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PHOENIX, Arizona, November 22. THE holiday season is rapidly approaching, and you will probably find yourself to be either ahead of the game or overwhelmed by the thought of seasonal preparations! <\/p>\n

For more than a decade, Swimming World Magazine<\/i> has published an annual Holiday Gift Guide in its October, November and December issues that illustrates great gift ideas for your loved ones. From timing devices to massage chairs, you are guaranteed to check one individual off your list. <\/p>\n

This week's featured gift is Bob Steele's infamous book Games, Gimmicks and Challenges<\/i>. This guide for swimming instructors details more than 600 ideas from more than 500 coaches! The 360 pages of skills, fitness and motivation are sure to advance your swimmer from age group status to world class. For the bargain price of $29, give your aspiring Olympian the gift of greatness.<\/p>\n

"This is the greatest collection of workout challenges ever put together. The pages in this book will challenge, stimulate, educate, and entertain your team for years to come. Both Bob and his new book are a gift to the sport of swimming." <\/i>
\nTerry Stoddard \u2013 Swim Pasadena, CA<\/b><\/p>\n

Be proactive, prevent the stress and secure your holiday gifts NOW!<\/p>\n

Buy Games, Gimmicks and Challenges<\/a>
\nView the Holiday Gift Guide<\/a> in the November Issue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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