Stopwatches, Software, and Electronic Gadgets for Swimmers

A variety of precise and affordable stopwatches.

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.

The only way to truly know a swimmer's lactate threshold.

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.

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.

A waterproof pouch for a radio or cassette player attached to a belt Tunes to splash by!

A freeware program allowing you to use your PalmPilot as a stopwatch.

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.

In 1972, four Hewlett-Packard engineers got together to build a better swim timing system. They succeeded!

The Cool Coach is a tool for writing workouts, plan seasons, and individualize training plans and workouts for each athlete.

Daktronic Timing System Displays

Offers an "easy to use" meet manager and a team manager program. A downloadable trial version is available. Windows

A variety of stopwatches at reasonable prices.

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, 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.

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

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).

Timing systems, displays, meet management - IST has it all.

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.

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...

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

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.

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 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.

The Interval 1000 stores up to 2,000 splits and stroke rates, without changing modes.

Collect and analyze swim performance data and design peak performance seasonal and weekly training plans like a pro.

Looking for help with balancing your pool's chemistry? This program is just what you need.

Training programs for cycling, running, rowing, or triathlons. A downloadable demo version is available, also several freeware programs for runners. Windows

A very complete training diary program, including heart rate data.

A variety off high end models, including the 300 memory/printer combination.

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

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.

ALGE-Timing and Software has a complete system, from software through false start detectors.

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.

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 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.

A swimmer tracking/database program for parents, featuring pool length conversion, trend graphing, USA Swimming standards, and best time reporting functions. A downloadable demo version is available. Windows

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.

Mobile underwater video system for the technical coach interested in stroke excellence. Use the camera to view the swimmer at any speed or angle.

Zoomers underwater video pole-camera:The Snooper system includes a color circuit-board video camera mounted in a water proof housing, a   telescoping pole to which the camera attaches,  a battery, battery charger, waist belt and battery pouch and necessary cables.  

A good selection of reasonably priced watches, including a model that stores and prints up to 500 splits.

Water Polo Playbook is a coaching tool, which helps coaches design and distribute their own plays and drills. Windows

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