Curl-Burke Swim Club Founder Banned by USA Swimming
The swim clubs are changing their name following USA Swimming's decision, which are related to a reported inappropriate sexual relationship between Curl and a teenage girl in the 1980s.
Following allegations of an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl in the 1980s, Rick Curl, a prominent swimming coach and founder of the Curl-Burke Swim Club, has been banned for life by USA Swimming. In addition, the swim club has a new name and new ownership—the Nation’s Capital Swim Club is now under the ownership of Thomas Ugast, according to a press release. There are Nation’s Capital Swim Clubs in Burke, Falls Church, Tysons Corner, Manassas, Manassas Park and Warrenton. There are also practice facilities in the Greater Alexandria area. Earlier this summer, Curl, took a leave of absence from his position in the wake of the allegations he had a sexual relationship with a teen swimmer in the 1980s, the swim club …
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Jenny W
4:15 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012
Your article is incorrect. The team formerly known as Curl Burke was released from their contract with the Warrenton Aquatic Facility (WARF) in early August. There was an article in the Fauquier newspaper on August 9th indicating that the City of Warrenton did not wish to further their association with the team citing the recent events surrounding it. more ›