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USA Swimming
USA swimming is the National Governing Body for swimming. This organization regulates competitive swimming keeping in mind the guidelines laid down by the Amateur Sports Act. USA swimming provides the swimming community with various programs and services. The objective of USA swimming is to mobilize efforts at the local and regional level to expand membership and share the value of the sport. USA swimming has received accolades as the premier swimming nation in the world for more than 40 years.. The natinal headquarters are located at the U.S. Olympic Training center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Latest News
24 members of the U.S.National Team are selected to compete in the 2008 U.S Open in Minneapolis, from July 29 - Aug 2 at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.
High School Swimming
In the U.S.A, high school swimming is promoted by NISCA (National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association). All national rules for high school swimming are governed and overseen by the organization. Various State Interscholastic organizations conduct high school swimming events according to age groups.
College Swimming
NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) oversees college swimming activities and tournaments. College
swimming matches are either dual meets involving 2 teams or invitational events where several teams participate. The NCAA swimming championships are held each March to determine the national individual champion for individual and team events. The NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) meets are conducted for smaller colleges and universities.
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