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. -...

Heat Sheets for FLA3 Meet Available   St. Petersburg Aquatics has released the Heat Sheets for this weekend's Florida Swimming Area 3 Championships. YOu can download yours on the Meet's Event page on this website.  Be sure to download your copy before going to the meet as you were charged for it with your meet entry fees.   Click Here   to go to the Event Page.  

Psych Sheets Posted for Area 3's   The Psych Sheets for this weekend's Area 3 Championships have been released and are now available on the Area 3 Championships Event Page of this website.  Be sure to check out the competition and see where you stack up for the weekend.   Click Here  to go to the Event Page.  

  USADA Update   Resources:   Coaches: You know you play a critical role in your athletes' lives. Check out the resources  we provide so you can help them #competeclean!   What is the IV Rule and why are some IV infusions prohibited in sport? Find out:   Athletes: If you have an upcoming surgery, check out these steps  to find out if you need to apply for a TUE or not.   Supplements:   Questioning a supplement you've purchased? Our High Risk List can help!  

4 Steps to Better Championship Preparation   Championship season is the time of year when you put even more focus into swimming your fastest. As the physical demand of training lightens, how you manage the remaining hours in your day becomes more critical. Making your meets a priority doesn’t mean skirting other responsibilities—it just means planning ahead and practicing your best habits outside of the pool. Here are four ways to optimize your time as you prepare for a championship:   Continue