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October 28, 2009 Swimming Pool News


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Swimming Games
Swimming is not supposed to be just an exercise - it should be fun, too. One way to add more fun to the water is to play an organized game. Many games that can be played on land adapt well to the water, too. Volleyball, football, and even simple games like tag all work at the pool or beach.

Swimming Games originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 01:25:09.

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Swimming World Records Since the Dawn of the Super Swimsuit in February 2008
Craig Lord at SwimNews has put together the complete list of swimming world records set since February 2008. There have been 201 world record-setting swims in the era of the supersuits, an era that will come to an end on 1 January 2010.

Swimming World Records Since the Dawn of the Super Swimsuit in February 2008 originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, October 25th, 2009 at 22:01:46.

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Backwashing Your Swimming Pool Filter Easily (dBusinessNews.com)
1800Pools.com will be launching their newest instructional video on “how to backwash your swimming pool filter” from professionals that have been in the pool service industry for almost 40 years.

Accused NASA spy billed US gov for swimming pool upkeep (The Register)
Court documents unsealed...a bit late The former NASA scientist who was arrested last week for attempted espionage had earlier pleaded guilty to over-billing the US space agency and Department of Defense to pay his personal credit card debt and maintain a pool, according to court documents unsealed Friday.… What is your recession sales strategy?

You MUST Learn To Bounce Back From a Disappointing Swim
One of the toughest times in swimming is when you physically and mentally prepare yourself for a big meet, only to find that you don't achieve your goals there. (Or even worse, having a meet where you didn't even go close to achieving your dreams). Don't fall into the self-pity trap or begin to mentally torture yourself like most swimmers do - get on with it and DO something about it.

You MUST Learn To Bounce Back From a Disappointing Swim originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 00:36:18.

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Women's swimming and diving continues streak at home pool (The Red and Black)
The Georgia women's swimming and diving squads extended its home winning streak to 66 matches Friday, a streak that dates back to 1995-96, as it handed North Carolina a 160-126 loss in both teams season openers. The news wasn't as good, however, for the men's squad as it lost to North Carolina by a 156-144 decision.

Child in critical condition after Oklahoma City swimming pool accident (The Oklahoman)
A 2-year-old child was taken to the hospital this afternoon after nearly drowning about 4 p.m. in a backyard pool, police said.The child was in critical condition at 5:30 p.m., an Oklahoma City police spokesman said.The accident happened at a house near Britton Road and N Air Depot Boulevard.

A Swim Training Workout Plan for Novice Swimmers
You are a swimmer, and 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? No coach to write a workout for you?

Maybe you are a swimmer stuck in a workout rut, always doing the same workout, week after week, and want to try something different? Here's a swimming workout plan to help you get fitter (and maybe faster) through a progressive swimming training plan.

A Swim Training Workout Plan for Novice Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 00:50:01.

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Madoff investor who drowned in swimming pool had a heart attack (CNN)
A major investor in convicted swindler Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme drowned in his swimming pool in Florida after a heart attack, his attorney said Monday. The medical examiner's office confirmed the report.

Training Plans for Swimmers
Tips and swimming racing and training plans for sprinters, middle distance swimmers, distance swimmers and triathlon or marathon swimmers.

Training Plans for Swimmers originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 00:39:20.

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Swimmers Goggles - More to Consider... Goggle Fit is Important
Swimming goggles are, like any other product, always changing; maybe for cosmetic reasons or sometimes to function better. There are hundreds of brands and models around the world. Sized for children or adults, designed for oval or round eye sockets, tinted, clear, hypoallergenic, prescription, or anti-fog, these little things make opening your eyes underwater much more comfortable, and actually let you see where you are going.

Swimmers Goggles - More to Consider... Goggle Fit is Important originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 02:16:16.

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