Swimming Pool Headlines
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)...
A New Way to Store Toys Helps Increase Swimming Pool Safety (PR Web)
Removing rafts, noodles and other pool toys from the swimming deck will help reduce the chance of slips and falls. Children tend to drop pool toys everywhere, so having a convenient storage system is essential to keeping a deck area neat and safe. [PRWEB Jan 25, 2006]
Toyota Swim Cap Coloring Contest Winner from Chicago
The 2006 Grand Prize in the the Toyota Swim Cap Coloring Competition went to a 10-year old swimmer from the West Chicago Sharks. The swim cap will be worn by Speedo swimmers at the 2006 FINA World Cup Meet in...
Warning for swimming pool users (Central Midlands & Costal Advocate)
PEOPLE are being warned not to swim in warm untreated water over summer due to the increased risk of catching amoebic meningitis. The Department of Health is reminding residents of the increased risk of catching the life-threatening disease over summer.
FINA 2005 Men's World Swimming Rankings
FINA has released the World Swimming Rankings for 2005. The swim rankings list the top 150 swimmers in each event. Some of the men swimmers' highlights are listed here....
Swimming Pool Q and A (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
Q: We are considering heating our pool and have been aware only of solar panels. We have learned there are gas heaters and electric heat pumps, as well. Can you discuss the pros and cons of each type, as well as out-of pocket and any monthly expenses?
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)...
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?...
A look into the diary of an English Channel Swimmer
Ned Denison started as the first of six 2005 Irish Channel solo aspirants to swim in July but failed to get to France, pulled after 8 hours. The seas were rough, the skies dark, my feeding technique a disaster and...
Coping with Injuries - Can Your Attitude Speed Recovery?
Frequently, athletes react to injuries with wide range of emotions including denial, anger, and even depression. Although your feelings are real, it is important to move beyond the negative and find more positive strategies to cope with this setback. In...
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