Swimming & Diving

Resources for swimmers and divers, whether you're just learning to blow bubbles or you're looking for a training routine to take your butterfly to the next level. Divers will find instruction on the four basic diving positions, safety information, competition scoring, and more.

  • swimming laps
    Swimming Time Standards
  • US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps in competition
    The Basics of Olympic Swimming Rules
  • Young swimmer getting in the pool
    How to De-Fog Your Swimming Goggles
  • stretching before a swim
    Is It Necessary to Stretch Before Swimming?
  • A group of men play water polo
    Olympic Water Polo Rules
  • Swimmer wearing goggles and a swim cap
    Swim Goggles That Don't Leave Rings Around Your Eyes
  • clean the pool filter
    How Often Should You Clean Your Swimming Pool Filter?
  • A lot of lap swimmers!
    Lap Swimming Etiquette
  • Pools Have Walls: Swimming Turns, Part 6 - Backstroke Flip Turn Basics
  • swim cap
    Comparing Latex and Silicone Swim Caps
  • Swim Tether
    Swim Tether Stationary Swimming Belt
  • Sea Swim in the Atlantic Ocean
    Swim One Mile in Six Weeks
  • 8-Week Swimming Training Program for Beginners
  • Man swimming in a front crawl
    100 Individual Medley Swim Workout
  • Swimming Workouts to Get Started Swimming
  • Swimming laps in a pool
    Get Ready for a 1500-Meter or 1650-Yard Swim
  • Woman swimming in lane of pool
    Recovery Swim Workout
  • Underwater view of swimmers in pool
    Fun 50s Workout for Swimmers
  • Kick Workout to Wipe out a Swimmers Legs
  • Aerial - Swimming Pool
    Warm-Up for Your Swim Workout
  • triathlon swim
    Swim Training for a Half-Ironman Distance Triathlon Swim
  • Are You Out of Swimming Shape?
    Want To Be A Better Swimmer? Swim More Often
  • A man and a baby boy in a swimming pool
    Should Scared Children Continue Swim Lessons?
  • father and daughter swimming in a pool underwater
    How Quickly Can You Teach a Child to Swim?
  • Portrait of baby swimming underwater in pool
    Underwater Infant Swim Lessons
  • A man swimming freestyle
    How to Fix Sinking Legs When Swimming Freestyle
  • Smooth curve and water jets of swimming pool.
    How to Pick the Right Size Swimming Pool Pump
  • Swimmer doing freestyle
    Freestyle Swimming Hand Entry Position
  • Pool light underwater
    What to Do When Your Swimming Pool Lights Don't Work
  • USA, Utah, Orem, Mother with daughter (4-5) swimming in pool
    Teaching Swim Lessons to Preschool Swimmers
  • Leaves floating on pool water
    How to Get Leaves out of Your Swimming Pool
  • Swimmer in a Pool
    Swimming Backstroke in a Straight Line
  • Back Float Practice
    Swim Lesson to Teach Swimmers the Back Float
  • Female swimmer swimming
    How to Swim Backstroke or Back Crawl
  • Hispanic girl swimming under water
    Teaching Children Swimming Safety and Basics With Games
  • Three friends enjoying a day at the pool
    Directions for Priming Your Swimming Pool Water Filter Pump
  • Empty Pool
    When Draining a Swimming Pool Is a Bad Idea
  • A swimming pool in a Mediterranean garden
    How to Choose the Right Swimming Pool Filter
  • Senior woman floating in pool, eyes closed, side view
    How to Teach an Adult to Swim
  • Boy swimming close-up
    Tips for Beginner Swimmers
  • Swimming Distance per Stroke and Swim Stroke Rate
  • Dirty Swimming Pool
    How to Remove Stains From a Plaster Swimming Pool
  • Man turning pool cover pump
    Servicing the Multiport Valve on a Swimming Pool Filter
  • Snowman Winter Holiday Vacation in Beach Resort Hotel Swimming Pool
    How to Winterize Your In-Ground Swimming Pool
  • Swimmer doing butterfly stroke
    How to Teach the Butterfly Kick
  • boy swimming freestyle
    How to Swim Freestyle or Front Crawl
  • Boy with friends in indoor swimming pool spitting water
    Changing the Sand in Your Swimming Pool Filter
  • Pool ladder in empty pool
    How to Clean Swimming Pool Hand Rails and Ladders
  • Beautiful swimming pool reflects palm trees
    What Is the Proper Water Level in My Swim Pool?
  • Hispanic mother and son in swimming pool
    Teaching Swim Lessons to Infants and Toddlers
  • Covered swimming pool in winter
    Opening Your Swimming Pool for Summer
  • Man Swimming Front Crawl
    Overcome the Top 5 Challenges of Breathing in Freestyle Swimming
  • A crystal clear backyard pool
    Swimming Pool Stabilizer Levels
  • Butterfly swimmer in swimming lane
    How to Swim Butterfly
  • Swimming Open Turn
    Swimming Open Turns for Swimmers
  • swim turn
    Freestyle Flip Turns for Swimmers
  • Diver standing at the end of a diving board getting ready to jump in the water.
    The 6 Types of Springboard and Platform Dives
  • Diver steps onto the springboard
    Water Depth and Safe Diving
  • Diving competitor
    High School Diving Competition Requirements
  • Judges at the 2007 World Diving Championships
    How to Judge and Score Springboard Diving
  • LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Tom Daley of Great Britain competes in the Men's 10m Platform Final on day three of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series at the London Aquatics Centre on April 27, 2014 in London, England.
    Understanding FINA's Degree of Difficulty Table for Diving
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