Skip to main content

The Starting Block Swimming Blog

Search This Blog

New Interview with Cullen on NBC Olympics

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Check it out...2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Interview on NBC Olympics

olympics swim news

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Comments

Popular Posts

I can't believe we lost a snorkel, pull bouy, kickboard and goggles

My son (AC) had a meet this weekend and we broke the "golden rule" of only taking one pair of goggles. Well, actually, I threw a pair of mine in there just in case. Fortunately, we made it through the meet with no goggle mishaps and without losing them. But, we did succeed in losing them somewhere between the meet and home (or maybe they are in car). Just last week, we realized that AC's snorkel, pull buoy and streamline kick board were missing...as well as his backup pair of goggles. At any rate, looks like I'm heading over to SwimOutlet to get replacement goggles (the Jr. Vanquisher's are always on sale). But he may have to wait for the other equipment. Wonder what the chances are of him paying me back when he's old enough to work? MORAL of the story : Even in the midst of the chaos of a swim meet, make sure you have EVERYTHING before you leave. And...if you take equipment to the pool, keep it all together versus pulling it all out and leaving it on the be...

LZR from Speedo available – 5 Reasons NOT to buy one for your swimmer

The LZR Racer, which reached must have status after its stellar showing at the US Olympics in Beijing earlier this year, is now available at a swim store near you . While they are a completely mind-blowing piece of technology, they really do not have a place in competitive swimming (at least if you have any respect for swimming as a sport). Oh...and don't forget that they are super cool looking! In fact, my own 10 year old son (9 at the time) expressed his desire to have one of the LZR jammers. At his age, it was more about the fact that he had seen the likes of Michael Phelps sporting the LZR line of technical suits than his interest in being faster. According to Speedo’s own website, “These are very high performance products and limited numbers are available worldwide”. In my opinion, this means: limited quantities = higher prices = cost prohibitive = creates an unequal playing field = bad for the sport. So why do I believe you should not buy these for your swimmers? Cost: This r...

Backstroke Disqualification in Competitive Youth Swimming is Common

I have seen many children swim a great backstroke race only to get disqualified by a stroke and turn official for turning over just a moment before they touch the wall. When they climb out of the pool, their disappointment is obvious. This is precisely why it is important to make sure that you, as a coach, a parent or a swimmer, are familiar with the rules for swimming backstroke in a meet and focus on these problem areas in practice as much as possible. The following disqualification rules apply to the backstroke as outlined in the USA Swimming rulebook. USA Swimming is required by it’s Bylaws to follow the Federation Internationale de Natation (FINA) rules. STARTS: The swimmer may NOT: Stand in or on the gutter Place the toes above the lip of the gutter Bend the toes over the lip of the gutter (before or after the start) STROKE: The swimmer cannot remain entirely under water after 15 meters (16.4 yards). After the start and after each turn, if the head has not broken the water...

Powered by Blogger