Has there been a decline in the number of NCAA institutions sponsoring womens swimming and diving?
A. Yes, but only slightly. In 1981-82, 46.3 percent of the membership overall sponsored women’s swimming and diving, and 58.3 percent of the Division I membership sponsored the sport. In 2004-05, 46.8 percent of the membership overall sponsored women’s swimming and diving, and 57.5 percent of the Division I membership sponsored the sport. The numbers of participants in all three divisions combined have increased, again because of increases in squad size.
