WHO WE ARE
- The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF), Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1965. Its museum is the “Official Repository for Aquatic History” as deemed by Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) – the governing body for Olympic aquatic sports.
Mission
Inspire By inducting worthy aquatic heroes and Olympic champions into the International Swimming Hall of Fame and honoring achievements and contributions made to the world of aquatics.
Immortalize In 1968 FINA (now World Aquatics) – the governing body of all competitive swimming worldwide, sanctioned the International Swimming Hall of Fame as the official repository for the preservation and recording of aquatics history.
Imagine Our spiritual purpose is “Every Child a Swimmer”. Imagine a world without drowning, by Raising Awareness for water safety, advocating for legislation for water safety, and providing financial resources for swimming lessons for families that cannot afford them. ISHOF believes that swimming is an essential life skill. Swim education should be accessible to everyone. Through our Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS) program, we provide grants to swim schools serving in-need communities and families and advocate for life saving legislation.
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF)
‘Every Child A Swimmer‘ is the Spiritual Mission of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Upcoming Events
Recent News
Induction Ceremony Timeline
Honoree nomination review & voting by selection committee
Call for nomination s for ISHOF Awards & Specialty Awards
Honoree selection finalized
Award Recipients nominatio n review & voting
Announce new honoree class
Award Recipients selection finalized
Announce Award Recipients
Induction Weekend Tickets available
Accepting Final Silent Auction donations
2024 Induction Silent Auction
The silent auction will go live online on Friday, September 6,2024
Induction Ceremony & reception
Awards Ceremony & reception
Coaches clinic
Honoree Selection Committee meets
Masters Honoree nomination s review & voting
Final Honoree nominations due
Announc e new Masters Honoree class
Honorees
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) recognizes aquatic athletes, heroes, contributions and influencers in the following disciplines: swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, marathon, masters, and Paralympics and inducts Honorees into the Hall of Fame each year. Honorees are selected through a nomination process, governed by an independent selection committee.
Support Us
The International Swimming Hall of Fame would not exist without the generosity of generations of donors, which means the future of ISHOF rests on your shoulders. From small denominations to big dollars, every gift matters, and your participation sends a message that you understand, are grateful for and want to be part of the history of aquatic sports.
For Legacy Opportunities, contact Treasurer@ishof.org
Every child in the world should be educated and trained in water safety.
Swimming is the only sport that has the potential to save your life. ISHOF believes that swimming is an essential life skill. Swim education should be accessible to everyone. Through our Every Child A Swimmer (ECAS) program we provide grants to swim schools serving in-need communities and advocate for life saving legislation.
Every Child a Swimmer
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