BRAZIL--The Brazilian Aquatics Sports Confederation, Confederação Brasileira de Desportos Aquáticos (CBDA), held its 2012 Congress on Sunday (March 11) in Belém, Brazil. A report on the meeting is posted on the CBDA website [in Portuguese] here: http://www.cbda.org.br/noticias/julio-maglione-%E2%80%9Cbrasil-e-uma-das-sete-potencias-da-natacao-mundial%E2%80%9D

Results from last weekend's USA Grand Prix meet in Columbus, Ohio, have been posted online here: http://www.usaswimming.org/_Rainbow/Documents/3e4776e9-d9db-485f-8034-164d6c6a6f44/2012%20Columbus%20Grand%20Prix%20-%20full%20meet%20results.pdf

The FINA Bureau has also created a High Diving Commission, formed by the following members: Jesus Mena (MEX), Chairman (also Chairman of the FINA Technical Diving Committee, TDC) Jihong Zhou (CHN), Vice Chairman (also Vice Chairman of the FINA TDC) Michael Geissbühler (SUI), Honorary Secretary (also Member of the FINA TDC) Niki Stajkovic (AUT), Member Joey Zuber (AUS), Member Orlando Duque (COL), Member Claudio De Miro (ITA), Member Fernando Platas (MEX), Member (also Member of the FINA Athletes Commission) Julian Llinas (ESP), Member (also Member of the FINA TDC) The...

©LOCOG 12 March 2012 - News Excitement builds at the London Aquatics Centre during swimming event The London Aquatics Centre was once again at the heart of the action this weekend as the selection trials got underway for the British swimming team. The eight-day event saw a number of new records set and also allowed many athletes to view the facilities for the first time. For many athletes the event represented a major opportunity to qualify for the London 2012 Games. The energy within the Centre reached fever pitch when...

2012 ASCA World Clinic September 4-9 . Las Vegas, NV Riviera Hotel https://www.swimmingcoach.org/worldclinic/asca2012/registration2012.asp MONDAY, SEPT. 3 Certified Aquatic Administrator Robert Clayton 8:00 am – 5:00 pm TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 Certified Pool Operator Deborah Swanson 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Schools Dryland Training Coach Vern Gambetta with Coach Nick Folker – Cal Berkeley 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Working Successfully with Swim Parents Coach John Leonard 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Coaching in College (CSCAA Course) Coach Bill Wadley 8:00 am – 5:00 pm How to Write Workouts Coach Guy Edson...

Aquatics Industry Leader Joe Hunsaker Dead at 74 By Paul Steinbach — Athletic Business Senior Editor Longtime aquatics industry leader Joe Hunsaker, cofounder of Counsilman-Hunsaker & Associates, died March 11 at age 74, having battled multiple sclerosis since 1978 and more recently cancer. Hunsaker, who won an NCAA championship in the 200 individual medley as a University of Illinois junior, joined forces in 1970 with legendary former coach James “Doc” Counsilman to found Counsilman-Hunsaker & Associates, a consulting firm serving architects and owners in the creation of international-class swimming pools....

Aruba, 9 March 2012 As most of you may already now, since March 1st, 2012, the Aruban Swimming Federation has changed officers. After a very very long time having served as President and Secretary General, both Nicole Hoevertsz & Ronald van den Berg have decided it was time to move on. After the General Assembly the following persons have been chosen to serve the board of the Aruban Swimming Federation: President: Marion Kan Vice-President: Anneliese Ponson Secretary General: Esther Croes Treasurer: Morela Dirksz Vice-Secretary/Treasurer: Reinier Mulder We are still counting...

February/ March 2012 In This Issue Remembering J. Macionis Remembering Kelley Lemmon Jr. New Aquisitions Recent Visitors Save the Date! 2012 ISHOF Honoree Schedule Meet Ted Woods Lynn Sherr Returns to FLL White Wash Screening Remembering John Macionis (May 27, 1916 - February 16, 2012) American Swimming Champion Passes Away at 95 By Bruce Wigo (to read obit, click here:) John Macionis with 1924 Olympian Harrison Glancy at ISHOF, 1980's. Remembering Kelley Lemmon Jr. War Hero and Senior Swimming Superstar was 99 Kelly Lemmon, Jr. passed away peacefully at his...

UANA Remembers Jose Antonio Mejia Ramirez, water polo referee of Mexico It is with great sadness that we share with our UANA family the unhappy news of the passing of Jose Antonio Mejia Ramirez, water polo referee of Mexico. Antonio Mejia was a long time and committed CCCAN, UANA and FINA referee having started his UANA career in 1992. Most recently he proudly represented the Mexican Swimming Federation where he officiated at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara in 2011. He was well known for his commitment to water...

BARBADOS—Antonio Martinez Petroland of Alpha Swim Club was named Coach of the Year for 2011 by the Barbados Amateur Swimming Association (BASA) at ceremonies in mid-February. Swimmer of the Year honors went to Christian Selby (male) and Zabrina Holder (female); both swam for Barbados at last summer's CCCAN Championships. A full listing of awards can be found online here: http://swimbarbados.com/news/116/65/BASA-AWARDS-2012-FOR-THE-YEAR-2011.html In Barbados-related news, the 2012 Barbados Nationals began today and continue through Sunday (March 6-11) in Wildey. http://swimbarbados.com/news/114/65/THE-BARBADOS-AMATEUR-SWIMMING-ASSOCIATION-S-NATIONAL-SWIMMING-CHAMPIONSHIP.html