Dear KING Members, I am pleased to share that King Aquatic Club has received a Safe Sport Recognized Club status again through 2028. 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 USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Expert, Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD Pre-exercise hydration can be a confusing topic for youth sports parents and coaches. Most people know that it is important, but the specifics of ‘why’ can seem murky. “How much water should my athletes be drinking before practices and games?,” “How can an athlete know if they are hydrated?,” and “Do they need to be drinking anything more than ‘just’ water beforehand?,” are all common questions that may seem surprisingly difficult to get straight answers on. Read...

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer Crispy, golden whole artichokes topped with panko and parmesan and served with melted butter for dipping. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Jordan Fargo (Guest Editorial) Every August, I can’t help but remember all of the times my dad would wake up nice and early to drive me to Sunday morning swim practice for my club team. He’d make me a piece of toast, butter it, and leave it on the kitchen counter with a bottle of water. He’d be waiting in the car before I even got out of bed. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Erin Himes Exactly one week ago, I finished my 16 year swimming career. And while there have been many signs this season that it was certainly time for me to move on, I found myself emotional on that last day. To go from calling myself a swimmer for the majority of my life to suddenly no longer being one is an undeniably huge identity shift, one that nearly every collegiate swimmer faces at the end of their career. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By SHWETA KRISHNAN Swimmers stand out for the traits they possess. They have fundamental ideals of persistence and determination that help them succeed in the sport. Here are six qualities that are common among swimmers. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Lianne McCluskey, Swimming World College Intern. Many collegiate swimmers look at the end of their college swimming eligibility as the beginning of “swammer” status; however, this does not have to be the case. U.S. Masters Swimming has referred to swimming as “the magic pill” for a reason – regardless of an individual’s athletic ability, a person can pick up the sport at any time in their life. Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport As a parent of a young athlete, you’re likely going to be on snack duty at some point during the season. For some competitions or practices, this will be easier: a few granola bars, orange slices, and you’re good to go. But for longer days, like track and field meets or regional matches that involve travel, warm-ups, and post-game awards ceremonies before heading home, you may be asked to provide meals or snacks to keep athletes satiated from breakfast to dinner. Here are...

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke Fear. One simple word, yet one of the most complex and personal emotions we experience. It shows up in obvious ways: Fear of snakes, fear of heights. But for athletes, it often runs much deeper. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of what comes after the so-called failure, when the results are posted and the lane lines disappear. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke As we begin a New Year, Swimming World is re-running this terrific piece by regular contributor Summer Finke, an Olympic Trials qualifier and standout during her collegiate days at North Carolina State. Summer’s reflections on her career in the pool are deep and provide a wonderful perspective, especially at the start of 2025. Read more >>