USC’s Catherine Kase Moves to Boise, Will Focus on Open Water Through 2021
Kase, the 2021 Olympic open water coach for Team USA, will see that role through then “see what the universe holds” regarding further coaching plans.
West Virginia Announces Targeted Date of May 30 for Pool Reopenings
West Virginia, home to the smallest of USA Swimming’s 59 Local Swimming Committees, has cleared the way for pools to reopen on May 30.
U.S. Masters Swimming Cancels 2020 Summer Nationals
The U.S. Masters Swimming Summer Nationals, slated for August 12-16 in Richmond, Va., have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FINA Announces Postponement of World Short Course Championships to 2021
The announcement comes after FINA previously postponed the FINA World Aquatics Championships from 2021 to 2022 to avoid an Olympic conflict.
North Carolina Governor Officially Clears Pools to Reopen on Friday, May 22
North Carolina has announced that pools will be included as part of its Phase 2 reopening plan, which is due to begin on Friday.
Ranking the 2020 Men’s NCAA Recruiting Classes: #5-8
When you recruit a butterflyer and a miler, and still add immediate upgrades to your 200 free relay. How did Georgia do it? Range, range, and more range.
High School Swimmers Appear On Fox & Friends For Petition To Reopen NJ Pools
Two New Jersey high school swimmers appeared on the Fox & Friends TV show to talk about their petition asking New Jersey’s governor to reopen pools.
Another Large Texas Club, Texas Ford Aquatics, Reopens, with 4-Per-Lane
Texas Ford Aquatics in the suburbs of Dallas has reopened its doors and is seeing nearly 100% attendance among its upper-level swimmers.
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.
