Stopwatches, Software, and Electronic Gadgets for Swimmers
Waterproof iPod Shuffle for Swimmers from AudioFlood
Like music while you swim? The AudioFlood waterproof iPod is for you.
Accusplit Watches
A variety of precise and affordable stopwatches.
Accusport Lactate Analyzer
The only way to truly know a swimmer's lactate threshold ia by blood measurement. This device helps you in that process quickly and accuratley.
Accusport Lactate Analyzer
The only way to truly know a swimmer's lactate threshold.
Aquadyne Swim Trainer
Formerly called the "Power Reel" - this device allows for upper body specific training unlike swim fins and provides the smooth control needed use that subtle kinesthetic feel.
Aquadyne Swim Trainer
Formerly called the "Power Reel" - this device allows for upper body specific training unlike swim fins and provides the smooth control needed use that subtle kinesthetic feel.
Aquatune Water Sports Belt (World Wide Aquatics)
A waterproof pouch for a radio or cassette player attached to a belt Tunes to splash by!
Big Clock
A freeware program allowing you to use your PalmPilot as a stopwatch.
Club Assistant
On-line system to help teams manage memberships, meet registration, websites, mass e-mails - almost everything needed to manage the business end of a swim team.
Colorado Time Systems and Displays
In 1972, four Hewlett-Packard engineers got together to build a better swim timing system. They succeeded!
Cool Coach Software
The Cool Coach is a tool for writing workouts, plan seasons, and individualize training plans and workouts for each athlete.
Daktronics Displays
Daktronic Timing System Displays
EasyWare
Offers an "easy to use" meet manager and a team manager program. A downloadable trial version is available. Windows
Fastime Stopwatches
A variety of stopwatches at reasonable prices.
First Waterproof MP3 Player to Use Bone Conduction Technology
Finis, Inc., the leading innovator ofcompetitive aquatic training products, today announced the release of itswaterproof SwiMP3 player for swimmers, triathletes, surfers, synchronizedswimmers and anyone involved in water activities. Unlike other waterproofplayers that rely on traditional air conduction technologies, the SwiMP3 playeruses bone...
H2O Audio, iTrain and Natalie Coughlin Produce Downloadable Swim Workouts
H2O Audio, the leading watersports music company, announced today that it has teamed with iTrain, (the leading provider of digital content fitness programs) and Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion and World Record Holder, Natalie Coughlin, to deliver the next generation in downloadable swim workouts for in-the-pool inspiration and power coaching.
Hy-Tek
A useful and complete "suite" of programs for managing meets, teams, swim club business, and workouts. Very widely used in the USA. Evaluation editions are available. Windows
iDive 300 from h2o audio - iPod Deep Dive Waterproof Case and Speakers
My tests of the iDive 300 in a swimming pool were successful - it kept the water out and allowed full control of the iPod while submerged. However, the unit is too big and heavy for lap swimming(but that is not its target market).
International Sports Timing
Timing systems, displays, meet management - IST has it all.
iPhone Swim Meet App - Android, Too
Big Fish Software has an iPhone swim meet app - and an Android swim meet app - that allow you to navigate meet results from Hy-Tek managed swim meets that post their results on-line.
iPod Waterproof Case from h2oaudio
h2oaudio has updates to their waterproof iPod cases, including models to fit the nano and shuffle. I tested the nano iN3 model and it worked very well, no water touched the iPod, I enjoyed some of my own tunes while swimming laps, and some other swimmers borrowed it and liked it, too. I think the shuffle-model waterproof case will be even better...
Lab Software Associates
This company has a variety of programs, from a team managing program that includes time tracking, billing functions, and team member tracking functions to a meet program that features an automatic, USS rules compliant, "missed touch pad correction" function. A demo version is available. Windows
Maric Programmable Pace Clock
Great for use as an "assistant coach" for interval training; short signal sounds after each interval. Also doubles as a game timer for a variety of events.
My Swim On-line Training Log for Swimmers - Swimming Social Network a…
The "My Swim" on-line training log for swimmers has the feel of Facebook or Twitter (it can be linked to an existing Facebook account). It is a way to track your swimming on a social network designed for that purpose.
Natalog Swim Meet Results and Top Times Software
Natalog swimming software allows: coaches to track their team's results; swimmers to track their own swims; parents to track their children's results; or dedicated fans to track the results of their favorite teams.
Nelson-Kellerman Watches
The Interval 1000 stores up to 2,000 splits and stroke rates, without changing modes.
Parametrix Swimming Software
Collect and analyze swim performance data and design peak performance seasonal and weekly training plans like a pro.
Poolease
Looking for help with balancing your pool's chemistry? This program is just what you need.
Science Sportsware
Training programs for cycling, running, rowing, or triathlons. A downloadable demo version is available, also several freeware programs for runners. Windows
Science Sportsware Training Diary
A very complete training diary program, including heart rate data.
Seiko Watches
A variety off high end models, including the 300 memory/printer combination.
Splash Software - Meet and Team Management Programs
Swim Meet and Swim Team Management programs as well as a meet entry and meet result viewer applications with multiple language support. Downloadable demo versions (Entry and Result Viewer are full-function, free programs). Windows
Stroke Rate Training for Swimmers - from Australia
A few electronic devices have appeared on the market to provide an audible cue to the swimmer, but they have had some practical problems. Namely, chlorinated water and electronics don't mix. Buttons, displays, and battery access all reduce the lifetime of the product. This great tool from Australia, the Wetronome, the Swimstroke Metronome avoids those problems.
Swim 2000
ALGE-Timing and Software has a complete system, from software through false start detectors.
Swim Log Software for Swimmers
A Windows based program for swimmers, parents, and coaches to track a swimmers race times and training in yards and meters. It lets you compare where you are now to your best times, to goal times, and to time standards. It also lets a swimmer look at a goal time's splits. With a free free, fully working trial version for download, the program is worth a look.
Swim or Splash with Your Apple iPod or iRiver iFP with These Waterproof Cases
I used the h2oaudio SV iMini waterproof case with my friend's Apple iPod Mini MP3 player while jogging, swimming, and splashing around in the swimming pool. No water got to the iPod - thank you h2oaudio!
SwimShark
SwimShark is software for swimmers. It is designed to keep you organized and on top of your swimming career. It's as intuitive to use as it is powerful. SwimShark is loaded with features that are useful to competitive and non-competitive swimmers and comes with a very lightweight price tag.
TeamUnify, Advanced Swim Team Management Web-based Software
This web-based software helps manage swim team billing and dues collections, grow and manage team membership, get or improve a website presence, and communicate more effectively with swim team members.
The Power Cam
Mobile underwater video system for the technical coach interested in stroke excellence. Use the camera to view the swimmer at any speed or angle.
Ultrak Watches
A good selection of reasonably priced watches, including a model that stores and prints up to 500 splits.
Water Polo Playbook
Water Polo Playbook is a coaching tool, which helps coaches design and distribute their own plays and drills. Windows
WinSwim Swimming Software
WinSwim Swimming Software features English and Spanish versions of swim team management software, swim meet management software, and a SDIF checker for help with USA Swimming's data exchange format. Downloadable trial versions available. Windows