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 USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD Blood sugar and monitoring blood sugar spikes using a continuous glucose monitor has been making headlines in the health, fitness, and wellness industries in recent years. But is monitoring blood sugar in healthy young athletes actually necessary, or even useful? Read more >>

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD Where do macronutrients come from? What role do they play in overall health and athletic performance? Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke Swimming may seem like an individual sport, but no swimmer achieves success alone. Whether it’s cheering your teammates on during their race, pushing each other through tough sets, or offering words of encouragement after a challenging practice, being a strong teammate makes all the difference. From age group swimmers to those aiming for elite levels, the support you give each other plays a crucial role in everyone’s growth. Here’s how you can be the teammate who helps your whole team succeed. Read...

From the SwimSwam website... By Ari Meyer Dive into flavor with this delicious and simple savory topping that will elevate your everyday meals! Some toppings take a dish from good to great, and quick pickled onions are one of them. These tangy, slightly sweet onions add a punch of flavor and a refreshing crunch to any savory meal. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients! The preparation is remarkably straightforward – much like perfecting your stroke technique, it’s all about the fundamentals. Read...

From the USA Swimming website... By TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD Being a plant-based athlete can be complicated, but it's a choice that many athletes have made. If you're considering switching to a plant-based, vegetarian, vegan, or flexitarian diet, there are a few things to consider, especially if your goal is peak athletic performance. Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Summer Finke Championship meet season is here! It’s the time of year when excitement is high and all your hard work and training are behind you (for now). But traveling to a big meet—whether it’s across the country or just down the road—can throw off your routine. Traveling can add stress to the body and mind, making it harder to stay on track. Here are a few tips to stay ready while on the road or in the sky! Read more >>

From the Swimming World website... By Alice Reeves-Turner, Swimming World College Intern. If there is one thing all swimmers (and ex-swimmers) can agree on, it is the addictive nature of swimming. We all crave the smell of chlorine on our skin, the pain of a long, hard set and the adrenaline rush that comes from every race regardless of its result. The fact that so many find it so hard to hang up the goggles is proof enough of this addiction. However, very few know why we feel this way....

Our high school seniors are beginning to decide on college. Congratulations and we welcome you to train with us over your college breaks! Parents... When your swimmer makes their final college decision (whether they swim in college or not), please send info to the KING webmaster for posting in the KING website. To view the first wave of decisions, please click on the links below. And check back frequently to keep up with the updates. Class of 2025

From the Swimming World website... By Jamie Kolar, Swimming World College Intern. Being a backhalfer is something that comes naturally. We normally don’t intend on backhalfing whatever we are doing, whether it is a set at practice or a final in a meet. This skill is sometimes deemed as “saving up,” and although that is sometimes true, it is not always the case. Read more >>