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5 Signs a Swimmer Has Taken Ownership of Their Sport (Archive) By Brad Jones One common trait that you will consistently see in successful senior level swimmers is that they have complete ownership of their swimming. Over my years of working with high school kids on the Bellingham Bay Swim Team, I’v...

Be Safe: The Dangers of Hypoxic Training and Risks of Shallow Water Blackout Because safety is always a priority in the sport, Swimming World is re-running this piece from its archive that discusses the dangers of hypoxic training and shallow-water blackout. By Kristy Kinzer, Swimming World College ...

Rooming with a College Swimmer 101 By Kristy Kinzer Many college athletes elect to room with another athlete, particularly a teammate, for the big transition to college life and sports. But those who room with non-athletic regular people (NARPs for short) must inform their new co room-dweller of the...

Throughout this exciting summer, Swimming World worked with a motley crew of journalism interns to cover meets, storylines and events across the globe! They did a fantastic job of expanding our reach into the aquatic world we love so much. From gaining our very first water polo intern to covering th...

A Call to Journalist and Social Media Interns Swimming World Magazine as part of the International Swimming Hall of Fame is seeking another gifted group of writers for the summer who are interested in enhancing their journalism skills and garnering valuable experience to add to their resumes. The re...

During the 2018-19 school year, Swimming World worked with 20+ journalism interns to cover meets, stories and events across the globe! They did a fantastic job of expanding our reach into the aquatic world we love so much. From water polo stars to the emerging sport of ice swimming, our inquisitive ...

The Bolles School Swim Camps are developmental camps designed to provide quality instruction and training to swimmers of all abilities. All training and instruction will take place on The Bolles School’s San Jose Campus, located on the St. Johns River in Florida. Campers will reside in The Bolles Sc...

On behalf of Swimming World Magazine's school year intern class of 2018-19, we'd like to wish you all a happy New Year! This year's class has contributed greatly to our online content and represent each division of the NCAA as well as the NAIA. With a new year upon us, it's time to celebrate the ach...

A Call to Journalist and Social Media Interns Swimming World Magazine as part of the International Swimming Hall of Fame is seeking another gifted group of writers for the school year who are interested in enhancing their journalism skills and garnering valuable experience to add to their resumes. T...

This summer, Swimming World had the pleasure of working with a gifted group of 21 journalism interns who submitted stories every two weeks and delved into feature writing, race analysis, training studies and event coverage. A large percentage of Swimming World’s most-read online content was written ...

Longhorns Swim Camp registration fills up quickly, and all summer camp sessions are SOLD OUT! The November clinic remains open, and registration begins on September 1st! LONGHORNS SWIM CAMP OVERVIEW: MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUMMER 2019 Training at the Longhorns Swim Camp focuses upon intensive long-...

Mercersburg Swim Clinics are dedicated to improving your technique and helping you develop as a swimmer both inside and outside of the pool. Mercersburg Academy’s storied aquatics program has produced over 30 Olympians and maintains a tradition of excellence with their summer program. The primary...

The Hartwick College Competitive Swimming & Diving Camps comprise extensive programming for male and female athletes ages 8-18, emphasizing improvement in the fundamental skills of competitive swimmers and divers. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions will balance time spent with water and dry-lan...

Water polo is a niche sport that has been gaining momentum throughout the country, yet not many people understand the ins and outs of the sport quite like Cal State University, Monterey Bay’s head coach, Emily Schmit. “It’s such a dynamic sport. You’re playing overhead by handling and throwing a bal...

The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour produces clinics led by many of the most successful swimmers in the history of the sport. Nearly all clinicians have competed at the Olympic or top NCAA level and know what it takes to bring your swimming to the next level. Fitter and Faster is the industry leader in ...

The Michigan Swim Camp is designed to provide each competitive swimmer with the opportunity to pursue excellence both in and out of the pool. It is open to any and all participants limited only by age and specified number of campers. During registration, campers will select from one of two tracts - ...

The Neal Studd Swim Camp at Florida State University is a camp that focuses on giving each swimmer between the ages of 7 and 18 the tools to improve their overall technique. We emphasize physical fitness, stroke technique, starts, turns, nutrition and mental training. Each camper will receive specif...

Expect direct results by being part of the 2018 Navy Swimming Camp this summer! We are going into our twenty-first season. Our principal goal is to provide you the very best in individual instruction, evaluation, camper experience and safety/supervision. The purpose of our camp is to offer you a uni...

Learn the best technique and body mechanics from top college coaches and athletes at the Carolina Swim Camps, located at the University of North Carolina! We offer several camp options, from day to overnight experiences. Our highly experienced camp coaches and staff love interacting with developing ...

Eagle Swim Camps at Florida Gulf Coast University focuses on providing skill instruction in all four competitive strokes while also providing an incredible overall summer camp experience. Our campers, ages 8-18, will enjoy learning the skills to improve their competitive strokes and turns during the...