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AUS Asks FINA For Clarification On Trickett Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:29AMSwimming Australia Ltd has sought clarification from FINA as to whether Libby Trickett will be eligible to compete at trials in April next year to seek a place at the world titles in Shanghai in July 2011; rules say 'no'
Other Pinoys shine for CNMI in Micronesian Games Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:10AMSaipan, CNMI - Filipino-American Rezne Wong, the Top Male Athlete of the 7th Micronesian Games, was not the only athlete with Filipino roots that made waves for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in the recent 7th Micronesian Games.
Drills help prepare players, coaches for upcoming football season Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:05AMIt's 7 a.m., and the rising sun is shining brightly on the gold Franklin Regional helmets, as they crash into each other with one violent collision after another. read more »
Up to the SWAT challenge Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:12PMWEST HARTFORD — Bristol police officer Bryce Linskey had a busy week.
Hernando Night Life Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:04PMBy Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Bar Envy : 11060 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. DJ Rhinestone from Wild 94.1 FM, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday. Latin Night, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday. Beer pong tournament ($10 entry; winner takes all) and free pool, 9 p.m. Tuesday. Hip-Hop DJ and Caribbean DJ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday. Free Texas hold'em poker, free pool and beer pong ...
YOUR SCHOOLS: College Night scheduled Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:53PMThese are the Collier education briefs for the week of Sept. 4
JDHS sweeps first swim meet Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:34PMWinning the first meet of the season isn't a bad way to get things started, and the Juneau-Douglas swim team will be the first to tell you that, though they feel they have a long way to go to reach their potential.
Things to do in Tampa Bay for Aug. 28 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:10PMBy Sharon Kennedy Wynne, Times Staff Writer Friday, August 27, 2010 Last Damn Show 12: See some of the top hip-hop and R&B artists like Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj, Mystikal and John Blu starting at 6 p.m. at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa. $25-$60 and $150 for VIP. (813) 301-6900. Hank Williams III: The scion of country legacy takes the stage with two sets, one country and one hard rock ...
The planner (things to do) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:09PMBy Sharon Kennedy Wynne, tbt* staff writer Thursday, August 26, 2010 SATURDAY Grab your snorkel The Tampa Bay Watch and Tampa Bay Estuary Program need your help tracking local scallop populations in the Great Bay Scallop Search . Nearly 200 snorkelers are needed to search for scallops in select areas within the Boca Ciega and Lower Tampa Bay areas. The goal is to monitor and document the health ...
5 things to do in Tampa Bay for under $5 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:07PMBy Sharon Kennedy Wynne, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, August 25, 2010 1 Dog Swim Day: The doggie paddle rules the pool Saturday when Fossil Park Pool offers leash-free (and human-free) swimming and play before the pool closes for the season. Bring proof of vaccinations and register for one of three 90-minute sessions, at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The SPCA will be taking donations of dry Iams ...
Pups get cool in the pool Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:05PMFREDERICKSBURG — More than 60 pups took a dip in the Dixon Park Pool on Saturday during the Soggy Doggy Swim.
Arcade Fire's The Suburbs Remains At #1 For Second Week Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:37PMThe last week of August 2010 will be known as "The Complete Domination Of The Suburbs " in the small world of Canadian campus radio. Arcade Fire 's third album has completely decimated this week's competition, but also totally wiped out the single-week scoring totals recorded by The New Pornographers' Twin Cinema during September 2005.
ECHO Songwriting Prize Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:07PMWhile there are many prizes recognizing what's deemed to be a particular year's best album, similar awards to honour achievements in songwriting aren't given as much attention, and don't seem to be as numerous.
The Rockbridge Traveler Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:26PMAlthough kids are back in school, the Traveler still thinks it is summer. The weather tells me it is summer, the Calendar tells me it is still summer (until Sept. 23), my garden tells me it is summer, and I still want to do summer things.
Fall preview: Swim and dive Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:24PMComing off its best season ever -- undefeated Wesco North champs -- the Oak Harbor High School girls swim and dive team is aiming to repeat its success in 2010.
Secondary sport: Multisport on Bisschops' mind Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:16PMThere is no questioning Reubyn Bisschops' devotion to multisport. read more
Sarah Haskins and Mark Fretta Win Professional Divisions at 2010 Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlon Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:05PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sarah Haskins and Mark Fretta win professional divisions at 2010 Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlon. Each claims $10,000, outracing more than 8,500 participants. Next stop in Series is LA Triathlon.
Sarah Haskins and Mark Fretta Win Professional Divisions at 2010 Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlon Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:54AMCHICAGO----Life Time Fitness, Inc. , today announced that American triathletes Sarah Haskins and Mark Fretta won in their respective Professional Divisions at the Life Time Fitness Chicago Triathlon August 29 in Chicago.
BRIEFS: Frys.com Open names Robert Trent Jones Jr., tournament honoree Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:51AMHOLLISTER Frys.com Open tournament chairperson Kathy Kolder announced last week that Robert Trent Jones, Jr., has been named 2010 tournament honoree of the Frys.com Open, scheduled to be played at CordeValle, located in San Martin, on Oct. 13-17. "The tournament couldn't be happier with our selection for the 2010 honoree," Kolder said. "Jones Jr. designed the wonderful CordeValle golf course in ...
SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Sept. 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:24AMSend your sports announcements and news to dwolcott@cnc.com or ocm@cnc.com or fax to 508-591-6601 or mail to Old Colony Memorial, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360.
Sports briefs: Valley swimmer wins 10K event Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:20AMTristin Baxter wrapped up a successful run at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Maui, Hawaii,
Roy Exum: The Mountain's Mule Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:50AMIt was on a sunny day early in May, this some years ago, when a carload of us were invited to have lunch at one of the fabled horse farms in Kentucky.
Fun and games Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:44AMThe North Platte Telegraph The Connection Homeless Shelter director Ron Snell does resemble to a certain pink bunny. He keeps going and going and going. One year ago he was in the middle of a 3,100-bicycle ride around Nebraska to raise money for the shelter. With the new facility at 414 East Sixth Street up and going, Snell is turning his attention back to fundraising and fitness.
Beijing babies soak up specialist pools Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:16AMAs the weather stays warm, taking a dip in the pool continues to have great appeal for swimmers from all walks of life in Beijing and babies are no exception.
Kroc Center in Philly's Nicetown is in final stages Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:56AMIn little more than a month, it will be possible to swim in an indoor water park, learn to dance, whip up a torte, earn a GED, work on six-pack abs, or picnic with a couple hundred friends - all in one of the most blighted industrial areas in the city.
Tempe Town Lake dam failure could alter Ironman competition Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:47AMOfficials are working on a plan in case the lake is not filled in time.
Sports Briefs Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:22AMHere's the sports offerings for the North Channel Sentinel for this week. If you have any items you'd like to be placed in our paper or for the website, please contact us at dtaylor@hcnonline.com.
Cooper: Seniors take dip in fountain of youth Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:20AMEveryone always asks Carol Motyka-Miller how long she can hold her breath under water.
Piranhas swim well at recent tournaments Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:14AMFor the members of the Crowsnest Pass Piranhas swim team, both their hard work and dedication shown during the summer swim season paid off at recent competitions. Months of swimming at the Pass Community Pool nearly every evening led up to the regionals, which were held in Lethbridge on Aug.[...]
Hudspath's girls team: No seniors, no problem Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:10PMNORTH SEWICKLEY TWP. - There's a certain two-word phrase used in girls tennis that irks Riverside coach Vaughn Hudspath, but it's not "double fault."
Up to the challenge Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:33PMWEST HARTFORD — Bristol police officer Bryce Linskey had a busy week.
Davis wins QB job at UB; GI's Neutz also starting Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:52PMJerry Davis, a redshirt sophomore who played sparingly last season, beat out redshirt freshman Alex Dennison in an open competition that lasted throughout spring practices and three weeks of training camp.
Area triathletes take top spots at Tri-the-Bull Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:48PMOn a cool Saturday morning, two triathletes from the Five Cities area heated up the streets of Santa Maria. Duke Parmelly and Elizabeth North stiole the show at the second Tri-the-Bull Triathlon.
Local among those chasing Ironman crown Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:14PMRobin Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona treks out of Okanagan Lake after an early morning swim in preparation for the 28th Ironman set to take place on Sunday. It’s Watson’s second Ironman, but her first time competing in Penticton.
Weinberger takes bronze at international meet Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:28PMIt only took South Surrey native Richard Weinberger one appearance at an international swim meet to come home with a medal around his neck. Weinberger won bronze in the 10-kilometre open water race at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, Calif.
Medal haul for local swimmers Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:14PMThe Peninsula was well-represented at the B.C. Summer Swim Association provincials in Kamloops last weekend, as more than two dozen medals were won by local swimmers.
National Youth Team checks in from Maui Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:14PMHad to wake up this morning to a nice 3,500 meter workout, just what we want to do in Hawaii right? Afterwards we came back to the hotel and took advantage of the amazing scenery here by hanging out at one of the many amazing pools.
Local swimmers succeed at Junior Olympics Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:51PMThe Tule Nation Tritons, a Central Valley swim club, took second place at the Central California Swimming Junior Olympics in late July in Fresno. The Tritons have members from Selma, Kingsburg, Dinuba, Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, Corcoran and Porterville on the team. The team trains at four sites around the Valley and had 50 members qualify for the Junior Olympics. At the Junior Olympics, the ...
Martin's Dam strong squad dives in for fine finish at championship meet Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:41PMWAYNE — Martin’s Dam diving season culminated with two divers advancing and placing in the All-County Diving Championship, or Elite Meet, held recently in Folsom.
Dover-Sherborn Sports Notes (Aug. 26) Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:15AMWinning golfers; Yacht Club programs; more
Ironman Competitor with Diabetes Encourages Others to Live Without Limits; Inspiring Triathlete Participates in Health ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:00AM-
Sonic Free Riders - quick play preview Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:00AMHands on (or feet on) with Sega's Kinect launch game
$14 million swim center one step closer to reality Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:56AMBexar County Commissioners Tuesday approved a grant and development agreement with Northside Independent School District to build the $14 million swim center.
Aussie swimmer's 'negligence' results in Commonwealth ban Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:51AMAustralian swimmer Ryan Napoleon has been ordered to serve a three-month doping ban - and miss the Commonwealth Games - even though FINA accepted that his failed test was not his fault.
Vipers win medals and set club record at ASSA provincials in Edmonton Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:49AMEven fish from small pools make big waves. Members of the Vermilion Vipers competitive swim team did just that at the Alberta Summer Swim Association (ASSA) Provincial Championship held in Edmonton on August 14 and 15.
Monitoring of lake continues following recent health concerns Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:46AMJerold LeBlanc Staff writer While the no swimming advisory at Ma-Me-O Beach has been lifted, an Alberta Health Services official says monitoring of that area of Pigeon Lake will continue for the rest of the summer.[...]
Lethbridge swimmer making a name for herself Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:23PMThe easy thing, the understandable thing, the “kid” thing, would’ve been to seize up, to feel out of depth, fell overwhelmed.
Teams challenge one another to live healthy lifestyles Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:53PMCampus Recreation and Human Resources co-sponsor the third annual "You Look Mavelous" program which begins Aug. 31 and goes until Nov. 15. The program will challenge teams of faculty, staff and students to lose weight and develop healthy eating habits.
Issaquah officer collars Beaver Lake Triathlon Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:10PMJason Houck wins men’s division; Seattle’s Kara Nielsen takes womens group Jason Houck took his night shift with the King County Sheriff’s Office off Aug. 20 to rest up for the early-morning start of the Beaver Lake Triathlon the next day. He needed to save his energy to perform at his peak. Plus, he had to [...]
Canada falls to Panama in Little League World Series elimination game Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:58PMSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - They came to South Williamsport with dreams of winning the Little League World Series. And for the Vancouver-based Little Mountain Mountaineers — the Canadian champions who entered the tournament with a 20-0 record this season — it seemed a legitimate goal.