From the Swimming World website... By Dawn Weatherwax Are you ready to elevate your athletic performance and enhance your overall health with a few simple changes? Incorporating a daily supplement routine can be life-changing, giving athletes the additional advantage they seek. Here are five daily supplements to consider adding to your health toolkit: Read more >>

From the Hands Free MAMA website... By Rachel Macy Stafford Very rarely does one sentence have immediate impact on me. Very rarely does one sentence change the way I interact with my family. But this one did. It was not from Henry Thoreau or some renowned child psychologist. It was a comment from kids themselves. And if I’ve learned anything on this “Hands Free” journey, it is that children are the true experts when it comes to “grasping what really matters.” Read more >>

By JOHN LEONARD Executive Director American Swimming Coaches Association Many parents do not understand why coaches want athletes to travel to "away" meets, sometimes including overnight meets. There are several reasons, but one very large performance reason. Let me explain. The key is to watch what your child does when they attend a local swim meet. The first thing they do, is go and get a... heat sheet...right? And then they scour the heat sheet for their own names and their position relative to the competitors. Because... they know who...

The following is an announcement from the KING website host provider… Meet SportsEngine Motion We're thrilled to announce that TeamUnify is now SportsEngine Motion! Everything you love about TeamUnify, now with even more resources and innovation, but the same great people. You'll still enjoy all the same features and benefits that make managing your swimming club a breeze. But now, you'll also have access to enhanced support, cutting-edge technology, and a global network of sports experts. Committed to providing you the best possible experience SportsEngine Motion is more than just...

From the Swimming World website... By JASON SALLADE I’ve been what you would call a swammer for about a month now. While I probably will pull a Brett Favre at some point and make my return to the pool as a Masters swimmer, at the moment I’m branching out and trying other things. Currently, it’s weightlifting, and beer league softball looks like it might be next. When you’ve been swimming since the age of 7, across a variety of levels from summer league to club to high school to college,...

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer Edamame is one of my favorite snacks when I am in a time crunch or am craving something savory. This dish is simple to prepare, without having to compromise on flavor. Packed with protein and fiber, these vibrant beans are tossed in a buttery spicy sauce that will be sure to be a new favorite in your kitchen! Let’s get into the recipe… Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer The fun part about being on a team is being surrounded by teammamtes, individuals who offer different personalities. I am sure someone’s face comes to mind when you think of the coach’s pet, or the warmup sprinter and even the Save up Sally swimmer. Read on to learn about the 10 different types of teammates that every team has. Read more >>

Did you know, every meet requires a certain number of certified meet officials in order for your swimmer's times to be valid? King Aquatic Club (KING) is always in need of new meet officials. It is an LSC recommendation that a team have approximately one (1) certified meet official for every 10 swimmers on the team. If you have been a meet official for your summer league team, you may be a natural. Individuals interested must complete a USA Swimming training clinic to become an meet official. A background check...

From the Swimming World website... By Abby Boone Every swimmer has come to the wall at the end of a race and been unhappy with their swim. Whether they are sad or mad, whether there are tears or frustration, each swimmer turns to their coach for comfort and counsel. Read more >>

From the PNS website... Pacific Northwest Swimming ALL STAR TEAM will compete at Pacific Coast All Star Meet Pacific Coast All-Star Meet against Southern California, Oregon and Pacific. Meet sites rotate annually through the Pacific Coast member LSCs with 2025 being hosted by Oregon Swimming at Shute Park Aquatic and Recreation Center in Hillsboro, Oregon on January 4, 2025. This is an LSC TEAM TRAVEL EVENT. Athlete Application deadline: December 13, 2024 by 11:59pm PST. More infomation >> Updated Information >> Apply NOW >>