Synchronised swimming

SPIRE IA (Institute and Academy) Offers Uninterrupted Competition During Pandemic

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 27, 2020

"These factors make SPIRE the perfect 'bubble' for athletes to keep training and competing without interruption."

Key Points: 
  • "These factors make SPIRE the perfect 'bubble' for athletes to keep training and competing without interruption."
  • To ensure that its student athletes' safety, health, training regimen and performance stay strong and consistent, SPIRE is already adapting, prioritizing and adjusting for any changes the future may hold.
  • Times from competitors swimming in any venue are submitted, combined, compared and ranked against swimmers around the world, keeping the level of high-level competition uninterrupted.
  • SPIRE's track and field coaches will view videos of their athletes training, providing effective feedback from a distance if necessary.

Olympic Champion Nathan Adrian Leads LA Current to Lewisville

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 17, 2019

The term consummate professional in the swimming dictionary includes a picture of Nathan Adrian as a shining example.

Key Points: 
  • The term consummate professional in the swimming dictionary includes a picture of Nathan Adrian as a shining example.
  • However, in all of his years competing at swimmings biggest competitions (which began at the 2008 Olympic Games), Adrian had seen the sport become somewhat stagnant.
  • It continued to gain popularity at the Olympics, but beyond that the general public would barely acknowledge what was going on in the pool.
  • There are a number of variables at play in the league, quite the contrast of an Olympics or World Championships, and Adrian is all for it.

SportsEngine, Inc. and USA Swimming Launch New Online and Mobile Experience

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 5, 2019

Integrated with the TeamUnify platform, users will have access to exclusive offers from USA Swimming partners, live coverage and streaming of events and USA Swimming content directly on their team's page.

Key Points: 
  • Integrated with the TeamUnify platform, users will have access to exclusive offers from USA Swimming partners, live coverage and streaming of events and USA Swimming content directly on their team's page.
  • Coaches can award patches to swimmers based on performance, track VCC and IMX standings, and view their member card and standing with USA Swimming.
  • "We are thrilled to officially launch the Deck Pass on TeamUnify platform and to open up a whole new avenue for USA Swimming members to have a direct link to the organization," stated Shana Ferguson, Chief Commercial Officer, USA Swimming.
  • With Deck Pass integrated with TeamUnify's desktop and mobile applications, swim clubs gain access to USA Swimming content directly on their website, providing an enhanced experience for their members.

FINA Statement Following Meetings With ISL

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 27, 2018

FINA is at the service of all aquatics competitors and such comments are a source of motivation.

Key Points: 
  • FINA is at the service of all aquatics competitors and such comments are a source of motivation.
  • "Supporting swimmers has been my life's work," said FINA President Dr. Julio C. Maglione.
  • The claim that FINA would have requested a $50 million fee from the ISL is incorrect.
  • The decision to cancel it was made by the Italian Swimming Federation and ISL, which was presented as a sponsor.