Swimming Pool Headlines
Stop Supporting 'Illegal and Cruel' Dolphin Captures and Dolphin Swim Excursions
Besides the cruelty involved, swim-with-dolphins programs can also be dangerous to the public. Because they are ill-suited for captivity, dolphins can become agitated and aggressive from forced interaction with humans. In Japan, dolphins are captured by driving entire pods ashore...
Nine-year-old Johnny Wilson's World Record Swim
San Francisco Bay Area nine-year-old Johnny Wilson set a new record by swimming from Alcatraz Island through open waters to Aquatic Park in San Francisco on Monday, October 10, 2005. Way to go, Johnny - and great work raising funds...
Predictable consequences if swimming pool is closed (The Ham&High Network)
Camden's director of leisure Ian Nicols is forever bragging that the public should be thankful for Talacre and the new Swiss Cottage Sports Centre, which, after causing four years of disruption to swimming and sports activities by schools and individuals, is still nowhere near completion.
Swimming pool Q & A (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Many homes with pools and spas in South Florida have been affected by Hurricane Wilma. Property fences and aluminum screen enclosures were damaged or blown away, and the electricity could be off for an extended period of time.
Should FINA use Instant Replay?
Alan Thompson, Australia's National Swim Coach and the secretary of the FINA coaches commission, believes that instant replay reviews of disqualifications would lead to better officiating. He is bringing the issue to the FINA technical committee. (Nicole Jeffery/The Australian)...
Masters Swimming is for Anyone
Do you think that swimming on a Masters or adult swim team is not for you? You could be wrong. Masters swim teams usually have a place for everyone, novice to expert. (Meghan Gibbons/Washington Post)...
Butterfly Drill - 4-Kick + 1-Pull
With the correct timing of the kick, butterfly can almost seem easy. What is the correct timing? For most swimmers, it means taking two kicks per armstroke. Where do you place those kicks? Here is a drill that will teach...
Pre-planning for High School Swim Training Plans
Data must be gathered and factors considered before a season training plan for high school swimmers can be constructed. Without certain information, like starting and ending dates, athlete ability levels, and notes from past plans, a new plan will be,...
Swimwear Fit – How Your Swimsuit Should Feel
In opposition to fashion swimsuits, in which appearance and style take a higher priority, fit and comfort level should be two of the most important factors when choosing a competitive or serious swimsuit. You will likely be spending a great...
Last minute effort to save Brown Hill and Buninyong swimming pools (The Courier)
THE fate of the Brown Hill and Buninyong swimming pools will be decided at a Ballarat City Council meeting tomorrow night. The two pools face immediate closure, with councillors expected to endorse the move despite strong community opposition.
Vandals damage swimming pool (The News-Messenger)
A man reported his above-ground pool was damaged after someone threw landscaping rocks against its side walls. The man in the 1400 block of Port Clinton Road said the large rocks appeared to have come from his lawn, he reported shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Developing a Successful Age Group Swimming Program
Starting a club program and making it successful is a tough job. There are many issues to be considered and many obstacles to overcome. Some of the things to review when starting a club program include the athletes, the facilities,...
MR. FIX-IT: How to get swimming pools blue again (Miami Herald)
The storm has passed, but your pool has suffered. The water is green, there's scum on the bottom, top and sides and it's full of leaves and branches and the lawn furniture you put there pre-Wilma for safety.
Current News:
October 29 - October 30 - October 31 - November 1 - November 2 - November 3 - November 4