Beyond The Lane Lines: Gender Balance Within Swim Ireland
Catch up on swimming stories from around the web, including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and more in this edition of Beyond the Lane Lines.
England’s Pools Can Open On July 11th (Outdoor) & July 25th (Indoor)
After weeks of waiting, the nation of England finally learned when their indoor and outdoor swimming facilities can reopen.
UK Government Pledges £5 million to UK Sport Ahead of Postponed Olympic Games
In light of growing costs associated with the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games, the UK government has agreed to give UK sport £5million.
Swim England Cuts Workforce While Petitioning For Pool Reopenings
Swim England, the organization that governs aquatics within the nation, is facing some difficult realities internally to deal with coronavirus fallout.
SPIRE IA’s Swimming Coach Thad Schultz Develops Better Athletes & Better People
“The best swimming experience also develops life skills like leadership, commitment, self-discipline, organization and teamwork,” says Coach Schultz.
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Pools In England May Possibly Open In Early July
Swimmers may be able to dive into England’s pools yet, as there are positive signs coming from the government for a possible early July opening.
Swim England CEO Sees “Positive Signs” Toward Possible Pool Reopenings
English government and public health officials have toured 4 swimming pools as a way to view first-hand how the facilities are able to operate safely.
High-Level International Meets For July 2020
Western Australia is among locales on schedule to host a swimming meet during the month of July, the first since coronavirus restrictions have been lifted.
SwimSwam Podcast: Black Swimmers Association on Ways to Make Swimming Inclusive
Both Ed and Danielle give insight as to how the aquatic community can make changes so that the BME community feels included and encouraged to participate
Scotland, Australia & Sweden All Check-In With More Meet Cancellations
Although coronavirus lockdowns are easing up a bit around the world, life and sport as we know it will take a very long time to get back to normal.
Swim Wales Get Green Light For Elite To Resume Training
Elite athletes identified in ‘cohort 1’ will be the first to return to the water, although a venue has not yet been announced (pictured: 2018 Commonwealth Games champion Alys Thomas)
Scottish Swimmers Still Shut Out Of The Pool Water
While countries around the world are easing back into swimming, the nation of Scotland’s elite and amateur athletes remain dry.
Loughborough University Allows 19 Elite Swimmers To Return To Training
It’s still unclear who the 19 swimmers are, but Loughborough has confirmed that they encouraged their swimmers “not post on social media” about their return
Swim Wales Release Revised Selection Procedures For 2020/21 Season
The revised procedures have been brought on due to the coronavirus pandemic, with many other countries expected to do the same in the coming weeks and months
BUCS Releases Update for 2020-2021 British University Sports Seasons
BUCS, the governing body over university competition within England, has announced an update for its plans during the 2020-21 school year.
