NCAA Schools Begin Work with Athlete Brand Consultant Ahead of NIL Rule Changes
A handful of universities have announced deals with consultant Jeremy Darlow intended to teach student-athletes about brand development and communication…
Santa Margarita Catholic Named NISCA Girl’s All-Time Dual Meet Champion
Santa Margarita was named the girl’s winner of NISCA’s All-Time Dual Meet Challenge after facing off against Fossil Ridge, Baylor, and Harpeth Hall.
St. Xavier (Ohio) Named NISCA Boy’s All-Time Dual Meet Champion
St. Xavier was named the NISCA Boy’s All Time Dual Meet Champion after battling for the title with Baylor, Southlake Carroll, and North Allegheny.
Oregon Will Allow Pools To Reopen In Phase 2, As Early As Friday
The state of Oregon will allow swimming pools to reopen in Phase 2 of its reopening plan. For some counties, that could start as soon as Friday, June 5.
Colorado To Finalize Pool Reopening Guidelines Today, Likely 50% Capacity
Today, Colorado will finalize its guidelines for pools to reopen – and the draft guidelines suggest pools could begin opening immediately at 50% capacity.
Reece Whitley Compels Followers to Take Action in Wake of George Floyd Killing
Whitley urged his followers to take tangible action by donating to relevant causes.
USOPC, 4 USAS Federations Release Statements Amid Nationwide Protests
The USOPC, USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Artistic Swimming and USA Water Polo have released statements acknowledging the public calls for change.
Returning Conference Points: Florida Primes For 9th-Straight SEC Men’s Title
Florida graduated the highest-scoring senior class in the SEC, but they still lead in total returning points in search of a 9th-straight conference title.
Rhode Island Reopens Pools With 15-Person Limit As of June 1
Rhode Island has reopened aquatic facilities after pandemic closures – spurred on in part due to a need for water safety after an April drowning.
UVA Instagram Connects With Alums & Cullen Jones For Conversations About Race
Virginia’s coaching staff connected with some alumni and former swimmers for some longer-form discussions about race amid growing national protests.
EIU Swimmer Jaylan Butler: Floyd Video ‘Snapped Me Back To My Experience’
EIU swimmer Jaylan Butler was allegedly held at gunpoint by police last year as his swim team’s bus was at an Illinois rest stop.
Arthur Albiero Discusses Olympic Postponement, Hopes Of Returning To Training
Albiero talked about how the delay of the Olympics until 2021 impacts him and his athletes, the process of returning to practice, and much more.
USA Swimming Extends 2021 Membership Dates, Publishes 2019 Financials
USA Swimming’s Board of Directors passed a motion to extend calendar year and seasonal memberships, and push the proposed flex membership changes to 2022.
Michigan Will Allow Outdoor Pools to Reopen June 8; Indoor Pools Remain Closed
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday that her state will move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan next week, which includes outdoor pools.
Cullen Jones, Lia Neal, and Other Swimmers Speak Out amid National Protests
Cullen Jones, Lia Neal, Olivia Smoliga, Kelsi Dahli and Hali Flickinger have all joined the calls for change following the killing of George Floyd.