Swimming Pool Headlines
Group forms to save swimming pool (The Timberjay)
Shawna Kishel, who suffers from arthritis, swims several times a week at the Cook School. “It’s one of the few options for exercise that I have and it keeps me healthy,” said Kishel, who doesn’t know what she would do if the Cook pool is closed.
Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps in Compromising Photo Using a Bong
A photo of Michael Phelps smoking from a marijuana-type pipe (also called a bong) appeared in the British tabloid News of the World on Sunday. The authenticity of the photo...
Olympic Swim Coach Richard Quick Teams Up With Swim Across America to Fight Cancer
On February 14th, Swim Across America is hosting a national fundraising event to raise money for cancer research. This event is a tribute to the legendary Olympic coach, Richard Quick,...
Catherine Vogt Joins Bob Bowman and Sean Hutchison as 2009 World Swimming Championship Head Coaches
USA Swimming named Catherine Vogt as the head USA Swimming open water coach for the 2009 FINA World Championships. Vogt will join coaches Bob Bowman and Sean Hutchison in Rome,...
Olympians Ryan Lochte, Katie Hoff, Eric Shanteau and Garrett Weber-Gale to Swim at the 2009 Missouri Grand Prix Swim Meet
Eight members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team and members the U.S. National Team will compete at the Missouri Grand Prix in Columbia, Mo., February 13-16. Olympic gold medalist...
How Fast Should I Swim in a Swimming Workout?
When lifting weights, you have a pretty good idea how the work should be done. Up, down, a certain number of repeats with a certain amount of weight, maybe repeated...
Swimming scoops the pool in cash carve-up as whiners end up winners (Cootamundra Herald)
IT IS good news if you are an administrator in swimming, cycling, track and field, netball, hockey, sailing, rowing or skiing. But any of the other 80 or so sports? Tough luck.
Swimming pools' dedication Friday (The Chapel Hill News)
The public is invited to the dedication of of the Homestead Aquatic Center at 11 a.m. Friday.
Swimming Pace Changes from 50 to 1500 - How Can I Keep My Speed?
A reader asks: The longer I race, the slower I get. In a 50, I am faster than my friend, but in a 1500 he is faster. How can I...
Kor Hotel Group Opens 162 room Viceroy Miami | Features the Longest Swimming Pool in Florida (Hospitality Net)
Ushering in an unprecedented year for Kor Hotel Group’s Viceroy brand, Viceroy Hotels, Resorts & Residences is pleased to announce the inauguration of the glamorous Viceroy Miami on February 12. Interiors by Kelly Wearstler will enchant both business and leisure travelers alike, with an eclectic sensibility that has become synonymous with Viceroy’s sophisticated look. As the first of three ...
Myerstown could lose its swimming pool (Lebanon Daily News)
MYERSTOWN — The borough’s community swimming pool might become a victim of the recession.
Maori stop swimming pool work going ahead (The New Zealand Herald)
An objection from a Kaipara hapu has halted the construction of Dargaville's new $6 million 50m swimming pool at Selwyn Park. About 30 people attended an early morning "ground-breaking" ceremony on Monday when Te Kuihi representative Robert Parore asked for the proceedings to stop.
Take the Poll - Will You Change Your Swimming Plans to Save Money?
Financial cutbacks are everywhere. Have they changed you or your family's swimming? Have you done anything to save money or stretch your budget so you can still swim? Have money-saving...
Hampton will replace swimming pool (The Globe Gazette)
HAMPTON — The Hampton City Council moved forward Tuesday night with plans to replace the city’s 51-year-old swimming pool.
Swimming, diving heat up the pool (Middlebury Campus)
The Middlebury swimming and diving team participated in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) invitational this past weekend against four other schools: MIT, Tufts, Williams and St. Michael's. Team scores for this meet were not calculated, as the meet was intended as an opportunity for swimmers to race in events that they do not normally participate in during competitive meets.
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