Arena Debuts Limited Edition Suit for U.S. National Team at 2013 FINA World Championships
The limited edition POWERSKIN Carbon-Pro Mark 2 features a red, white and blue pattern and is currently exclusive to U.S. National Team athletes competing internationally. The suit was designed to celebrate Arena’s eight-year sponsorship as the exclusive outfitter of the U.S. National Swim Team. It will hit retail stores in the U.S. and internationally in October 2013. (Image courtesy of Arena)
Dolfin Swim Lands Coaching Legend Randy Reese to Senior Member Advisory Board
Few coaches have ever won a national championship, had a team ranked #1 in the country, or coached swimmers to Olympic gold. Randy Reese might be the first and only coach to do so at every level.
Hardcoreswim Partners with Olympian Tony Azevedo To Dive Deeply into Water Polo And Launch HardCorePolo Division
HardCoreSwim, Inc., a Southern California custom swimsuit company, has joined forces with 4-time Olympian Tony Azevedo to formally launch its HardCorePolo division, dedicated to the advancement and promotion of Water Polo by providing teams worldwide with superior custom water polo suits and water polo caps, all made in the USA. (Photo Courtesy of HardCoreSwim – Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography)
World’s 1st Shark Repelling Wetsuit (Warning: Dramatic Footage)
Open water athletes, surfers and recreational swimmers with a fear of being eaten have a new line of defense against their fears, a new shark deterent technology for wetsuits.
FINA World Championship Medals Revealed, Silicone Ribbons Break Tradition – Video
FINA contracted Lagranja, a Barcelona-based design firm, to recreate the medals awarded during the 2013 FINA World Championships.
SwimOutlet.com and Fitter & Faster Swim Tour Extend Partnership with More Clinics Across the U.S.
SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, and Fitter & Faster Swim Tour, the premier swim clinic organization in North America, have announced a partnership expansion of the tour throughout North America for 2013 and 2014 called the Fitter & Faster Swim Tour Presented by SwimOutlet.com. (Photo courtesy of the Fitter and Faster Swim Tour presented by SwimOutlet.com)
Three-Time Olympian Duplanty Joins Arena North America Staff
Silver Medalist Named Director of Sales for Portland-Based Swimwear Company (Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport)
2013 World Championships Preview: Campbell Looking to Make Up For Lost Time in the Women’s 100 Freestyle
After having to withdraw from the individual 100 freestyle at the Olympics in London due pancreatitis Australian Cate Campbell has returned to the pool with determination… (Photo courtesy of Swimming Australia/Delly Carr)
Sprint Star James Magnussen Lands Arena Sponsorship
“I am very excited and honoured to be working with Arena in the future of my swimming career,” said Magnussen. “The company and the people are highly respected all over the swimming world and so to be joining the International Elite team is something that means a lot to me.”
Universal Sports and NBC Present 2013 FINA World Championships, TV Schedule
Universal Sports Network and NBC will air 70 hours of premier pool action from the 2013 FINA World Aquatic Championships in Barcelona, Spain, from Saturday, July 20, through Sunday, August 4, in the world championships for diving, swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Colle+McVoy Named Advertising Agency Of Record For USA Swimming
“Colle+McVoy’s passion for swimming combined with its recreational sport experience and strategic creative muscle will be a huge asset as we look to grow the sport,” said Matt Farrell, chief marketing officer, USA Swimming. (Image courtesy of USA Swimming)
Swimming Canada Hires New CEO From Water Polo, Ahmed El-Awadi
After five strong years at the helm of Water Polo Canada, Ahmed El-Awadi will become the new CEO of Swimming Canada, the two organizations announced today. (Image courtesy of Swimming Canada)
FINIS Neptune MP3 Player Nets Award for Product Design
The innovative swim company, FINIS, impressed a 37-member jury of design experts with their newest product, the Neptune MP3 Player, to receive the “red dot award: product design 2013”. (Image artwork courtesy of FINIS)
Universal Sports Network Nets Time Warner Cable Deal
“We are thrilled that Time Warner Cable sees value in Universal Sports Network,” said Universal Sports President Scott Brown. “We look forward to serving Time Warner Cable’s customers with exciting, global sports coverage on multiple platforms.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Arena’s Worldwide Carbon Pro Replacement Program to Conclude Sept. 30, 2013
Athletes May Exchange Carbon Pro for New Mark 2 Through Designated Website (Image courtesy of Arena)
