Westport, Connecticut Youth Raise More than $37,000 Swimming for Nepal
The Westport Weston Family YMCA Water Rat Swim Team and the boys and girls swim teams of Staples High School raised more than $37,000 with “Swim for Nepal,” a five-hour event held Wednesday, May 27 at the YMCA’s Bedford Family Center to benefit Save the Children’s relief efforts in Nepal.
2017 World Championships could cost Hungary $177 million, would be Hungary’s largest-ever sports event
Taking over the 2017 FINA World Championships at the last minute could cost Hungary up to 49 billion forints, or about $177 million, Hungary Today reports.
Junior National Qualifier Neirton Oliveira Commits to D3 Linfield College
Brazil native Neirton Oliveira has committed to swim for Linfield College starting in the fall of 2015.
Never Do a Swimming Drill Again!
“Doing” drills doesn’t improve stroke technique and doesn’t foster faster swimming. You need to “train” your drills.
Bob Bowman Takes Tempe: College Group vs Post-grad Group
Are we seeing a Bob Bowman who’s ready to settle down? Is this the last stop in his coaching journey?
Secrets of College Recruiting: Why Race Video Matters
You don’t have to win or even go a best time or have perfect strokes, starts or turns, but you do have to RACE. Coaches want to see you race.
Marymount University Swim Coach Rescues Drowning Woman
Mike Clark knew it would be cold when he jumped into the 40-degree water at Tall Timbers Marina in St….
German Youngsters Test Versatility At German Youth Nationals
The German Youth and Junior Nationals is a special event, taking place in Berlin from Tuesday, June 2nd until Saturday, June…
Kazan 2015 Announces Surprisingly Low Ticket Prices; Tickets On Sale Now
Ticket prices range from $2.72-$5.45 for prelims and $10.89-$14.52 for finals.
Four Bucknell Swimmers to Participate in Mare Nostrum Meet in Spain Next Week
Louis Behnen, Chris Devlin, Julianna Foss and Emma Levendoski as well as the Bison coaching staff, will depart Friday for Spain. The swimmers will train outside of Barcelona for a few days in preparation for the two-day meet, which will take place June 10-11.
Mission Viejo City Countil Approves $6.2 Million Renovation of Marguerite Rec Center Pool
On Monday, June 1, the Mission Viejo City Council approved a $6.2 million full renovation of the Marguerite Recreation Center’s aquatic facility.
Thanks to Swimming
While some of the best swimmers in the world do not get to enjoy the glory or praise given to the average basketball or football player, I believe there is a lot to be gained by spending countless hours in the pool.
Indiana’s Matthews, Myers will represent Canada at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju
Indiana freshmen Kelly Matthews and Sarah Myers were two of the final fourteen student-athletes selected to represent Canada in the bi-annual summer games.
Houston’s Bouter Selected for FINA World Championships
University of Houston rising sophomore Micaela Bouter was selected to represent her native country of South Africa at the 2015 FINA World Championships, it was announced Wednesday.
