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USA Swimming and Competitor Swim, the world’s leader in racing lane technology, today announced an extension to its partnership – the donation of major USA Swimming Championship lane lines to a deserving local swim club post-event. Velocity Swimming has been chosen as the first recipient. An uncategorized category.

“The new twist in our partnership with Competitor Swim aligns with USA Swimming’s mission to improve our teams and facilities from the grassroots up,” USA Swimming Chief Marketing Officer Matt Farrell said. “The contribution to Velocity Swimming is the first of many to come and we’re thrilled to see more swimming communities benefit from Competitor Swim’s commitment.”

Teams were asked to submit an expression of interest in receiving the lane lines where submissions were reviewed internally. For inaugural donation, USA Swimming and Competitor Swim chose to send the 2017 Phillips 66 National Championship competition lane lines to a veteran team of over 30 years, Velocity Swimming, in Wenatchee, Wash. The team will receive lane lines for their 10-lane outdoor pool to service their club team, summer league and lesson programs.

Mental Health Benefits of Swimming: How Swimming Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

May 26, 2023

Mental Health Benefits of Swimming: How Swimming Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

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May 26, 2023

Mental health is a critical component of our overall well-being, and finding ways to promote and maintain good mental health is essential. While many activities can help with stress relief and anxiety reduction, swimming is a particularly effective exercise that can benefit both physical and mental health. Swimming provides a low-impact workout that can be […]

Gearing Up for Summer Nationals and Worlds

May 18, 2023

Gearing Up for Summer Nationals and Worlds

May 18, 2023

As summer approaches, competitive swimmers are gearing up for some of the biggest events of the year: summer nationals and worlds. For many athletes, these meets represent the culmination of years of hard work and training, which makes the fact that Competitor® is the official lane line for the USA Swimming events that makes the […]

How to Drop Time in Swimming

March 22, 2023

How to Drop Time in Swimming

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March 22, 2023

It’s the same question every swimmer asks, “how do I swim faster?” When swimmers want to know how to drop time in swimming, their approach is often to slowly increase the number of lengths they are doing each week. This tactic is beneficial for improving endurance, but it most likely won’t help swimmers drop time.  […]

Introducing Tara Tufford

February 27, 2023

Introducing Tara Tufford

Tara Tufford, Director of Customer Service
February 27, 2023

Beginning her career with Competitor as a lane builder, Tara Tufford is more than prepared to tackle her new role as the Director of Customer Service. She is confident that she “knows a lot of fun details about the lane lines,” and credits her years training in all different areas of the warehouse and in […]

8 Swimming Stretches to Avoid Injury

September 19, 2022

8 Swimming Stretches to Avoid Injury

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September 19, 2022

A good stretch before or after a workout can do wonders for the body. Even though swimming is considered a low-impact sport, there is still the risk of injury. But having a solid stretching routine in place before and after a race, or even a casual dip in the pool, can help you prevent any […]

Swim Race Suits: 4 Features to Look For

December 3, 2021

Swim Race Suits: 4 Features to Look For

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December 3, 2021

In competitive swimming, you want to do your best. Many swimmers find that adding the right gear can help them improve their skill in the water. Swim race suits, also called tech suits, are one type of gear that some swimmers swear by. Do swim race suits positively impact swimming performance? Do they help swimmers […]

Swimming Exercises for Faster Speeds

November 4, 2021

Swimming Exercises for Faster Speeds

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November 4, 2021

Increased speed is a goal for many swimmers. When practicing and training, certain exercises are designed to target goals like speed. Over time, these drills and exercises train your body to use efficient techniques and muscle groups to pull through the water faster. With swimming, every second counts. As you work on increasing your swim […]

Swim Faster: 4 Freestyle Drills to Try

September 20, 2021

Swim Faster: 4 Freestyle Drills to Try

September 20, 2021

Improving your swim speed isn’t simply a result of having the best swimming gear on the market. It’s also about technique. As you practice and train, certain freestyle drills can help you gradually improve your technique, thereby increasing your speed in the water. But how do you know what drills to use to target your […]

Must-Have Swimming Gear in 2021

August 27, 2021

Must-Have Swimming Gear in 2021

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August 27, 2021

Every swimmer wants to improve their skill. Whether you’re competing on a team and dream of being the best, or you solely swim for exercise/enjoyment — you probably want to feel confident in the water. Luckily, some of the best swimming gear on the market in 2021 was created to help you do just that. […]

Best Swimming Goggles for Your Team

July 13, 2021

Best Swimming Goggles for Your Team

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July 13, 2021

Let’s talk about swimming goggles. Contrary to what some people may think, they’re not all created equally. Choosing the wrong swim goggle, like goggles made with low quality materials and design, can result in poor swim performance. It’s nearly impossible to focus when the goggles allow water to seep in or fog up every few […]