Category: Organization
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Herning votes yes to host the 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships
According to aoh.dk, the city council of Herning, Denmark has voted yes to host the 2013 European Short Course Swimming Championships, in the indoor arena Jyske Bank Boxen. It was a split decision with the Social Democrats voting no, saying that the DKK 5 million investment could be used better elsewhere, but the majority voted yes.Via…
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Lucky Brits to see the London Olympics for free in Super Hi-Vision quality
Wow, if you’re a UK resident who missed out a ticket to the London 2012 Olympics, free tickets are (still) available for Super Hi-Vision screenings at the BBC Radio Theatre, BBC Scotland (Glasgow) and the National Media Museum in Bradford. Before the games get started, the Radio Theater is screening a London Prepares promo from…
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Debbie Phelps: ‘Don’t push’ kids into sports
With her final Games on the horizon, Debbie fondly remembers the first ones she attended with Michael. Her advice for mothers going to watch their children compete for the first time is the same as for mothers with young kids just starting out in sports — don’t push. Read more here on MSN Today. “Children…
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London Games ‘scare off other tourists’
The 2012 Games were predicted to be a big money-spinner attracting hordes of holidaymakers to the UK, but bookings for many attractions, hotels and tours are down around 33% and show no sign of picking up, as high prices keep visitors away. And what’s more, tourism chiefs fear London will become a ghost town the…
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Swim stars rally for Sjödin to be included on the Swedish Olympic squad
As mentioned on simma.nu/se yesterday, one glaring omission from the Swedish Olympic swim team announced yesterday was Simon Sjödin, Swedish record holder in the 200 IM and finalist from Debrecen 2012 with a best effort there of 1:59.44 (FINA A cut being 2:00.17). Now someone has started an online petition here, already attracting big names like…
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Another swim coach charged with sexual contact with a minor
Fairfax County Police say 39-year-old Noah Rucker has been charged with three counts of indecent liberties with a 17-year-old girl while working as a swim coach at James Madison High School back in 2001. Read more here on wjla.com.
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Into the Water- Teaching swimmers at the Richmond Aquatics Partnership
See Greater Richmond Aquatic Partnership
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Swim the Island
A promo for the “Swim The Island” event in Italy on 22 September 2012. Tempted? Swim the Island from Alessandro Beltrame on Vimeo.
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Aussie bosses return fire in gun controversy
Olympic organisers have hit back at claims of hypocrisy over their decision to sanction swimmers Nick D’Arcy and Kenrick Monk for posing with guns, saying “this matter involving Nick and Kenrick was not about visiting a gun shop, more the manner in which they posed in the photos, as well as past indiscretions which bring…