World Cup Gets Some Changes

DURBAN, South Africa, January 23. THE FINA World Cup will have a tweaked look when it returns to the schedule in October. Not only will the top point-scorers of the series receive $100,000 after the seven-meet slate concludes, the point formula has been adjusted to reward world-record swims with an additional 20 points and for the top 10 swims to be rated in order for the awarding of points. Any world records that are tied will be rewarded with 10 points and the second-place finishers in the standings among the men and women will receive $50,000. Third-place finishers will get $30,000 and individuals breaking world records will share in a $50,000 prize pool. With a major gap between the World Champs in March and the Beijing Olympics in 2008, the World Cup could attract big-time fields. Here are the dates of the seven meets: Durban, South Africa (Oct. 20-21); Singapore (Oct. 27-28); Sydney (Nov. 2-3); Moscow (Nov. 9-10); Stockholm (Nov. 13-14); Berlin (Nov. 17-18); Belo Horizonte, Brazil (Nov. 23-25).

Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships

Texas A&M To Host 2009 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships -- January 23, 2007
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, January 23. IN 2009, Texas A&M University will become just the second school in NCAA history to host both the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships in successive weeks. The NCAA Women's Swimming and Diving Championships will take place on March 19-21, 2009, and the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships will follow on March 26-28. Both meets will be held at the Student Rec Center Natatorium. "We are excited to bring both swimming national championships to College Station," Texas A&M Director of Athletics Bill Byrne said. "Our swimming program is on the rise and we have one of the finest facilities in the country with which to host this event. We are serious about 'Building Champions' at Texas A&M and we believe that hosting this event is one of the steps we can take to get that job done."

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Clarion University Creates Women's Swimming Scholarship

CLARION, Pennsylvania, January 12. THE Dr. Rebecca Rutt Leas Women's Swimming Scholarship has been created at Clarion University by former swimming coach Dr. Rebecca Leas and Milissa (Steiner) Bauer a former Clarion University swimmer and a 1984 Clarion University graduate. Leas was the head women's swimming coach from 1979-1987, leading Clarion to six Division II national team titles and a second and a third place finish. Her teams were undefeated in PSAC dual meets and won every PSAC championship for eight straight years. Clarion defeated many Division 1 schools and also competed at the Division 1 national championships 1982-86 and the 1984 United States Olympic Trials. During Dr. Leas' tenure, the women also excelled in the classroom. This newly-created swimming scholarship will be awarded to a woman who demonstrates this continued spirit of excellence both in the water and in the classroom. "For years, I have wanted to partner with Becky to start a scholarship in her honor," said Bauer. "With her upcoming retirement from Clarion University in June of 2007, I believe the time is right to set up the fund." Bauer is also spearheading an appeal to Clarion University alumni and friends to ensure the fund will be a significant scholarship for a Clarion University swimmer. "I firmly believe Coach Leas was the key to the team's successes in the pool and many of our achievements once we graduated from Clarion University," she said. The goal for the scholarship is to reach $50,000 in the first year, with commitments to reach over $100,000 in the following three years.

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Swim News Year in Review

As the festive season and New Year celebrations bring to a close another fine year of action in the pool, here is an aquatic countdown for the 12 Days of Christmas looking back at what was good and bad about 2006 and what we might take from it all. Before anyone gets too excited, the rules are very simple: no prizes will be given, there will be no weighty thoughts from worldwide panels of experts, the views expressed are entirely my own and the exercise is entirely open to as much scutiny, cursing and disagreement as you wish. Oh, and any deemed ommissions are neither intentional nor designed to be taken personally.


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Swimming Faster Video

with David Marsh, Auburn University. Fast
freestyle has truly been the cornerstone of the emergence and continued dominance of Auburn Swimming. In this 4-part video, Marsh shares the drills, skills, and echniques that have guided his Auburn swimmers to unparalleled success! Part 1: Begins with a narrative review of the full stroke technique of former Auburn All-American Rada Owen followed by an on deck demonstration/discussion of the components of the freestyle. Part 2: 12-drill progression to build the ideal freestyle beginning with establishing core body position and rotation. Marsh adds the arm movement through single arm drills with rotation. Marsh includes a segment of drills using a front snorkel to allow swimmers to focus on arm movement and rotation without having to add the skill of breathing. Part 2 also includes unique drills that help teach a "_ catch-up" stroke designed to achieve the goal of achieving a "high catch position." Part 3: Marsh uses a telestrator to give a detailed breakdown of both an elite swimmer and a "mid-level" swimmer's freestyle stroke cycle. Part 4: Recap section. The components necessary for
swimming faster freestyle are reviewed. Incredible underwater and slow motion footage enhance this exceptional video! 38 minutes. DVD. 2004.

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