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The Kingsport Aquatic Center's Lazy River water aerobics class resumed this week as part of the center’s phased reopening.
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Kingsport Aquatic Center

Kingsport Aquatic Center resumes water aerobics

Guests can also reserve lane time for lap swimming and individual water aerobics in three locations — the HMG Pool, PCF Warm Pool, and new outdoor pool — by calling the front desk.

Jun 19, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Rye Cove's R.J. Goins set two new Region 2D swimming records, breaking the marks he set just a year ago.
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Sports Live

Goins’ records highlight year for Rye Cove athletics

Senior R.J. Goins came up big in the water this winter for Rye Cove. The one-man swimming team and state champion for the Eagles represented the school well in the winter swimming season.

May 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM
The new outdoor pool at the Kingsport Aquatic Center was recently completed and filled with water in anticipation of the summer swimming season. However, due to the pandemic, pools across the state were closed. If all goes according to plan, the swim lanes of this pool will open on June 1.
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Swimming

Kingsport Aquatic Center reopens with conditions on Monday

Though not required, all guests are strongly encouraged to wear masks while at the aquatic center unless actively swimming. If you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.

May 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Barracuda Swim Club coach Chris Coraggio works with the swimmers during an afternoon practice in this 2015 file photo.
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Barracuda Swim Club hits new heights under Coraggio

The Barracuda Swim Club is the premier swim team in Northeast Tennessee, and its roots can be traced all the way back to 1959.

Apr 28, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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Sports Live

How are high school swimmers dealing with no open pools?

High school athletes have taken a hit in terms of losing out on spring seasons and what could have been. For swimmers, their seasons thankfully ended before the novel coronavirus pandemic, but that does not mean they’re not being impacted.

Apr 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM
The Sullivan North Middle School boys’ basketball team won in double overtime last week to advance to the Final 4 where the Raiders faced Chuckey-Doak’s Black Knights in Monday’s Area 1-AA semifinal at Sullivan Central. Chuckey-Doak defeated the Raiders and then beat Unicoi in the finals to capture the Area 1-AA boys’ title. Team members for Sullivan North include (back row, from left) Seth Arnold, Maddox Browning, Connor Ison, Israyel "Izzy" Rochowiak, Branson Carswell, Skylar Carter, Zack DePriest, Coach Jeff Henshaw, (front row, from left) Chase Gill, Aiden Herrin, Steven Maupin, Seth Pruitt, Matt Christian and Bryce Logan. Not pictured: Aiden Rhoten. Sullivan Central Micheal Ogden recorded a state qualifying time in the 100-yard butterfly during a meet held last week at Tennessee High. Meadowview’s USA Gymnastics Xcel Bronze team won first place at the Atlanta Centennial Classic Gymnastics Meet last weekend with a team score of 115.10. The Bronze team members are Eleanor Jones, Jessica Alzner, Rogan Hickman, Mallory Brooks, Kaelynn Iddings, Rasa Goswami and Kensi Hobbs. The Xcel Bronze team is currently ranked sixth in the nation. Meadowview’s USA Gymnastics Xcel Silver team placed first at the Atlanta Centennial Classic Gymnastics Meet last weekend with a score of 114.675. Silver team members are Madison Sykes, Anna Marie Manship, Meghan Heindselman, Amilia Alzner, Callie Brice and Savana Parsons.
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This Week in Sports

Times News This Week in Sports (Feb. 9)

We invite readers to share their sports-related photos celebrating local athletes (young or old), milestones, accomplishments, teammates, coaches and friends. Those features appear as "This Week in Sports" in the Sunday Stories section of the

Feb 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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Union's Cusano collects more gold at state swim meet

Union senior Ashley Cusano swam her way to two state championships Thursday at the VHSL Class 2 swimming meet to bring her total to seven in her high school career.

Feb 21, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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Tribe wrestlers romp into semifinals of state duals

Also in the high school roundup, Science Hill sat sixth in the TISCA swimming championships, Ridgeview took a pair of basketball games from John Battle, and Sullivan Central and Tennessee High settled for a nonconference split.

Feb 8, 2020 at 3:33 AM
Sullivan Central welcomed Sullivan County swim teams Sullivan East and Sullivan South to Blountville on Jan. 9 for a senior night swim meet. Andrew Milsap from Sullivan East swimming the boys 50 freestyle Josie Millican from Sullivan Central taking the mark for the backstroke Emma Hatcher of Sullivan East cheering on her teammates
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This Week in Sports

Times News This Week in Sports (Jan. 19)

We are showing off your sports photos every week in This Week in Sports! You can share your photos anytime by email at sportslive@timesnews.net. Selected photos from today's gallery appeared in the Jan. 19 edition of Sunday Stories.

From

Jan 23, 2020 at 4:41 PM
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Swimming

New year brings returning events to Kingsport Aquatic Center

The Glow Swimming Party will take place this Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is for children ages 9 through 14. The cost is $10 at the door.

Jan 3, 2020 at 8:31 AM
Wise Central girls basketball coach Robin Dotson and his senior-laden squad captured a third consecutive VHSL Class 2 title in March with a 57-34 win over Greensville County.
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Lady Warriors' state title top 2019 Times News sports story in SW Virginia

Amazing accomplishments dotted the sports landscape in 2019. Leading the way as the Times News top sports story in Southwest Virginia? Hall of Fame coach Robin Dotson’s state champion Wise Central girls basketball team.

Dec 31, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events as of Dec. 30

To submit an event, email sports@timesnews.net, fax listing information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323.

Dec 31, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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Swimming

Will your child be swimming strong by spring break?

All swim lessons at the Kingsport Aquatic Center are American Red Cross courses and the facility offers group, private, semi-private and adaptive classes to suit you or your child’s unique needs

Dec 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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Upcoming Events as of Dec. 23

To submit an event, email sports@timesnews.net, fax listing information to (423) 392-1385 or contact the Sports Department after 6 p.m. at (423) 392-1323 or 1-800-251-0328, ext. 4323.

Dec 24, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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Kingsport Aquatic Center hosting two polar parties

The Kingsport Aquatic Center is hosting two special events over the next few weeks. The first - Santa’s South Pole Swim - is this Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The second - a Polar Plunge Challenge fundraising event - will be on January 1.

Dec 13, 2019 at 11:31 AM