Swimming Pool Headlines
Emaar reopens nine swimming pools in communities (Khaleej Times)
DUBAI — Nine swimming pools in five of Emaar's residential communities have been reopened.
Could you help send an American National Team to the DSISO World Championships?
Could you help send an American National Team to the 2006 Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation (DSISO) World Championships? Team USA would be a cross of best times and being able to afford the trip but all of the swimmers...
Fliptrain Flip Turn Trainer
The Fliptrain in-water flip turn training device may be a great tool for teaching swimmers the right way to do a flipturn. So, what is the Fliptrain?...
FINA World Cup Swim Meet - New York February 2006
The next FINA World Cup event will be in New York. Get all the news and results for FINA 2006 World Cup Swim Meet in East Meadow, New York 3-4 February 2006. (USA Swimming)...
'Swimming Pool' gives new definition to 'gnarley' (Newport News-Times)
After almost two years of designing, fundraising and building, putting off the official ribbon cutting of the new Swimming Pool at the Lincoln City skateparks might not have been the easiest decision, but it was the right one.
Fund-raising under way for YMCA swimming pool (Nevada Daily Mail)
The Nevada Area has been without a public indoor swimming facility for quite a while, but many people want to change that. "Kids and adults need this," said Mike McCaffree, newly elected YMCA president and chair of the community fund drive to add a swimming pool to the Osage Prairie YMCA's facility.
A Horse in the Sea or a Seahorse?
A 2-year old colt got away from his rider and headed out to sea recently. After a 1-hour ocean swim, the horse was recaptured with no apparent ill affects. (Stephen Howell/Sydney Morning Herald)...
Swimming Pool Q and A (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Q: Is there any material or special paint that can be applied to refinish or refurbish typical pool cool-deck patio finishes? My cool-deck patio is about 11 years old, and although it is in good condition, there are numerous stains and discolorations from general wear and tear, plants, etc.
Age-group Specialization? One Swimmers Viewpoint
Gary Hall Jr. has the credentials to show that he is (or was) a great sprinter and an experienced swimmer. Based on his experiences, he has a lot to say on a varity of topics. You may agree or disagree...
Why Warm Up?
Most athletes perform some type of regular warm-up and cool down during training and racing. Why is it important to do a good warm-up? (Elizabeth Quinn/About Sports Medicine)...
Why No-breathers are Good for Swimmers
No breathers are not just about no air. They are also about learning. If you have not done them before, start with short distances and in the shallow end of the pool. Why should you do no-breathers? (Glenn Mills/GoSwim)...
Firefighters Pulled From Swimming Pool (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)
BURKE, Va. (AP) - Two firefighters are recovering from hypothermia after they fell into a swimming pool at a house fire in Burke. The firefighters were quickly rescued and taken to a place to get warm.
Planning a Swimming Pool's Size and Depth
Planning on building a swim pool? The shape and size of your swimming pool should be determined according to the type of usage the swimming pool will get - recreational, competitive, or both....
Maximize Performance Through Resting - The Taper
Training is an important part of any athelte's race preparation, but resting to maximize performance can be a challenge. Discover how to make the most of this final and crucial phase of training. Maximize your performance through resting. (Kevin Koskella/TriSwimCoach)...
Straight from a Sprinter's Mouth - Gary Hall Jr.
Does training the same way as a distance swimmer help someone become a good sprinter? Maybe, maybe not. The answer falls on the NOT side from Gary Hall Jr.'s point of view....
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