CDC Releases New Guidelines for Pools to Follow as they Re-open
As pools begin to re-open following the Coronavirus pandemic, the CDC has issued new guidelines for them to follow in order to maintain social distancing.
NCAA Reportedly Votes to Approve Voluntary Activities for Football, Basketball
The NCAA vote reportedly approves voluntary athletic activities in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball to start June 1 and go through June 30.
Swimming Straddles Line Between “Low” and “Moderate” Risk in NFHS Guidelines
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has published new guidelines for the return of high school sports following coronavirus.
5 California Local Swimming Committees Ask Governor Newsom to Reopen Pools
The leaders of the 5 Local Swimming Committees that dip into California, representing over 40,000 swimmers, have asked Governor Gavin Newsom to reopen the state’s pools.
Relive Nathan Adrian’s Legendary ‘MythBusters’ Appearance
In May of 2009, a 20-year-old Nathan Adrian – then a sophomore at Cal – tested the myth that swimming in syrup makes you slower than swimming in water.
North Carolina Targeting Friday for Phase 2 of Reopening; Could Include Pools
The state could move into Phase 2 Friday at 5 p.m., and Governor Roy Cooper said opening pools to the general public is under consideration.
Northwestern’s Jeremy Kipp Returns to USC as Head Coach
Kipp, a former assistant at USC for eight seasons, will succeed Dave Salo as the program’s next head coach, sources told SwimSwam.
Nitro Swimming, One of USA’s Largest Clubs, Has “All Groups” Back in the Water
Nitro Swimming in Austin, Texas, with over 2,000 athlete members, has resumed training for all of its groups as of Monday.
Ranking the 2020 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #9-12
Speedsters are the name of the game in our next set of NCAA swimming & diving recruiting class ranks, which includes two 19-second freestylers.
Utah Announces the Reopening of Most Businesses Including Pools
The state of Utah announced that most business in the state will be reopened, including public pools. However, there will be regulations in place.
Division I NCAA ‘A’ & ‘B’ Cuts Remain the Same For 2020-2021 Season
The NCAA has released its qualifying standards for Division I swimming & diving next year – and they’ll look awfully familiar.
Massachusetts Announces Re-Opening Plans, Pools May Re-Open in Early June
Today, the state of Massachusetts announced its 4 phase re-opening plan. Pools will begin to re-opening on June 8th at the earliest.
CA Reopening Plan Set to Progress; Pro Sports Could Return Without Spectators
In his weekly briefing, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that many counties will move into the next step of his four-stage plan in the coming weeks.
IOC, WHO Strengthen Partnership to ‘Promote Healthy Society Through Sport’
The new agreement is intended, in part, to contribute to the prevention of non-communicable diseases by working to mitigate physical inactivity.
With 3-5 Months To Live, Swimmer Chase Smith Marries Girlfriend Sadie
Swimmer Chase Smith was given three to five months to live after a six-year battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma. He married diver Sadie (Mills) Smith in April.
