Berens, Evans, Marsh, Gaines & Weber-Gale Headline USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camp
The USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camp is a star-studded weekend of swim fan fun. It’s open to swimmers of all abilities who want to rub shoulders with Olympic Champions like Ricky Berens, Janet Evans, Rowdy Gaines, Garrett Weber-Gale, and coach David Marsh. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee Released 3rd Athletes’ Splash Newsletter
The USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee releases Athletes’ Splash Newsletter to all swimming representatives and athletes. The issue’s highlights include the United States Aquatics Sports Convention, a FINA update from Aaron Piersol, USOC upadate from Peter Vanderkaay, and a World Championship recap from Ricky Berens. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Michael Phelps Foundation Partners with Special Olympics
(Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Olympic Swimmer Janet Evans Named USA Swimming Foundation Ambassador
“Swimming is an amazing sport that has taught me lessons both in the water and out, which is why I was thrilled to become an Ambassador for the Foundation,” said Evans. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
Swimming Inventors and Entrepreneurs See Bright Future
Swimming is growing and expanding in new and exciting ways. Much of the growth has been fueled from within the community, by those who care, members of what we like to call the swimming family.
$10,001 to the Fastest Man in Texas Shootout
Josh Davis and the Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic present the Fastest Man in Texas Shootout. Featured image: Dax Hill, Jimmy Feigen & Brendan Hansen (Photo Credit: MOO BOSC)
A3 Performance On The Rise
A3 Performance has experienced recent success with its technical racing suit, the Stealth. Claiming 5 American Records and 4 National Championships, among other accomplishments, A3 Performance continues to establish itself among the best. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotography.com)
Michael Phelps Swimming Program Moves Into Open Water Swimming
Michael Phelps Swimming and Swim Across America partner on BreakOWT Open Water Training. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
David Floyd Joins Staff at Arena North America’s Portland Headquarters
Arena North America is proud to announce the hiring of David Floyd as Director of Operations for the Portland-based swimwear brand. Floyd joins Arena from The Clymb, where he served as Director of Operations before transitioning to Director of Finance, Planning and Analysis. (Photo: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Nearly Half of all World Championships Medals were won in Arena swimsuits
Arena Athlete, Ruta Meilutyte, reacts with emotion after breaking the 100 meters breaststroke world record at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcleona, Spain. Almost half of all medals awarded in the pool and open water went to swimmers wearing Arena suits. (Photo Credit Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)
Tom Slear Resigns from Naval Academy Aquatic Club Head Coach Position
After 9 years of esteemed work and dedication, Tom will be leaving NAAC to return to his writing career. During his tenure he has taken the club from eighth to second in the Maryland LSC and from 165 to over 200 swimmers. (Image courtesy of NAAC)
Nautica USLA National Lifeguard Championships Returns To Southern California
100 chapters compete for coveted title in juniors, men’s, women’s and team competitions, Aug. 7-10 in Manhattan Beach, California. (Image courtesy of the United States Lifeguard Association)
John Naber to Host USA National Team Alumni Party at the US Open
If you are a USA National Team Alum, and you live in Southern California or you are attending the US Open Championships, then this message is for you. John Naber, 4-time Olympic gold medalist, is hosting a USA National Team Alumni Social. (Image courtesy of Wikipedia)
Arena signs sponsorship agreement with U.S. Bronze Medallist & NCAA Champion Caitlin Leverenz
“Caitlin is a talented and dedicated athlete, who is widely respected by teammates and coaches alike,” said Tim McCool, GM of Arena North America. “As a brand that stands for quality and speed, we are thrilled to not only add another one of the world’s fastest swimmers to our growing roster of Team USA athletes, but also to align with an ambassador who is as impressive in the water as she is out of it.” (Image courtesy of Arena)
