Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Monday, May 18, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILL MAXSON
Bill Maxson “I’ve always felt like I’ve gotten far more out of the sport of swimming, out of the relationships, and out of what I’ve learned than I ever could pay back.”
That’s Bill Maxson, former Board Chair for The USA Swimming Foundation. He’s given a lifetime of service to the sport, beginning as a young athlete, transitioning while still in college to a successful 10-year coaching stint, and eventually assuming greater and greater leadership roles at the highest levels.
Maxson was President of both the United States Sports Insurance Corporation (USSIC) and USA Swimming, where he had previously chaired the Finance, Marketing, and Diversity committees. He also served on the board of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and is a member of the St. Louis Sports Commission. Maxwell was a member of ISHOF's International Congress in the 1990's,
By day Maxson is Managing Partner of The America Group, LLC, a full-service financial planning firm. He’s been in that role since 1996 and has been affiliated with The America Group since 1982. He lives in Des Peres, Missouri with his wife, Donna, and their three children.
Bill Maxson “I’ve always felt like I’ve gotten far more out of the sport of swimming, out of the relationships, and out of what I’ve learned than I ever could pay back.”
That’s Bill Maxson, former Board Chair for The USA Swimming Foundation. He’s given a lifetime of service to the sport, beginning as a young athlete, transitioning while still in college to a successful 10-year coaching stint, and eventually assuming greater and greater leadership roles at the highest levels.
Maxson was President of both the United States Sports Insurance Corporation (USSIC) and USA Swimming, where he had previously chaired the Finance, Marketing, and Diversity committees. He also served on the board of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and is a member of the St. Louis Sports Commission. Maxwell was a member of ISHOF's International Congress in the 1990's,
By day Maxson is Managing Partner of The America Group, LLC, a full-service financial planning firm. He’s been in that role since 1996 and has been affiliated with The America Group since 1982. He lives in Des Peres, Missouri with his wife, Donna, and their three children.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020
THE RACE CLUB and HONOREE GARY HALL SR. presents three Home Exercises for Building a Strong Freestyle
Three Home Exercises for Building a Strong Freestyle
Three great home exercises you can do to build a stronger freestyleHere are three great exercises you can do in your home that will help improve your freestyle with accompanying videos that you will find in Lanes 3 and 4. These exercises require some relatively inexpensive equipment. You can find some of the equipment on our website store.
Boxing Windmill
The boxing windmill exercise is a full range of motion exercise that helps build all of the muscles supporting the shoulder joint. For this one, you will need a partner to hold the boxing mitts in front of you. With your head down, swing the arms straight around in a near vertical circular path, tapping the mitt with the edge of your gloves. We recommend 3 rounds of one minute each with 30 seconds rest in between. Race Club record is 196 taps in one minute!
Lexie Kelly and Olympic gold medalist Rebecca Soni demonstrating the freestyle boxing windmill exercise
Balance Ball up kick
The up kick is often a neglected part of the important kicking sets done in the pool. Yet the up kick can provide a lot of propulsion if you work it! This exercise requires a yoga or balance ball and a couple of light dumbbells or kettle bells (5-8 pounds). It does require some coordination of the movements but will work up kick and shoulders at the same time. Works the lower back, hamstrings and calf muscles, all responsible for a strong up kick. Do 3 rounds of one minute with 30 seconds rest in between.
World class swimmer Zach Hayden working on freestyle up kick and upper body strength
The Ab Wheel
The ab wheel will not only build stronger abdominal muscles, it will also help build the important deltoid muscle of your shoulder. I call the deltoid muscle the conductor of the orchestra, because this muscle helps set up the correct pulling motion with the high elbow pull. Not many athletes are as strong as Roland to extend fully from a standing position, but do 3 rounds of this exercise from your knees of one minute, followed by 30 seconds of rest. Try to keep your elbows higher than your wrists as you extend forward as far as possible. Keep your back straight with your head down. If you can reach 20 full extensions in a minute you are doing well!
Olympian Roland Schoeman doing a full-extension ab wheel from his knees
Have fun!
Yours in swimming,
Gary Sr.
For questions or comments about this article, or to reach Coach Gary or Coach Devin Murphy at The Race Club, click https://theraceclub.com/aqua_note/three-home-exercises-for-building-a-strong-freestyle/
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Be one of ISHOF's One in A Thousand..........
During these unprecedented times, the ISHOF Board is calling on every member in the aquatic community to make a small monthly commitment of support to show how special you are and how special the International Swimming Hall of Fame is to everyone.
“Our goal is simple. If we get 1,000 people to simply commit $10, $25 or $50 per month, we will generate enough revenue to go beyond this Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis.” – Bill Kent – Chairman of the ISHOF Board“Those that believe in our vision, mission, and goals can join us in taking ISHOF into the future and be a part of aquatic history.” – Brent Rutemiller – CEO and President of ISHOF
Since 1965, ISHOF has been the global focal point for recording and sharing the history of aquatics, promoting swimming as an essential life-skill, and developing educational programs and events related to water sports. ISHOF’s vision for the future is to build a new museum and expand its reach by offering its museum artifacts digitally through a redesigned website.
The ISHOF Board of Directors is calling on all members of the aquatics community to make a small monthly commitment to show their dedication to aquatics and how special the International Swimming Hall of Fame is to everyone.
Join the One in a Thousand Club by helping ISHOF on a monthly or one-time basis.
For larger corporate sponsorships and estate-planning donations, please contact us at customerservice@ishof.org.
About ISHOF Take a Virtual Tour
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) museum opened its doors to the public in December of 1968 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. That same year, the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) – the governing body for Olympic aquatic sports – designated the ISHOF museum as the “Official Repository for Aquatic History”. In 2018, Sports Publications Inc, publisher of Swimming World Magazine and its multi-media platforms, merged with ISHOF to expand the museum’s reach and impact. Today, ISHOF’s vision is to be the global focal point for recording and sharing the history of aquatics, promoting swimming as an essential life-skill, and developing educational programs and events related to water sports. Show your support for the sport of swimming by becoming a member of ISHOF.
ISHOF Vision Statement
To be the global focal point for recording and sharing the history of aquatics, promoting swimming as an essential life-skill, and developing educational programs and events related to water sports.
To be the global focal point for recording and sharing the history of aquatics, promoting swimming as an essential life-skill, and developing educational programs and events related to water sports.
ISHOF Mission Statement
To collaborate with aquatic organizations worldwide to preserve, educate and celebrate history, showcase events, share cultures, and increase participation in aquatic sports.
To collaborate with aquatic organizations worldwide to preserve, educate and celebrate history, showcase events, share cultures, and increase participation in aquatic sports.
Architectural rendition of Hall of Fame Aquatic Center that is currently under renovation.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame, Inc. is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, incorporated in the State of Florida. Contributions to ISHOF are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. ISHOF’s tax identification number is 59-1087179. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR FROM THE WEBSITE, www.800helpfla.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. You can find out more about us on guidestar.org under International Swimming Hall of Fame, Inc.
For more information please contact:
Brandi West, Marketing Director
brandiw@swimmingworld.com
954-462-6536
Brandi West, Marketing Director
brandiw@swimmingworld.com
954-462-6536
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Monday, April 13, 2020
USA Swimming Olympic Trials Scheduled for June 2021 in Omaha
Following unprecedented events around the globe, including the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and many of the associated qualifying competitions, USA Swimming today announced that it has rescheduled its 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming to June 13-20, 2021 at the CHI Health Center Omaha, in Omaha, Nebraska.
The rescheduled Olympic Trials will be the sole qualifier for pool swimmers on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in July 2021. The 2021 Olympic Trials event schedule will remain the same across the 15-session, eight-day event.
“We are incredibly thankful to the USOPC, NBC, the Omaha Sports Commission, the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority and every other partner involved in successfully moving an event of this magnitude to new dates that will best prepare our team to succeed in Tokyo in 2021,” USA Swimming Chief Operating Officer Mike Unger said. “Fans can expect to witness the same incredible level of competition and entertainment throughout this highly-anticipated event.”
Ticket purchasers will have two options for the 2021 Olympic Trials event:
- re-issuance of new tickets in the same seats for the same session(s)
- ticket refunds within six months of the rescheduling announcement via the original point of purchase
Remaining tickets can be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet nationwide or online at ticketmaster.com/swimtrials20, as well as at the CHI Health Center Omaha box office.
As of April 10, 2020, 1,213 athletes have qualified to compete at the Olympic Trials. At this time, we anticipate these successful trials cuts will be accepted for the 2021 event. Updated Trials qualifying standards will be released ahead of the official return to competition across the U.S.
— The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with USA Swimming. For press releases and advertising inquiries please contact Advertising@SwimmingWorld.com.
Following unprecedented events around the globe, including the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and many of the associated qualifying competitions, USA Swimming today announced that it has rescheduled its 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming to June 13-20, 2021 at the CHI Health Center Omaha, in Omaha, Nebraska.
The rescheduled Olympic Trials will be the sole qualifier for pool swimmers on the U.S. Olympic Team for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan in July 2021. The 2021 Olympic Trials event schedule will remain the same across the 15-session, eight-day event.
“We are incredibly thankful to the USOPC, NBC, the Omaha Sports Commission, the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority and every other partner involved in successfully moving an event of this magnitude to new dates that will best prepare our team to succeed in Tokyo in 2021,” USA Swimming Chief Operating Officer Mike Unger said. “Fans can expect to witness the same incredible level of competition and entertainment throughout this highly-anticipated event.”
Ticket purchasers will have two options for the 2021 Olympic Trials event:
- re-issuance of new tickets in the same seats for the same session(s)
- ticket refunds within six months of the rescheduling announcement via the original point of purchase
Remaining tickets can be purchased through any Ticketmaster outlet nationwide or online at ticketmaster.com/swimtrials20, as well as at the CHI Health Center Omaha box office.
As of April 10, 2020, 1,213 athletes have qualified to compete at the Olympic Trials. At this time, we anticipate these successful trials cuts will be accepted for the 2021 event. Updated Trials qualifying standards will be released ahead of the official return to competition across the U.S.
— The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with USA Swimming. For press releases and advertising inquiries please contact Advertising@SwimmingWorld.com.
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