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Long Beach Finally Moving Forward With New Belmont Pool

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Rendering courtesy city of Long Beach After more than a decade of waiting, it looks like Long Beach might finally get a replacement for the historic Belmont Plaza Olympic Pool.  At a recent Long Beach City Council meeting, the council unanimously approved a construction contract for a new Belmont Beach & Aquatics Center, to be […]

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Watersafe Swim School Sponsors The562’s Coverage of Water Polo and Swimming For 2025-26

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The562 is proud to announce Watersafe Swim School as its newest sport-specific sponsor. Watersafe Swim School will sponsor all coverage of water polo and swimming throughout the 2025–26 school year. Founded in Long Beach in 1977, Watersafe Swim School provides swim lessons and specializes in drowning prevention for infants/toddlers. Watersafe recently moved its location of […]

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CIF Swim: Long Beach Swimmers Compete at Finals

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The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The best of Long Beach high school swimming was on full display this past weekend at Mt. SAC for the CIF Southern Section Finals. Several swimmers from around the city placed high in their events, led by Long Beach […]

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Boys’ Swimming: Wilson Cruises to Repeat Moore League Championship

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The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Wilson boys’ swim team was back in the pool on Friday evening at Cabrillo–taking another celebratory swim for one of the state’s most storied and successful programs. The Bruins showcased impressive depth as they outclassed the rest of […]

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Girls’ Swimming: Wilson Wins Fourth Straight Moore League Title

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The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Just like any quality competitive pool, Wilson girls’ swimming is deep. That depth was on display at the Moore League Finals on Thursday night at Cabrillo where the Bruins won a fourth consecutive league championship despite not winning a […]