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February 6, 2008 Swimming Pool News


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Peter Vanderkaay Talks to Triathletes
Well, sort of. Olympic Swimmer Peter Vanderkaay is interviewed on Slowtwitch.com. Peter talks about his goals for the coming Olympic year, his favorite races, and flip turns. Good Luck, Peter....

Prep boys swimming: Surprising Sauk looks to crash Badger pool party (Wisconsin State Journal)
 PRAIRIE DU SAC — Only two current Sauk Prairie-Wisconsin Heights swimmers were around in 1990, the last time the team won a Badger Conference boys swimming title.  Fast forward 18 years and Sauk-Heights again finds itself in the thick of the chase for the overall championship race entering the conference meet today at Baraboo.  The Eagle-Vanguards finished 8-1 and second in the dual-meet ...

Wisconsin's Public Swimming Pools Subject To New Rules (WEAU Eau Claire)
They're in effect as of Friday, February 1, 2008

Key Swimming Workouts for a Triathlon
Important or key swim workouts for a triathlete involve race simulation, swimming skill proficiency, sustainable swimming speed, and time to recover after a swim. These factors, along with the athletes...

Beijing National Aquatic Center Water Cube is Open for Business
The home for swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, the National Aquatic Center - the Water Cube - is open. With three pools under one...

Swimmer John Naber on Motivation
At the Montreal Olympics in 1976, the USA men's team had one of the greatest single team performances of all times. One of the noteworthy swimmers on that team was...

Avondale Swimming Pool decision deferred (Scoop.co.nz)
I think it is entirely appropriate that C&R members on the Avondale community board abstained from voting to immediately reinstate funding for the Avondale pool. I love Auckland and I am vitally interested in the environmental and social sustainability of our beautiful city.

Groups to discuss swimming pool options (Canon City Daily Record)
FLORENCE — Although the committee decided the $4 million swimming pool is what they really wanted, they agreed it would be impractical. Even if the city could pay for the pool, the cost of maintaining it would be the next issue to address.

Pushing for a swimming pool (Parry Sound North Star)
PARRY SOUND – After two-and-a-half years of planning, a committee supporting the creation of a pool and recreation complex in West Parry Sound had an audience for its draft proposal.

Yoga and Swimming - World Champion Swimmer Haley Cope
My first experience with Yoga was during my junior year of high school. My swim coach and I decided to eliminate morning swimming practices and insert yoga in their place....

The Water Cube's First Meet Is Underway
The first swimming meet to be held in Beijing's National Aquatic Center, the Water Cube, is underway. More information on the swim meet, including a link to the result section,...

Swimming pool cost study on Bowling Green council's agenda (The Toledo Blade)
BOWLING GREEN - They've done a lot of talking and listening. Now, the city parks and recreation department wants concrete facts and figures about what it would cost to build an indoor swimming pool, refurbish the old outdoor pool, or do a combination of both.

Thinking into Success - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers
What do you do when you are approaching a meet, but suddenly find that you cannot think one positive thought by which you will do well? Plus, what do you...

Open Water Swimming to Beijing
Steven Munatones (10kswim.com) has put together a great Open Water Swimming montage. Turn up your speakers, sit back, and enjoy....


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