Petition nears 10,000 signatures to save IRSC swim and dive programs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Almost 10,000 signatures have been gathered on a Change.org petition urging the Indian River State College Board of Trustees to reconsider plans to eliminate the swimming and diving programs. Launched by an alumna, the petition calls for alternative solutions to financial concerns, advocating for enhanced fundraising and sponsorship efforts. The Board is scheduled to discuss the proposal as part of an Athletic Restructuring Plan on October 27, with potential program cancellations set for the beginning of the 2027-28 academic year.
- •Petition launched on October 20 by Ella Smith, an IRSC alumna.
- •9:30 a.m. meeting on October 27 to discuss program elimination.
- •Decision part of an Athletic Restructuring Plan proposed by President Tom Moore.
- •Petition highlights alternative solutions to address financial issues.
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Petition to save IRSC swim, dive programs at almost 10,000 signatures
"Almost 10,000 petitioners call for the Indian River State College Board of Trustees to reconsider eliminating the swimming and diving programs.
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