Spain Update: Madrid State Announces Cancellation Of Season Remainder
As the return to normalcy is becoming somewhat asymmetric in Madrid, the regional governing body for swimming has decided to bring the season to a close.
Russia Aims for Pool National Championship Dates in October in Kazan
World Champion Evgeny Rylov (above) and the rest of the Russian team are scheduled to swim their first post-pandemic national championship in October.
Division II Committee Extends Recruiting Quiet Period Until July 31st
The Division II Administrative Committee has decided to extend the recruiting quiet period until July 31, limiting contact between coaches and recruits.
New Mexico (50%), Massachusetts (40%), Oklahoma (No Restrictions) Reopen Pools
New Mexico and Massachusetts have reopened pools, while Oklahoma appears to have progressed to a stage with no capacity restrictions on public pools.
New York Outdoor Pools Allowed to Reopen, but Governor Hasn’t Posted Guidelines
Outdoor pools in the state of New York are allowed to reopen, but some pool owners are having trouble without proper guidance from the state.
Italian National Championship Scheduled for August; Foreigners Allowed
The Sette Colli Trophy, which included Adam Peaty (above) as a participant in 2019, will combine with an Italian National Championship in August.
The Kroehler Family YMCA, One of My First Swimming Homes, Closes for Good
This won’t be the last pool lost to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which will shape the face of our sport for years to come.
Guidelines, Timeline Set for Pools Reopening in Washington State
The state of Washington has announced guidelines for the reopening of staffed water recreation facilities under “Modified Phase 1” of its reopening plan.
LEN Survey Reveals Most Elite European Swimmers are Back in the Water
LEN, the leading body for aquatic sports in Europe has released the results of a survey conducted on its athletes, revealing many are resuming training.
COVID-19 Update: Spain Prepares To Enter Final Stretch Of Deconfinement
As Spanish provinces enter the last step in the deconfinement process, the nation’s Sports Ministry has detailed what that will mean in terms of athletics.
Minnesota To Allow All Pools To Reopen June 10 At 50% Capacity
Though some clubs had already gotten permission to resume training, all pools in Minnesota will be allowed to open at 50% capacity as of tomorrow, June 10.
Stanford Planning for Half of Undergrads on Campus Per Quarter Next Year
The school announced that it will tentatively have two class years on campus at a time for the 2020-21 school year.
Swimming Australia Facing Financial Cuts to Combat Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Though swimmers were recently allowed to return to training, the staff within the organization have taken pay and hours cuts, with more on the horizon.
Some Argentinian Swimmers Return To The Pool As Lockdown Measures Continue
Argentinian swimmers are still out of the water, at least for a few more days, following the latest announcement issued by the nation’s sports authorities.
Iowa, Auburn, Alabama Report Positive Coronavirus Test Among Athletics Returns
As collegiate athletics departments across the country begin bringing student-athletes back to campus, several have reported positive tests for coronavirus.