Short course: A term used to describe a pool in which one length measures 25 meters (or 25 yards). Most college pools are short courses, and most events during the winter are held at short-course ...

The Velocity Advantage is the newest member of S.R.Smith’s Velocity Starting Block Series, with a marine-grade box style base like other elite starting platforms, which are particularly suitable for ...

All funds raised will go toward the purchase and installation of six new starting blocks for Firestone Pool where F.A.S.T.

Fans watching major swimming competitions over the years have become accustomed to a similar starting block, typically blue with white on the side and metallic silver backstroke handles. This block, ...

WICHITA — For five years, Tammy Riffel has had the Starting Block swim shop at the Wichita Swim Club at 8323 E. Douglas. And for five years, she's been silently studying. "I just kind of sat back and ...

MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Swimming's world governing body FINA ruled on Tuesday against the use of a new starting block at the Beijing Olympics. FINA delegates meeting at the world short-course ...

OAKFIELD — The Oakfield-Alabama swimming community is celebrating a major boost to its program thanks to the generosity of its alumni. Graduates from as early as 1970 through the present day have come ...