Category: Organization
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Interview with Danish Swimming Federation: Bas Jan Stam
Danish Swimming Federation had a training camp at BISP during 12-26 Feb. 2013 Camps – British International School, Phuket is managed by Business Development & Service Department.
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Fulton Elementary School students are learning to swim
Fulton Elementary School students in Lancaster County, PA, are learning to swim. View article at Lancaster Online
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Former Fishers swim coach Ken Stopkotte faces new theft charges in Tennessee
Read rtv6 A former Fishers swim coach once accused of stealing $17,000 in pool rental money is facing new criminal charges in Tennessee. The Call 6 Investigators have learned Ken Stopkotte was arrested Feb. 20 by Franklin, Tenn., police on suspicion of stealing checks from the First Presbyterian Church. He was charged with two counts…
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CC photo #424: SSF visits HS Tórshavn
The Faroese Swimming Association (Svimjisamband Føroya) visits HS Tórshavn (Havnar Svimjifelag), as part of our annual roundtrip to all Faroese swim clubs. Which sounds more impressive than it is, as there are only 6 active swim clubs on the Faroe Islands. Still, halfway through the program tonight :-P
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Former USA Swimming VP files complaint about screening
Read for instance ESPN and Stamford Advocate A former vice president at USA Swimming claims the organization’s new screening procedures failed to detect a coach with multiple identities and a felony conviction. Mike Saltzstein filed a complaint Monday asking for a review of a person known as James Pantera, who became involved with San Diego Imperial Swimming last…
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Salnikov: Breaststroke rules to allow multiple dolphin kicks the first 15 meters
Read SwimNews FINA, in a move believed by some as a way around introducing underwater cameras in disputes and appeals, may relax the rules on breaststroke to allow multiple dolphin kicks at the start of races, according to former 1500m great Vladimir Salnikov. “The athletes will be allowed to make an unlimited number of dolphin…
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Irish swim coach and suspected pedophile George Gibney flees Florida home
Read Irish Central Alleged pedophile swimming coach George Gibney has fled his Florida home after a campaign by a local child protection agency. Former Irish national coach Gibney fled Ireland for America in 1994 after the collapse of a court action against him over the alleged sexual abuse of minors. The Irish Sun newspaper reports…
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The Harlem Shake (Sandpipers State Swim Champs Style)
Sandpipers of Nevada, a USA Swimming Club based in Las Vegas, NV celebrate their 3rd consecutive Nevada State Swimming Championship win with the Harlem Shake.
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Otters Style – Merritt Otters Swim Club – Party Gangnam Style
“The Merritt Otters Swim Club having fun during winter maintenance.”