Winter Swimming Swimming and Diving Water Sports
Winter Swimming Swimming and Diving Water Sports
Also known as ice-swimming, this activity is undertaken in both Northern and Southern Hemispheres, in the sea, fresh water, and swimming pools. It is usually in the context of a group or club, and may be for endurance, health benefits, or as a personal challenge.
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Coney Island Polar Bear Club - Features photographs, history, and details of club activities, with FAQ and merchandise. New York, USA.
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Winter Swimming - Examines the benefits from a spiritual perspective, and provides a video to download.
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Winterschwimmen und Eisbaden - German club provides photographs and several pages in English, including the health benefits and history of the sport.
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Toronto Winter Swimming Club - Canadian group provides photographs and video of members in action, with dates of swims at Cherry Beach.
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Jacksonport Polar Bear Club - Includes pictures of annual swims, instructions, tips and articles. Wisconsin, USA.
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Wikipedia: Ice Swimming - Gives an account of the different practices in several countries, with an explanation of how holes are kept open in the ice.
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World Winter Swimming Championships - Held in the United Kingdom in February 2008. Provides details of events, accommodation, rules, and FAQ.
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Polar Bear Club - Group in Moscow, Russia presents photograph galleries of their members and events.
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Bondi Icebergs - Founded in 1929 in Sydney, Australia, the swimming club presents details of its facilities, events and history, with membership form and merchandise for sale.
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Ice swimming cure-all claims - A news report from New Zealand evaluates the benefits claimed by enthusiasts, and outlines research findings.
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Polar Bear Plunge - One of the fundraising events in the Special Olympics in Kentucky, USA. Includes list of venues, with photographs and details of each location.
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Cold Water Therapy - A martial arts perspective on the benefits of icy water, with photographs and suggestions for a procedure to follow.
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