Swimming Pool Headlines
Drive launched for safety at swimming pools (Gulf News)
Abu Dhabi: The General Directorate of Civil Defence will launch a campaign for safety at swimming pools by imposing stricter rules and regulations. According to the Civil Defence, all the swimming pools in the city and its suburbs will be inspected for safety measures and safety gear used.
New alarms aimed at swimming pools (San Jose Mercury News)
When the weather warms up, kids head for the swimming pool. And accidents happen. Two new wireless pool-safety devices let parents keep tabs on tots who wander toward the pool without adult supervision. The Safety Turtle Wireless Gate Alarm warns adults up to 200 feet away if a child opens the gate to a pool fence without an adult nearby.
End of pool deal puts swimming lessons in limbo (CBC Manitoba)
Swimming lessons may be cancelled next fall in one of the province's most popular lake communities if school officials can't find a new place for students to swim.
How do you know how hard you are working?
A simple way to determine exercise intensity
There are a variety of methods for determining exercise intensity levels. Common methods include the talk test, the target heart rate range, and the...
Stop Swimming Pool Suction Entrapment Accidents
Since the 1980's there have been at least 147 incidents of suction entrapment in swimming pools, including 36 deaths. Suction entrapment occurs when a swimmer is trapped by the drain...
Hall of Fame Swim Coach George Haines Dead at Age 82
Famed coach of the Santa Clara Swim Club, George Haines, has died. Among his many coaching accomplishments: 53 Olympians who won 68 medals, Head Olympic Coach, and 15 swimmers enshrined...
Training Tips for Athletes and New Exercisers
Whether you an elite athlete or a new exerciser, it's important to be reminded of basic training concepts and get some advice from time to time. These ten training tips...
Swimming pool will not open in Douglas (Sand Mountain Reporter)
After talking to Commissioner Buddy Allen, Douglas Mayor Paula Phillips and the Douglas Town Council voted Monday night to not open the pool as originally planned.
Still Afraid to Swim in Open Water?
Paul Newsome offers more tips on how to overcome the fear of swimming in open water. One method is to focus on something else, to get your attention off of...
Girl scouts add color to swimming pool (La Junta Tribune-Democrat)
Girl Scouts and Modern Woodmen representatives throughout La Junta planted flowers at La Junta Municipal Pool and Wipeout Waterslide Saturday as part of Join Hands Day.
Golden Girl by Michael Silver with Natalie Coughlin
Very enjoyable read, great introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the tale of Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin's up and down career in the swimming pool, a career...
Cork Masters Vibes and Scribes Lee Swim
What is the Vibes and Scribes Lee Swim? A swim of approx 2,000m (1,700m downstream and 300m upstream) in the Lee River, through Cork, Ireland on 22 July 2006.
Originally held...
Workshop, EvangeCube lead to swimming pool baptism (Florida Baptist Witness)
MILTON (FBC)–Nine persons were led to faith in Christ during a workshop on intentional evangelism as church leaders in the Santa Rosa Baptist Association put into practice insights learned during the three-day meeting.
Municipal swimming pool now accepting registrations (Le Mars Daily Sentinel)
Summer's almost here and the staff of the Le Mars Municipal Outdoor Pool invites you to join them for a day in the sun. "We encourage everyone to participate in an aquatic workout," says pool manager Donna Ruhland.
Disease Transmission at Recreational Aquatic Facilities
Since 1983, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has published surveillance summaries entitled “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports” (MMWRs) that focus on public health and a range of risk factors...
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