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June 15, 2008 Swimming Pool News


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Win a swimming pool package (St Albans Observer)
The award-winning Bromley Hot Tubs and Pools is open seven days a week and offers everything from saunas, hot tubs, splasher pools, in-ground pools, above-ground pools, gazebos, steam rooms, full water treatment products, servicing, games and accessories.

Swimmers - Sip, Shade, Snack, and Sleep - Swimming Workout Tips for Hot Weather
School's out, the temperature is rising, and, at least for those in the more northern areas, outdoor pools are open for business. Summer often means a change to workout schedules,...

Boy found at bottom of swimming pool (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
A 4-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after being found on the bottom of a Spanaway swimming pool.

Support for Grey District Swimming Pools (Scoop.co.nz)
Spring Creek Mining Company, owner of Spring Creek Underground Mine, near Greymouth, will contribute $350,000 to a major community initiative to upgrade, heat and roof the Runanga swimming pool, while Solid Energy today announced it will contribute $750,000 to the new Grey District Aquatic Centre.

RUTH TO THE RESCUE: Consider lots of safety measures for swimming pools (Detroit Free Press)
Just because your swimming pool has a fence around it doesn't mean you've installed enough of a deterrent to keep children from drowning. Safety experts say a fence is a good start, but you also should be thinking about layers of safety.

Neighborhood Without a Swimming Pool Gets an Alternative to the Bronx River (New York Times)
With temperatures near 100, teenagers dove into the murky Bronx River at Hunts Point Riverside Park, despite warnings about health hazards in the water.

Akron's public swimming pools now open for summer (WKYC Cleveland)
AKRON -- City leaders hope two public pools will help local families to stay cool in the hot days ahead.

Swimming Pool Water Features
Swimming pools used to be 20-foot x 40-foot rectangles. They sloped from 3 - 5 feet and had a diving board at one end. In fact, every pool followed the...

Discovery of garbage in Milford swimming pool threatens opening (The Nashua Telegraph)
MILFORD -- Vandalism at the Keyes Field pool could force the town to postpone Saturday's scheduled opening. Two town employees were at the pool around 7:30 a.m. ... - By MICHAEL CLEVELAND and KATHY CLEVELAND Staff Writers

Olympic Water Polo Central
Olympic Water Polo is a fast, exciting competition. Men's and women's teams from around the globe qualify for the Olympic Tournament, with the winning team earning bragging rights for the...

Open Water Swimmers Mark Warkentin and Chloe Sutton Are First Two Swimmers Named to 2008 US Olympic Swim Team
Top U.S. open water swimmers Mark Warkentin (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Chloe Sutton (Roseville, Calif.) are the first two swimmers to be named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team....

Swimming and Safety in the Swimming Pool: Having Fun Without Fear in the Swimming Pool
Swimming pools have always been thought of as a means of fun and thrills. We think of our swimming pools as an escape for relaxation. Entertaining guests with a poolside...

The Knockers Versus the Doers - Mind Training Tips for Swimmers - Sports Psychology Tips for Swimmers
One thing that you must learn to overcome along the journey to being a successful swimmer (and person) is the inevitable people who will criticize everything you do. One sure...

Coughlin And Lezak To Compete In Final Meet Before 2008 Olympic Trials
Six Olympians, including Natalie Coughlin (Vallejo, Calif.) and Jason Lezak (Irvine, Calif.), are slated to compete in the Janet Evans Invitational at the McDonald's Swim Stadium at the University of...

Ziegler Wins Gold on First Night of 2008 Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational
Kate Ziegler took home the first gold medal at the 2008 Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational with her win in the women's 1500m free. Ziegler, who holds the world record in...


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