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	Synchronized swimming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and ballet, synchronized swimming involves competitors (either individuals, duets, trios or teams) combining strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry with exceptional breath control while upside down underwater.
		Synchronized swimming is an Olympic sport open to women since 1984.
		While there is evidence of swimmers performing ballet-like maneuvers in the water in ancient times, the origin of synchronized swimming as an organized, competitive sport dates to the early 20th century.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Synchronised_swimming (1143 words)

	New Zealand Synchronised Swimming history
		It is known that a Synchronised Swimming group was active in Dunedin in 1933 and 1934.
		At the 85th Annual General Meeting of the NZASA in 1975 a policy was embarked on to extend the awareness of and participation in Synchronised Swimming in New Zealand.
		In early 1976 Deborah Lye and Sally-Anne Jenkins from Auckland competed in the Australian Synchronised Swimming Championships, and in September of 1976 Sally-Anne and Anne Breekveldt from Auckland were selected by the NZASA, and became the second International representatives when they competed in Solo and Duet at the Pan Pacific Championships in Nagoya, Japan.
	www.nzsynchro.co.nz /history.htm (1163 words)

	History \| Synchronised Swimming \| ABC Olympic Games Coverage
		Synchronized swimming is probably the only Olympic sport which owes much of its popularity to Hollywood.
		From Canada synchronized swimming — or water ballet as it was known in its early years — moved to the United States.
		By 1948 synchronized swimming was a exhibition sport at the Olympics, but it was forced to serve an extended apprenticeship.
	www.abc.net.au /olympics/2000/SYNCHRONISEDSWIMMING/about/history.htm (217 words)

	Are synchronised swimmers at risk of amenorrhoea? -- Ramsay and Wolman 35 (4): 242 -- British Journal of Sports Medicine
		the incidence of menstrual abnormalities in synchronised swimming
		Synchronised swimming training began at a mean age of 8.4 (1.5)
		Although synchronised swimmers share certain characteristics with other sportswomen who have a high risk of developing the "female athlete triad", this study shows that synchronised swimmers are not at risk from developing this syndrome.
	bjsm.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/35/4/242 (1287 words)

	INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE - SPORTS
		Originally known as water ballet, synchronised swimming began in Canada in the 1920s.
		Synchronised swimming emerged as an exhibition sport at the Olympic Games from 1948 to 1968, then debuted as a full medal sport in Los Angeles in 1984.
		The judging for synchronised swimming resembles the judging for figure skating.
	www.olympic.org /uk/sports/programme/disciplines_uk.asp?DiscCode=SY (356 words)

	New Page 13
		It was when the first sub-committee for synchronised swimming was set up by the Australian Swimming Union (now Australian Swimming Inc.) that synchro made its mark in Australia.
		Australia improved on their previous 7th placing at the World Swimming Championships in 1979 which were held in Columbia when they were represented by Donella Burridge and Lisa Steans in the solo and duet events.
		Up until a couple of years after the World Swimming Championships each state had their own award system for swimmers, but in 1981 all the states came together and adopted the Star System which is still in place.
	users.bigpond.net.au /synchronisedswimming/new_page_13.htm (588 words)

	swimming
		Swimming is moving in the water by moving the arms and legs.
		Swimming was a popular activity in sea baths on Sydney Harbour from about 1830 but men and women were not allowed to swim in the pool at the same time.
		In 1833 laws were passed that said that no one could swim at the beach in daylight.
	www.kidcyber.com.au /topics/swimming.htm (280 words)

	Chelmsford Borough Council - Pool Courses - Synchronised Swimming
		ASA Synchronised swimming awards at Riverside Ice and Leisure.
		To swim 5 metres on the front then surface dive and perform 3 breaststrokes under the water.
		Synchronised lessons take place at Riverside on Saturday mornings from 11am to 12 noon.
	www.chelmsford.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=9471 (578 words)

	Nottinghamshire Swimming
		The next local open water swims are the Amateur Swimming Association Age Groups on August 19th at Holme Peirrepont it’s a one length dash down the rowing course start 10:30.
		The Green Arrows Synchronised Swimming Club is offering a number of “Come and try Synchro” sessions for all swimmers that can complete a 200m swim.
		Synchronised swimming is a mixture of swimming, gymnastics and dance in one activity.
	www.notts-swimming.org (686 words)

	Sports - Synchronised Swimming
		Synchronised swimmers must not touch the bottom of the pool
		A hybrid of swimming, gymnastics and ballet, synchronised swimming involves competitors (either individuals, duets, or teams) combining strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry with exceptional breath control - particularly while upside down underwater.
		Synchronised swimming is one of only three sports at the 15th Asian Games (along with softball and rhythmic gymnastics) contested exclusively by women.
	www.doha-2006.com /gis/menuroot/sports/SynchronisedSwimming.aspx (228 words)

	Scottish Swimming: Sports / Synchronised
		Scottish Swimming today announced the appointment of Peter Bilsborough, John Mason and Danny McGowan to the sport&r...
		Scottish Swimming has been selected by sportscotland as one of 12 governing bodies to pilot the Equity Stand...
		Visit the Synchronised resource centre to find out the latest information and downloads about the sport.
	www.scottishswimming.com /sports/Synchronised (156 words)

	The history of Synchronised Swimming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The first known record of synchronised swimming dates back to 1891 when group of male swimmers performed what was then called figure swimming in Berlin.
		Curtis then gave the sport the name Synchronised swimming in the 1930s and Williams further promoted it with a series of "Aqua musicals".
		Prior to the Sydney games the USA and Canada had been the dominant nations in the sport; however, recently Russia has clamed that status being back to back olympic champions in both events.
	expage.com /historysynchro (182 words)

	Synchro Swim New Zealand Official Site
		New Zealand Synchronised Swimming Nationals 2006 Congratulations to all athletes and Officials who took part in the 2006 NZ Nationals and thank you to Pheonix Synchro Club for hosting a successful meet.
		The 2006 Oceania Synchronised Swimming Championships were held in Brisbane, Australia from the 13 - 16 July.
		New Zealand Secondary Schools Synchronised Swimming events Synchro Swim New Zealand is pleased to advise that the North and South Island Secondary Schools and the National Secondary Schools Championships will be held for the first time in 2005.
	www.nzsynchro.co.nz (796 words)

	Portsmouth Victoria Synchronised Swimming Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Then join us at one of our taster days, by the end you will be able to swim a simple routine to music to perform to your parents and friends...
		We have preliminary synchronised swimming courses for those of you want to learn the basics of synchro.
		The courses are run over 10-12 weeks, and you will learn sculling, figures, routines, swimming to music and swimming underwater.
	www.portsmouthsynchro.co.uk (440 words)

	CNNSI.com from CNN and Sports Illustrated
		The swimming competition at Sydney Aquatic Center ended the same way it started -- with world records falling in the pool.
		The United States put a wrap on a record-setting Games with world record swims in both the men's and women's 4x100 medley relays.
		Australian swimming star Ian Thorpe broke his own world record in the 400-meter freestyle Saturday.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /olympics/2000/swimming (255 words)

	M2006 > Sports and Venues > Aquatics Synchronised Swimming
		A spectacular spectator sport, Synchronised Swimming combines strength, endurance, flexibility, grace and artistry with exceptional breath control – often while upside down underwater.
		The Commonwealth Games Synchronised Swimming program will feature both a Solo and Duet component for women, contested over the two days at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre.
		17 Mar 06 21:48 : Synchronised Swimming in the limelight
	melbourne2006.com.au /Sports+and+Venues/Aquatics+Synchronised+Swimming (244 words)

	About \| Synchronised Swimming \| ABC Olympic Games Coverage
		Of all the Olympic sports, synchronized swimming has been the butt of the most jokes.
		Its critics cannot understand how it qualifies for a place at the highest alter in sport, when it appears to be little more than a group of women smiling a lot, duck diving and wiggling their legs in the air.
		But this interpretation misses the athleticism, artistry and strength required to compete in synchronized swimming at the highest level.
	www.abc.net.au /olympics/2000/SYNCHRONISEDSWIMMING/about/default.htm (137 words)

	Hampshire County ASA: Synchronised Swimming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Hampshire has some of the top synchronised swimming clubs in the country.
		Full details of the results from the County and Region's swimmers is posted on the Swim South East website.
		Rushmoor synchronised swimmers dominated the British Championships with a clean sweep of all titles for the Surrey-based club.
	www.hampshireswimming.org /synchro (131 words)

	Athens Olympics 2004
		Russian world champions Anastasia Davydova and Anastasia Yermakova scored eight perfect 10s on their way to claiming the Olympic gold in the synchronised swimming duet event tonight.
		Australia's synchronised swimmers performed to the tune of Sweet Music but hit all the wrong notes with the judges.
		Australia's synchronised swimmers performed to the tune of Sweet Music but hit all the wrong notes in the eyes of the judges.
	www.smh.com.au /olympics/synchronisedswimming (208 words)

	Portsmouth Victoria Synchronised Swimming Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In order to join our club and try synchro all we ask is that you are competent swimmer able to swim a width of any stroke.
		The cost of this course is £40 which includes insurance, club membership for the term, a nose clip and club hat.
		By the end you will be able to swim a simple routine to music to perform to your parents and friends.
	www.portsmouthsynchro.co.uk /try_synchro.html (330 words)

	Synchronized Swimming \| 1st World Outgames Montréal 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Synchronised Swimming competitions will welcome a maximum of 130 participants in many divisions: Solo, Duo, Trio and Teams of four to eight members.
		In recognition of personal achievement in Synchronised Swimming, there will also be medals awarded for first, second and third place.
		For more information about Synchronised Swimming, email us at synchroswimming@montreal2006.org.
	www.montreal2006.org /en_synchronized_swimming.html (856 words)

	Amateur Swimming Association : SYNCHRO
		A young British synchronised swimming squad that competed at their first World Junior Synchro Championships in China can take many positives in the lead up to their London 2012 target.
		The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is inviting leisure centres across the country get involved with Ariel’s AquaFun and get more youngsters into their pools.
		A team of Britain’s brightest synchronised swimming prospects will continue their preparations towards the London 2012 Olympics when they take part in the World Junior Synchronised Swimming Championships in China.
	www.britishswimming.org /vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,5026-142786-160002-nav-list,00.html (84 words)

	FVV Synchronised Swimming
		Unlike regular swimming the emphasis is on "Together" and it is not water ballet, like many people think of when they see synchronized swimming.
		The trigger for synchro libido has been a synchronized swimming live performance during a swim tournament in Den Haag (The Netherlands) on June 17th 1995.
		Many sports halls and swimming pools are closed during public holidays and school vacations.
	www.fvv.org /synchron/e_synchron.htm (393 words)

	Amateur Swimming Association : HOME (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		British Swimming has voiced its disappointment over an International Olympic Committee decision to shift swimming finals from their traditional evening slot to morning sessions for the Beijing 2008 Games.
		Swimmers from the Splash School Swimming Development Scheme at Stratford Leisure and Visitor Centre and local swimming club Stratford Sharks will swim alongside their heroes next week when members of the British swimming team come to town.
		Four volunteers have been honoured for their commitment to swimming as part of the ASA’s inaugural Aquaforce Awards.
	www.britishswimming.org (235 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Olympics 2004 \| Swimming \| Synchronised swimming: Stars to watch
		BBC Sport marks your synchronised swimming card with four names to watch out for at the Athens Olympics.
		Like the majority of the synchronised swimming sorority, Tachibana is great at multi-tasking, representing her country at every level where possible.
		Sadly for the talented Japanese athlete, she has just been nudged out of the top spots in the major events, although she has already professed her determination to bounce back in style come Athens.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/olympics_2004/swimming/3590413.stm (498 words)

	Leicester City Council - British Synchronised Swimming Championship 2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The leisure centre is home to the Leicester Synchronised Swimming Club.
		national swimming championship to be held in Leicester for five years.
		to see some of the top synchronised swimmers in the country".
	www.leicester.gov.uk /index.asp?pgid=23635 (277 words)

	Bristol University - Centre for Sport, Exercise & Health - Swimming pool
		Our Programme caters for Swimming lessons learner/improvers, Swimming for Health and Recreation, Competitive Swimming, Synchronised Swimming, Water-Polo (men and women), Sub-Aqua, Canoeing, Bat-Polo, Life-Saving & Aqua-Fit (to music).
		Teaching or coaching is provided in most aspects by PE Staff, or within Athletic Union Clubs, or by close liaison with local competitive clubs who also use the pool (e.g.
		Learn to Swim, Improving Strokes, Swimming for Health and Fitness, Aqua-Fit, Water-Polo and Synchronised Swimming).
	www.bris.ac.uk /sport/swimming (139 words)

	>>>USA Synchro
		The 32nd annual event will run Oct. 26-28 and features some of the world's top Masters synchronized swimmers ranging between the ages of 20 to 85+ years old, as they vie for overall team and individual titles in the solo, duet, trio, team and combo events.
		The Russian Synchronized Swimming Federation will serve as host to the elite international meet.
		The 32nd annual event will feature some of the world's top Masters synchronized swimmers ranging between the ages of 20 to 85+ years old, as they vie for overall team and individual titles in the solo, duet, trio and team events.
	www.usasynchro.org (651 words)

	BBC SPORT \| Commonwealth Games 2002 \| Swimming \| Carver-Dias claims title
		Claire Carver-Dias maintained Canada's domination of Commonwealth Games synchronised swimming as she cruised to gold in the solo event.
		Adamson felt her performance was a shot in the arm for the sport in Britain.
		Links to more Swimming stories are at the foot of the page.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport3/commonwealthgames2002/hi/swimming/newsid_2153000/2153273.stm (301 words)

	ABC Coverage of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games - Synchronised Swimming
		Historically, Canada and the US have cleaned up in the medal stakes since synchronised swimming was made an Olympic sport in 1984.
		But things are different now and Russia proved this by taking out both golds on offer.
		For full details see the Synchronised Swimming schedule.
	www.abc.net.au /olympics/2000/SYNCHRONISEDSWIMMING (109 words)

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