Category: Organization
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Enduring Grace – Members of U.S. Olympic team honor 14 year old
Members of U.S. Olympic team honor 14 year old In a venue built for Olympians, young swimmers get a glimpse of what the pool must have felt like during the ’96 Games. The stands are packed with spectators and there’s an ocean of possibilities for these fourteen-and-under athletes, but one of the team’s most admired…
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Everett Uchiyama whistle blowers go public for first time, say USA Swimming failed to protect athletes
On October 17, 2008 USA Swimming executive director Chuck Wielgus received an email from an Orange County parent he was all too familiar with. Two years earlier Tracy Palmero’s allegations that U.S. national team director Everett Uchiyama began a sexual relationship with her when she was a teenager swimmer led to USA Swimming firing Uchiyama…
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#SwimBiz: Marci Callan, Creating Ways to Encourage Growth in a Non-Olympic Year
Marci Callan of Fairport Swimming discusses ways to encourage growth in your club in a non-Olympic year.
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Swimming and Diving – McCallie School
McCallie’s history of excellence in swimming and diving spans decades. Our latest video explores the way our swimmers and divers approach the unique challenges of a sport that pushes boys to the edge of their abilities in an unforgiving environment.
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US Air Force Academy swim team members accused of misconduct
The US Air Force has removed 11 male swimmers from competition as an investigation into alleged misconduct is underway.
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Teaching Life Saving Skills: Learn to Swim Program
In Gig Harbor, second graders go the Tom Taylor Family YMCA to learn how to be safe in around the water. In a region that’s surrounded by water like the Puget Sound, teaching children basic water skills saves lives. Learn more about the Y’s Annual Campaign and make a donation to support programs like the…
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Black History Month – Cullen Jones Discusses the Importance of Learning to Swim
Cullen Jones talks about the importance of learning to swim and being water safe.
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#SwimBiz: How a Swim Team Sold Naming Rights to Their Club and Facility
Patrick Kennedy of Texas Ford Aquatics discusses a case study in which a swim team sold naming rights to their club and facility.
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Iron Aquatics – Swim Clinic
’If there is one tiny piece that they can take home with them, we have done what we wanted’ said Shane Tusup head coach after the special swim clinic of Iron Aquatics held on Sunday. If they feel good, improve and make more friends, it is even better, added the participant children.