1st Symposium for Researchers in Diving 8 -9 May 2013 | Leipzig, Germany First Announcement Dear Colleagues from the different International Swimming Federations, In 2013, we are organizing a symposium for researchers from all over the world, which are currently active in diving research (May 8th to May 9th, 2013) in Leipzig, Germany. Our Homepage is online http://www.asp2013.de/index.php/id-1st-symposium-for-researchers-in-diving.html for more detailed information. The aim of this Research Symposium is an actual exchange of contemporary state of the art research of Sportbiomechanic-, Sportpsychologist-, Athletics Training-, Kinesiology and Medicine- Experts, which are...

MEMO TO: UANA Member Federations Attending FINA World Aquatics Convention RE: A reminder of the Invitation to attend UANA Social Reception WHEN: Tuesday October 30, 2012 @ 18:00h - 6:00 pm WHERE: Bar 24 located on the ground floor of the main building of the Crowne Plaza Hotel - World Trade Centre Convention Venue and immediately following the opening ceremonies of the FINA World Aquatics Convention. (7pm) With warmest regards, Dr. Margo Mountjoy - UANA International Relations Officer On behalf of Coaracy Nunes Filho - UANA President and Fernando Canales,...

USA Water Polo Announces Women's Youth National Team Roster For FINA Youth World Championships Huntington Beach, CA - October 29 - USA Water Polo Women's Youth National Team Head Coach Kyle Kopp has announced the roster for the upcoming FINA Youth World Championships set for December 1-9 in Perth, Australia. The competition in Australia is limited to ages 18 & under, click here for the tournament's official website. 2012 USAWP Women's Youth World Championships Roster Mackenzie Barr, C, SPA, 95 Melissa Bergesen, A, MT, 94 Mary Brooks, A, CEN, 96...

Alia Atkinson, Olympian Named Director of Special Projects at ISHOF For those of you who do not know me, My name is Alia Atkinson. Recently I was appointed the Director of Special Projects the International Swimming Hall of Fame. I am a three time Jamaican Olympic swimmer and I recently finaled in the 2012 Olympic games. However, I am not here today to just talk about my accomplishments. I am here to speak about something that is special to me and hopefully all of you as well; youth swimming. Have...

Swimming Canada announces nominees for the 2012 Big Splash October, 22, 2012 Ottawa - With the 2012 Big Splash just over one month away, Swimming Canada released the names of the nominees for some of the major swimmer awards. In order to be nominated, a swimmer must have qualified for an individual final at their major competition of the year. For 2012, these nominees all competed at either the Olympic or Paralympic Games. The Coach finalists were voted on and determined by the Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association. The...

Swimming Canada welcomes new board members October, 22, 2012 WINNIPEG – The membership of Swimming Canada elected its board of directors for the 2012-13 season at the organization’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg this past weekend. Cheryl Gibson and Kerry Mummery of Edmonton were welcomed as new members, while Jim Shaw of King City, Ont., and Vice-President Sean Finn of Montreal were re-elected at the AGM. They join incumbent directors Leslie Cliff of Vancouver, John Hinds of Toronto and President David de Vlieger of Calgary. Cheryl Gibson is a Chartered...

ANNUAL NOTICE OF UANA DUES October 8, 2012 Dear Friends: I trust that you and your loved ones are doing very well; life is grand indeed! This document represents your National Federation's invoice for the 2012 UANA annual dues. UANA is not raising their dues from the past, they remain at US $100.00 annually. At the May 12, 2012 meeting of the UANA Executive Committee, Mel Goldstein was appointed as UANA Financial Manager. You may conduct all Federation's UANA financial business transactions directly with Mr. Goldstein. Please direct all communications...

AthletesCAN Names its 2012 Award Recipients October, 05, 2012 - Courtesy of AthletesCan AthletesCAN staged its 20th Annual Athletes’ Forum in Toronto this past weekend, Sept. 28-30, 2012 with over 100 athletes participating in a series of workshops and events over the three day period. The annual AthletesCAN Forum is the largest and most inclusive gathering of Canada’s national team athlete representatives outside of competition. It brings together Canada’s high performance athletes and sport leaders to learn about the sport system, develop leadership skills, share ideas and network through interactive...

Swimming World Magazine: Anthony Ervin Sets 50m free American Record in Berlin Muffat becomes second-fastest swimmer in 400 free; Hosszu eclipses $45,000 in race winnings Published:October 21, 2012 by Swimming World Magazine BERLIN, Germany, October 21. THE second night at the FINA World Cup stop in Berlin featured some sizzling times. France's Camille Muffat rattled the world record in the women's 400 free by the slimmest of margins, while Katinka Hosszu got back on track. Additionally, Anthony Ervin posted an American record in the 50 free, but remains the second-fastest...

Team USA finished strong the first night of the FINA World Cup in Berlin. Becca Mann and Leah Smith started the night off on the right foot, with a first and second place finish in the 800m free. Mann touched first in a time of 8:16.58, less than a second ahead of teammate Smith, who finished in a time of 8:17.96. Smith had another successful swim in the 200m free, as she finished sixth overall with a time of 1:58.81. Celia Li and Kaitlyn Jones turned in two impressive performances...