COVID-19 Update: Pennsylvania & Others Could See Pool Openings This Month
Pennsylvania is among the states that have begun allowing indoor and outdoor pools to reopen. Pennsylvania counties can reopen as they move to “green” status.
Nebraska, New Hampshire Set To Reopen Pools On June 1
Nebraska will reopen pools in all but its four hardest-hit counties. New Hampshire will reopen pools, but only on a reservation basis.
Ultra Swim Swimmer of the Month: Inge de Bruijn’s 5-WR May of 2000
Inge de Bruijn went on an unparalleled tear in May of 2000, setting five world records in a nine-day span and setting up for an almost-unbeatable two years.
In Honor of ‘The Match II,’ Relive Michael Phelps’ World Record 2012 Putt
Shortly after winning four gold medals in London and ostensibly retiring from swimming, Phelps set a world record in another sport.
NCAA Exploring Unique Options for Holding Fall Championships
The NCAA has begun to explore options for holding its 22 fall championships after coronavirus forced the cancellation of all winter and spring championships.
4 Summer Leagues in Suburban Philadelphia Cancel Summer Seasons
While most of the leagues’ pools do intend to open for the summer of 2020, the logistics of holding large-scale swim meets while emerging from a pandemic was too much for league organizers.
Connecticut Says Pools Will Open in Phase 2, June 20th at Earliest
Connecticut, the home state of U.S. National Team swimmer Kieran Smith (above), has said that pools will reopen in Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus…
62 Swimmers Named to Men’s Academic All-District At-Large Teams
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
88 Swimmers Named to Women’s Academic All-District At-Large Teams
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
Colorado Swimming, Illinois Swimming LSCs Petition Governors for Pool Reopening
The two LSCs, which combined have around 30,000 athlete members, have each published letters to their respective state governors asking for pools to be reopened.
Iowa Reopens Pools for Lap Swimming, Lessons on Friday
Iowa is the 25th state to announce a plan to reopen pools in the near future, with lap swimming and lessons allowed to resume on May 22.
NCAA to Allow Voluntary Athletics Activities in All DI Sports Starting June 1
After okaying the return of voluntary activities for football and basketball earlier this week, the NCAA has expanded that policy to all sports.
USA Swimming Announces 2020 Zone Select Camp Rosters
Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Zone Select Camps will be run virtually.
Mental Health Concerns Up 150% to 200% Among NCAA Student-Athletes
A new NCAA survey shows that mental health concerns among its student-athletes are currently 150% to 200% higher than usual during the coronavirus pandemic.
NCAA Rejects ‘One-Time Transfer’ Waiver, Will Wholly Rewrite Transfer Rules
The NCAA’s Division I Council says it will adopt new rules regarding eligibility for transfers, rather than accepting the proposed ‘one-time transfer’ waiver.
