Category: Organization
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Lifeguard shortage in Durham prompts permanent pool closure, 40-swimmer limit
Durham Parks and Recreation is closing down one pool for the season and implementing a 40-swimmer limit, as it deals with a shortage of lifeguards. The Friday morning announcement also included the fluctuation of pool schedules for this weekend.
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Olympics construction worker dies as Tokyo swelters, heatstroke suspected
A worker at a Tokyo Olympics construction site died on Thursday after being found unconscious while working outside, organisers said on Friday, with media saying heatstroke was suspected as the Japanese capital swelters through a deadly heatwave. Read Reuters
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Ashland High School Swimmers on Importance of Swimming in Their Lives
Ashland High School water polo and swim team members talks about the importance of swimming in their lives.
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Sudden outrage over Goldfish Swim, a decades-long tradition in Springdale
More than 1,000 fish are dumped into a pool for children to catch in Springdale’s “Goldfish Swim,” an event that’s been happening for years. But now, the tradition is causing quite an uproar. Springdale city leaders said the Goldfish Swim is happening as planned Sunday afternoon. It’s the 46th year for the event, but animal…
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Take a tour of the Bond University Sports Centre
Did you know that Bond University students receive access to Bond’s state-of-the-art Sports and Aquatic Centre? Join Australian Dolphins swimmer Elijah Winnington for a tour.
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Swimtastic + SwimLabs Facility Missy Franklin Walkthrough
Check out our one-of-a-kind Swimtastic + SwimLabs dual facility! The offerings of this swim facility accommodate swimmers of all levels, whether you’re just beginning to swim or are an elite swimmer looking to perfect your technique!
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Diving into swim safety
The Rhode Show Hosts Michaela Johnson, Wil Gilbert, Brendan Kirby welcome guests and discuss the latest in Rhode Island’s entertainment, events, arts, news and weather.
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A year out, top Tokyo hotels hang no vacancy signs for Olympics
Some of the capital’s most iconic hotels have already stopped taking room reservations during next summer’s Olympic Games as the city stares down a 14,000-room shortfall for an expected 10 million visitors when the festivities get underway. The luxury Hotel Okura Tokyo, which will reopen next month after 110 billion yen ($1Â billion) in renovations, has…
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Swim for Melissa makes a big splash
Over 200 swimmers gathered at Hampton Cove pool for the 14th annual Swim for Melissa NICU fundraiser.