From the SwimSwam website... BY ARI MEYER One of my favorite pre-meet rituals growing up was eating a huge bowl of pasta the night before a swim meet. This creamy and delicious energy-boosting pasta has it all. Heart-healthy olive oil and muscle-repairing Parmesan cheese, packed with vitamins and antioxidants from tomatoes, onions, and garlic to help keep your immune system in top shape! Step up your “carb load” with this delicious Gnocchi Alla Vodka dish! Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... By Sophia Vale Let’s be honest…sometimes you just need a treat. However, it’s nice when your treat can satisfy your sweet tooth without being full of added sugars. These muffins are so sweet and moist you won’t believe they’re made with just some pure maple syrup! Like my carrot cake muffins, I love having these as a sweet afternoon treat, with scrambled eggs for a not-so-average breakfast, or with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By EDIE SAWYER Whether you always throw your hair up in a messy bun after practice, or you radiate the smell of chlorine, all swimmers have distinct qualities, making it pretty clear what sport they do. Read below to see eight features that scream ‘swimmer.’ Read more >>

From the Swim Swam website... BY SOPHIA VALE Want to eat a ton of vegetables without feeling like you’re eating any vegetables at all? This is the recipe for you. Veggie chili is one of my go-to recipes. I love to make a big pot of it on Sunday and chip away at it for dinners and lunches throughout the week. When you’re in a rush and need to throw something in the microwave, it’s awesome to have something healthy and delicious already waiting for you. And, honestly, I feel...

From the SwimSwam website... BY ARI MEYER Looking for a yummy side dish for your post-practice dinner? Have no fear, Lemon Garlic Potato Wedges are here! These filling and tasty fries are a must when needing to replenish energy lost during a long practice. With only a few ingredients, this quick and simple dish will be sure to satisfy your stomach! I like to pair these with a filet of salmon, steak, or a burger! Read more >>

Dear KING Members, I am pleased to share that King Aquatic Club has received a Safe Sport Recognized Club status again through 2026. We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive environment here on this team, and we have received recognition for all of our efforts to this end. We are excited to have achieved this milestone and demonstrate our commitment to providing a Safe Sport environment on this team. A special shout out and thanks to the KING Safe Sport Coordinator Garrett Welfare for helping to guide...

From the Swimming World website... By Andy Ross To swim or not to swim? That is the question that will be on a lot of high school senior’s minds in the next few weeks. Most of the kids that already signed in the fall have signed because 1. they actually want to swim in college or 2. they are doing it because it’s something they’re good at and/or want a way to help pay for school. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By EDIE SAWYER Many sports use different terminology that only athletes who participate in the sport understand. Swimming is one of those sports that uses lingo that only swimmers might comprehend. When swimmers explain to their parents or friends what they did at practice, most of the time what they are saying will go in one ear and out the other because non-swimmers just don’t get it. Read below to see what the definitions are for 50 of the most commonly used swimming terms! Read...

From the SwimSwam website... BY SWIMSWAM CONTRIBUTORS Courtesy: Corey He As swimmers, we’ve crafted our own language that governs the way we train, swim, and race. We use this language almost naturally with our teammates and coaches — and yet, if we were to use this same language to some non-swimmers, they might raise some confused eyebrows at us. Read more >>

From the SwimSwam website... BY OLIVIER POIRIER-LEROY Feeling a little stuck with your swimming? Here is some wisdom from one of the GOAT swim coaches of all time, Eddie Reese. Swimmers in the pursuit of excellence in the water invariably encounter the unexpected plateau or poor swim. The moments when despite all their hard work, things just aren’t clicking, clacking, or improving. Read more >>