Swimming News

CIAC winter plan: no state championships, Feb. 8 start

The governing body for high school sports in Connecticut approved a winter plan Thursday morning that permits the start practice as early as Tuesday for many sports and games as soon as Feb. 8. But the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference also announced it will not hold its winter state championships. Click here for the complete story

Breaking down what you need to know for each sport in the CIAC Winter Sports Plan

The CIAC officially announced its plan for the 2021 winter season in a 33-page document Thursday. We have taken the liberty of highlighting and pulling out the quick and important information. Click here for the complete story

Swimming, diving stars shine at FCIAC Regional championships

The FCIAC girls swimming and diving teams did get to compete in postseason meets to conclude their respective seasons and there were many superb performances by individuals and teams at the three regional championship meets during the second week of November. The East, Central and West regional meets were held at separate sites and those … Read more

2020 All-FCIAC Region Girls Swimming and Diving Awards

All-East Norah Hampford, Trumbull – 200 Medley Relay, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay Lauren Walsh, Trumbull – 200 Medley Relay, 500 Free, 100 Breast, 400 Free Relay Kristen Racicot, Trumbull – 200 Medley Relay, 200 IM, 100 Fly, 400 Free Relay Jacqueline Dale, Trumbull – 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay Bridget Negron, Warde – … Read more

Greenwich’s Meghan Lynch to cap her swimming career at FCIAC West Championships

When Greenwich competes against Darien in the FCIAC West Region girls swimming championships on Wednesday, it will mark the final meet in the high school career of an athlete that’s made a habit of breaking state and school records, while consistently posting eye-opening performances for the Cardinals. Senior Meghan Lynch, who has produced a wealth … Read more

With focus on safety, FCIAC swimmers, divers stay resilient in season of uncertainty

A pair of veteran girls swimming and diving coaches from the FCIAC acknowledged the uniqueness of this season certainly required several hurdles to clear. But given the situation, they are proud of how their athletes and the conference has dealt with it to enable the athletes to have a season and get some good competition … Read more

Dates set for FCIAC cross country and swim championships

Boys and Girls Cross Country The FCIAC Regional Cross Country Championships will be held in New Canaan’s Waveny Park on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Each region will be run independently and eight runners per team will be allowed. Times will be announced at a later date. Girls Swimming and Diving The FCIAC Regional Girls Swimming and … Read more

Ridgefield’s dynamic duo best friends outside of pool, competitors in it

Like most best friends, Rylie Giles and Hannah Seward share a lot in common. The Ridgefield High School seniors are teammates on the Tigers’ girls swimming team and also test their skills together for Ridgefield Aquatic Club. They both excelled for the Tigers at high school championship meets in season’s past and they are among … Read more