Canada tests the waters in first Canada Cup game against Australia (Gatineau, Dec 3, 2013) – Canada’s senior women water polo team held its own against a powerful opponent on December 3, narrowly missing the victory in a game that ended in an 9-8 win for the Australian national team. The game was the second matchup scheduled during the Canada Cup, a double round robin international tournament hosted in Gatineau, Quebec from December 2 to 8, 2013. In the first quarter, Australia started out with a single goal but an...

National Swim Centre meets young swimmer’s current and future goals VANCOUVER - When Luke Reilly decided to attend the University of British Columbia it was because the school not only satisfied his present needs but also could address his future swimming goals. After carefully judging the pros and cons of many schools the Richmond, B.C., native decided to stay home because UBC offered him some continuity. A successful career with the UBC Thunderbirds could earn him a spot on Canada’s national swim team and allow him to continue training at...

Lausanne (SUI), December 3, 2013 – The 2014 edition of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series will have a record six meets, held in five different regions: Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North and Central America. London (GBR), Windsor (CAN) and Monterrey (MEX) make their entry as host city and will each organise a leg of the Series. The complete 2014 World Series calendar is as follows: Beijing (CHN): 14-16 March, 2014 Dubai (UAE): 20-22 March, 2014 London (GBR): 25-27 April, 2014 Moscow (RUS): 2-4 May, 2014 Windsor (CAN): 30 May...

Lausanne (SUI), December 2, 2013 – Confirming their first success of 2012, team China pocketed their second title at the eighth edition of the FINA Synchronised Swimming World Trophy, held from November 29 to December 1, 2013 in Mexico City (MEX). A total 10 national federations – China, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Ukraine and USA – performed in the Synchro Highlight Routine, Thematic Duet, Free Team and Free Combination. The Chinese team delivered their performance brilliantly in the three-day competition, winning three of the four contested events....

Complete Big Splash Awards wrap-up OTTAWA - Swimming Canada handed out its annual awards recognizing the best in Canadian swimming throughout the past week. A complete list of the award winners can be found below: OMEGA Female Swimmer of the Year Hilary Caldwell of Victoria received the award, which recognizes the best performance by a Canadian female swimmer at the premier international meet of the year. Caldwell was one of the fastest rising stars in Canadian swimming in 2013. Every time she got in the pool at the FINA World...

Report from UANA Open Water Technical Committee Chair Denny Ryther on Grand Cayman OWS Clinics I conducted a FINA Open Water officials clinic during my visit to Grand Cayman from November 4-10. A total of 34 people attend the four days of classes. These officials worked the Pirates 5K swim and were able to apply their new skills and the information taught during the clincic. The Cayman Swimming Federation is interested in hosting more International Open Water meets. I believe they are interested in hosting the Zone 2 Pan American...

World Trophy: World-class synchro teams vie for top honours in Mexico Lausanne (SUI), November 29, 2013 – Up-and-coming synchronised swimming stars from China, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan,Mexico, Russia, Spain, Ukraine and USA are set to compete in the eighth edition of the FINA Synchronised Swimming World Trophy, organised from November 29 to December 1, 2013 in Mexico City (MEX). The competition programme includes a Synchro Highlight Routine, Thematic Duet, Solo Exhibition, Free Team Routine and Free Combination. Toencourage innovation and creativity, scores are given for artistic impression only and rules...

USA Women's Senior National Team Announces Roster For Canada Cup Huntington Beach, CA - November 26 - The USA Women's Senior National Team is set to compete at the Canada Cup this December 2-8 in Gatineau, Canada. Team USA will take on Canada and Australia twice before the championship on December 8. The event serves as a primer for the Holiday Cup set for December 11-15 that will feature: Team USA, Canada, Australia, Greece, Russia, and the Netherlands. Head Coach Adam Krikorian will bring a younger roster to Canada, with...

USA Diving Selects Indianapolis for 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials INDIANAPOLIS – USA Diving, in conjunction with the United States Olympic Committee, has announced that Indianapolis has been selected to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Diving. http://www.usadiving.org/2013/11/26/indianapolis-selected-to-host-2016-u-s-olympic-team-trials-diving/ The Trials will be held at the Indiana University Natatorium on the campus of IUPUI and will determine the divers who will represent the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. More than 100 of the nation’s best divers are expected to vie for spots on...

Katie Ledecky and Ryan Lochte reigned at the Golden Goggles much like they dominated their competition this past year. Ledecky and Lochte swept Athlete of the Year and Race of the Year at USA Swimming’s 10th annual awards hosted by Kevin Nealon in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Ledecky, 16, won four gold medals and broke two world records at the World Championships in Barcelona over the summer. She added to her Olympic gold in the 1500m with world titles in the 400m, 800m (world record), 1500m (world record) and...