2014 Canadian Swimming Congress in Calgary This Week
The 2014 Canadian Swimming Congress will bring together hundreds of coaches, officials and swimming leaders for a week-long set of meetings, education and awards in Calgary.
International Homes of Cedar, Inc. Announces New Spokesperson, Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines
“This was simply a natural fit for me. “said Rowdy Gaines. Our family built an IHC home from the ground up on the beach in Florida over 30 years ago. I grew up spending the weekends and summers there. It was my escape.”
Amy Van Dyken-Rouen To Give Keynote at US Olympic and Paralympic Assembly
The two-day event – themed “Power of Sport” – will be highlighted by an awards dinner featuring six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken-Rouen as the keynote speaker, and Tamron Hall, co-host of NBC’s TODAY show and MSNBC’s NewsNation, as host.
NC State Hosts Swim Across America in Raleigh Featuring Olympians and World Champions
The Triangle Water Festival will feature Olympic Gold Medalist David Fox, Olympic Silver Medalist Elaine Breeden, Puerto Rican Olympian Dan Velez, and Open Water World Champion Ashley Twichell.
Coach David Marsh: Fishing Wisdom For Swimmers and Swim Coaches
SwimMAC CEO/Coach David Marsh shared this message with his staff, something he does often, always striving to guide and mentor the swimming family. We asked if David would allow us to share it with you. Thankfully he said ok.
Swimming Canada Announces 2014 FINA SC World Championship Team
John Atkinson: “This is a strong, targeted group that will perform competitively at the international level.” (Featured Image: Hilary Caldwell)
Swim Music Video: LaGuardia Aquatic Club Twisters
Swim Music Video is courtesy of LaGuardia Aquatic Club Twisters.
Swim Job: Wichita Swim Club seeks Director of Aquatic Programming / Swim School
Under the Supervision of the General Manager/Head Coach the Aquatics Programming Director is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the success of the Wichita Swim Club’s aquatic programs.
China dominates Junior Diving Championships in Penza
China dominated the 2014 edition of the FINA World Junior Diving Championships, organised from September 9-14 in Penza (RUS), by getting 14 medals (including seven titles out of the 14 events at stake).
Swim Job: Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics / Stanford Campus Site seeks Senior Group Coach
Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics is seeking a part-time coach to assist with the Senior Group. PASA-Stanford Campus is a leading swim program and PASA is a nationally recognized team for competitive swimming excellence.
10 Cool Underwater Swimming Photos
If you’re a regular on SwimSwam then you know the work of photographer Mike Lewis. Mike’s unique way of capturing swimming…
Swim Job: Somerset Valley YMCA seeks an Associate Director
Somerset Valley YMCA consists of over 450 swimmers with a budget size of $650,000 which operates out of a 20,000 square foot aquatics facility in Bridgewater, NJ with a 10-lane lap pool and various regional satellite facilities.
Two Dolfin-Sponsored Swimmers Tie the Knot
Dolfin Swimwear is proud to announce the marriage of sponsored athletes Michael Klueh and Emily Brunemann on Saturday, September 6,…
Open Water Star Swimmer Ashley Twichell Joins Duke Coaching Staff
“We’re thrilled to have Ashley back working with us,” said Duke Head Coach Dan Colella. “She has a very storied history with Duke swimming and is one of the individuals that really helped us put the program back on the national scene.”
Doha (QAT) set for a Festival of Aquatics
After three World Records were broken following outstanding performances at the FINA/MASTBANK Swimming World Cup in Doha, the Qatari capital is set for a ‘Festival of Aquatics’ from 29 November – 7 December 2014.