Bozeman Barracuda swimmer Kaia Lyons smashed the girls 10 and under 100-meter breaststroke state record during the 2023 Bozeman Smiles May Classic meet. Kaia swam a 1:24.89 100-meter breaststroke breaking BAC swimmer Myrka Hardy’s record set in 2018 at the Western Zone Age Group Championships. Congratulations Maia!! The BOZ relay swimmers broke four 800-meter freestyle state records at the Bozeman Smiles May Classic meet as well. The 11-12 girls relay team consisting of Ingrid Olson, Maia Maganito, Millie Fritsch and Madi McBride swan a 11:10.54 to set the state relay...

Guided directly by coach feedback, USA Swimming has updated its education catalog as of May 25, 2023, including a single location for access to all resources: USA Swimming University. USA Swimming University includes a redesign of USA Swimming’s Coach Certification Program, originally launched in September 2022. Key updates to the functionality and user experience were made to enhance the membership educational experience. Along with the updated Coach Certification Program, the University also includes Officials exams and access to membership resources like Athlete Protection Training (APT), Background Checks, Safe Sport Recognition...

Memorial Day is a time for remembrance and a reminder of the great price so many men and women in the armed services have paid to defend our great country. It is also a time to admire the bravery and dedication of those men and women who serve our country and to be grateful for their selfless contributions. Montana Swimming would like to honor and thank our service members who gave their lives to keep our great country free. We recognize the effort our service members made every day defending...

Addy Lewis (MAC) and Connor Mizner (MYST) were named the Montana Swimming Male and Female Sportspersons of the Year by the Montana Swimming House of Delegates. Both Addy and Connor are the outgoing Montana Swimming Senior Athlete Representatives. Both are strong leaders, passionate about swimming, top scholars, kind, compassionate, and a truly fun to be around. Congratulations Addy and Connor!!

Julia Huffmaster (BOZ) and Winston Sundeen (BOZ) were named the Montana Swimming Athletes of the Year during the spring House of Delegates meeting. The award is given annually to the female and male swimmer who amasses the highest number of power points in five events from May 30 of the previous year through April 1 of the current year. Julia earned 4248 points. Winston earned 3908 points. Congratulations, Julia and Winston!! Josie Cancro (BAC) was also nominated for the female athlete of the year. Nominees for the male athlete of...

Ken Kunz, Billings YMCA Seahawks, was awarded the prestigious Montana Swimming Phillips 66 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award during the MT Swimming spring House of Delegates meeting. Ken has served as an official for BY and BAC for several years. This spring he served as the Meet Referee for the 2023 Montana Swimming Short Course State Championships. Congratulations, Ken!!

May 15 is International Water Safety Day. Did you know that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children? Montana Swimming is shining a spotlight on this day so you know the basics for keeping yourself, your family and friends safe in and around the water every day. It all begins with learning to swim! Swim lessons teach safety and swimming skills you need to enjoy the water safely. But it's not just about knowing how to swim. You need to be smart, too. Here are some ways...

Sy Pizzolato (BAC) will be representing Team USA at the 6th World Deaf Swimming Championships in Buenos Aries, Argentina August 13-19. Sy needs to raise funds to compete at the meet. Will you help support Sy in his quest for the gold? Thank you! A Go Fund Me page has been set up for Sy. If you are interested in giving generously to Sy, please check out his page here.

Calling all seniors -- we would like to post a list of all the Montana Swimming graduating seniors on our college bound page under the athlete's tab. To be listed, please send the following information to Susan Huckeby Name High School Age Group Club Plans after high school -- college and location, military, work, a gap year, other plans Congratulations seniors!! We wish you all the best!

Upgrading Seasonal Membership A member can only upgrade from Seasonal to Premium prior to the expiration date of their Seasonal Membership. Step-by-step instructions can be found here. USA Swimming will not refund any Seasonal Membership payments after the Seasonal expiration date. Once a seasonal membership expires, full payment for a Premium Membership is required. The member will need to use the club specific OMR link to register (Upgrade will not be available.) Refund Policy USA Swimming will refund membership fees using these guidelines