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Don’t Let Swim Club’s Blatant Racism Stand!
“Too often, when bad things happen, good people stand by and don’t know what to do. I can’t stand by what happened in Philadelphia over the past few days, and I hope you’ll help me change it.” For more, go to the blog on AI Connect.

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News Roundup

Are Budget Cuts Biting into Aquatic Safety?
Shuttered pools and beaches are just one effect of the recession.

What’s More Deadly, Public or Private Pools?
New CPSC report offers answers, new statistics on drowning.

Entrapment Claim Spurs First VGB Lawsuit - Pool & Spa News
But was the death an entrapment? Find out why that question has yet to be answered.

EBay for Aquatics? New Site Aims for Bargains - Pool & Spa News
The down economy could help aquatics pros’ bottom lines.

Swim Club Offers Olive Branch After Racism Allegations - CNN.com
Find out why the president of the now-notorious club really kicked out the minority day camp.

Aquatics Agency, University Partner to Offer Minority Swim Lessons
The two groups aim to change the triple digit gulf between black and white drowning rates.

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Online Poll

A Pennsylvania swim club has made headlines. Should the aquatics industry boycott Philadelphia’s Valley Swim Club, which is accused of racism for refusing service to a minority day care group?

Strokes of Genius

Looking for a new way to draw crowds at your aquatics facility? Why not host a synchronized swimming performance? The Southwest Pool in Largo, Fla., presented the U.S. Synchronized swim team recently, but you could reach out to more local organizations.

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Project Buzz
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New Waterpark in Milwaukee – AM 620 WTMJ New Radio - Journal Broadcast Group

New Meade Park Pool Opens with Big Splash – Charlottesville Daily Progress

Splash Testing is Fun at City’s New Waterpark - The Wenatchee World

Calendar

JULY

12-18 Adult Free-Style Class
Moraga, Calif.

15-16 CPO Course
Mesa, Ariz.

18-25 FINA World Championships
Rome, Italy

31-Aug. 2 International Surf Festival
Manhattan Beach, Calif.

AUGUST

6-8 USLA Nationals
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

6-10 U.S. Masters Swimming Long Course National Championship
Indianapolis, Ind.

12-14 IDEA World Fitness Convention
Anaheim, Calif.

13-15 UANA Pan American Junior Synchronized Swimming Championships
Huntersville, N.C.

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JULY 2009

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