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Looking for a few ideas the swimmers on your shopping list? Need some swimming gifts for the holidays or a birthday gift idea? Some of these may help you find the right gift for the swimming person on your list.

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Kickboards, Pull-buoys, and Hand Paddles for Swimmers

Sunday November 29, 2009

Rounding out swim training by using hand paddles, pull-buoys and kickboards is a part of many swimmer's daily workout routine. While some athletes own their equipment, many other swimmers use whatever is at the pool. It might be a generic kick board or one designed for a particular purpose. Maybe they use a one piece pull-buoy and rectangular paddles. All of these will serve the intended purpose, but if you are going to buy your own, be sure to look at what is available on the market. Get the type or style that will work for you.

Reader Tips: Closing Your Swimming Pool for the Season

Friday November 27, 2009
The main purpose in winterizing your inground swimming pool is to protect it from damage due to freezing water. Another is to keep it as clean as possible for the next season. Closing your swim pool properly can save you a lot of work when it comes time to open the swimming pool for the summer. Have you found any ways to do it that saves time, energy, or money? Ways that make opening the pool for the summer easier? Share your swimming pool closing tips with other swimming pool owners.

Gift Ideas for the Swimmers on Your Shopping List - Gifts for Swimmers

Wednesday November 25, 2009
Looking for a few ideas the swimmers on your shopping list? Need some swimming gifts for the holidays or a birthday gift idea? Some of these may help you find the right gift for the swimmer on your shopping list.

Team USA Synchronized Swimming Vying for the 4th FINA World Trophy

Tuesday November 24, 2009
The top synchronized swimming countries in the world will flock to Montreal, Canada, November 27 - 29 2009 for the 4th FINA Synchronized Swimming World Trophy competition. The event is unique as it is judged solely on artistic merit. The elite international competition will be held at the Olympic Park Sports Centre and is hosted by the Canadian Synchronized Swimming Federation.

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