NCAA Division I Board Reviews Name, Image & Likeness Concepts
Among the issues discussed was allowing student-athletes to use NIL to promote their own products and to be paid for autographs and personal appearances.
Indianapolis, St. Louis Making Bids to Host 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials
IndyStar reports that Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the NFL’s Colts, is the proposed venue to host the 2024 US Olympic Swimming Trials in the city.
Pac-12 Plans Loan Program That Could Help Cover Losses If Football Is Canceled
The Pac-12 conference is planning a loan program where schools could borrow up to $83 million each to cover losses in the event of a canceled football season.
Swim.com & U.S. Masters Swimming Host First-Ever Virtual National Championship
The two organizations will come together to run the inaugural 2020 Toyota USMS Virtual Championships from August 12-23.
Team Elite’s Catie Deloof Announces Relocation to Desorbo’s UVA Pro Group
The announcement comes just one day after older sister Ali Deloof posted about her move from Team Elite to Tennessee’s pro group.
NCAA Cancels Fall Division III Championships; Division I & II Deadline Looms
The NCAA’s Division III Presidents Council has canceled championships for fall sports. Divisions I and II have until August 21 to make their decisions.
Senate Passes Bill To Bolster Oversight of Olympic Sports After Abuse Scandals
The U.S. Senate passed the act this week, increasing oversight of sports organizations after years of high-profile sexual abuse scandals.
After Swimming Cut, UConn Is First FBS School To Cancel Football Amid Pandemic
The University of Connecticut announced this week that it will be suspending its football program for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NCAA Sets August 21 Deadline to Determine if Fall 2020 Championships Will Occur
The NCAA Board of Governors unveiled a new set of guidelines on Wednesday designed to “safeguard student-athlete well-being, scholarships and…
Ali Deloof Makes Move From Team Elite to Tennessee Aquatics
Former Michigan Wolverine Ali Deloof has announced she will be making the move from training with Team Elite to Tennessee Elite.
How Did a South Shore Sails Swim Cap Wind Up in Space?
Swim caps are often found floating, but rarely quite like this one is.
Terry Fritch Steps Down, Eric Lane Named Acting Head Coach of SwimMAC Carolina
Lane, currently the club’s Director of Competitive Swimming Curriculum and Coaching Development, will assume head coaching duties on August 19.
Bobby Finke Hits 7:51.66 For #3 U.S. 800 Free This Season In SPA vs AAC Dual
Florida stars Bobby Finke and Kieran Smith competed at a long course meet in Florida, with Finke hitting the third-best 800 free of any American this season.
SwimSwam Podcast: David Curtiss Explains Unique Take on Sprint Technique
We discussed Curtiss’ age-group swimming, particularly his acute attention to detail when it comes to his technique while sprinting
SwimSwam Podcast: Emma Weyant on What it Takes to be on the Jr National Team
Emma explained what it took for her to make the jr national team and ultimately compete on the international stage for USA at the 2018 Jr Pan Pacific Champs
