Author: Claire McDaniel
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Rio Paralympics: Let the games begin
You may think the Rio Olympic Games are over, but the Paralympics Games have just begun! What are the Paralympics? The first Paralympics was held during the 1960 Summer Games in Italy. Since then, the Paralympics have been held just weeks after the Olympics in the same venue and city. To participate in…
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Four tips for a successful Labor Day poolside BBQ
Labor Day weekend is just around the corner — what will you do to enjoy the extra day? If you have your own pool, here are four tips for planning your best Labor Day poolside BBQ: 1. Decorations, music & pool prep. Clean the pool area, cut the grass and/or trim bushes and ensure…
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Why dog swimming is the new dog walking
National Dog Day is August 26th and brings attention and awareness to the plight of dogs and encouraged dog adoption. Owning and caring for a dog is not only beneficial for the canine; dogs help owners be more active and social, reduce blood pressure and stress, and improve mood. Walking the dog is a great…
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Recapping Rio: Team USA swimming cleans up
The Olympic Games in Rio are as exciting as ever, and the U.S. men’s and women’s swimming teams are as dominant as ever! The U.S. team is one of the most successful teams in the modern swimming era. They won 33 medals (16 gold, eight silver, nine bronze), matching the number of medals they won…
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Get ready for the Games: What to look forward to this Olympics
If you’ve watched or read the news lately you already know that the Summer Olympic Games are finally amongst us, and athletes and fans around the world are eagerly waiting in anticipation. The 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony starts off the games on August 5 and the closing ceremony will mark the end on August…
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National Ice Cream Month: Four Poolside Recipes
In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, hot days and swimming pools, here are some poolside ice cream recipes ranging from healthy to chocolatey. Nice Cream This recipe really is nice for your body and for your taste buds! Chop 3 bananas into small pieces and freeze them overnight In a blender mix frozen…
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Countdown to Rio: A recap of the Olympic trials
This past week in Omaha, Nebraska, USA Swimming held the 2016 Olympic Trials. Over 200,000 spectators came to watch the eight days of competition and enjoyed some amazing swimmers complete with light shows, fireworks and even a Cirque du Soleil performance on the final night. The official roster has 45 swimmers, including 30 first-time Olympians,…
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Prepping for swim season & educating your members
Summer is here and everyone wants to cool off at the pool! How have you prepared? Public pools need to protect against and prevent recreational water illness (RWIs), like Cryptosporidium parvum and E.coli. Here is a quick checklist. Clean: Keep pool deck clean of debris and fix cracked tile/concrete. If there is debris in the…
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The benefits of swim camps & how to find a good one
Summer is the season to send your kids to camp! Many universities host swim camps on their campuses while the bulk of the student population is away for the summer. I have coached at a number of camps around the country and around Europe. Camps are a great way for your child to learn about…
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Three reasons commercial pools get shut down
Have you ever tried to go swimming and the pool was closed for health reasons? When I was a kid, I remember on many occasions going to the neighborhood pool only to find out that the pool was closed for the rest of the day because the chlorine was too high. As a competitive swimmer,…