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Mystery and Myths about swimming

August 25, 2010 at 2:36 pm | Posted in Mysterys and myths | Leave a comment
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Do you have an unsolved mystery or myth about swimming?

Then this is the page for you.

Below are some mystery and myths questions and answers about swimming:

1. Q= Do swimmers sweat? – Do Olympic swimmers sweat during and/or after their race?

A= The answer definitively is yes they do. When swimming, your whole body sweats. As soon as you get hot, the body’s mechanism starts to sweat. If you weighed yourself after a swim, you’d be lighter, thanks to the fluid loss that came from sweating. Also when you sweat, while you are swimming you lose salts so it is important you drink a juice with a pinch of salt in it or have an energy drink (such as powerade).

2. Q= How cold are Olympic swimming pools?

A= According to FINA rules, the water temperature must be 25 – 28 C (77 – 82 F).

3. Q= Who invented swimming goggles?

A= Persian divers are the first known users of swim goggles. They used polished tortoise shells to protect their eyes. In the 1930s, Guy Gilpatrick used swim goggles to protect his eyes from saltwater. But small swim goggles didn’t come into wide use until the 1960s. They were crude, sometimes painful instruments that were basic eye protection from the chemicals in the water. They were useless for competition because they fell off during dives and turns. By 1972, though, they had become a standard part of every swimmer’s equipment.

4. Q= When did they start to use swimming goggles, lane ropes, 50m pools, diving blocks and tumble turns in the Olympics?

A= The 1924 Summer Olympics were the first to use the standard 50 meter pool with marked lanes. In the freestyle, swimmers originally dived in from the pool walls, but diving blocks were incorporated at the 1936 Summer Olympics. The flip turn was developed by the 1950s and goggles were first used in the 1976 Olympics.

5. Q= Why do women float more easily in water than men?

A= Women float easier then men because the women have more fat tissue than men, and have a better distribution of it. Woman’s bones are less heavy and smaller, and their muscles are more flexible and lightweight.

Swimming, Diving and Synchronised Swimming facts:

The crawl technique used in Freestyle Swimming was developed by a British swimming instructor named J Arthur Trudgeon, who based it on a Native American style of swimming that he had discovered during a trip to South America in the 1870s.

Johnny Weissmuller, the first man to swim 100 metres in under a minute, was just as famous out of the pool: he played the role of Tarzan in 12 times on the silver screen.

The first official tie for a gold medal in Olympic Swimming history came in Los Angeles 1984, when American teammates Nancy Hogshead and Carrie Steinseifer swam identical times in the 100m Freestyle event.

The swimming pool for the London 1908 Olympic Games was built on the infield of the Athletics track at White City Stadium, and the competition was held outdoors.

Underwater Swimming featured at the Paris 1900 Games. Competitors earned points for the length of time and distance they were underwater.

Evidence of people swimming for sport dates all the way back to Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Greek times. Now hugely popular around the world as a leisure activity and a competitive sport, Swimming has featured at every modern Games and remains a real Olympic crowd-pleaser.

At Seoul 1988, America’s Greg Louganis fell unconscious into the pool after hitting his head on the 3m springboard at the start of a preliminary-round dive. Amazingly, he recovered to win the gold medal in the final.

In the 19th century, gymnasts performed over water in an exercise called ‘fancy diving’. This led to the development of modern-day Diving.

Competitive diving developed from gymnastics in the 18th century, when gymnasts in Sweden and Germany began to perform tumbling routines into water. Along with Swimming, Synchronised Swimming and Water Polo, the elegant yet dramatic sport of Diving is one of four disciplines that make up the Olympic sport of Aquatics.

Synchronised Swimming grew out of the ornamental water ballets of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which became popular in Europe and the US thanks to pioneers such as Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman. The first competitions

Synchronised Swimming began as a sport for men in the 1800s. It is now one of two sports on today’s Olympic programme to be contested only by women. The other is Rhythmic Gymnastics.were held in the 1930s, five decades before the sport made its Olympic debut in 1984.

Synchronised Swimming became an Olympic sport at the Los Angeles 1984 Games, with solo and duet events.

Swimming Glossary:

Long course: A 50m pool of the type used in Olympic competition, as opposed to a short course measuring 25m.

Medley: A combination event in which a swimmer or team swims separate legs of backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle.

Negative split: When an athlete swims the second half of a race faster than the first half.

Open turn: A type of turn for which swimmers must touch the end of the pool with their hands.

Tumble turn: An underwater roll at the end of a lap, which allows swimmers to push off from the end of the pool with their feet.

Diving Glossary:

Armstand: A platform dive that begins from a handstand position.

Platform: A fixed diving board, at least 6m long and 3m wide.

Pike: A diving position for which the diver bends the body at the hips, keeping the legs straight.

Springboard: A flexible diving board, at least 4.8m long and 50cm wide.

Tuck: A diving position for which the diver curls up into a ball, holding the shins towards the body.

Synchronised Swimming:

Back layout: A position in which the swimmer holds herself flat and face up on the water’s surface while sculling.

Deckwork: The initial movements performed by swimmers after the music starts but before they enter the water.

Eggbeater: A powerful way of treading water that allows the swimmer to perform arm movements while staying afloat.

Scull: Underwater hand movements designed to move and support the body in the pool.

Have you got a question, mystery or a myth about swimming that you want an answer too?.

Leave a comment below and we will add your question and answer to the above list.

Thanks

Holly xxx

Competitive Swimming Rules and Regulations

August 6, 2010 at 8:41 am | Posted in Competitive Swimming Rules and Regulations | 3 Comments
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UK ASA Disqualification DQ Codes

UK-ASA DQ Codes List

Butterfly

1A 8.1 Body not on the breast (except when executing a turn)

1D 8.2 Arms not brought backward simultaneously

1B 8.2 Arms not brought forward together

1C 8.2 Arms not brought forward over the water

1G 8.3 Breaststroke kick used (legal in Masters’ Competitions)

1E 8.3 Movements of the legs not simultaneous

1F 8.3 Alternating movement of legs or feet

1H 8.4 Did not touch at turn or finish with both hands, or touch not simultaneous

1I 8.5 More than one arm pull under water (following start or turn)

1J 8.5 Head did not break the surface at or before 15m mark following start or turn

1K 8.5 Not on surface during stroke (except first 15m following start or turn

Backstroke

2A 6.2 Left position on the back (other than to initiate a turn)

2B 6.3 Totally submerged, (except for first 15m following the start or turn or at the finish

2C 6.4 Not on back when leaving the wall

2F 6.4 More than one single or double simultaneous arm pull used to initiate the turn

2D 6.4 Did not touch the wall during the turn

2E 6.5 Not on the back at finish

Breaststroke

3D 7.1 Single fly kick not performed during the 1st arm stroke or followed by a breast kick

3B 7.2 Stroke cycle not one arm stroke to one leg kick

3C 7.2 Arm movements not simultaneous or not in the same horizontal plane

3A 7.2 Body not on the breast

3E 7.3 Hands not pushed forward together from the breast on, under, or over the water

3F 7.3 Elbows over water except last stroke before turn, during turn or final stroke at finish

3Q 7.3 Hands not brought back on or under surface of the water

3G 7.3 Hands brought back beyond hip line (except after 1st stroke following start or turn)

3H 7.4 Head not breaking surface during stroke cycle (except after start & turn)

3I 7.4 Head did not break surface before hands turn inward at widest point in 2nd stroke after strt or

3K 7.4 Leg movements not simultaneous (alternating leg movement)

3L 7.4 Leg movements not on the same plane

3N 7.5 Executed scissors, flutter, or downward fly kick (except after start or after turn: SW7.1)

3M 7.5 Feet not turned out during the propulsive part of the kick

3P 7.6 Head not breaking surface during the last complete or incomplete cycle preceding touch

3O 7.6 Did not touch at turn or finish with both hands, or touch not simultaneous

Freestyle

4A 5.2 Did not touch the wall at the turn or finish

4B 5.3 Totally submerged (except for the first 15m at start and turn)

4C 5.3 Head did not break surface at or before 15m mark following start or turn

5A 9.1 Incorrect individual stroke order (Fly, Back, Breast, Free)

5B 9.3 Finish of each stroke not in accordance with rules for the particular stroke

6A 9.2 Incorrect medley relay order (Back, Breast, Fly, Free)

62 10.1 Stroke Infraction swimmer #2

61 10.1 Stroke Infraction swimmer #1

63 10.1 Stroke Infraction swimmer #3

64 10.1 Stroke Infraction swimmer #4

6C 10.10 Fewer than four swimmers in a relay team

66 10.11 Swimmer #2 feet lost touch with starting place before preceding team-mate touches

68 10.11 Swimmer #4 feet lost touch with starting place before preceding team-mate touches

67 10.11 Swimmer #3 feet lost touch with starting place before preceding team-mate touches

6D 10.12 Team member enters water during race not to swim their length

6B 10.13 Team swum in incorrect order to that previously nominated Erith and District Swimming Club UK-ASA DQ Codes List

Miscellaneous

7A 2.3.2 Delaying the start

7B 4.4 Start before starting signal

7C 10.2 A swimmer did not cover the whole distance – DNF

7J 10.3 Swimmer did not remain and finish in lane in which he/she started

7D 10.4 No contact with wall during turn or turn not made from wall or took stride/step from bottom

7E 10.5 Walks during freestyle events or during the freestyle portion of the medley

7F 10.6 Pulled on the lane rope

7G 10.7 Obstructing or interfering with another swimmer – foul

7H 10.8 Device or swimsuit aiding speed, buoyancy, endurance or unauthorized use of tape on body

7K 10.9 Swimmer enters water during an event in which he/she is not scheduled to swim

7L 10.14 Obstructing another swimmer/team when leaving pool after completion of relay leg or race

7I 10.16 Pacemaking, plan or device or instruction given.

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Below is a list of rules and regulations of what not to do in a race/gala or you will be disqualified:

All Strokes:

walking on bottom toward the finish
pulling on the lane rope in the direction of the finish
springing from the bottom, imparting motion toward the finish
left the water before completing the full distance or DNF (did not finish)

Freestyle:

failure to touch on the turn at 25m (50m, 75m)
failure to surface by 15m after the start (or turn at 25m, 50m, 75m) in the freestyle

Backstroke:

failure to touch on the turn at 25m (50m, 75m)
an arm pull independent of the turning action at 25m (50m, 75m)
Revised: kicking without any accompanying turning action at 25m (50m, 75m)
failure to remain on back during race (or at finish)
failure to surface by 15m after the start (or turn at 25m, 50m, 75m) in the backstroke
not on back when feet left the wall at 25m (50m, 75m)

Breaststroke:

non-simultaneous touch at 25m (50m, 75m, finish)
one hand touch at 25m (50m, 75m, finish)
scissor (or dolphin) kick
asymmetrical arm pull
alternating arm movements
arm pull past hips
failure of head to surface during each stroke
failure of head to surface at end of propulsion phase of second arm stroke on start (or turn at 25m, 50m, 75m)

Butterfly:

non-simultaneous touch at 25m (50m, 75m, finish)
one hand touch at 25m (50m, 75m, finish)
flutter kick
scissor kick
underwater arm recovery
uneven arm pull (asymmetrical arm pull)
failure to surface by 15m after the start (or turn at 25m, 50m, 75m) in the butterfly

Individual Medley:

strokes swum in wrong order (should be: fly, back, breast ,free)
roll more than 90 degrees before touching on the change over from back to breast

Relays

Swimmer left the blocks before the other swimmer touched
relay strokes swum in wrong order (should be: back breast, fly, free)

NOTE: These are not the only possible reasons for disqualification, nor the only possible wording. Judges may use their own wording provided it is accurate, precise, and unambiguous.

Here is also the official rule book for the BCSSA (This is a PDF file): http://www.bcsummerswimming.com/docs/February-2008-Swimming_changed-0706-1.pdf

Thanks for reading this post. Holly xxx

Swimming gifts / Birthday or Christmas presents

August 3, 2010 at 9:12 am | Posted in Swimming gifts/birthday or Christmas presents | 1 Comment
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Here is a mug I found in a garden centre called Millbrooks. It would be the perfect present or gift for anyone who enjoys swimming (and likes drinking tea!!!)

Finis Alignment kickboard:

A new concept kickboard ideal for streamline, underwater and side kicking drills. The kickboard is designed to maintain optimum body alignment and lengthen body position. The kickboard is made of sturdy foam with stabilizing hand strap. You can tumble turn with this kick board too! From Proswimwear.co.uk- it is £14.15!

↓Watch this video to find out more about it:

This goggle cases are perfect to clip on your swimming bag so they will never get lost or dirty. I even have one myself! I have a black case and my sister has a red one. I recommend these to any swimmer and they are worth buying. They are made buy zoggs and are £2.99 each.

This is a Chamois towel. It is thin and does not take up much room in your swim bag. Also when it has been used it is not heavy and wet. They are £9.99 each and come in all different colours. I have one myself in lime green and my sister has a light pink towel. They are from a shop called Decathlon.

Here are two wall clocks one of a purple swimmer and the other is swimming pop art. They are both $15.00 and from the cafe press website.

This is a biography written by Micheal Phelps himself. The is called No Limits: The Will to Succeed. It is about £20.00 on ebay or Amazon ,and can be purchased at a book shop such as WHSmith. It could also be in your local library. This is a great present or gift for someone who is a competitive swimmer.

This is a 10K Gold I Love Swimming Charm Heart Swimmer Pendant. It is £48.99 with free postage. You can buy this pendant on ebay.

This football boot stud has all 36 English goal scorers from 1950 to 2010 engraved in miniature by Graham Short who can engrave on almost anything in miniature: www.thehandsofgenius.com

MICHAEL PHELPS ICONIC USA SWIMMING STAR CANVAS ART. It is from ebay again and costs £13.49 and £3.99 postage. If you are a Micheal Phelps fan and enjoy swimming this would be a gift for them.

Tangle Teezer is proud to introduce Compact Styler, promising styling perfection on the go and to put in your swimming bag. Approx. dimensions 105mm(D) x 85mm(W) x 50mm(H). They are £11.99 each at tangleteezer.com.

If you are looking for a gift or present for younger swimmers then take a look at our other post in the “Swimming gifts/birthday or christmas presents” catorgorie.

Updates coming soon……

Thanks. Holly xxx

Us wearing Uglies

August 2, 2010 at 11:09 am | Posted in Swimming Costumes., Swimming Suits / Costumes, Uglies swimwear/range | Leave a comment
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Here are the latest pictures of us in Mexico 2011, wearing our uglies swimming costumes:

Uglies Valentina V-2 Back and Uglies Blossom V-2 Back

Doing a handstand in Uglies Valentina V-2 Back

On the stage- Uglies Valentina V-2 Back , Uglies Candy Hearts V-2 Back, Uglies Spritzer Baggy/drag shorts

The entertainment team

Uglies Daisymania Baggy/drag shorts, Uglies Valentina V-2 Back, Uglies Candy Hearts V-2 Back

Horse racing, one of the crazy games

Uglies Daisymania Baggy/drag shorts, Uglies Candy Hearts V-2 Back

Together holding a cockatoo

Dolfin Uglies Rhapsody v-2 back, Dolfin Uglies Valentina v-2 back

Me (Holly) with a cockatoo on my head, wearing a Dolfin Uglies Rhapsody v-2 back

Olivia with a monkey

Dolfin Uglies Valentina v-2 back

Olivia and the white cockatoo

Dolfin Uglies Valentina v-2 back

With the monkey, Holly and Olivia -Dolfin Uglies Rhapsody v-2 back -Dolfin Uglies Valentina v-2 back

-Uglies Daisymania Baggy/drag shorts - Uglies Spritzer Baggy/drag shorts

Olivia and I with the toucan

Dolfin Uglies Palma v-2 back, Uglies Blossom V-2 Back

Olivia holding the toucan – green swimdana -Uglies Blossom V-2 Back

Olivia holds the iguana called ‘Patrick’ while wearing an Uglies Sunshine V-2 Back costume and pink swimdana.

Olivia with a 10-foot python -green swimdana -Uglies Blossom V-2 Back

Holly and parrots

-Dolfin Uglies Palma v-2 back -Uglies Spritzer Baggy/drag shorts

Olivia wit the parrots -Uglies Candy Hearts V-2 Back

In Cuba:

Olivia (left) is wearing pinkabelle and I (Holly, right) am wearing pebbles Uglies/dolfin swimming costumes.

Holly (left) is wearing zingy Uglies costume and Olivia (right) is wearing pinkabelle swimming costume.

Here Holly (left) is wearing Uglies zingy swimming costume and Olivia (right) is wearing Uglies Fiesta swim wear.

This is me (Holly) in the swim up bar pool having a slushie drink, while wearing my pebbles Uglies dolfin swimming costume. I am also wearing maru pulse goggles and a maru swimming hat.

This is my sister (Olivia) underwater, wearing a Fiesta uglies dolfin swimming costume.

Here is Olivia and I are sitting on the sandy beach of Cuba , in a love heart shaped flower ring we model our Uglies swimming costumes. Olivia (left) is wearing a Fiesta uglies dolfin swimsuit and I (right) an wearing my zingy uglies dolfin swimming costume.

This is me underwater wearing my uglies dolfin pebbles swimming costume.

This is Olivia underwater with the swim up bar stools behind her. She is wearing a pinkabelle uglies dolfin swimsuit.

This is me underwater wearing a uglies dolfin pebbles swimming costume. Thumbs up for the picture!!!

This is my sister and I on the beach with a beautiful sunset behind us. Olivia (left) is wearing a uglies dolfin pinkabella swimming costume and I am wearing my uglies dolfin zingy swimsuit.

This is us on the beach in Cuba with me wearing my zingy uglies swimming costume an Olivia (left) is wearing a pinkabelle uglies swimsuit.

This is Olivia and I sitting on the pool ledge wearing uglies zingy and pinkabelle swimsuit. Smile!!!

Anyone for a beer? Olivia poses for the camera while wearing a uglies dolfin pinkabelle swimming costume.

This is me sitting on the swim up bar stool wearing my pebbles uglies dolfin swimming costume.

This is my sister and I on the stairs witha flower roof above our heads. I am wearing my zingy uglies swimming costume and Olivia is wearing her pinkabelle uglies dolfin swimming costume.

This is me (left) wearing my uglies hypnotica swimming costume. I think a purple hat is the best colour to have with this swimming costume. And next to me is my sister who is wearing her mystic uglies swimming costume. A multi-coloured hat looks best with this costume. This it the hole we dug at the beach.

This is us again on the sand with the sea behind us.