympic Games can go forward in 2021.
Youngstown State Makes Athletic Department Budget Cuts, Won’t Cut Teams
Youngstown State University has announced that, due to the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they will be reducing athletics budgets.
Brisbane Puts 2032 Olympic Bid On Hold
Brisbane, Austalia’s 3rd largest city, has announced they will be placing a hold on their bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
NCAA Exploring Unique Options for Holding Fall Championships
The NCAA has begun to explore options for holding its 22 fall championships after coronavirus forced the cancellation of all winter and spring championships.
4 Summer Leagues in Suburban Philadelphia Cancel Summer Seasons
While most of the leagues’ pools do intend to open for the summer of 2020, the logistics of holding large-scale swim meets while emerging from a pandemic was too much for league organizers.
Connecticut Says Pools Will Open in Phase 2, June 20th at Earliest
Connecticut, the home state of U.S. National Team swimmer Kieran Smith (above), has said that pools will reopen in Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus…
Argentinian Swimming Federation Calls For Reopening Of Swimming Pools
“We have never stalled for 8 weeks,” national swimming head coach Gustavo Roldan said. “It is the only sport that cannot adapt to another setting.”
Madrid State Swimming Federation Faces Backlash Following Reopening Statement
“First will be athletes pertaining to the training center, the time is approaching for the remaining athletes,” the statement issued by the federation read.
