Sweden to Allow Continuation of Competition, Training
Sweden has announced they will allow the return of athletes to competition and training amid the country’s coronavirus shutdown.
USA Swimming Will Hold Virtual Convention in 2020; US Aquatic Sports Cancels
USA Swimming will hold an independent, virtual convention in 2020 after United States Aquatic Sports cancelled its 2020 event scheduled for September.
LEN Cancella Tutti Gli Eventi Junior Dell’Estate 2020
LEN cancella tutti gli eventi Juniores previsti per l’estate 2020. Cancellate anche le tappe della LEN open Water Cup. A breve le date per gli europei
Steve Franks, CEO of UK’s Largest Baby Swim Lessons Group, Dies from COVID-19
Franks was also instrumental in shaping national policy in the UK regarding infant swimming lessons and encouraging childhood activity.
Swim England: Pool Re-Opening Details In The Works
Nations around the world are slowly starting the planning process for opening back up public spaces with the flattening of the coronavirus curve.
Russia Won’t Reopen Federal Training Centers in May, Minister Says
Russian’s Ministry of Sport held a video meeting with the countries sporting federations, discussing the resumption of normal training.
Kapas & Kozma Among Plasma Donors Helping Treat Coronavirus In Others
Boglarka Kapas tested negative for the coronavirus 2 weeks ago following a 14-day period of isolation and is thus a good candidate to donate plasma.
Los Juegos de Tokio podrían cancelarse si no hay vacuna para el Coronavirus
El jefe de la Asociación Médica de Japón dijo que los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio podrían cancelarse, no solo posponerse, si no se encuentra la vacuna.
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Says Tokyo Olympics ‘Impossible’ If Pandemic Isn’t Contained
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said this week that hosting the Olympics next year would be “impossible” unless the coronavirus pandemic is under control.
USA Swimming Publishes Guidelines for Virtual Meets
The new project would also allow for different LSCs to virtually swim against each other with a single team still ‘hosting’ the event.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Ikee Lends Voice, British Swimming Fights Coronavirus
Everyone is doing their part to fight the coronavirus pandemic, including British Swimming. Read about this and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
FIN Veneto: 4 Maggio Nessuna Riapertura Senza Prospettive Di Riavvio
FIN Veneto: Nessuna disponibilità da parte dei gestori a riaprire gli impianti natatori senza una prospettiva di riavvio delle attività nel loro complesso.
Tokyo Olympics Could Be Canceled If Coronavirus Vaccine Not Found
The head of the Japan Medical Association said that the Tokyo Olympics could be canceled – not just postponed – if a vaccine for coronavirus isn’t found.
USA Swimming Announces $1 Million in Grants to Support Member Clubs
USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey (above) says this is an initial amount of funding, part of a goal to generate $5 million for clubs in partnerships with LSCs.
Japanese Swimming Federation Donates 17,000 N95 Masks To Tokyo Hospitals
With the Japan Swim having been cancelled, the Japanese Swimming Federation made use of the masks set for spectators at the event.
