U.S. Open Could Be Anytime In November/December Under Rule Change Proposal
Typically, USA Swimming runs its winter national meet right after Thanksgiving. But rule change proposals would allow US Open to run anytime in Nov. or Dec.
Two-Time Olympic Medalist Lia Neal Is a Late Addition to Cali Condors’ Roster
The addition of Lia Neal, who swam for the New York Breakers last season, brings the Condors back to the maximum allowed 16 women for the 2020 ISL season.
Buffalo Names Beetcher, Sapio, Lawton As 2020-2021 Captains
The University of Buffalo has announced three seniors – Brittney Beetcher, Olivia Sapio, and Jillian Lawton – as team captains for 2020-2021.
Brookfield East Bests Germantown High School in Dual Meet
The Brookfield East High School girls finished first at the Wisconsin Division I High School State Championship meet last year.
New York City Will Allow Indoor Pools to Reopen September 30
Asphalt Green, where US Olympic medalist Lia Neal grew up training, and other indoor pools in NYC will be allowed to reopen later this month.
20 Years Ago Today, Swimming Changed Forever
Thursday marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Phelps’ first Olympic race. It wasn’t an explosion per se, but it changed the sport forever.
CYAC’s* Alex Rayle Named Fitter & Faster/ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year
Rayle was nominated for his work with CYAC through most of last season, though CYAC is no longer called CYAC and Rayle has since switched teams.
Save Tribe Swimming Crosses $1 Million Raised For William & Mary Program
A campaign to save William & Mary’s swimming programs has raised over a million dollars in donations as of Friday morning.
NCAA Approves Legislation for Civic Engagement on Election Day
The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation that would prohibit athletics-related activities on election day to encourage athletes to vote.
USA Swimming Names 1,087 Swimmers to 2019-2020 Academic All-America Team
USA Swimming has named 1,087 swimmers to its 2019-2020 Scholastic All-America Team, headlined by US Open Champion Torri Huske.
4 Swimmers on List of Top 30 Honorees for 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year
Asia Seidt is among a group of 3 swimmers and 1 diver who have advanced to the top 30 of the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year selection.
Leah Gingrich Joins DC Trident; Aussies Pickett & Hollard Confirmed to Compete
American flyer Leah Gingrich has signed to the DC Trident. Meanwhile, Aussies Leiston Pickett and Tristan Hollard have been confirmed to compete this season.
Wagner College Adds Men’s Swimming & Diving For 2021-2022
Wagner College is adding men’s swimming & diving to its athletic offerings, an addition to the D-I landscape in a year that has seen multiple programs cut.
NCAA D3 Committee Recommends Limited Nationals to 75% of Normal Participants
The NCAA Division III Championship Committee has recommended that the number of participants at winter and spring championships be limited to 75% capacity.
Braden Holloway Leads 5 New Members of ASCA Board of Directors
Braden Holloway, the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack varsity squad, has been elected to the Board of Directors at ASCA.
