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Task force dips into swimming pool dilemma (Muscatine Journal)
WAPELLO, Iowa — A two-phase effort to determine the future of the Wapello swimming pool is being considered by a local task force, the Wapello City Council learned during its regular meeting Thursday.
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Soni Sets Meet Record on Final Night of the 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships Soni Sets Meet Record on Final Night of the 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at 04:11:29.
The swimming action at the 2009 AT&T USA Swimming Short Course National Championships came to a close Saturday night, with strong swims by Rebecca Soni and Nathan Adrian. Soni set a national swim meet record in the 200y breast while Adrian took home a win in the men's 100y free as the meet concluded. The swim meet will be broadcast as a one-hour special on NBC next Saturday, December 12 from 2 - 3 p.m. ET.
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.
Konawaena swimming pool reopens today (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Konawaena swimming pool on the Big Island will reopen today following a short closure for repairs. The swimming pool will resume its weekday hours and will be closed on weekends until further notice.
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?
Swimming: Phelps helps US take the lead in Duel in the Pool (TVNZ)
Michael Phelps celebrated his first appearance in a British pool on Saturday by helping the United States to a commanding 89-33 lead over a European team on the first day of the Duel in the Pool meeting
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.
Swim Training Workout Plan for Beginner Swimmers Swim Training Workout Plan for Beginner Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 01:06:59.
You are a beginner swimmer or a novice swimmer. You have the basics of a swimming workout figured out and want to be a better, but once you get in the pool to get the workout started, you feel a little lost? Don't know where to begin swimming? No coach to write a workout for you? Maybe you are just stuck in a rut and looking for other swim workout ideas? Here's a swimming workout plan to help you get fitter (and maybe faster) through a progressive swimming training plan.
W. Swimming. Dana Vollmer Swims on U.S. World-Record Relay at Duel in the Pool (CalBears.com)
Dec. 18 Duel in the Pool Results Former California star Dana Vollmer swam on a world record-setting U.S. 400-meter medley relay and posted an American record in the 100-meter freestyle on the first day of the two-day 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool held on Friday in Manchester, England.
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?
Duel in the Pool: Talks regarding a British Open of swimming are at an advanced stage (Daily Telegraph)
Britain's swimming chiefs are hoping to host an annual open championship.
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