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Day 1: Eastern Zones for 10 & Unders

Mar 25, 2016Apr 25, 2016 ReachForTheWall 1 Comment

By Rich Sanidad / Contributor. ROCHESTER – The 2016 Eastern Zone Short Course Age Group Championships (Zones) began Thursday at

College Swimming

‘Horns off to the races at Men’s NCAA’s

Mar 24, 2016Apr 25, 2016 Jim Hallmark 2 Comments

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. ATLANTA – The 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship began Wednesday at

Dryland Training Featured Article Parent Resources

Dryland training for swimmers

Mar 23, 2016May 2, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By Steven Handy (Contributor) / Owner, V3 Fitness. This is the first in what will be a series of articles on

Breaking News Potomac Valley Swimming

Out with the old, in with the new – NCSA wrap up

Mar 22, 2016Apr 26, 2016 ReachForTheWall 7 Comments

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. ORLANDO – The airport in Orlando has been a popular hangout for Potomac Valley

Breaking News Potomac Valley Swimming

Individual High Point: PVS 14&U JOs

Mar 21, 2016Apr 25, 2016 Jim Hallmark 0 Comment

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. COLLEGE PARK – At long last, here are the individual high point lists from the

Coaches Corner Parent Resources Potomac Valley Swimming

What are Zones and Sectionals?

Mar 20, 2016Mar 21, 2017 Jim Hallmark 7 Comments

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. Following last week’s Junior Olympics (JOs), many PVS swimmers are talking excitedly about “Zones,”

For Fun!

10 DECK PASS PATCHES THAT DON’T EXIST……… BUT SHOULD

Mar 19, 2016May 2, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By The Splashfather Chronicles. USA Swimming’s Deck Pass App is a fantastic and ingenious creation. For those of you who

National News Potomac Valley Swimming

NCSA – Let’s celebrate…

Mar 17, 2016Apr 26, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. ORLANDO – It’s the One Week anniversary of the return of Reach For The

Breaking News Potomac Valley Swimming

National Club Swimming Association – NCSAs

Mar 16, 2016Apr 26, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. ORLANDO – The National Club Swimming Association Junior National Championships (NCSAs) started yesterday and

Videos

Why kids enjoy swimming as a sport

Mar 15, 2016May 2, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. This video was shot a few years ago at a RMSC – Germantown Mini’s

Coaches Corner Parent Resources Potomac Valley Swimming

Highlights: PVS 14&U Junior Olympic Championships

Mar 14, 2016Apr 25, 2016 Reach For The Wall 4 Comments

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. COLLEGE PARK – The 2016 PVS 14&U Junior Olympic Championships (JOs) ended last evening and

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What are Junior Olympics (JOs)?

Mar 14, 2016Apr 25, 2016 Reach For The Wall 11 Comments

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. You went to the Olympics? Ask any swimmer what the best part of Junior

Coaches Corner Parent Resources

Levels of Swimming

Mar 12, 2016May 2, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By USA Swimming News. Swimming is a wholesome, positive activity because no matter where you are in the swimming

Dryland Training Featured Article

Quick Dryland Workout

Mar 12, 2016Apr 29, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. Move the coffee table and crank up your favorite playlist and get to work!

We’re back. And making a huge splash.

Mar 11, 2016Apr 25, 2016 Reach For The Wall 10 Comments

By Reach for the Wall Staff Writers. When the Washington Post decided to pull the plug on Reach for the Wall, it

Nutrition Parent Resources

5 Nutrition Myths for the Growing Swimmer that Won’t Die

Mar 2, 2016Apr 26, 2016 Reach For The Wall 3 Comments

By USA Swimming News. Certain tenets of nutrition are tried and true, backed by the research, and used in

Coaches Corner Parent Resources

Equipment Needs

Feb 25, 2016Apr 26, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By USA Swimming News. Below is a list of common equipment used by competitive swimmers. Not all equipment is required

Coaches Corner Parent Resources Summer Swimming

Summer Swim 101

Feb 23, 2016May 2, 2016 Reach For The Wall 0 Comment

By Jenni Halem – Head Coach of Clarksburg Village Summer Swim Team; USA Swimming level 2 Age Group Coach. As a