Barbados International Masters Swim Meet kicks off Oct 29-31
Just as the mornings start to get dull and grey in the North and temperatures start dropping, the inaugural Barbados Int’l Masters Swim Meet will kick off in bright sunshine at the outdoor pool at the Barbados Aquatic Centre (October 29-31).
Swim Job: U.S. Masters Swimming seeks Full Time Software Developer
JOB DESCRIPTION U.S. Masters Swimming is seeking one (1) full time software developer to assist with our web operations in…
Swim Job: The Bay Club Company seeks Aquatics Director
The Bay Club Company is predominantly on the West Coast, headquartered in San Francisco, with approximately 12 locations, 40,000 memberships and 2,300 associates.
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Coaches, Swimmers and Parents: Protect your Eyes!
Once upon a time, before I became a swimming coach and instructor at The Race Club, I was an eye surgeon. In fact, I operated on about 50,000 eyes over 25 years, trying to help people see better.
SwimOutlet.com Launches What the Pros Wear!
SwimOutlet.com introduced its latest interactive feature called “What the Pros Wear”. Building from their popular crowd-sourced “Style Showcase” launched in late spring, “What the Pros Wear” is a unique platform that allows swim fans to check out suits, gear and accessories worn by the world’s biggest swim stars.
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The Save Your Season Solution for Injured Swimmers
How do you keep your injured swimmers in training? (Featured Image: Alex Meyer, VASA Athlete)
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Why our brains do not like red-bottomed swimming pools
In the midst of Ledecky’s dominance, Phelps’ comeback, and the rest of Pan Pacs hubbub, I ask the readers of SwimSwam: Would we all love swimming so much if the bottom of the pool were red?
Swim Gear: Speedo’s New Nemesis Fins are Making Waves
Speedo’s new Nemesis Fin was designed using biomimicry and inspired by the pectoral fin of the Humpback Whale. (Featured image: Ryan Lochte, Speedo Athlete)
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Waikiki Roughwater Swim Photo Vault
It’s one of the world’s most iconic open water swimming races for many reasons – the water temperature is ideal…
17 Swim Jobs You Might Love
If you are jobless or don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family! Here are 17 Swim Jobs you might love…
4 Reasons Why USRPT May Work for Your Swimming Career – Video Feature
Michael Andrew is a USRPT Athlete. He owns 75 National Age Group Records.
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15 Swim Jobs You Might Love
If you are jobless or don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family! Here are 15 Swim Jobs you might love…
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The 7 Wonders of the Swimming Pool World
While some of these locations may not be the newest, the largest or the prettiest, they all have something in common: culture. Be it surviving a World War, or complementing a beach town, these locations have greatly influenced the shape of swimming as we see it now.
Swim Speed Secrets For Swimmers and Triathletes
SWIM SPEED STROKES breakS down the pull, kick, core movement, and timing of elite swimmers PVK, Rebecca Soni, Aaron Peirsol, Rowdy Gaines, Ashley Whitney, Vlad Morozov, Ariana Kukors, Andrew Gemmell, Laura Sogar, Nicolas Fink, Elizabeth Beisel, Doug Reynolds & Melanie Margalis.
Team TYR Trio Earns Tickets to the 2015 FINA World Championships
TYR Sport is proud to announce that three of its athletes — Matt Grevers, Michael McBroom and Jimmy Feigen– have earned bids to the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.