From unexpected meet withdrawals and virtual fitness challenges in the Masters community to major real estate partnerships and Q3 earnings shaping the aquatics market, it has been a busy week both in and out of the water. Here is your rundown of the biggest stories from the past seven days across U.S. Masters Swimming and the business of swimming.

US Masters Swimming News

• Brett Hawke’s Meet Withdrawal: Former Olympian and current Enhanced Games head coach Brett Hawke, 51, withdrew his entry from the Aqua Knuckles SCM Swim Meet scheduled for November 15 in California. Prior to his withdrawal, Hawke reported that a drug testing agency attempted to test him. (Source 1 | Source 2)
• Southeast Zone SCM Championships: The 2026 Southeast Zone SCM Championships are being held at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center from November 13 to November 15, 2026. (Source)
• November Fitness Challenge: U.S. Masters Swimming is currently hosting its virtual November Fitness Challenge, dubbed the “Turkey Trot 2K,” which encourages swimmers to log a 2,000-yard swim at any point during the month. (Source)

Swimming Industry & Business News

• USA Swimming’s Real Estate Partnership: On November 12, USA Swimming announced a partnership with commercial real estate firm Transwestern Sports & Entertainment. Transwestern is now the Official Real Estate Services Provider for USA Swimming, a move intended to support club growth and the development of new aquatic facilities. (Source)
• Latham Group Q3 Results: Swimming pool manufacturer Latham Group, Inc. reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results earlier this week. (Source)
• Pool Corporation Investor Conferences: Pool Corporation (Nasdaq: POOL) is participating in major investor events this month, having presented at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference on November 10, with an upcoming appearance at the Stephens Annual Investment Conference on November 17. (Source)

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