USA Swimming News

Speedo Tip of the Week

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:44:35 -0700

Nathan Adrian won gold this summer in the 400m free relay at the 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome. Here are the keys to his success.

Grand Prix Series to begin in Minnesota

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:44:07 -0700

Top U.S. swimmers, including Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Soni (Plainsboro, N.J.) and World Championship silver medalist Tyler Clary (Riverside, Calif.), will compete in the first USA Swimming Grand Prix event of the 2009-10 season - the Minnesota Grand Prix. The event will take place at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center in Minneapolis, November 13-15.

Hardy, Marshall were top Americans in Moscow

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:43:23 -0700

American swimmer Jessica Hardy won two events and set a world record Friday and Saturday at the FINA World Cup meet in Moscow. Hardy shattered the world record in the in the 50m breast in 29.36, and set a World Cup record in the 100m breast in 1:03.75.

Kicker Vencill tells his story

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:44:52 -0700

In January of 2003, U.S. National Team member Kicker Vencill tested positive for three steroid precursors found in a contaminated multivitamin he had been taking and was banned from the sport for two years. Vencill tells his story to athletes and coaches at USA Swimming’s 2009 National Select Camp.

Jack Brown: Looking Forward

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:44:06 -0700

Jack Brown's journey to earning a spot on the U.S. National Team and 2009 Duel in the Pool squad started with disappointment. But This summer, Brown put his accountability on the line at ConocoPhillips U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis, which led to his selection to the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool Team.

NAG Top 10 rankings now complete

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:43:23 -0700

USA Swimming has released the 2008-09 National Age Group Top 10 rankings. The times compiled for this list were from Sept. 1, 2008 through Aug. 31, 2009.

2009 Golden Goggles: Highlighting the Nominees, Part I

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:40:46 -0700

In the coming weeks leading up to the Golden Goggle Awards on Nov. 22, USA Swimming will be highlighting the nominees in two award categories each week.

USA Swimming wants YOU, Southern California Swimmers!

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:39:31 -0700

USA Swimming is looking for swimmers and parents based in Southern California to be a part of an upcoming USA Swimming photo shoot in Los Angeles with members of the 2008 Olympic Team.

ABCs of Mental Training: I is for Injuries

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:37:58 -0700

When you work hard, push yourself to your limits and engage in physical activity, you are not only competing with other swimmers, you are also competing with your body.

Swimmers: Hoelzer speaks at the 2009 National Select Camp

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:37:23 -0700

Three-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder Margaret Hoelzer talks to swimmers attending the USA Swimming's 2009 National Select Camp about the joys and challenges of being an elite-level athlete.

Speedo Tip of the Week

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:36:15 -0700

A proper warm-up may do more than just increase body temperature, which makes the muscles more pliable, and brings more blood (and therefore oxygen and nutrients) to the muscles when swimming.

Speedo Tip of the Week

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:28:39 -0700

The breaststroke pullout, or the underwater stroke that begins a lap of breaststroke, is a key factor to any breaststroke event, especially longer ones. For weak breaststrokers, mastering the pullout can immediately improve their races.

USA to take on Europeans at the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:11:37 -0700

The top swimmers from three European nations will gather to take on Team USA in the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool, December 18-19 in Manchester, England.

Diversity Summit 2009

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:10:58 -0700

USA Swimming will host a Diversity Summit at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from November 12-15, 2009.

FINA issues initial 2010 list of approved swimsuits

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:10:18 -0700

FINA has issued its first list of swimsuits that have been approved for use in competition.

2010 Club Excellence Program application now available

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:09:34 -0700

Please click here to find the 2010 program information and application.

USA Swimming hires Anderson, Sheppard as Sport Diversity Consultants

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:09:01 -0700

USA Swimming today announced that Shaun Anderson (Norfolk, Va.) and Ben Sheppard (Oakland, Calif.) will join the USA Swimming staff as Sport Diversity Consultants.

USA Swimming's Executive Vision

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:08:16 -0700

USA Swimming’s Executive Director Chuck Wielgus talks about USA Swimming’s mission and its vision for the future, including promotion of the sport, its Make a Splash program, its digital marketing strategy, membership growth and diversity.

USA Swimming Foundation Announces Nominees for the 2009 Golden Goggle Awards

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:07:47 -0700

The USA Swimming Foundation today released the nominations for the Golden Goggle Awards, a star-studded awards gala celebrating the accomplishments of top American swimmers in 2009.

Want to know about the National Youth Team?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:06:59 -0700

USA Swimming's National Youth Team Director Jack Roach talks about the purpose of the National Youth Team and the opportunities available to National Youth Team athletes.

Regional Coaching Clinics to be held this weekend in New Mexico and Michigan

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:15:52 -0700

The Regional coaching clinic program brings affordable clinics directly to teams in their own LSC's. These clinics are designed for the entire coaching staff from the novice coach to the senior level coach. For only $50 one coach can attend or for only $100 an entire staff can attend the clinic.

USA Swimming seeks web producer for Swimnetwork.com

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:15:20 -0700

The ideal web producer candidate will have a strong writing and journalism background combined with a comprehensive knowledge of web design, web production, and content management, and a solid understanding of how web technologies can be used effectively to support marketing activities.

USA Swimming’s Dave Thomas Joins USOC as Associate Director of Paralympic Swimming High Performance

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:00:24 -0700

U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), today announced that Dave Thomas has been named Associate Director of Paralympic Swimming High Performance. Since 2000, Thomas has worked at USA Swimming as the Sport Development Consultant for the Southern Zone.

National Select Camp athletes and staff members announced

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:58:55 -0700

USA Swimming is pleased to announce the roster of athletes and staff members selected for the 2009 National Select Camp to be held in Colorado Springs October 29-November 1, 2009.

Reference List for Allowable Swimsuits Under USA Swimming Rule 102.9

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:58:10 -0700

The USA Swimming House of Delegates, consisting of 438 coach, official and athlete members, voted to implement new swimsuit requirements, beginning on October 1.

Splash Online Extra: Sept.-Oct. Your Photos

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:57:48 -0700

Splash selected submissions from Michael Lyn and Kelly Indahl as the Sept.-Oct. issue’s “Your Photo” winners. To see more of “Your Photos,” go to our SwimCam Gallery.

Diversity Summit 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:57:11 -0700

USA Swimming will host a Diversity Summit at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from November 12-15, 2009. The focus of this year’s Diversity Summit will be on constructive ways to impact diversity efforts in your LSC.

Speedo Tip of the Week

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:56:22 -0700

As a swimmer, you spend your workouts surrounded by water. Surprisingly, swimmers are at increased risk of dehydration. Follow these guidelines to ensure that you are always well-hydrated.