With everything the US Swim team has achieved globally, one might assume that every institution across America would promote it. But Cal Poly Humboldt doesn’t agree, it seems. In a recent announcement that will undoubtedly make all the fans cry, President Jeffrey Armstrong stated that the institute will discontinue the swimming and diving programs. With both the men’s and women’s division getting affected, the news has riled up the entire NCAA swimming community. But why did the California institution even do this? Will the people even listen?

Well, citing the reason, Cal Poly stated that the “rapidly evolving and changing NCAA Division I landscape” has been the primary reason for taking such a drastic decision. However, despite the programs getting discontinued, the student athletes registered will continue to receive the benefits of the scholarship. They will also have the option to enter into transfer portals and look for opportunities in other schools.

The email sent by Armstrong states that the House vs. NCAA settlement is expected to wreak havoc in Cal Poly’s finances. As per the reports, if approved, Cal Poly has a risk of succumbing to annual losses up to $450,000 for all of its programs. Meanwhile, a recent development has riled up the entire controversy once again. Despite getting a $10 million boost, the Cal Poly authorities have allegedly turned down the offer!

In a recent update on X, some serious allegations have been brought against Cal Poly Humboldts. The post states that the NCAA gave Cal Poly a fundraising goal of $80,000. Thankfully, the target was achieved easily, with a lot more money being raised. However, according to the allegation, “However when our athletic director was asked if he would accept a donation of $10 million to save the team, he said he would not accept it.”

Well, this was quite a surprising decision to take on part of the Cal Poly. Thus, the post directly charged the institution, stating that they intended to kill the sport and not to solve the financial crisis. Meanwhile, there was another reply to the post that made it more interesting. A user stated that there is no substantial evidence that the $ 10 million donation offer was made.

What’s more? The amount(if any) might have been way less than $10 million. The comment read, “Nobody has provided any evidence that the donation was real versus a ‘okay but what if we…” Others have cited the same proposition as $1 million.” Surely, the entire situation looks quite complicated at the moment. While there is no certainty on what is to ultimately come out of the chaos, the student-athletes looked significantly saddened.

Cal Poly swimming and diving team grapples with loss of program

The Cal Poly Swimming and Diving team is reeling after the sudden announcement that the program has been cut, effective immediately. The decision, delivered last Friday by Cal Poly Athletic Director Don Oberhelman, left athletes and coaches stunned and heartbroken. “It was a grim feeling,” junior swimmer Nick Elliott said.

The athlete further added, “A lot of emotions were very tense inside the room. It was just sad because it just kind of felt like the end of an era.” The program’s abrupt end follows a season of remarkable success, including an undefeated dual meet schedule and ten new school records. Elliott described the team’s progress as a “serious linear trajectory,” highlighting the frustration of seeing that momentum cut short.

Student-athletes were left grappling with the emotional and logistical fallout. “I know everybody’s hurt, and a lot of swimmers are heading to the transfer portal and looking for new opportunities,” junior swimmer Jonathan Butler shared. While existing scholarships will be honored, many athletes are already planning to transfer. Elliott captured the finality of the moment.

He added, “Seeing the pool one more time before we knew we would never step foot on it again made it hard.” The cuts stem from financial pressures linked to the House v. NCAA settlement, which will cost the university at least $450,000 annually. Despite Oberhelman’s earlier assurance that cutting sports would be a last resort, the decision has left the team grappling with an uncertain future.