The Rivalry: The Greatest Swimming Rivalry of All Time (Documentary Film)
From the swimming vaults of a little website known as swimnetwork, a swimming documentary was captured. It was (and is) perhaps the greatest “rivalry documentary film” ever produced. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Berens, Evans, Marsh, Gaines & Weber-Gale Headline USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camp
The USA Swimming Foundation Fantasy Camp is a star-studded weekend of swim fan fun. It’s open to swimmers of all abilities who want to rub shoulders with Olympic Champions like Ricky Berens, Janet Evans, Rowdy Gaines, Garrett Weber-Gale, and coach David Marsh. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Out of Nowhere – SwimSwam Film Fest
Every morning, an old lifeguard arrives for another day of work, when in fact the swimming pool he guards has been empty for years. One day an unexpected guest appears out of nowhere, filling him with doubts about his everyday reality. (Image courtesy of Maayan Tzuriel)
Husbands – “You, Me, Cellphones” – SwimSwam Film Fest
Hubands’ music video, “You Me Cellphone,” with swimming twist. Note: Parental Advisory for mild language. (Image courtesy of Cauboyz)
Swimming Pool Party with 65,000 Ping Pong Balls – SwimSwam Film Fest
Turn your swimming pool into a party pool with 65,000 ping pong balls plus a light show effect. (Image courtesy of Red Paper Heart)
Swimming Tips: Catch More Water, Earlier
Early Vertical Forearm (EVF) is a position that is a critical to fast swimming across the board. EVF is most often considered to be the “front end” of the stroke, or the start of the pull or catch. (Image courtesy of FINIS)
USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee Released 3rd Athletes’ Splash Newsletter
The USA Swimming Athlete Executive Committee releases Athletes’ Splash Newsletter to all swimming representatives and athletes. The issue’s highlights include the United States Aquatics Sports Convention, a FINA update from Aaron Piersol, USOC upadate from Peter Vanderkaay, and a World Championship recap from Ricky Berens. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Swimming Makes It Into Soul Hamster Cross Trainning Commercial – Video
Soul Hamster Swimming (Image Courtesy of KIA)
What is Masters Swimming? Video Feature
Video is courtesy of swimswam contributor and US Masters Swimmer Christina Wright. (Photo Credit: Mike Lewis, olavistaphotograpy.com)
Arcadia University Hires John Geissinger, 1st Full Time Swim Coach in Program’s History
Arcadia University announces that John Geissinger has been named head men’s and women’s swimming coach and aquatics director. Geissinger will begin his new roles at Arcadia later this month. (Image courtesy of Arcadia University )
Olympic Swimmer Janet Evans Named USA Swimming Foundation Ambassador
“Swimming is an amazing sport that has taught me lessons both in the water and out, which is why I was thrilled to become an Ambassador for the Foundation,” said Evans. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
Swimming Inventors and Entrepreneurs See Bright Future
Swimming is growing and expanding in new and exciting ways. Much of the growth has been fueled from within the community, by those who care, members of what we like to call the swimming family.
Scott VanKuilenburg Joins University of Bridgeport Swimming Staff
University of Bridgeport head women’s and men’s swimming coach Brad Flood and the UB Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Scott…
How To Cope with your kid leaving for college
Your child is a young adult, a graduate from high school and ready to start his/her next chapter hundreds of miles away from you. What do you have to show for the last two decades of parenthood? A scrapbook and an empty bedroom down the hall? Not to worry, your child’s college career also starts the next chapter in your life. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
$10,001 to the Fastest Man in Texas Shootout
Josh Davis and the Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic present the Fastest Man in Texas Shootout. Featured image: Dax Hill, Jimmy Feigen & Brendan Hansen (Photo Credit: MOO BOSC)