Swimming Pool Headlines
Swimming pool fencing laws to be reviewed (Scoop.co.nz)
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones today announced a review of the swimming pool laws, the first since they came into effect 20 years ago.
Swimming pool fence laws to tighten (TVNZ)
The Government's planning a shake-up of swimming pool fencing laws - the first since legislation came into force 20 years ago. Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones says since then, the number of children under six who drown in pools has been cut by nearly two-thirds.
Dixon makes her mark in the swimming pool (Las Cruces Sun-News)
LAS CRUCES —Rachel Dixon has big dreams of competing on the biggest stage that competitive swimming has to offer. In June, the 15-year-old Las Cruces High sophomore hopes her talent will take her to the United States Olympic Trials in the 100 backstroke.
Alain Delon - 5-Film Collection (The Swimming Pool / Diabolically Yours / The Widow Couderc / The Gypsy / Our Story) (DVD Talk)
One of the biggest surprises and best bargains on standard DVD this year, Lionsgate's Alain Delon - 5-Film Collection offers strong transfers of lesser-known but highly rewarding and varied titles starring the iconic French actor, at a terrific price.
Talkers: Couple married in swimming pool (The Kansas City Star)
NIKISKI, Alaska | The cake was in the shape of a pool and the walk down the aisle was replaced by a zip down a water slide, as Mark Confer and Joanne Wainwright took the plunge into marriage — literally.
2007-2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series - The Ohio State University April 2008
The 2008 Toyota Grand Prix Swim Meet Series moves to The Ohio State University April 4-6, 2008.
A talented field of top American swimmers, including world record-holders Michael Phelps...
More Records at the 2008 Australian Swimming Olympic Trials
Thursday at the 2008 Australian Olympic Trials found Eamon Sullivan re-taking the 50 Freestyle record with a 21.41 in semi-finals (and now a 21.28 in finals - wow!). Lisbeth Trickett...
Plenty of action at the swimming pool (Parkes Champion-Post)
Parkes Swimming Club held their end of year championships on March 15. All swimmers from age five and right up to the ripe age of 44, sorry Michael, have been swimming in the afternoons and even in their lunch breaks to get to this prestigious event.
Open Water Swimming - Fun and Educational Videos for Younger Swimmers
Steve Munatones (10k Swim.com) has put together several excellent on-line animated videos perfect for showing to young swimmers to help them learn more about the exciting world of marathon swimming,...
Lisbeth Trickett 23.97 50 Free at 2008 Aussie Olympic Trials
To finish off the Aussie Olympic Trials, Lisbeth Trickett (you might remember her under her maiden name, Lenton) clocked a world record 50 Free of 23.97. I can't wait for...
Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center Capital Campaign
The Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, Ltd. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with the mission of buying, refurbishing, maintaining and improving Southern Wisconsin's most important and unique competitive aquatic facility –...
Ban lifted on filling swimming pools in DeKalb (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It will be a wet summer across metro Atlanta now that the last major local government has decided to fill its swimming pools. DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Vernon Jones on Friday announced the county was lifting its drought-related ban on the use of water for pools beginning April 1. The decision gives pool operators two months to prepare for the traditional opening on Memorial Day.
2008 Australia Swimming Olympic Trials - Records Keep Falling at the Australian National Championships
Stephanie Rice broke the 400IM world record a few days ago, and has now set a new 200 IM world record of 2:08.92. The men's 100-meter and 50-meter freestyle records...
2008 University and College Swimming and Diving Championships - NCAA Division I Men
This is the big one for college men, the whole season comes down to that one swim meet, the national championships. The University of Washington and the Seattle Sports Commission...
World Record, Women's 400 Freestyle: 4:01.53
Federica Pellegrini of Italy, world record and a gold medal in the women's 400 meter freestyle at the 2008 LEN European Championships for Swimming, Diving and Synchronized Swimming, at The...
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