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Valley swimming pool to close for improvements (Belfast Telegraph)
The Valley Leisure Centre’s swimming pool will be closed from now until Monday, January 11, 2010, to allow major improvements to take place. Related Stories Residents consulted on land More integration for Castlereagh Grapevine - December 10 Talent showcase for community volunteers ‘Lights to Remember’
The Freestyle Flip Turn for Swimmers The Freestyle Flip Turn for Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 01:06:01.
Swimming toward the wall, somersault, streamline, push - the basic swimming flip turn (or do you say flipturn?). Wow! Looks neat. But is it necessary?
Should Baby Swimmers Or Infant Swimmers Be Dunked? Should Baby Swimmers Or Infant Swimmers Be Dunked? originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 02:08:49.
Should baby swimmers or infant swimmers be dunked as part of a swim lesson? This is a common question parents ask about swimming lessons for their swimmers. "Dunk" is even a term used by some swimming instructors as part of a learn to swim lesson. Before I answer the question, "should babies be dunked during a swim lesson," let's clarify the meaning of the term dunk. My definition of dunk is to abruptly push a person underwater.
Knutson Sets Record on First Night of 2009 Short Course USA Swimming Nationals Knutson Sets Record on First Night of 2009 Short Course USA Swimming Nationals originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 19:17:30.
Dagny Knutson set a championship record on the first night of competition at the 2009 AT&T Short Course USA Swimming National Championships in Federal Way, Wash. Knutson, who was under American record pace throughout most of the swim, won the 500y free with a time of 4:31.18. Short Course Nationals run through Saturday, December 5 at the Weyerhaueser King County Aquatic Center.
How to Do an Open Swim Turn How to Do an Open Swim Turn originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 02:31:23.
When swimming laps, change directions easily and get a breath with the open swim turn.
Hartley Roundup: Swimming teams return talented pool (This Week Reynoldsburg)
With the majority of his athletes back from last year, including every state qualifier, Hartley High School boys and girls swimming and diving coach Tony Phillips is looking for more success this season.
Swimmer's Wrist Watch Automatically Counts Strokes and Laps Swimmer's Wrist Watch Automatically Counts Strokes and Laps originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at 04:36:11.
The Pool-Mate watch for swimmers uses motion sensors to detect and track laps and strokes as you swim. It has a stopwatch function as well. I have not seen one in-person yet, but it looks like a great tool that would help any swimmer that has trouble counting laps or that wants to swim more efficiently by working on strokes per lap.
2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships and Long Course Invitational Swim Meets 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships and Long Course Invitational Swim Meets originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 18:11:46.
The 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships are 3-5 December in Federal Way, Washington, with on-line swim meet results posted on Omega Live Timing. On 6 December, the AT&T Long Course Invitational Swim Meet will close out the weekend's events
SWIMMING: MHS splits in the pool (The Sun Chronicle)
NORTON - One meet into the season and the Mansfield High swimming teams can already start making plans for Sectionals and States.
Kim Jong Il Inspects Swimming Pool of Kim Il Sung Univ. (Korean Central News Agency)
Pyongyang, December 11 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il visited the Swimming Pool of Kim Il Sung University to watch its teachers and students in swimming training.
Dana Vollmer Wins Double Gold at AT&T 2009 USA Swimming Short Course National Championships Dana Vollmer Wins Double Gold at AT&T 2009 USA Swimming Short Course National Championships originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 06:45:13.
Dana Vollmer took home two gold medals Friday night at the AT&T 2009 USA Swimming Short Course National Championships. Vollmer set a meet record in the 200y free and also won the 100y fly. The meet concludes Saturday, December 5 in Federal Way, Wash.
Frenger swimming pool closed (Las Cruces Sun-News)
LAS CRUCES -- The city of Las Cruces Frenger Swimming Pool, 800 Parkview Drive, is closed today for an annual inspection, which will be conducted by the New Mexico Environment Department.
Share Your Freestyle Swim Drills to Improve a Swimmer's Swimming Technique Share Your Freestyle Swim Drills to Improve a Swimmer's Swimming Technique originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 02:42:58.
Swimming drills are are specific movements, done repetitively, to get your technique "in the groove." They can help you get more efficient and they can help you become a faster swimmer. Generally included in all workouts, most coaches feel that you can never do enough technique work. Do you have favorite swim drills to share with other swimmers?
WEST WINDSOR: HS swimming pool bubble opens (The Princeton Packet)
After sticking their toes in the swimming pool at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North for much of the fall, the swimmers at High School South finally will get to practice on their home turf.
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