Category: Organization
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ASA shock report reveals half of British primary pupils cannot swim
See This Is Derbyshire Drowning is the third most common cause of accidental deaths in children – yet many schools in the county are not booking swimming lessons for their pupils. It has led to criticism from the Amateur Swimming Association. In an interview with the Derby Telegraph, Jon Glenn, head of youth and community…
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Simple message from Swimming New Zealand’s new high-performance boss
Read The New Zealand Herald “Excellence,” New Zealand Swimming’s new high-performance boss said of his philosophy towards the sport. “It is just about being the best you can be every day. Training hard, facing challenges as much as you can – and don’t be worried about failing in the challenge. Be prepared to face the…
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Statêra Client Testimonial – Mike Unger, USA Swimming
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Swim coach Rick Curl sentenced to seven years
Swim coach Rick Curl says to his victim: “Every day of my life has been spent thinking and feeling awful about my behavior.” See ABC7
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Open Water Swim – Flowers Sea Swim
Cool video courtesy of The Race Club The Flowers Sea Swim is the most fun Open Water Swim event we have ever been a part of. Gary Hall Sr caught up with the family behind the event, Frank and daughter Dara Flowers.
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Interested in visiting the World Swimming Championships of 2013 in Barcelona?
Sponsored post courtesy of RentTheSun This is the great opportunity to see the beautiful sights of Barcelona and visit this global sporting event at the same time. You have the opportunity to get to all the famous sites of Barcelona, such as Passeig de Gracia, the great shopping street with all the famous shops and…
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Nantucket Dolphins Swim Team
See NantucketDolphins.com Nantucket Dolphins Swim Team from Kit Noble & Nantucket Films on Vimeo.
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ISHOF Induction 2013
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) introduces the International Selection Committee’s Class of 2013. The ten individuals inducted were: Swimmers GARY HALL, JR. (USA), PIETER VAN DEN HOOGENBAND (NED), YANA KLOCHKOVA (UKR) and DAGMAR HASE (GER); Diver HU JIA (CHN); Synchronized Swimmer NATHALIE SCHNEYDER (USA); Water Polo Player MILIVOJ BEBIC (YUG, CRO); Open Water…
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SPLASH – Our Y’s Water Safety Program
“SPLASH” is the Westside Family YMCA’s free water safety program for fourth graders attending local Title I LAUSD schools. During these lessons students develop or improve swimming skills, learn about water safety, and emphasize the importance of character, honesty, respect and responsibility. All participants emerge from the program with skills to help them be safe…