Tickets on Sale for 2014 U.S. Nationals and World Championship Trials
Irvine, California will host the 2014 USA Swimming National Championships, and tickets are now on sale – at a small discount from the price’s for last year’s meet.
USA Swimming Spent $77,627.20 on Lobbying Against SB 131 in 2013
Also in California records is that USA Table Tennis authorized the same lobbying firm to oppose SB 131.
Other Opinion: Student-Athletes deserve more, but union might not be the best fix
While a labor union could be a step in the right direction, it could also threaten the existence of non-revenue sports. Allowing athletes to make money themselves might be a more fair way to give athletes their dues.
Claire Donahue Set for 3-Week Training Trip at New Zealand High Performance Center
U.S. Olympian Claire Donahue is in the midst of a month in South Florida, and next up she’ll take a three week training trip to New Zealand.
USA Swimming “Currently Not Considering” Opposition to New California Child Abuse Legislation
After Senator Jim Beall announced that he, along with several of his legislative counterparts in California, had sponsored a new…
New California Legislation Addresses USA Swimming’s Concerns With SB 131
Senator Jim Beall has introduced two new bills to the California legislature that address many of the ongoing concerns about the vetoed SB 131.
Rebecca Soni Officially Announces Retirement
Six-time Olympic medalist Rebecca Soni has announced her retirement 18 months after her last race.
SwimSwam TYR World Rankings Are Here, Meet Our New TYR World Rankings Editor
Ryan Lochte tops the 2013 Men’s LCM 200 IM World Swimming Rankings. Go to the World Rankings Channel and use the search box to see all events.
Male Survivor Gives Vieth Report Recommendations Positive Feedback in Peer Review
The group that produced the independent 3rd-party review of USA Swimming’s SafeSport program, the NCPTC, asked MaleSurvivor to peer-review their report. The response was positive.
Northwestern athletes petition to start official college athlete labor union
A group of Northwestern University football players have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board requesting recognition of an official labor union for college athletes. What does this mean for collegiate swimming?
Tucker Smith Added to USA Swimming Banned For Life List
Tucker Smith, a former Mechanicsville, Virginia swim coach, has been added to the USA Swimming list of Individuals Permanently Suspended or Ineligible.
WATER POLO: USA Men’s Senior National Team Announces Volvo Cup Roster
The USA Men’s Senior National Team will kick off their 2014 competition schedule with a visit to Sznolnok, Hungary to take part in the Volvo Cup this February. Team USA will meet Serbia, Germany, and Hungary in three matches from February 7-9.
Vieth Report Key Points: Where Does it Go From Here? Vieth Compensated $25,000
See the full 125-page report, originally published via the Gunderson website, here. See all of our coverage of the Vieth Report here….
Chuck Wielgus Blog: Athlete Safey Front and Center In Independent Review
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus discusses the Gunderson Health 125-page report which is based upon its review of the USA Swimming SafeSport program, and general athlete protections.
Full Vieth Report Published; Vieth Gives Four Primary Points in Teleconference
Gunderson Health has released its full 125-page report based upon its review of the USA Swimming SafeSport program, and general…