Topic: Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association
Cayman sending 12 swimmers to compete in the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Cayman Aquatics has announced the swimmers selected to represent the Cayman Islands at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Cayman’s artistic swimming quintet returns from PanAm Championships
Cayman's artistic swimming delegation returned home from the 2026 PanAm Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships.
CARIFTA Aquatics Championships: Cayman surpasses 2025 medal count
The Cayman Aquatics team delivered a strong performance at the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, earning a total of 49 medals.
Cayman’s artistic swimmers set sights on success at PanAm Championships
Five artistic swimmers will make their way to Santiago, Chile to compete for the Cayman Islands at the 2026 PanAm Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships.
Sierrah Broadbelt prepares for final CARIFTA
Caymanian swimmer Sierrah Broadbelt will conclude her CARIFTA campaign at the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships in Martinique.
Team Cayman announced for CARIFTA Aquatics Championships
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association has named the 40-athlete delegation set to compete at the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatics Championships.
From pools to greens: A busy February for Cayman swimming
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association anticipates an exciting February as they prepare to host two of its annual events.
New aquatics centre could help find the next Jordan Crooks
Cayman’s new aquatics centre will create an abundance of opportunities for the entire country as well as nurture local talent to follow in the footsteps of Jordan Crooks, swimming’s national association has said.
Turnham-Wheatley cracks 10 minutes at CUC sea swim
Lennox Turnham-Wheatley has emerged as the latest long-distance-swimming prospect after a top performance at the 36th annual CUC 800m and 400m Sea Swim.
Kaitlyn Sullivan delivers double record in a single race
Kaitlyn Sullivan broke two national swimming records in one event at the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association National Championships last week.
Swimmers makes ‘big improvements’ at nationals
Cayman’s top junior swimmers turned out by the hundreds for the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association National Championships, held over the weekend.
Cayman steps up to host artistic CARIFTA championships
For the first time in CARIFTA history, the Cayman Islands will host the synchronised swimming segment of the event this March.
Cayman swimmers dominate in Jamaica to close 2023
A couple of Cayman swimmers finished out their 2023 season last month at the Christmas Open held at the National Aquatic Centre in Kingston, Jamaica.
Swimmers ‘kick off’ 2023-24 domestic season
The first competition of the domestic swim season is officially in the books following athletes hitting the pool at the Camana Bay Aquatic Centre this past weekend.
Cayman’s long battle for 50m pool edges nearer the finish
The Cayman Islands swimming community’s decades-long push for an Olympic-sized 50-metre pool is “getting very close” to a done deal, according to Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association president Steve Broadbelt.
CIASA announces teams for Island, CAC games
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association has announced the teams heading to the Central American and Caribbean Games, and Island Games.
CIASA president looks to push swimming through schools
With local swimmers continuing to break through globally, Steve Broadbelt, president of the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association, is looking to maintain the momentum.
Jillian Crooks shatters CARIFTA record as Cayman’s gold rush continues
After breaking two CARIFTA records during day one of 36th edition of the championships, Caymanian swimmer Jillian Crooks returned on Friday, 7 April, for more gold and glory.
Cayman swimmers clinch gold and records during day 1 of CARIFTA
Team Cayman finished day one of the 2023 CARIFTA Swimming Championships, turning in a couple of gold medals and several records at the Sentro Deportivo Korsou centre in Curaçao.
Coach confident Cayman swimmers could win CARIFTA
After finishing at the top of the medal table at the 2022 CARIFTA Swimming Championships, Cayman’s swimmers are looking to pick up where they left off at this year’s event in Curaçao.
PanAm Aquatics hopeful following first Open Water Series in Cayman
PanAm Aquatics held their inaugural Open Water Series on Saturday, 4 March, along Governors Beach – the first of three events to be held.
Construction for 50m pool could start by December
After 20 years of negotiations and various hiccups, the Cayman Islands may finally be getting a 50-metre pool for its athletes.
Cayman artistic swimmers heading to amateur championships
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association’s has named 10 national synchronised swimmers to represent the jurisdiction at the 2022 Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation Championships in Panama.
Track, swimming and cycling teams selected for Caribbean Games
The Cayman Islands Athletic Association and Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association sent off nine athletes respectively on Monday, 27 June, who will represent the country at the inaugural Caribbean Games.
Cayman swim team announced for 2022 CARIFTA championships
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association has named the 34 swimmers who will represent Cayman at the 2022 CARIFTA Swimming & Open Water Championships.
Swimmers set fast pace at national championships
Around 200 swimmers of all ages competed over four days in the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association national championships at the Camana Bay Sports Complex pool.
Rabess wins 5K open-water swim in record time
Kyra Rabess took first place in record time at the annual CIASA National 5K Open Water Swimming Championships, held on Saturday, 19 Feb.
Cayman swimmers competing at FINA world championships
Four swimmers are representing the Cayman Islands at the 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Abu Dhabi, which run through 21 Dec.
CIASA president outlines plans up to 2025
Steve Broadbelt, the new president of the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association, has outlined plans for developing swimming over the next four years.
New club introduced during annual swim meet
Junior swimmers hit the pool over the weekend for the Mike Lockwood Memorial Meet at the newly renovated Lions Aquatic Centre.
Cayman’s aquatic athletes to debut at junior games
With the 2021 Junior Pan American Games about to start, the Cayman Islands swim squad prepares to make history by competing for the first time in aquatic events at the regional sports showcase.
Swimmers hit the pool for season opener
Over hundred junior swimmers turned out for the ‘Fall Kickoff’ swim meet on 23-24 Oct., at the Camana Bay Aquatic Centre.
Iceland’s Jacky Pellerin named CIASA technical director
Top Iceland coach Jacky Pellerin has been named the new Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association technical director, replacing Bailey Weathers, who had served in that role since 2013.
Lions pool set to open mid-October
Maintenance work at the Lions Aquatic Centre has been delayed, leaving national swimmers scrambling to find training alternatives.
Palmer resigns from Camana Bay Aquatic Club
After serving two-plus years as head coach for Camana Bay Aquatic Club, Hayley Palmer has decided to step away from Cayman’s swimming scene.
Headsets allow coaches to talk to swimmers underwater
Cayman swimmers are taking advantage of new technology that allows athletes to listen to their coaches while in the pool.
Stingray Swim Club purchased 20...
All in for the 2021 Lions swim sprint
Over 150 swimmers hit the pool on Saturday, 15 May, for the annual Lions Sprint Meet at the Lions Aquatic Centre.
Swimmer Jake Bailey heads to UMass
Cayman’s amateur swimmer Jake Bailey has accepted an academic scholarship from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a US Division I school.
University sports round-up: Caymanian athletes in the spotlight
Kansas State University sophomore Shalysa Wray helped her teammates claim the 17th-fastest time in the nation after helping clock 3:32.91 in the 4x400 metre...
National records broken during UANA Olympic Qualifier
Four of Cayman’s swimming records were broken last weekend in Clermont, Florida, as the islands’ elite swimmers hit the pool at the Unión Americana...
National swimmers set for 2021 UANA qualifier
Seven of Cayman’s top swimming prospects left the island Wednesday to compete at the Swimming Union of the Americas Qualifier this weekend in Clermont, Florida.
Annual golf tournament raises funds for local swimmers
Local golfers raised over $11,000 for the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association at last month's Annual CIASA Golf Tournament.
The charity event took place at...
Multiple records broken at CIASA Nationals
The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association National Championships has proven over the years to be the event where dozens of records are broken, and...
New Sister Islands swim coach looks to future of the sport
The appointment of Bryce Gunning as the first full-time swim coach for the Sister Islands provides an immediate boost to the development of swimming on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Seven Mile, Stingray swimmers excel at Ribbins meet
Seven Mile Swimmers and Stingray Swim Club each had two swimmers earn high-points awards for their age groups at the 2021 Pete Ribbins Memorial Consolidated Water Meet.
Hew makes waves at sea swim
Lauren Hew took top honours 10 Oct. at the 36th annual Foster’s Sea Swim.
Full results
2020 Foster's 800m Sea Swim
Hew, who swims collegiately at Florida...
SWIMMING: Stingray sweeps titles at Landon Von Kanel meet
Stingray Swim Club had two swimmers take high point honours in their respective age groups as it won the girls, boys and combined team titles at the Landon Von Kanel Memorial meet at Lions Pool.
Cayman must ensure water safety for all
I noted your article, 'Cayman falls short of pool safety standards'. As the Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association, we applaud the Cayman Islands for...
Sporting entities mull future after latest regulations announced
Associations, clubs and athletes are in planning mode following government’s announcement that pools, gyms and contact sports will soon be allowed.
Athletes stand united against inequality
Cayman Islands athletes joined together to support Black Lives Matter following George Floyd's death.
Swimmers hit the water for Butterfield Sea Swim
The annual Butterfield open water 800m sea swim attracted more than 130 participants this year.
Inaugural Aquathlon Sea Swim a success
The first Aquathlon Sea Swim and Run event took place at Governors Beach on Saturday, attracting 78 participants, including 24 individuals and 27 two-person teams who competed in an 800-meter sea swim, followed by a 3,000-meter run.
Records fall at CIASA National Championship
Cayman’s single largest competitive swimming event of the year, the annual Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association National Championship, was hosted at the Camana Bay Aquatic Center from Feb. 15-18.
CIASA recognizes generations of swimmers
Cayman’s best swimmers were honored late last month at the annual Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association Awards gala brunch at The Grand Old House.
