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06/20/2003 - Freestyle Head Point
A swimmer's "Head Point" - the top of their head - works like a compass. If it points someplace besides the destination, things get out of line and the swimmer gets lost. We started using this term with our youth group, and they got it - it clicked.

05/01/2003 - Protect your Family at the Pool
This summer, swimming pools are filled with millions of people having fun and staying cool. But did you know that germs can contaminate swimming water even if it is treated with chlorine?

04/24/2003 - Somax Swim Camp - Guaranteed Results
Somax Offers The First Money-Back Guarantee in Swim Camp Industry - graduate swimmers of our swimming camps will swim faster with fewer strokes after completing our swimming camps, or they will refund their money.

04/10/2003 - TriUmph Classic Triathlon
Triathlons for 50 and Overs - AARP developed the TriUmph Classic, a challenging but achievable mini triathlon targeting the 50+ population of all body types and fitness levels. Hundreds of participants joined the events in 15 cites last year, and 90% said they'd participate again. In 2003, AARP is bringing the TriUmph Classic to 10 cites and adding the National Championship in St. Petersburg, Florida.

03/25/2003 - 2003 Winter & Spring National Meets
While the 2003 collegiate swimming and diving championships may be over, there are still some exciting swimming and diving national title meets still on the schedule or recently completed. Which ones? From USMS through a USA vs. Australia duel meet - you will find links to them here.

03/23/2003 - 2003 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships
The 2003 Swimming, Diving, Syncro, and Water Polo Championships feature top athletic performances at every level. To follow the action or check on the results, these links will come in handy.

03/13/2003 - Improving your 100 Free - Lessons learned from Popov, by Terry Laughlin
How did Alexandre Popov managed to become the world's fastest and most efficient human swimmer? The basic thrust of his program is that stroke efficiency -- not training speed, hard work or power -- is the #1 goal of nearly everything he does.

02/20/2003 - Swimming and Self-talk
How many of us talk to ourselves? I mean before, during, or after we swim - I know I do, and I'm sure most everyone else does as well. What we say makes a huge difference in how we perform.

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