Read moreWellness Wednesday: The Importance of Personal Advocacy and Finding Balance27 March 2024A Swimmer's Life: The Importance of Advocacy and Finding Balance The world of sports is much more than physical exertion and athletic feats. Sports can help mold you into a well-rounded individual. Swimming, as many know, requires great mental and physical exercise, but where does that fit in to you...
Read moreMotivational Monday: How Can Swimmers Benefit from Visualization?25 March 2024Motivational Monday: How Can Swimmers Benefit from Visualization? As many swimmers are currently in the throws of championship season, here is one way to rehearse a race without getting into the water. Visualization is, quite simply, sitting yourself down, closing your eyes, and thinking (or rather,...
Read moreColorado Time Systems Contributing to Smithsonian Sports Invention Exhibition22 March 2024Colorado Time Systems Contributing to Smithsonian Sports Invention Exhibition Colorado Time Systems, a PlayCore company, is pleased to be an object donor to this family friendly, interactive exhibition focused on the intersection of invention, sports, and technology. Invention and technology can mak...
Read more1Finding Your Place in the Pool: Did You Choose Swimming, or Did Swimming Choose You?18 March 2024As a swimmer, you know there is something special about swimming that sets it apart from other sports. It is not just about moving through the water or winning medals but about the connection you create with the pool and the unique relationship you develop with the water. But have you ever stopped t...
Read more7Motivational Monday: How a Senior Swimmer Beat Challenges During Grueling Championship Meet18 March 2024Motivational Monday: How a Senior Beat Challenges During Grueling Championship Meet By Elizabeth Kelley, Guest Contributor Breathe, it's only a 200, I tell myself. Eight laps butterfly — that’s all it is. A shiver runs down my spine as I think about the amount of pain my body is about to experience....
Read more520What is the Hardest Event in Swimming? The Choice Isn't Easy18 March 2024What is the Hardest Event in Swimming? By Elise Devlin There’s nothing worse than getting a wide eyed, worrisome expression from your friend after you answered their question, “So, what event do you have next?” We’ve all been there. Lurking somewhere in your meet lineup is only the worst event to ex...
Read more75 Impossible Things to Explain to the Non-Swimmer17 March 20245 Impossible Things to Explain to the Non-Swimmer By Erin Himes, Swimming World College Intern Swimming is a different sport, which is why explaining things to non-swimmers can get tricky sometimes. While swimmers pretty much speak another language, here are a few of the hardest things to explain to...
Read more32Wellness Wednesday: The Big Deal About a Swimmer's Nutrition: What to Know13 March 2024The Big Deal About a Swimmer's Nutrition By Bailey Duran Swimming requires massive amounts of energy, whether it’s an elite-level practice or an age group practice. Because of this high energy expenditure, swimmers need to take the right steps to replenish the nutrients lost. According to wellness c...
Read moreTech Tuesday: The Benefits of Video Analysis for Swimmers12 March 2024Tech Tuesday: The Benefits of Video Analysis for Swimmers In many sports like football, basketball, and even water polo, watching film or doing video review is not uncommon. Sports like these record games and plays, which provide valuable insights into both an athlete's own performance and that of t...
Read more57An Honest Sport: 15 Truths About Swimming12 March 202415 Truths About Swimming Swimming is a sport like no other. You learn a lot about yourself throughout your years as a swimmer and the sport inherently instills valuable life lessons in you. Even when your time as a competitive swimmer is done, you still continue to learn more about the sport and hav...
Read moreMotivational Monday: 5 Impactful Leadership Styles For Swim Teams11 March 20245 Impactful Leadership Styles For Swim Teams The best swim teams are not just defined by performance in the pool, but by team cohesiveness. To optimize both aspects of a swim team, there must be members who are willing to step up and make a difference in not only their own swim journeys but the jour...
Read moreThe SwimLight: How Superstitions Guide the Race Approaches of Several Elite Swimmers10 March 2024The SwimLight: How Superstitions Guide the Actions of Several Elite Swimmers In the world of competitive swimming, swimmers navigate the waters of the pool and a sea of superstitions, seeking that specific advantage that may tip the scales in their favor. Uncover the superstitions from former Swim L...
Read more41The Coaching Phrase Manual: 10 Things Coaches Say During Practice09 March 2024The Coaching Phrase Manual: 10 Things Coaches Say During Practice By Isabelle Robuck No one else compares to your favorite swim coach. Think about it now; what makes your coach the best? Most swimmers deeply relate to their coaches through shared work ethic and discipline, training style, and - most...
Read more18Friday FunDay: How to Make Bubble Rings in 5 Easy Steps (Video)08 March 2024By Sydney Mason, Swimming World College Intern. Even if you haven't heard of bubble rings in the context of swimming, there is no doubt that you've seen dozens of photos pop up on your Instagram feed of swimmers lying down at the bottom of the pool with perfect circles traveling toward the surface. ...
Read moreKatie Ledecky to Release Memoir 'Just Add Water' in June07 March 2024Katie Ledecky to Release Memoir 'Just Add Water' in June Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky has written a memoir that will be released in June. Ledecky revealed the title and cover for her book, “Just Add Water: My Swimming Life,” on Thursday. The book, published by Simon & Schuster, will be released Jun...
Read more2Wellness Wednesday: The Positive Effects of Swimming On the Brain06 March 2024The Positive Effects of Swimming On the Brain By Alice Reeves-Turner If there is one thing all swimmers (and ex-swimmers) can agree on, it is the addictive nature of swimming. We all crave the smell of chlorine on our skin, the pain of a long, hard set and the adrenaline rush that comes from every r...
Read more2Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Provide Inspiration and Help You Through Tough Times04 March 2024Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Provide Inspiration and Help You Through Tough Times In the sport of swimming, setbacks are inevitable. We miss qualifying times, fail to hit that personal best we were aiming for, and have bad days at practice. There’s no question that these things will happen to a...
Read more56Who's Getting In? 12 Types of Swimmers You'll Meet During Warmup02 March 2024Who's Getting In? 12 Types of Swimmers Entering the Pool for Warmup By Temarie Tomley Swimmers are sometimes known for their distinct ways of entering the pool. Each person has a favorite way to start off practice. Here are 12 of the most common ways that swimmers love to hit the water. 1. The Class...
Read more59The 7 Sins of Swimming02 March 2024The 7 Sins of Swimming (From the Archive - Originally Published 2017) By Chandler Brandes There is no such thing as a perfect swimmer. As swimmers, we sometimes (although rarely) make mistakes. We may DQ, forget our heat and lane, or even accidentally-on-purpose rip our cap at the exact moment a har...
Read moreFriday FunDay: Fun Ways To Get Ready For Competition01 March 2024Meet Preparation: Fun Ways To Get Ready For Competition It's that time of year, athletes! The time when we set our clocks back, ringing in the new season with overbearing darkness at 5 p.m., excruciatingly chilly air temperatures, and holidays GALORE. It also signifies an important season for swimme...