Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Back to Omaha




The U.S. Olympic Team Trials (Swimming) will be held in Omaha,NE in 2012. Because of the success of the trials in 2008, Omaha has been chosen again to host the Olympic Team Trials. The trials will be held in a temporary indoor pool at Qwest Center Omaha from June 25th-July 2nd. For more information follow this link!

Monday, June 29, 2009

Fitter & Faster 2009


Check out Swim Champions' Fitter & Faster Tour! The tour, which benefits the USA Swimming Foundation, includes Olympic swimmers, who will travel all over the nation to bring stroke and exercise tips to swimmers. Each event includes a 3-hour clinic for age-group swimmers and masters swimmers. Sign up now!

Thursday, June 25, 2009

New Hawke Talk: Suit Stress





Coach Brett Hawke talks about the latest generation of fast suits, and how many think these suits give unfair benefits to swimmers. He offers his opinion and discusses a particular time when he learned an important lesson. Click here to view and comment on Hawke Talk: Suit Stress.

Swim Quick and Help Find A Cure for Cancer



Swim Quick is a program developed by the Swim Across America Richard Quick Endowment. Coach Richard Quick was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and developed Swim Quick to help support cancer research. Swim Quick is dedicated to raising awareness about cancer research, and prevention through swimming. Sadly, Coach Richard Quick lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009. In Quick's honor, Swim Quick continues to raise money to find a cure for cancer. To learn more about this program, or to make a donation, visit Swim Across America's Swim Quick web page.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Topping Point

Check out Topping Point, a film about an Olympic swimmer facing hardship as the United States suffers a second Great Depression. The short version of Topping Point is now available on floswimming.org. Follow the development of the feature-length film on facebook.



Monday, June 22, 2009

FINA approves Blueseventy Suit

FINA approves Blueseventy's NERO competition suit! Click here to read more about the suit, or click to purchase your own.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Check Out Hawke Talk!



All American Swim proudly presents Hawke Talk with Coach Brett Hawke of Auburn University. Tune in to hear Brett talk about swimming tips, coaching, and other fascinating stories!