From the SwimSwam website... By SwimSwam Contributors, Elizabeth Spencer Rosenthal Every day, dads are in the swim of things, making life better, especially at the pool. When dads show up on deck, much like a backstroke race, things start looking up! On meet days, Swim Dads pull the wagons and carry the chairs and coolers. They show up with cool cameras with extra powerful lenses that not only preserve special moments in time, they make every swimmer look like an Olympian. They distinguish themselves as lane timers and lead timers,...

From the Swimming World website... By SUSU ALMOUSA Early alarm clock rings. Morning lifting practice. Breakfast. School. Lunch. Practice. Dinner. Homework. Swimming steals a lot of your time and begs the question as to when is there ever time for school? Our education is an important part of our development and future opportunities. Yet, it can be tough to find time for schoolwork. But in actuality, swimming produces excellent students and here’s why... 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 Sports Engine Motion webpage... In the interest to improve intant communication between KING and members, we would like all KING members to add/update their cell telephone numbers in their family account & swimmer membership page (if applicable). Please follow the instructions below from Sports Engine Motion Help Center... How to Add and Verify Your Mobile Phone for Text Communications How to Setup Your Mobile Number Communication via text is critical to your team's ability to stay in contact with you. Click My Account > Account Info in the...

From the Swimming World website... By Edie Sawyer Every swimmer has their irks, the things that bother them most at practice. We all dread certain things whether it is a challenging set in the pool, or a basic everyday task as simple as putting lane lines in the water. Read on to see the five things that swimmers dread practice! Read more >>

From the Swimming World magazine... By Maddie Barnes The friends you make while swimming will be lifelong pals. However, the ones you make outside the sport are also important and, in some ways, better for you while you are competing. Here’s why. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... by Sophia Vale This is one of my favorite meals of all time. Packed with leafy greens, hearty vegetables and protein smothered in a satisfying, tangy burger sauce, this recipe fills you with the nutritious fuel you need as an athlete, but with the satisfying taste of your favorite fast food burger. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable—anything you would find delicious on a burger is fair game! Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Emma Pritchett I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when I was in second grade. ADHD is usually characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, and is one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. In my case, I was a rambunctious child who was either running around bouncing off of the walls, or quietly daydreaming while the teacher addressed the class. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... BY JONATHAN DRAY Swimmers are a unique breed. We swim back and forth along a black line every day, sometimes two or three times a day, and much of the time underwater. We stress our bodies in every way imaginable as we develop our aquatic lungs and speed. Sometimes we sprint, sometimes we don’t. Sometimes we wear gear, sometimes we don’t. We never really know what we’re getting ourselves into when we show up to practice, but we know we love it and that’s why...

From the Swimming World website... By EMILIA MARTINEZ Is it a real pain, or am I just sore? Or maybe I’m just tired. I can keep going. I can keep swimming. It is fine. It does not hurt “that much” anymore. These are some of the thoughts I had in my head for more than two years, and that probably most swimmers have had in their careers. The idea of having an injury can be scary, especially at a young age or in the middle of a college career. Read...