Judge to determine whether Boston College swim team can resume competition

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — A judge on Tuesday will consider whether to allow the Boston College swim team to resume meets this season.

The entire swimming and diving team has been indefinitely suspended by the school after an internal investigation found some members were hazed.

The swim team is hoping the judge will allow the team to compete again. They’ve already missed two scheduled meets and they are supposed to host Army this Friday.

A Middlesex Superior Court judge will hear a new 39-page document that contains alleged misconduct from members of the BC swim team. There are 37 swimmers and divers who are asking for a temporary restraining order that would allow the entire team to compete again.

The hazing allegations stem from team parties over Labor Day weekend involving alleged underage binge drinking. Nine days later, the athletic director suspended the entire team. However, about half the team filed a lawsuit, accusing BC of prematurely reaching the conclusion that hazing occurred and stopping their season before any investigation was completed.

The school responded to the lawsuit by saying, “The investigation and university conduct process involving these credible and serious allegations of hazing is ongoing through the office of the dean of students, and will continue undeterred by any threats of legal action,” BC Spokesperson Jack Dunn said.

Swimming and diving is a non-revenue sport at BC. The lawsuit claims the school would not have indefinitely suspended the football team over alleged claims of underage drinking. It’s unclear how long it will take for the judge to make a decision on today’s hearing.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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