Swimmer's Daily

  • See breakingnews.ie

    Shot by Liam Sinnott of Swellseekers.ie “just outside Moe’s cafe and T-Bay Surf Club” in Tramore, the shocking footage shows just how dangerous walking near coastlines can be as storms continue to batter the country.

    “The sea had gone quiet for over 30 minutes when suddenly a large wave came over the sea wall and caught the lady, nephew and her dog out,” the caption on the Swellseekers.ie Facebook page stated.[…]

    “This video clip has been uploaded to raise awareness of safety in storms before someone gets seriously hurt or loses a life. Please share the message.”

  • Swimming is a vital skill that can help prevent drowning. But not everyone has the chance to learn to swim, and it’s those most at risk who miss out.

    The YMCA Swimathon 2014 is a fundraising event being held on 2 March. The event encourages people of all ages and abilities to swim laps and fundraiser to help give people in our community the chance to learn to swim.

    By donating to the YMCA you can help provide swimming lessons for disadvantaged children. With your help, last year we raised money so over 5,000 kids didn’t miss out on vital swimming lessons.

    YMCA has been helping young people be more active for over 160 years. Each year we teach over 52,000 children water safety skills they will have for life.

  • “”Stay motivated, set goals, have fun” – Ryan Lochte”

    http://youtu.be/K-EWUOsgzqY

  • “Ian Thorpe’s family has thanked fans for their support as the star swimmer faces his toughest challenge yet. Paul Kadak reports.”

    http://youtu.be/vkz6sfkkN7s

  • “We talk to swimmer and 2012 Olympic finalist Andrew Willis, based here at Team Bath, about how he balances his sport with his studies.”

  • “Engaging with more than 20,000 Western Australian’s throughout the state – one fantastic community program”

  • james-erskineSee ABC News

    Ian Thorpe’s manager James Erskine confirms the swimmer is in rehabilitation – and says despite the ‘feeling of flatness’ that can come at the end of a professional sports career, there are still things left for Thorpe to contribute to public life.

    http://youtu.be/m4gvS7xU2-Q

  • See apsp.org

    Take the Safe Swimmer Pledge, then download the I’m a Safe Swimmer Certificate.

    1. I pledge to never swim alone
    2. I pledge to never play or swim near drains or suction fittings
    3. I pledge to always dive feet first
    4. I pledge to obey the pool rules

  • uk_sport_logoRead for instance Eurosport, UK Sport and British Swimming

    Olympic funding for basketball, synchronised swimming, water polo and weightlifting has been withdrawn following UK Sport’s latest review. [… ]

    UK Sport’s review decided to target funding only on those sports where Olympic and Paralympic medals are realistic targets.

    Simon Timson, director of performance at UK Sport, said: “We have undertaken a thorough, evidence-based review of all the funded sports to arrive at these tough yet important decisions. By its very nature elite sport is intensely competitive and the cost of success in the Rio environment means it is vital that every pound we invest has a real benefit in terms of medal performance.”

    British Swimming Chief Executive David Sparkes suggested that a formal appeal against the decision could take place, and said: “We are deeply disappointed and shocked at the decision to remove funding from the sports of women’s water polo and synchronised swimming.

    “While British Swimming welcomes UK Sport’s on-going support for diving and para-swimming, as well as recognising the massive turn around in the direction of the swimming programme, it is an extremely dark day for women’s sport in this country as today’s announcement could well signal the death of these historic Olympic sports in Britain.