In a January 12th letter to the swimmers and their families, Santa Clara Swim Club Head Coach Kevin Zach announced, "It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the indefinite closure of the International Swim Center. Yesterday, the city received the findings of a consulting company tasked with assessing the state of the ISC. Subsequently, the city manager made the difficult decision to close the facility. In the face of this challenging situation, we want to emphasize the unwavering importance of safety. The decision to close the ISC is rooted in the commitment to providing a secure environment for all members of the Santa Clara Swim Club community."

The future of this storied program will no doubt remain unresolved for some time. The ISC has been a citadel for competitive swimming, with it legions of superstar athletes, and venue for world class competitions including Pacific's conduct of its annual International meet for elite competition, the 2014 USMS Spring National Championships and many of our LMSC's local meets.

Kevin adds, "Looking ahead, the SCSC leadership is diligently working to create a consistent schedule with alternative locations," as they look for places to continue their programs. Pacific Masters wishes Santa Clara Swimming good fortune towards continuing its legacy of Swimming Excellence.