Swimming Pool Headlines
Birthday celebrations for Parkes Swimming Pool (Parkes Champion-Post)
Parkes pool was officially opened on 16 January 1935. This year we will be celebrating that event on 16 December between 4 pm and 7 pm. Entry to the pool for those hours will be free.
Surf Swimming: A Competitor's Perspective
Much has been written for surf swimmers about stroke. Suffice to say, what is considered a good stroke in the pool, may not necessarily be an effective surf swim technique. In fact the perfect style of top-level pool swimmers is...
Families of swimming pool tragedy victims to collect compensation (Russian Information Agency Novosti)
MOSCOW, December 15 (RIA Novosti) - The families of the 14 victims in the recent swimming pool roof collapse in the Urals town of Chusovoi will receive compensation, the pool owner said Thursday.
Looking for a Swimming Pool During Holiday Travel - Check the Swimmers Guide
The Swimmers Guide swimming pool index lists thousands of pools for traveling swimmers that want to find a place to swim. You can find swimming pools almost anywhere in the world....
Swimming pool to be upgraded (North Devon Gazette & Advertiser)
DISAPPOINTMENT at the loss of their new swimming pool has been countered for Torrington residents by the promise of £250,000 improvements to their existing pool.
Single Paddle Freestyle Drill
Do you limp when you swim freestyle? Do you lean too much to one side or the other because you breathe to only one side? While these things are easy to correct for a short period of time, a permanent...
Bids for Beverly swimming pool scheduled for January (Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
BEVERLY - Bids for the construction of a Beverly swimming pool are scheduled to go out in January with the goal of having the pool ready by June. The pool is in need of major repairs, and local citizens have been working to raise the money needed to keep the pool up and running.
Vote for the United States Sports Academy Athlete of the Year
The United States Sports Academy's Athlete of the Year Award voting is now open. Cast your vote for the male and female athlete of the year on-line. My picks? Aaron Piersol and Natalie Coughlin....
Better Backstroke with the Thumb Drill
Pulling with a straight arm can FEEL productive. In most cases, it's the way the stroke is taught, so this is a common problem that's built into the stroke from the beginning. One way to work on thsi is to...
Swimming Away From Back Injury
In many cases, swimming can be a very helpful exercise for back pain sufferers. Athletes commonly become injured, and swimming is a great way to keep active since it usually does not put excess strain on a swimmer's back. However,...
Swimming Gifts for the Swimmers on Your Shopping List
Looking for a few ideas the swimmers on your shopping list? Need some swimming gifts for the holidays or a birthday gift idea? Some of these may help you find the right gift for the swimming person on your list....
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