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Motivational Times Reach for the Wall Every 4 years, USA Swimming establishes time standards for swimmers of every age group that range from B to AAAA to give swimmers benchmarks for goal-setting and to track improvement. That is, these time standards are intended to motivate swimmers in each age group to work their way up from a B standard to a BB standard and then to an A standard, an AA standard, an AAA standard and finally to an AAAA standard. Read More
USADA Update By @usantidoping When it comes to supplements, it's important to REALIZE that safety issues exist. Learn more, so you know the issues: Coaches! Now's a great time to review your role & responsibilities under the WADA code. Are you a newbie to drug-testing? Antidoping 101 is a great place to start. Understand the basics of cleansport: A perfect resource for young athletes, their coaches & parents. A condensed overview of important antidoping information.
2017 Open Water Festival On April 29-30, 2017, Gulf Coast Swim Team will host the 2017 Florida Swimming Open Water Championships at the beautiful Miromar Lakes, in Ft. Myers, FL. With its 700-acre freshwater lake, Miromar Lakes has served as the chosen venue for the 2016 10K Crippen Cup, 2015 and 2016 10K and 5K National Open Water Championships. It’s convenient location to the transportation, beaches, restaurants, hotels and shopping make it an ideal host. This year’s events start on Saturday, April 29th with age group relays and team...
Let these Rio Moments Inspire Your 2017 Goals! Re-celebrate the best Moments of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro with a behind-the-scenes look into the moments of 10 athletes and the impact of their shining moment. Use these athletes' stories to inspire your own goals for 2017 by visiting USASwimming.org and our YouTube channel for new feature stories and videos. We want you to chime in! Follow our social media channels and tell us about your favorite moment of the Rio Games using the hashtag #SwimUnited.
10 Stay-In-The-Bag Snacks for a Healthy Athlete's Diet Reach for the Wall Snacks are an important part of an athlete's training and a healthy athlete's diet. Since not every athlete has access to a refrigerator, your snacks should be portable and capable of staying fresh for hours inside your gym bag, backpack or locker. Here are the best snacks for swimmers and athletes in general. Read More
What Should Your Child Eat at Swim Meets? In a recent story, someone commented, “When and what should swimmers eat during meets?” I discussed this question with several swim moms from a variety of backgrounds, including two nurses, former swimmers, athletes, a dietitian and parents of Olympians, to find out their advice about nutrition at meets. Although none of them claim to be experts, they have years of experience and have learned what things do and do not work for their kids. They provided five practical tips and...
USA Swimming Executive Director Chuck Wielgus Announces Retirement Dear USA Swimming Members, Earlier today I met with USA Swimming staff members and informed them that I will be retiring from my role as Executive Director of USA Swimming and CEO of the USA Swimming Foundation. Simultaneously, Jim Sheehan, Chair of the USA Swimming Board of Directors informed all Board members of this same news. A full press release on the announcement may be found here. My retirement will be effective at the end of August, and I...
21 Surprising Sources of Protein for the Swimmer By Jill Castle, MS, RDN Once, I counseled a swimmer who was a picky eater. She didn’t like any meat or eggs, and was allergic to milk. It was challenging for her to eat enough protein throughout the day with these limitations. My job was to help her discover protein sources she liked and could tolerate. You might be surprised to see the list of protein options I gave to her: a bowl of peas for a snack, cooked quinoa at lunch,...
