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SIA– High Performance Training Includes Leadership And Character Development

We believe the path to excelling in the competitive waters lies in the development of the person as a whole. Discover your power at SPIRE.

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South Carolina Teams Get Their Summer Season Underway With Virtual Meets

After months of quiet on pool decks around the country, some teams are getting ready for a different type of swim meet.

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Swim Meet DJ

These song lists, coming to you from Swim Smart, each feature a one-minute section to get athletes fired up.

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The Madison Aquatic Club Returns to the Water in Force!

The Madison Aquatic Club in Madison, WI returned to the water on June 13 with over 150 swimmers, operating with two swimmers per lane (with one on each end).

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Freestyle Technique – Six Phases of the Pulling Cycle

The following article is an excerpt from the soon-to-be-released book, entitled Fundamentals of Fast Swimming, by Gary Hall Sr and Devin Murphy.

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FINIS Set of the Week: Kick It Up A Notch

This week’s set, which is an old fashioned kick set that features a bit of breath control, comes from FINIS marketing coordinator Kat Wickham.

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Arena Recalls Swim Snorkel II Products

In swimming, being safe is the top concern, and it is positive to see arena being proactive and transparent in prioritizing the safety of their customers.

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12 Stages of a Hero’s (Swimmer’s) Journey

A swimmer’s journey starts with getting accustomed to life in the water and often ends standing on the pool deck with a watch in hand.

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Get Your Swimming Feel For The Water Back With Aqua Knuckles

Swimmers and coaches will find using Aqua Knuckles at the beginning of workouts is best because swimmers have their best attention to detail at this time. 

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Do Your Swim Goggle Straps Hurt Your Head, Try Smack Swim Strap

Smack Strap is a unique braided elastic replacement goggle strap designed to reduce pressure from goggle straps while ensuring goggles are water tight.

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BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week: Westchester Aquatic Club

This week’s BSN Sports Swim Team of the Week is the Westchester Aquatic Club, a USA Swimming club based out of the New York metro area.

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IM Sets When All Swimmers Start Away From The Walls

Social distancing with over 2 people per lane can get confusing with during IM sets. Do you start off in Fly? Do you split up the Free leg?

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FINIS Set of the Week: Cross Swim

This week’s set from Kat Wickham, FINIS marketing coordinator, incorporates some dryland training into your swimming workout.

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Ryan Murphy, Katie Hoff & Josh Davis on Champion’s Mojo Podcast

Champion’s Mojo Podcast, a weekly podcast for the swimming community was recently nominated as a Top 5 Finalist for the 24th Annual Webby Awards…

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Anti Wave Starting Blocks and Ledges

Anti Wave continues its long tradition of industry-leading product innovation with the release of their new Adjustable Backstroke Start Ledge models.

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