USA Swimming today announced the 200 clubs that will be recognized as Gold, Silver or Bronze medal clubs in the 2026-2027 Club Excellence Program. Congratulations King Aquatic Club (KING) swimmers & coaches for for earning Silver Medal status in being named one of the top 100 teams in the United States and one of four teams in Pacific Northwest Swimming (PNS) to make the list. Read more >> Now in its 27th year, the Club Excellence program recognizes USA Swimming’s highest-performing clubs in the development of athletes ages 18 years...

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer This spicy miso ramen is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! The broth gets its creaminess from a mixture of egg yolk, parmesan, miso paste, chili oil, and soy sauce. It’s topped with sweet and spicy gochujang chicken, a soft-boiled egg, and fresh green onions. The best part is that you can adjust how much broth you add depending on how strong you want the flavor! Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer If you’re looking for an easy way to bring fall flavors into your morning coffee, this homemade pumpkin spice syrup is the perfect addition. Made with real pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin spice, it adds a warm and cozy flavor to any drink. Read more >>

Congratulations to KING athlete Grant Bellin who announced his verbal commitment to swim and study at University of California, Berkeley! Read more (SwimSwam article >> Read more (Swimming World article) >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke There is something different about the beginning of a swim season. The first few weeks feel new and exciting. New goals are written down, the chase for championship cuts starts again, and everyone seems a little more motivated. Maybe you moved up a training group or age group. Maybe you are finally one of the older swimmers on the team. Maybe you are coming off the best summer season of your life, or maybe you are entering the fall determined to make...

From the Swimming World website... By: Ashley Illenye, Swimming World Magazine Intern In just a few months, incoming high school seniors will have to make one of the biggest decisions of their young adult life: where they will spend the next four years of their lives and educations. Recruiting trips in the fall primarily decide where swimmers will decide, but there is a process put in place before they even step foot on campus. Read more >>

USA Swimming announced its 2026-2027 National Junior team roster on Tuesday, as 97 of the best 18-and-under athletes were selected to represent the Stars and Stripes. The 97-swimmer squad was selected based on times in the individual events of the 2028 Olympic Games, with the five fastest times in each event, except for the 100 and 200 freestyle, where six were selected. Congratulations to KING athlete Grant Bellin for being selected to the junior team. Bellin was selected based off his performance in the 100 meter backstroke. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Riley Pulaski Nothing is quite as humbling as that first week back at swim practice. After weeks of relaxing, traveling, and enjoying life out of the pool, going back to practice can be painful. Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Whether it’s game day for your young athlete or you just want to give them the boost they need to start off the day strong, a nourishing, energizing breakfast should be a priority. Read more >>

USA Swimming announced its 2026-2027 U.S. National Team Presented by Toyota. The roster is comprised of 101 swimmers from across the nation, selected on results from the 2025-2026 swim season, ranging from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. Congratulations to KING athlete Aiden Hammer for being selected to the national team. Hammer swims in college at the University of Texas Longhorns/Longhorn Aquatics and was selected based off his performance in the Open Water swim category. Read more >>