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WELCOME | Welcome To NewSwimmer.com

August 8, 2023January 1, 2023 by Dr. Donald L. Aivalotis, II

Hi all! We are a swim family who has learned a lot along the way and simply loves competitive swimming. Swimming has become a huge part of our lives over the past few years, and … Read more

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Understanding the Markings In and Around the Pool

May 14, 2025December 27, 2022 by Dr. Donald L. Aivalotis, II

Have you ever looked at a competition swimming pool and wondered about the markings in and around the pool? For new swim parents and swimmers, the markings on and around the pool can be confusing … Read more

What does your swimmer wear on their feet in the winter?

April 29, 2023December 11, 2022 by Dr. Donald L. Aivalotis, II

After browsing the internet, asking seasoned parents, and looking at social media forums, it seems the resounding answer to this question is a Classic Lined Croc. Many of the swimmers love that they are easy … Read more

Reasons Your Swimmer May Have Been Disqualified In Freestyle

August 8, 2023November 9, 2022 by Dr. Donald L. Aivalotis, II

Freestyle aka Front Crawl is by far the most popular stroke in competitive swimming. It’s fun and it’s probably the easiest stroke to start off with for a new swimmer. What’s more, it is the … Read more

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