USADA News   Supplements: A supplement that claims it's an alternative to prescription medication is a #cleansport red flag.  #BeInformaed of Other   Resources: TUE applications for prohibited stimulant medications used to treat ADD/ADHD must include detailed medical documentation. Read more on how you can stay compliant  with #antidoping rules if you've been prescribed this type of medication:   Therapeutic Use Exemptions are not a one-time thing. If you have a TUE and your expiration date is approaching,  follow these steps to renew.   

Dealing With The Effects Of Digital Dementia   Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets come with a wide variety of features and benefits. The consistent use—and dependence—on those mobile devices may also come with some negative consequences, though. Reliance on devices can lead to issues with memory and cognitive skills dubbed “digital dementia”.   When I was younger—in the dark ages before the internet and smartphones—I knew every phone number relevant to me by heart. In fact, I can still tell you right now off the top of my head...

Doctors: Over-consumption of Protein Powder Dangerous to Young Athletes   Doctors at Dayton Children's Hospital say they have seen a "disturbing trend" among student athletes: emergency room visits due to over-consumption of protein powder. Protein helps build and repair muscles, but once children get their daily requirement for protein, taking more of it has no benefit, Dayton Children's Hospital medical director of sports medicine Lora Scott said. Excessive protein is usually expelled in urine, but if the child doesn’t drink enough water, the protein can build up in the kidneys…...

Watch CVST's Sophia Hasara at the Zone All-Star Meet Live Click the links below to watch the entire meet from home for free.  Day 1 - July 31st ​Day 2 - August 1st ​Day 3 - August 2nd ​Day 4 - August 3rd ​Day 5 - August 4th Live stream provided by Roger Coughlin of AV Workshop Productions  

Kathleen Baker Stuns With World Record On Night Four Of US Nationals The 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships continues tonight in Irvine, CA with the best of the United States vying for spots on a number of international rosters for this summer and next year’s World Championships team.   There were plenty of shocking swims tonight, with the most impressive having to go to Kathleen Baker. The swimmer stunned the crowd with a new world record in the women’s 100 backstroke on the fourth night of finals in Irvine, blasting a...

USADA News   Supplement Safety Issues There are things that are natural, but not safe. Because anyone can produce #supplements,  some manufacturers don't understand all the ingredients or how to use them safely.   Using dietary supplements can not only lead to a potential anti-doping rule violation, but they can also cause harmful health issues.  Be aware of the risks:      Resources: Red Flags What are SARMs?  Why are they on the WADA Prohibited List? And are they a health risk to athletes? Find out:   Our Wallet Card...

9 Things Less Challenging Than Putting on a Tech Suit   Tis tech suit season, that time of year when swimmers the world over somehow manage to squeeze themselves into nylon-and-spandex racewear two-sizes-too-small for a two-year-old. On occasion, this process of contortionist limb-wrangling takes less than 45 minutes. Here are nine things less challenging than packing oneself into a tech suit.   Here They Are  

5 Ways to Swim Faster, No Talent Needed!   Have you ever felt like you were doing everything you possibly could to get better and weren’t seeing results? Consider trying these five things that require absolutely no talent. If you incorporate them into your life, you just might see the improvements you’ve been looking for!   Continue  

5 Things To Watch At 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships Team USA’s top talent will take to the pool this week in Irvine, CA, in front of a crowd that’s excited to have the Phillips 66 National Championships back in Southern California for the first time since 2014. The 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships sets the stage for the selection of next summer’s world teams. The squads for the Pan Pacific Championships this summer and the 2019 FINA World Championships are chosen based on this meet.  This summer's championships feature...

2018 Phillips 66 National Championships TV/Webcast Schedule   Catch the 2018 Phillips 66 National Championships July 25-29, either at usaswimming.org, nbcsports.com/live, the NBC Sports app, the Olympic Channel, NBC Sports Network, or NBC. Check below for the viewing schedule: Date Network Time (ET) Event Live or Delay Webcast July 25 N/A 12 p.m. ET Day 1 Prelims Live usaswimming.org July 25  N/A  5:15 p.m. ET  Distance  Live  usaswimming.org  July 25 Olympic Channel 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ET Day 1 A Finals Live nbcsports.com July 25   N/A 9 p.m. -...