More Pools in Pennsylvania May be Allowed to Open Beginning on June 5
Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania pools will be allowed to reopen in the state’s “yellow” phase, which may begin on June 5.
USA Swimming Extends 2021 Membership Dates, Publishes 2019 Financials
USA Swimming’s Board of Directors passed a motion to extend calendar year and seasonal memberships, and push the proposed flex membership changes to 2022.
Holly Hills Swimming Community Looking for Help to Rebuild Pool after Tornadoes
The Holly Hills swimming community in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for help rebuilding their pool after it was destroyed in a tornado on April 11.
Michigan Will Allow Outdoor Pools to Reopen June 8; Indoor Pools Remain Closed
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Monday that her state will move to Phase 4 of its reopening plan next week, which includes outdoor pools.
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UIL Allows Texas High Schools to Resume Workouts
Rockwall ISD will allow members of the RACE swim team who are also 7th-12th grade students in the district to resume training.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware LSCs Urging Governors To Allow Club Swimming
The New Jersey, Middle Atlantic, and Allegheny Mountain LSCs are calling on their state governors to allow swim clubs to resume training.
Renowned Oregon Swim Coach Rod Harman Dies at the Age of 93
Oregon swim coach Rod Harman died on May 22 at the age of 93. He coached multiple Olympians, All-Americans, and state champions during his career.
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USA Swimming Distributes $1.5 Million to 317 Clubs; $1.5 Million More Pledged
The money, which was funneled through the USA Swimming Foundation, exceeds the initial pledge of $1.5 million, and comes with up to $1.5 million more in round 2.
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.
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.
Maryland, Northern Virginia, Richmond Pools Can Reopen Friday
Home to some of the nation’s biggest and most successful swim clubs, pools in the greater Washington D.C. area will be allowed to reopen on Friday. (Above: US National Teamer Phoebe Bacon of NCAP, lives in Maryland)
Scottsdale Aquatic Club Reopening Plan Includes Assigned Color-Coded Areas
SAC has published specific diagrams of two of its facilities showing the area where each athlete can swim and leave their bag on deck.