Spanish Olympic Swimming Trials Suspended Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Spanish Royal Swimming Federation has canceled several major championships, including the nation’s swimming Olympic trials.
Swimming Canada “Evaluating Contingency Plans” For Olympic Trials
Swimming Canada released a statement stating that it continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and no decision has been made on the Olympic Trials.
Alternate Y Nats Meet Called Off (UPDATE)
After the cancellation of YMCA Short Course Nationals, there is potential of a meet running in its place that mirrors the same format, dates and location.
USA Swimming “Strongly Recommends” Cancelling All Meets Due to Coronavirus
USA Swimming has issued a 30-day cancellation of all hosted events including clinics & workshops, with a “strong recommendation” to cancel all meets as well.
NCAA Cancels Remaining Winter and Spring Champs; DII Swim & Dive Ends Midway
In a move that was looking inevitable as word of major cancellations flowed in throughout the week, the NCAA has canceled all remaining championships.
IOC “Fully Committed” to Tokyo 2020 After Wave of Qualifying Meet Cancellations
The IOC states that “Our goal is to help find consistent and credible solutions to replace any missed opportunities for qualification you may have had.”
Pros & Cons: How to Handle Logistics of 2020 NCAA Swim/Dive Cancellation
Extending collegiate eligibility? A virtual championship? How do we handle the chaos of a postseason cancellation? We weigh the options.
End-of-Season Intrasquad Meets an Option in Wake of NCAA Cancelation
Schools are considering hosting their own end-of-season meets after the NCAA canceled all remaining winter and spring championships.
NCSA Championships to be Canceled, Tweets Rowdy Gaines
This is just the most recent in a flood of cancellations, as major sports governing bodies are now beginning to suspend operations.
2020 Zone C: Competition Shuts Down Mid-Event With NCAA Decision
Kentucky’s Danny Zhang won the 3-meter springboard in a tough Zone C, which would have earned an NCAA invite, if the meet weren’t canceled.
College Club Championships Cancel Due To COVID-19 Concerns
Swim meets at all levels continue to cancel due to the novel 2019 coronavirus. Now the College Club Swimming National Championships have also canceled.
ACC Conference Suspends Participation in NCAA Championships
The ACC Conference has issued a blanket suspension on all athletics-related activities, including practices and NCAA championship events.
2020 NCAA Division II Women’s Championships – Day 2 Ups/Downs
Queens women are poised to win their 6th consecutive NCAA title after a strong morning on Day 2 of the Division II Championships.
2020 NCAA Division II Men’s Championships – Day 2 Ups/Downs
McKendree didn’t give up ground on Day 2 and remains poised to snap the Royals’ streak at 5 consecutive Division II team titles.
Duke, Kansas, and Rice Suspend Athletic Acitvities for Coronavirus Precaution
As the coronavirus continues to impact athletic events worldwide, a handful of universities have suspended athletic activities for the foreseeable future.