Hanover College to Discontinue its Swimming Program
Due to ongoing issues created by the lack of an on-campus aquatic facility, projected increases in operating costs, and sustained challenges with roster size, Hanover College will discontinue its intercollegiate men's and women's swimming programs, effective immediately. Hanover joined the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference prior to the 2018鈥�19 season, with combined men's and women's rosters averaging 25 student-athletes during the programs' first three seasons. Participation declined significantly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, averaging 11 swimmers per year across men's and women's teams combined since the 2020鈥�21 season. That decline, combined with anticipated increases in operating expenses has made the...
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