Some Michigan and Massachusetts High School Sports Approved to Play this Fall
MIAA has unanimously approved low and moderate risk sports to play this fall, while adhering to social distancing and proper disinfection practices.
New Jersey Condenses High School Swim Season, No State Championships
New Jersey will condense its high school swimming season, which starts December 3 and features no state championship meet.
Former HS Coach Says He Was Fired After Comparing Black Lives Matter to the KKK
A former high school swim coach in Wisconsin says he was fired for his beliefs after he posted to Facebook comparing Black Lives Matter to the Ku Klux Klan.
NCAA Eligibility Center Releases Updates for the 2021-22 Academic Year
The NCAA announces its flexibility within standardized test scores for incoming Division I and II student athletes.
Missouri Offers Alternate Seasons For Fall Sports, Like Boys Swim, Amid COVID
Missouri will allow schools to move their fall sport to an alternative spring season because of the coronavirus pandemic – that includes boys swimming.
Allegheny Mountain, Middle Atlantic Athlete Reps Publish Letter to PA Governor
Governor Wolf’s recommendation would effectively mean no athletic competitions for any youth sports, including high school sports, until 2021.
Wisconsin Will Offer Split High School Season for Fall Sports
The WIAA, which governs most high school sports in Wisconsin, voted on Friday to allow schools to choose between fall and spring seasons for traditionally-fall sports, including girls’ swimming.
North Carolina Shortens, Delays High School Swim Season By 4 Weeks
North Carolina has released an amended calendar for high school sports, including a delaying and shortening the swimming season by about a month.
New Pool Brings Water Polo to Kern County, CA
The opening of the new Kern High School Aquatics Center aims to increase the number of KHSD water polo programs from 2 to 8-10 this coming year.
PA Governor Recommends No Sports Til January 1; PIAA Delays To Discuss
Pennsylvania’s fall high school sports are briefly postponed as the PIAA deliberates. Meanwhile Louisiana has released 3 options for high school swim meets.
Arizona Delays Fall & Winter HS Sports Seasons; Swimming August 24 – Nov 7
The state of Arizona will postpone the start of fall sports, but will still keep all fall sports – including swimming & diving – in the fall season.
IL Swimmer Mary Kate Phillips Performs CPR, Saves Choking Neighbor
St. Charles, Illinois swimmer and future Ball State Cardinal Mary Kate Phillips used CPR to save a young neighbor who was choking.
Indian Creek High School Renames Swimming Pool After Chase Smith
Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar, Indiana has renamed its swimming pool after swimmer Chase Smith following his recent re-diagnosis with cancer.
Colorado To Condense HS Swim/Dive Seasons While Moving Football to 4th Season
Colorado will move several fall high school sports, including football, to the spring, creating a fourth sports season and condensing all four seasons.
Minnesota To Keep Girls Swimming In Fall, Condense Season & Limit Invites
Minnesota has approved high school girls swimming & diving to remain in the fall season, though limited to two-team meets in a condensed season.