Swimming Pool Headlines
USA Swimming Adopts October 1 2009 Ban on Full-Body Suits - Goodbye Speedo LZR, Jaked, and the Rest of the Super Swimsuits
At its annual 2009 Convention on Saturday, 19 September, over 400 USA Swimming Delegates, representing swim clubs from all 50 states, voted overwhelmingly for early implementation of a ban on...
W. Swimming. Leverenz Takes Queen of the Pool Title at Cal Poly (CalBears.com)
California freshman swimmer Caitlin Leverenz claimed the Queen of the Pool title as the Golden Bears opened the 2009-10 season on Friday morning in a pentathlon of events at Cal Poly's Anderson Aquatic Center. The Tucson, Ariz., product had the lowest combined time (4:49.55) after swimming five 100-yard events: the freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and individual medley.
How Much Water Should Be In A Swimming Pool?
Ideally you should keep your swimming pool water level between one third and one half the way up the opening of the swim pool skimmer. This is the level at...
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...
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...
Fate of Anglesey's swimming pools to be decided in January 2011 (The North Wales Chronicle)
ANGLESEY Council has given the island’s leisure facilities a stay of execution until January, 2011.
Nansulate® Energy Saving Coatings By Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Offer Effective Insulation For Swimming Pools (SurfaceFinishing.com)
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets: INTK), an emerging global leader in nanoscience solutions, announced today that the Company's Nansulate® Translucent GP thermal insulation, mold and corrosion resistant coating provides effective insulation for swimming pools and has been used since 2006 by CSR of Manassas, Virginia, as part of their standard pool installation package for both above ground ...
Asthma UK Comment On The Link Between Chlorinated Swimming Pools And Asthma (Medical News Today)
Dr Elaine Vickers, Research Relations Manager at Asthma UK, says: 'There are a few studies which suggest that the chemicals present in indoor swimming pools, like chlorine, may be involved in the development or worsening of asthma and other allergic conditions.
Villagers launch campaign to save school swimming pool (Hampshire Chronicle)
VILLAGERS near Alresford are battling to save their local school swimming pool.
How to Winterize or Close Your Above Ground Swimming Pool
The main purpose in winterizing your above ground swimming pool is to protect it from damage due to freezing water. You also want to keep your swimming pool as clean...
USA Swimming Names Ryan Lochte 2009 Athlete of the Year
After winning five medals, including four gold, at the 2009 FINA World Championships, two-time Olympian Ryan Lochte was named USA Swimming's 2009 Athlete of the Year at the U.S Aquatic...
Crookston Swimming Pool: 'Status quo' for now (Crookston Daily Times)
But Gilman says important decisions can't be put off indefinitely.
On-line Swim Coaching Primer
Swimming New Zealand's has put together an introductory course for swim coaches via an on-line course. The "Swim Coaching Starter Pack" is aimed at novice coaches, and covers topics like...
A Guide to Choosing Swimwear
Competitive or fitness swimmers often need advice on selecting, sizing, and fitting swimwear. While appearance may not be as compelling an issue in competitive swimwear as it is in fashion...
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