Swimming Pool Headlines
Grizzly bear gets swimming lessons in local pool (AP via Yahoo! News)
A 7-year-old learning how to swim at the local pool is nothing new unless it's an 800-pound grizzly bear taking the plunge.
Should a Swimmer Emphasize the Pull or Kick?
A reader asked an interesting question: What's more important to fast swimming and good technique, a strong, fast pull or a fast, strong kick? In other words, how much does...
How to Winterize or Close Your Inground Swimming Pool
The main purpose in winterizing your inground swimming pool is to protect it from damage due to freezing water. Another is to keep it as clean as possible for the...
Ten Ways for the Swim Parent to Sabotage Their Child's Swimming Career
After thirty-three full years of observation, it has occurred to me that some parents must internally delight in the idea of sabotaging their child's swim career. They must for some...
Grizzly bear gets swimming lessons in local pool (WLBT 3 Jackson)
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A 7-year-old learning how to swim at the local pool is nothing new unless it's an 800-pound grizzly bear taking the plunge. Brutus the bear slapped the water a few times and then gingerly backed into the East Helena pool while onlookers gawked on late last week.
Auckland swimming pool evacuated after gas leak (TVNZ)
An Auckland swimming pool was evacuated on Mnoday morning after a suspected chemical leak
Council votes to permanently close swimming pool (Mobridge Tribune)
The Mobridge City Council, at the Tuesday, Sept. 8 meeting, took the first steps in building a new swimming facility in the city by permanently closing the existing pool.
Swimming Pool Stabilizer Levels - Why a High Stabilizer Level is Bad for a Pool
Generally speaking, you would like your swimming pool's stabilizer level to be below 100 (80-100 range). Keep in mind that stabilizer allows your chlorine to hang around longer in the...
This week in Flagstaff history: 'Men folk' dig ditch for new swimming pool (Arizona Daily Sun)
From 1884 -- With this issue we celebrate our entrance into our second year of existence in Flagstaff with the addition of 47 new subscribers. Our move from Peach Springs was certainly auspicious.
2009 Aaron Peirsol's Race For The Oceans
Olympic Swimmer Aaron Peirsol, the winner of seven gold medals in swimming, is hosting the second annual "Aaron Peirsol's Race for the Oceans". This is an open-water swimming fundraiser, to...
Grizzly bear gets swimming lessons in Montana pool to prepare for TV special (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
HELENA, Mont. - A 7-year-old learning how to swim is nothing new unless it's an 800-pound grizzly bear taking the plunge. Brutus the bear slapped the water a few times then gingerly backed into the East Helena pool while onlookers gawked late last week.
Swimming Stroke Progressions for Backstroke, Butterfly, and Freestyle
Looking for a simple way to learn or improve swimming skills for the four competitive swim strokes - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly? A 2007 presentation at the American Swimming...
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