Epic Swims: Peirsol Sets World Record at Montreal World Championships in 2005
Aaron Peirsol first broke the LCM world record in the 200 backstroke all the way back in 2002. He is still the world record holder in the event to this day.
Southern Zone Athlete Reps Ask Peers to Wear Masks, Social Distance
The two athlete representatives for the Southern Zone of USA Swimming have released a letter asking their peers to social distance and wear masks.
USA Swimming Enhances Community Outreach with Addition of Legend Rowdy Gaines
The organization announced the transition of the Olympic gold medalist and USA Swimming Foundation Ambassador to the role of Director of Community Engagement.
USA Swimming Receives Between $1 Million and $2 Million in PPP Loans
USA Swimming, USA Diving, USA Water Polo, and US Masters Swimming all received more than $150,000 in PPP funds from the federal government.
Application Period Open For Additional $1.5M of USA Swimming COVID Grants
USA Swimming is now accepting online applications for phase two of its COVID-19 Relief Program, which offers up to $1.5 million to support swim clubs.
Report: Ivy League Expected to Push All Fall Sports to Spring 2021
The league’s decision is expected to lead to a domino effect of other conferences making decisions about fall sports play.
ICE: Foreign Students Cannot Attend Online-Only School From the US This Fall
ICE announced that international students facing entirely online course loads must leave the country or transfer schools.
NISCA Announces 2019-2020 High School All-Americans In Swimming
The high school lists are headed by national record-setters Gretchen Walsh, Claire Curzan, Torri Huske, Phoebe Bacon, Kaitlyn Dobler, and Matt Brownstead.
YMCA of Central Florida Won’t Resume Aquatics Programs
The YMCA of Central Florida will not resume its competitive aquatics programs as the YMCA returns from closure during the coronavirus pandemic.
Attorney Bob Allard Calls For Removal of 8 USA Swimming Figures In Open Letter
Attorney Bob Allard wrote an open letter to USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey on behalf of sex abuse survivors, calling for the removal of eight individuals.
Team Elite Suits Up for Friday Afternoon Time Trial in San Diego
The Team Elite pro training group in San Diego got on the blocks for some time trial racing on Friday to test their return from quarantine.
USA Swimming Alters Scholastic All-America Requirements
Due to the impact of the coronavirus on schools across the nation, USA Swimming has announced they will be altering the requirements for qualification.
CIF-SS Considering Short Fall/Winter/Spring Sports Seasons in Spring Semester
A Southern California News Group journalist said he is hearing that the section is considering having three-month overlapping seasons in the spring.
US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Shows Increase in Drowning Deaths
A new report released by the CPSC says that more time at home for kids with less supervision could lead to even more drownings in 2020
New Jersey Allows Indoor Pools to Reopen at 25% Capacity
New Jersey, the 11th-largest state by population, has announced that indoor pools can reopen beginning Thursday as crowds flock to the Jersey Shore for the 4th of July.
