Glenn Tasker Resigns as IPC Swimming Vice Chairperson
IPC Swimming announced the resignation of Glenn Tasker, Vice Chairperson of its Sport Technical Committee, on Wednesday (16 September), and launched the search for his replacement.
Lifeguard Association: German Drownings Spike in 2015
In German waters are from January to the end of August this year at least 374 people drowned in German…
YMCA of Central Florida Hires Pfau As Director of Competitive Swimming
Alan Pfau comes from the esteemed SwimMAC Carolina program in Charlotte, NC where he was Senior Division Director for the number one club team in the USA for the last 5 years.
Revolutionary OnCourse Goggles a Game Changer in Open Water
Most open water swimmers struggle with swimming in a straight line practicing or during competition. They zig-zag wasting precious energy. Not anymore. Now you can swim straight with OnCourse goggles.
LIU Names Michael Travers as Head Coach
On Sept. 16, 2015, LIU Post Director of Athletics and Recreation Bryan Collins announced Michael Travers as the second head coach in the 13-year history of the Pioneers’ women’s swimming program.
CWPA Releases 2015 Men’s Varsity Week 2 Polls
UCLA remains at No. 1 in the nation, while Johns Hopkins gains company from Whittier College in Division III and Princeton University clings to the top spot in the league rankings.
Swim Job: Barracuda Swim Club seeks Assistant and Head Site Coach
The Barracuda Swim Club of Northeast Tennessee has an immediate opening for a full-time Assistant and Head Site Coach at its Kingsport, TN, location.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Renews CeraVe Partnership with USA Swimming
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, makers of CeraVe® skincare products, announced thecontinuation of its partnership with USA Swimming through 2016 as the exclusive skincare sponsor for the 400,000-member national governing body.
Lakeside Aquatic Club Releases Fall Classic Info
Lakeside Aquatic Club, one of the premier teams in Texas will be hosting a long-course prelim/final meet in November for swimmers of any age who have achieved 15/16 USAS “AA” time standards.
Swimming Australia “Concerned” Over Two Year Delay In Palmer Doping
Swimming Australia is concerned over FINA’s two-year delay in informing Kylie Palmer of her positive doping test. Palmer was given a warning and stripped of a 2013 medal.
What It Means to Swim at Florida State University (VIDEO)
The 2015-16 NCAA season has already kicked off, and collegiate teams around the country are getting into their fall training…
Van der Burgh Is Enjoying Swimming Now More Than Ever
“My mindset was all wrong”, says South Africa’s Van der Burgh of his 2014 Commonwealth Games swims.
Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool Tickets on Sale Wednesday
The 2013 Team USA roster featured the likes of Olympic gold medalists Katie Ledecky and Tyler Clary, while gold medalists Missy Franklin, and Ryan Lochte (Daytona Beach, Fla.) led the U.S. in 2011.
Jessica Long Breaks Her Own 1500 Free World Record 8 Years Later
Jessica Long dives into the pool en route to a new World Record in the women’s 1500m freestyle.
Former Upper St. Clair Lifeguard Charged With Sexually Assaulting Underage Co-Worker
A former head lifeguard in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania has been charged with sexual assault on an underage coworker, Pittsburgh’s WTAE News reports.
