Club Teams Make Return to Water While Following Strict Safety Protocols
As many states begin to allow the re-opening of pools, swim teams across the country are able to return to the water for the first time in months.
3 of Minnesota’s Largest Teams Successfully Petition Gov. Walz to Reopen June 1
Among the teams is Riptide Swim Club, which means world record holder Regan Smith can return to the water regularly.
Brown Cuts 11 Varsity Sports Back To Club Level; Swimming Still Sponsored
Brown University will transition 11 of its 38 varsity teams to the club level while adding two new varsity sports. Swimming was not among those cut.
Freshman All-American Ida Hulkko Not Returning To Florida State After Gap Year
Finnish national and Florida State All-American Ida Hulkko will not be returning to the Seminole roster after taking last season as an Olympic gap year.
2022 Pan Pacific Championships Deferred To 2026, Will Remain In Canada
With the FINA World Championships and Commonwealth Games both scheduled in 2022, the Pan Pacific Championships have been delayed until 2026.
All-American True Sweetser To Return To Stanford Roster For 2020-2021 Season
Three-year NCAA scorer True Sweetser will compete for Stanford this college season after sitting out last year on an Olympic gap year.
Arizona State To Add Grant House, Jarod Arroyo After Olympic Gap Years
Arizona State is set to get back two key swimmers who sat out last college season: All-American Grant House and Puerto Rican record-holder Jarod Arroyo.
Victim Of Two Program Cuts, Marco Alvarez Sanchez Seeks (Another) Fresh Start
The Spaniard has only been in the U.S. for two and a half years, but now finds himself looking for a fourth school after Tiffin cut its swimming program.
NC State: Eliminating Sports Is Not a Consideration at the Current Time
The conversation around cutting collegiate sports has lived mostly in the mid-major realm so far this year. This drives a narrative of haves versus have-nots.
Division I Swim & Dive Coaches Volunteer $6.2 Million from 2020-21 Budgets
In a release signed by 108 Division I coaches, the CSCAA announced that programs are preempting fallout from the pandemic by volunteering budget cuts.
Indiana University Will Require Online Classes from Nov. 21 to Feb. 8
Under the new 2020-21 academic calendar, fall semester will still end in December, but classes will be online from Thanksgiving onward.
Swim Ireland Establishes 2020-21 Season Plan Including Olympic Trials
Swim Ireland released its targeted plan for the 2020-21 racing season, including its National Championships (Olympic Trials) meet in June of next year.
SwimSwam Podcast: Jack Roach on Creating the National Junior Team
Roach reminisced on some of his favorite memories on building the national junior team, which he was the director of from 2008-2013
Longtime YMCA Swimming Official Don Varner Dies at the Age of 91
Former YMCA Swimming Head Official Don Varner died on May 22 at the age of 91 after dedicating over 25 years to the sport.
Yoga for Swimming: Increase Your Mobility with Yoga
Yoga is an effective way for swimmers to improve their mobility, which can enhance swimming performance and prevent injuries
