Swimming Pool Headlines
International Swimming Hall of Fame 2007 Honorees
The International Swimming Hall of Fame has announced its 2007 group of inductees. The list includes two swimmers, one diver, one synchronized swimmer, one water polo player, and two coaches....
California Passes Legislation Aimed at Reducing Number of Residential Pool Drownings (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
IRVINE, Calif.----The Center for Disease Control reports that most drownings of children ages one to four occur in residential swimming pools. To build awareness of and reduce the risks associated with backyard pools, the state of California recently enacted new legislation intended to minimize the number of annual pool drownings.
Stanford Floats on Top of Competition at the 2007 Synchronized Swimming U.S. National Championships
The 2007 Synchronized Swimming U.S. National Championships continued today at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis. The event runs through April 28 and features elite athletes vying for national titles in...
Introduction To Swimming Technique Drills For Swimmers
A guide for swimmers on performing several freestyle technique improvement drills to help make a swimmer's freestyle swimming faster and improve swimming efficiency. Learn how to improve swimming technique to...
United States Synchronized Swimming 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Named
United States Synchronized Swimming (USSS) announced the athletes nominated to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, April 28 in Indianapolis at the IU Natatorium. USSS became the first National Governing...
Think safety before swimming (Americus Times-Recorder)
On a hot summer day, nothing feels better than a dip in the pool. Swimming is great exercise and a lot of fun, but before you jump in make sure you know some facts and basic rules about water safety.
Some of the World's Best Divers Will Compete at the 2007 AT&T USA Diving Fort Lauderdale Grand Prix
Many of the world’s best divers will be gathered in Fort Lauderdale for 4-days of top level international competition. The 2007 AT&T USA Diving Grand Prix will be held at...
Royal Pool to be removed (Fairfax Times)
It's a tough era for community swimming pools. When Royal Pool was built in the 1960s, there was high demand. Young families thrived on the social role the cement pond provided.
Pecos Pool opens Saturday (The Arizona Republic)
Temperatures are creeping up, but relief is near: Pecos Pool in Ahwatukee Foothills opens Saturday. All 29 of the city's pools will be open weekends for now, with 15 regional pools, including Pecos, adding weekday swimming May 21. All pools will be open from noon to 8 p.m. daily starting June 4.
Easing Swimming Pool Maintenance (New York Times)
New products that cater to increasingly busy homeowners can make second-home swimming pool care a cinch.
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