Month: June 2022
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Benjamin Kheng Plays Underwater Hockey—Wait, What? | On The Red Dot | Full Episode
It’s Singapore’s most medalled sport that almost no one’s ever heard off! @Benjamin Kheng dives into Singapore’s Underwater Hockey scene, with two weeks to learn the ropes from members of the Stirling Underwater Hockey Club.
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Cranston’s Budlong Pool Won’t Open This Summer Amid Budget Woes | WPRI
Cranston swimmers will have to find a new place to take a dip this summer.
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“Make Sure You Are Aware” When Swimming: Swim Safety With Former Olympian Cullen Jones | WTOL 11
Former Olympian swimmer Cullen Jones talks with Caylee Kirby about what swimmers can do to stay in the water this summer.
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Is It Safe to Swim During a Thunderstorm? | YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont
Lifeguard Dan’s Water Safety Wednesday tip: don’t swim while it is thundering or lightning outside. Swimming during thunderstorms is unsafe for those both in the pool and on the pool deck. Come back next week for more tips!
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YWCA Offers Free Swim Lessons For Tulsa Kids | News On 6 / KOTV
Kids in Tulsa are getting the chance to learn how to swim for free. The lessons are offered at the Lacy Park Pool through a partnership with the YWCA, the Red Cross, and Tulsa Parks.
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Majority of City Swimming Pools Remain Closed Due to Lack of Lifeguards | KSAT 12
With most pools closed, parents and kids seem to be okay with cooling off at a splash pad.
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Outdoors Delmarva: Maryland Freedom Swim 2022 | WBOC
The Maryland Freedom Swim is an event that celebrates the recreational use of Delmarva’s waters. 325 athletes gathered in Cambridge, Maryland to swim the width of the Choptank River. This 2 mile swim in open water is a challenge for those hearty enough to attempt it, but well worth the effort!
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Lifeguard Shortage to Start Summer | CBC News: The National
There’s concern about a lifeguard shortage in Canada and if beaches and pools will be kept safe as people head out to cool off during the summer.