Athlete Partnership Update

The 2010 USAS Convention in Dallas was initially supposed to be the end of the Pro Swimming Task Force and the submission of a budget and legislation that would drastically change the status of USA Swimming National Team Funding. Over the last year the Task Force has presented approximately a half a dozen different plans, but it has become a challenge to get everyone in agreement. Between the USOC, the entire National Team, the Board of Directors, and the USA Swimming Staff it has been difficult to present a plan that is both appealing to our Elite level Swimmers and Financially Viable to our Supporters. Below are a series of articles and interviews that have been published in the last 10 days with regards to the state of athlete funding.

Craig Lord (SwimNews Reporter) Writes an outsiders reactionary piece to the Board of Directors meeting on the first day of the USAS Convention.

Tyler Clary (American Record Holder / National Team Member) Speaks out about why he was initially hesitant and what is crucial for the plan to be successful.

Chuck Wielgus (USA Swimming Executive Director) Clarifies the state of the Athlete Partnership.

Tyler Storie (Athletes VP on the Board of Directors) Speaks about the plan moving forward and the time line to get it done.