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How Much Does a Dock Cost? Part III: Size

Size is the last topic in our three-blog series to answer the question, “How much does a dock cost?”’ In two previous blog posts, we discussed decking and design as cost components. Size considerations for your project Cost is not the only thing affected as the size of your dock section increases or decreases. …

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Much Does a Pool Table Cost?

Learn about the factors that affect the cost of a pool table, including materials, size, style, and features for a unique playing experience.

Understand Social Identity to Lead in a Changing World

What is social identity, and why does it matter to great leadership? Read this article to learn about this overlooked aspect of diversity awareness.

10 Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness

Motions sickness, also called sea sickness, car sickness, or travel sickness is very common and is caused by repeated motion. Motion sickness symptoms inlcude nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and a feeling of unwell.

10 Classic Swimming Pool Games

Remember how much fun you had as a kid swimming in the pool with your friends and playing Marco Polo or sharks and minnows? Do you remember the rules? What are some other classic pool games out there?

Swimming Tips for Beginners and Experienced Swimmers

Swimming tips about technique for beginners but also experienced swimmers. Gives information and fixes for your strokes. Breathing, self-teaching, ...

Swimming: Tips for Swimmers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Swimming: Tips for Swimmers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired<br>Swimming can be an excellent sport for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. It has been practiced for many years by individuals of all ages, for competition, fitness, and fun. Swimming for exercise can be achieved through swim exercises, water aerobics, and lap swimming<br>Lap Swimming and Water Aerobics After Vision Loss<br>If you swim laps, count the number of strokes it takes to cover the length of the pool. This will…

On Your Side: Swim in lakes, creeks and rivers? Know about swimmer’s itch

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5 Swimming Tricks Every Swimmer Should Know

These are swimming tricks every swimmer should know but your coach won't be teaching you.

How Swimming Changed My Life (And The Merits Of Being a Swimmer)

Author Riley Dunn explains how swimming has changed her life, and been a rewarding experience since she first entered the water.

HOW GREAT SWIMMING PARENTS HELP THEIR SWIMMER WITH GOAL SETTING

Contributor Rick Paine is an expert on the college recruiting process. He is also the Director of Swimming at American College Connection (ACC). AAC is a Swimswam Partner<br>All of the great coaching your swimmer receives from their club and high school coaches and from swim clinics and all of the brilliant advice that I provide will be wasted if your swimmer does not have the proper support system at home.<br>This is proven time and again with athletes in all sports. It…

Teaching Kids of All Ages How to Swim

Swimming lessons instruct students on how to move about the water with ease and efficiency. With all of the beaches around Long Island, becoming a strong swimmer will help our kids cool off in the summer while being safe in the water.

Prescription Swimming Goggles Offer Swimmers Clarity of Vision, as Well as Eye Protection

While some swimmers can still see well enough to swim without their prescription glasses, other people need more assistance so they can swim more efficiently. Prescription swimming goggles can help…

Is Your Child Swim Safe? Importance of Swimming

A summer experience of swim lessons in a condensed period of time allows children to progressively build solid swimming skills.

The Benefits of Swimming

You don’t have to be an Olympian to enjoy the benefits of swimming. Swimming can improve your health regardless of your fitness level. Swimming provides a way to exercise with the resistance of water to build muscle while improving your core strength and aerobic fitness. Swimming can also decrease your blood pressure and total cholesterol....

Planning to go for a swim? Doctors warn about infections you might catch in a public swimming pool

But before you get your swimming bag ready, have you ever wondered about the diseases you can catch from a public pool?

Which Arm Is Swimming Which Stroke? A Quiz for Swimmers and Triathletes

Can you tell which arm is swimming which stroke? Take this quiz!

4 Tips For Drafting On The Swim

Drafting can reduce energy output by up to 38 percent. These positions will help you swim faster and easier in your next race.