One Tip for Swim Parents about Sports Specialization
Should your swimmer only swim, or participate in several sports? As a swim mom for almost 15 years, I’ve had this conversation on the pool deck over and over.
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Support WSA As FINA Alternative
About two-thirds of SwimSwam voters support the World Swimming Association as an alternative to FINA as the international governing body for aquatic sports.
Swimming Specific Yoga Partners with Mental Health Initiative
Five percent of all Swimming Specific Yoga’s online sales will go directly to support the Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiative…
Get The SwimSwam 2017 Year in Review Magazine
The SwimSwam Magazine 2017 Year In Review is like a coffee table book, big, nearly a pound, printed on high quality paper. It is the perfect gift for any swimmer or swim fan.
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Q&A: Katrina Radke Talks Survivor ‘Ready Room’ 1 Week Out of Premiere
“I think fans should just be prepared to watch an awesome show,” Radke says. “The cool thing about Survivor is that it’s constantly evolving. They love to keep people wondering what’s going to happen.”
First Swim Meet 101 – The Swimmers’ Version
Part 1 of a two-part guide for swimmers and parents to enjoy their first swim meet.
First Swim Meet 101 – The Parents’ Version
Part Two of a two-part guide for swimmers and parents to enjoy their first meet.
Study Looks At Death Risk During Triathlons
As excited as we are to celebrate those athletes finishing a grueling triathlon event, we’re also devastated when we hear of a sudden and tragic death occurring during a race.
Katie Reveno Writes Children’s Book Promoting Synchronized Swimming
Katie Reveno is hoping to introduce girls to synchronized swimming through new book.
Swimming Australia Says Their Entire Board Will Vote For Marriage Equality
Double Olympic medalist Mitch Larkin (above) is one of the few Australian elites who have spoken out on the marriage equality vote this week in Australia.
Research Participants Needed: NCAA Division I Female Swimming Coaches
I am currently conducting a research study, approved by the University of Tennessee, on the career experiences of female college swim coaches who have spent time coaching at the NCAA Division I level. Experience in any position is welcome: assistant, associate, and head coaches.
How to Ramp Up Early Season Conditioning
In the early weeks of spring training, swimmers are faced with the challenge of getting back into shape for summer racing. After a solid few weeks of taper, championship meets, and multiple days off from all training, putting in the strength and conditioning that follows can be quite difficult.
Little Things That Count In Swimming
Whether it’s a t-shirt, cap or a bag tag, these little things in swimming mean a whole lot to our swimmers.
Beyond The Lane Lines: Conor Dwyer Teams Up With Zac Efron
Conor Dwyer tapped into his Hollywood connections to benefit the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
Getting Back Into The Swimming State Of Mind
Labor Day marked my two-year anniversary of when I started training to swim competitively at the age of 53.