ISHOF 2019 Yearbook
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The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) and universities, 28 prep schools, 28 clubs and over 600 Tmuseum opened its doors to the public in December of 1968 swimmers for holiday training. Fort Lauderdale soon became in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. That same year, the Fédération a hotbed for swimmers. Internationale de Natation (FINA) - the governing body for Olympic aquatic sports – designated the ISHOF museum as SCAA’s idea of creating a Swimming Hall of Fame became the "Official Repository for Aquatic History". In 2018, Cso strong, that in 1962 Mayor Burry of Fort Lauderdale, the Sports Publications Inc., publisher of Swimming World entire city commission, 30 civic leaders, and even Florida’s Magazine and its multi-media platforms, merged with Governor Farris all threw their support behind the idea. The ISHOF to expand the museum’s reach and impact. Today, Mayor went so far as to create a “Mayor’s Swimming Hall of ISHOF is the global focal point for recording and sharing the Fame Citizen’s Committee”. Support was so overwhelming history of aquatics, promoting swimming as an essential that the Amateur Athletic Union voted unanimously to select life-skill, and developing educational programs and events Fort Lauderdale as the first home for a Swimming Hall of Fame related to water sports. over bids from Louisville and Houston at its annual convention on November 27, 1962 in Detroit. he ISHOF 2019 Yearbook is dedicated to the College TSwimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) and he adjoining aquatic facility was completed in August of its founding leaders for having the idea to approach the City T1965 at a cost of $986,000. Three years later in 1968, the of Fort Lauderdale back in the early 60’s to establish the Swimming Hall of Fame Museum was dedicated at a cost of International Swimming Hall of Fame. $295,000. ollow in this yearbook the fascinating timeline, facility oday, we find ourselves in the exact same partnership with Fupgrades, changes, challenges, competitions, honors and Tequal optimism as the City of Fort Lauderdale and the recognitions that have occurred over the decades leading to International Swimming Hall of Fame are looking to replace today’s International Swimming Hall of Fame. our half century old museum building next to the renovated aquatic center. he timeline begins in 1928 with the City of Fort Lauderdale’sT construction of the Casino pool (1928-1966) 020 will certainly bring more excitement to the International that once operated only 100 yards from today’s International Swimming2 Hall of Fame. Swimming Hall of Fame. The pool cost $150,000 to build and was filled twice a week with saltwater directly from the s we all wait to see how our next chapter unfolds, enjoy Atlantic Ocean. readingA more historic details about the storied past of swimming in Fort Lauderdale in this exciting yearbook! oon thereafter, the CSCAA had its first Coaches Forum in FortS Lauderdale. In 1937, the Forum expanded to include the Women’s National Aquatic Forum and attracted 44 colleges 1 Be a Part of History . Be a Part of the Hall of Fame How would you like to add your name to this list? Johnny Weissmuller, Aaron Peirsol, Dezso Gyarmati, Dawn Fraser, Donna deVarona, Mark Spitz, Klaus Dibiasi, Sylvie Frechette, Rebecca Adlington, Greg Louganis, Janet Evans, Jason Lezak, Rowdy Gaines and YOU! - You don’t have to be elected to the Hall of Fame to be in it! - Calling all swimmers, divers, water polo players and synchronized swimmers Donate your swimming or aquatic memorabilia to the International Swimming Hall of Fame today! Join our recent donors of memorabilia: w Marcella MacDonald (USA) - Memorabilia w Gurney Godfrey - Silver cups w Miller Anderson (USA) - 1952 Helsinki warm-up ISHOF is looking for historically significant items: wSwim suits wScrapbooks wTrophies wApparel wMedals wMeet programs and books wAquatic related research & thesis wOlympic Memorabilia Here’s how you can help ISHOF preserve the history of swimming for future generations, including your children & grandchildren: wBecome a member of ISHOF wDonate your memorabilia to ISHOF wBecome a Donor or Sponsor of ISHOF For information about the tax benefits of joining or donating to ISHOF, contact Brent Rutemiller or Ivonne Schmid at (954)462-6536 2 ISHOF Board of Directors Founding Chairman of the Board Johnny Weissmuller What Makes The International Bill Kent, Chairman Founding President Brent Rutemiller, President Dr. James E. Counsilman Swimming Hall of Fame Unique? Sandra Bucha, Vice President Chairman of the Board Emeritus Tom Boak, Treasurer Donna de Varona Aaron Peirsol, Secretary Honorary Chairman of the Board Alex Blavatnik Mark Spitz Richard Korhammer Founding Executive Director Steve Hasty William F. “Buck” Dawson Mark Schubert Executive Director Emeritus Tod Spieker Bob Duenkel Steve West ISHOF Staff Steven Glassman Brent Rutemiller Mayor Dean Trantalis, Ex-Officio CEO Swimming World Staff Laurie Marchwinski COO PUBLISHING, CIRCULATION AND ACCOUNTING Bruce Wigo www.SwimmingWorldMagazine.com Historian Marcia Meiners Publisher, CEO - Brent T. Rutemiller Accounting [email protected] Ivonne Schmid Editor-in-Chief - Craig Lord Membership & Circulation Manager [email protected] Int’l Selection Committee Liaison Associate Editor-in-Chief - John Lohn Meg Keller-Marvin Swimming is unique among all other sports in that it [email protected] Honoree Liaison & Marketing Assistant is not just an enjoyable recreational activity, but it is Operations Manager - Laurie Marchwinski Lauren Serowik an essential life skill that can save your life or help you [email protected] Administrative Assistant Marketing Director - Brandi West Brandi West save the life of others. The World Health Organization [email protected] Marketing Director has estimated that as many as 500,000 people drown Production Editor - Taylor Brien Gay DeMario [email protected] Graphics Consultant each year. In many parts of the United States drowning Circulation/Membership - Ivonne Schmid Pro Shop is one of the leading causes of accidental death among [email protected] Janet Lowe school age children. In fact, drowning causes so many Accounting - Marcia Meiners Marlene Matthews [email protected] Kim Richard deaths that it is frequently classified as an epidemic. Maintenance To save lives and stop the epidemic, join ISHOF in its EDITORIAL, PRODUCTION, ADVERTISING, Lisa Ouwerkerk MARKETING AND MERCHANDISING OFFICE Matt Rutledge mission to promote Every Child A Swimmer. 2744 East Glenrosa Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Toll Free: 800-511-3029 Corporate & Foundation Sponsors When a parent buys a child a baseball glove, football Phone: 602-522-0778 • Fax: 602-522-0744 Agon Swim www.SwimmingWorldMagazine.com American Red Cross or basketball, they may be thinking “Hall of Fame” EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION AquaCal someday. But, when a parent buys their child a [email protected] Arena swim suit and signs them up for swim lessons their Senior Editor - Bob Ingram AUTOPILOT [email protected] City of Fort Lauderdale primary concern is water safety. They also know that Managing Editor - Dan D’Addona Colorado Time Systems swimming is a sport that can provide health benefits [email protected] Duraflex and be enjoyed for their child’s lifetime. That’s what Design Director - Joseph Johnson Every Child A Swimmer Historian - Bruce Wigo FINA makes the sport of swimming and the mission of the Staff Writers - Michael J. Stott, David Rieder, FINIS International Swimming Hall of Fame unique among all Shoshanna Rutemiller, Andy Ross, Florida Gold Coast Swimming Michael Randazzo, Taylor Brien Greater Ft. Lauderdale CVB other sports Halls of Fame. Fitness Trainer - J.R. Rosania Hensel Phelps Chief Photographer - Peter H. Bick ISCA SwimmingWorldMagazine.com WebMaster: Keiser University About the International [email protected] Kent Family Foundation Kiefer Swimming Hall of Fame ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND NISCA MERCHANDISING ONE [email protected] Pentair Marketing Assistant - Meg Keller-Marvin Raymond C. Rude Foundation Our goal is to promote the benefits and importance [email protected] Speedo Merchandising Manager - Lauren Serowik of swimming as a key to fitness, good health, quality Spieker Properties [email protected] of life, and the water safety of children. We will S.R. Smith INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS Suitmate accomplish this through operations at the International Africa: Chaker Belhadj (TUN) Swim Across America Swimming Hall of Fame - a dynamic shrine dedicated Australia: Wayne Goldsmith, Ian Hanson Swim Canada to the history, memory, and recognition of the famous Europe: Norbert Agh (HUN), Camilo Cametti (ITA), SwimOutlet.com Oene Rusticus (NED), Rokur Jakupsstovu (FAR) Swiss Timing swimmers, divers, water polo players and synchronized Japan: Hideki Mochizuki Tritonwear swimmers. These athletes and others involved in life Middle East: Baruch “Buky” Chass, Ph.D. (ISR) United States Aquatic Sports South Africa: Neville Smith (RSA) United States Masters Swimming saving activities and education, throughout the world, South America: Jorge Aguado (ARG) USA Diving serve to inspire, educate, and be role models for all USA Synchro PHOTOGRAPHERS/SWTV USA Swimming those who participate in the Hall of Fame’s experience Peter H. Bick, USA Today Sports Images, USA Swimming Foundation Reuters, Getty Images and programs. USA Water Polo Weller Pools 3 Past Presidents / Chairmen / Executive Directors International Swimming Hall of Fame Past Presidents Dr.