Each viewing party will include interactive crowd games, event prize giveaways for all attendees, and a chance to win a trip for two to attend the 2009 Golden Goggle Awards in Los Angeles in November. The Golden Goggles Awards are the USA Swimming Foundation's annual awards gala where past and present swimming stars gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2009 U.S. World Championship Team.
"The Splash Bash parties provide us a real opportunity to share our sport, and bring the excitement of the World Championships to kids across the nation," said Chuck Wielgus, USA Swimming's executive director. "We know that there is no better promotion for the sport of swimming than having our U.S. athletes successfully compete on the international stage. Our hope is that kids across the nation will catch the buzz, and be inspired to join their local teams."
USA Swimming began the Splash Bash program in 2008 with the launch of the 'U.S. Olympic Splash Bash'. In its first year, hundreds parties were held across the country to support the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in Beijing. For more information, visit www.SplashBash2009.com.
Pool Swimming at the 2009 World Championships: 26 July - 2 August
- Schedule: Pool Swimming 2009 World Championships
- Team Roster: USA Swimming 2009 World Championships
- Results: Pool Swimming 2009 World Championships
- Results from Omega Timing
- About Swimming: 2009 FINA Swimming World Championships Central
- 2009 Swimming World Championships On-line Video and TV Schedule
