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January 13, 2010 Swimming Pool News


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Baby On Respirator After Falling Into South Sacramento Swimming Pool (FOX40 Sacramento)
A 10-month-old baby boy is struggling for life at a Sacramento hospital after being found submerged in a backyard swimming pool Monday afternoon.

Should Flotation Devices or Life Jackets Be Used in Swim Lessons?
When properly used, a progressive flotation device will make a huge difference, from developing confidence, to learning skills more efficiently, to increasing safety. Photo by Jim Reiser"My son is on a swim team and doesn't need a life jacket. Why does he have to wear a life jacket during swimming lessons?" I responded, "He doesn't have to, but my number one responsibility is to make sure that your child is safe when in our care. To me, there was one of two reasons for this phone call.
(Photo by Jim Reiser)

Should Flotation Devices or Life Jackets Be Used in Swim Lessons? originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at 02:31:06.

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US Nordic combined skier Billy Demong dives back into life after swimming pool accident (Los Angeles Times)
Billy Demong went into the tattoo parlor with a simple request. Nothing gaudy, Gothic or garish.

Carinthia Uses Money From Hypo Sale for Swimming Pools, SZ Says (Bloomberg)
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The Austrian state of Carinthia used money it received from Bayern LB for its stake in Hypo Alpe-Adria Bank International AG to finance swimming pools and free nursery schools, Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported today, citing documents from the Austrian judiciary.

American Swimming Coaches Association 2010 World Clinic Registration Open
The American Swimming Coaches Association 2010 World Clinic is scheduled for 30 Aug through 5 Sep in Indianapolis, IN. The on-line schedule shows the many sessions for swim coaches available at the 2010 World Clinic. The offerings range from a course on "How to Write Workouts" to sessions on how World Champion swimmers train (presented by the coaches of swimmers like Rebecca Soni, Britta Steffen, Ryan Lochte, Paul Biedermann, and Gemma Spofforth). There is also a Speedo Swimmers Clinic as part of the event.

American Swimming Coaches Association 2010 World Clinic Registration Open originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 00:55:05.

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2010 FINA Short Course World Swimming Championships Website
The website for the 2010 FINA Short Course World Swimming Championships has been published. The swim meet is slated for Dubai from 15 December to 19 December.

2010 FINA Short Course World Swimming Championships Website originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 at 02:40:27.

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Swimmer's Dryland Exercises for Developing a Swimmer's Catch Technique and Strength

A look at some dryland exercises that can help a swimmer develop a better catch, and the strength to hold that catch while swimming.

Swimmer's Dryland Exercises for Developing a Swimmer's Catch Technique and Strength originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 00:57:34.

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Why Do You Swim?

Do you swim to relax, or are you swimming for fitness? Maybe you are doing it for more than just fitness, you are swimming to do swimming races, or to do a triathlon? Why do you swim, what kind of things do you do when you swim, and what are the results. What works - and does not work - for you and your swimming routine?

Why Do You Swim? originally appeared on About.com Swimming on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 at 02:32:00.

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