Election Results Are In: USA Swimming Annual Convention
The results are finally in! Last week at the Annual Convention USA Swimming chose who would serve on the board of directors for the next two years.
Why the Velocity Meter Matters in Swimming
Significant deceleration can occur very quickly, within hundredths of seconds, with very small adverse changes in our body’s position or shape.
Elite Swimmer Chuck Katis Launches The Bodbox Kickstarter
Chuck Katis: “If there was ever a time I needed the swimming community, it is right now. Out of the ashes and residual energy of a 2016 Olympic goal, emerged an idea for a robot that can help anyone train at the level I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to experience at both Harvard and Berkeley.”
Santa Clara Approves $185 Million Swim Center Project
The Santa Clara City Council has approved a project that would build a $185 million swimming and recreation center that would also house the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Meet the Candidates: Stu Hixon, Southern Zone Non-Coach Director
The USA Swimming annual convention is underway in Atlanta and board of directors elections are tomorrow, Thursday, September 22nd. Stu Hixon, treasurer of USA Swimming, is running for Southern Zone Non-Coach Director.
Voters’ Cheat Sheet for the 2016 USA Swimming Convention
At this year’s convention members of the Board of Directors will be elected and important rule changes will be voted on. All the information you need can be found here!
BridgeSwim Building Blocks: Freestyle Power
The BridgeAthletic Building Block Series is a set of 5 exercises that can be performed by swimmers of all levels on the pool deck.
Phelps Signs Endorsement Deal With Brazil-based Globo
Michael Phelps snags another endorsement deal, this time with a Brazilian broadcasting company.
576 Swim Jobs You Might Love
Want a job in swimming? Here are 576 Swim Jobs you might love.
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How to Put SwimSwam News on your Website
SwimSwam offers a new tool to embed the latest swimming news directly on your website.
6 Reasons Why You Want the College Preview SwimSwam Magazine
Here are 6 reasons why you will love the Katie Ledecky cover College Preview issue and SwimSwam Magazine.
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Meet the Candidates: Amy Hoppenrath, Central Zone Non-Coach Director
Central Zone Non-Coach Director Amy Hoppenrath recently spoke with SwimSwam about her role on the USA Swimming Board of Directors. Ms. Hoppenrath is up for re-election next week at the Annual Convention where she will be running for her second term.
FINIS Launches Wearable Technology Device Swimsense™ Live
FINIS, Inc., a worldwide leader in technical swimming innovation, is proud to announce the long-awaited release of the Swimsense™ Live
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Why male models? 7 reasons why swimmers make great underwear models
Aussie swimmers Tomas Elliot and Kurt “Kendoll” Herzog model for Funky Trunks Underwear.
Meet the Candidates: Robert Broyles, Administration Vice President
Mr. Robert Broyles of Moscow, ID, Administration Vice President of USA Swimming, will be running for re-election at next week’s annual convention. Last week Mr. Broyles was kind enough to give SwimSwam some of his time and answer some of our questions about his first term as Administration Vice President and what he hopes to accomplish in the future.