The University of Washington announced today that they are ceasing the men's and women's swimming programs effective immediately. Costs of the programs as well as lack of adaquate facilities are the blame.
Since Seattle and Vancouver are in talks about the possibility of bidding on co-hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics, this could be a good chance to build a top-notch facility in the UW area. The University of Washington, Seattle U, and Seattle Pacific University, among numerous other schools and colleges would be able to use the aquatics center. Not only would it be able to host UW swimming and diving events, but also swimming and diving for the Olympics games and regional, national, and international competitions. It could be an economic incentive as well as provide a facility in the event Seattle lands the Olympics.
Friday, May 1, 2009
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