FINA will host an Open Water Swimming Seminar at the 6th FINA World Open Water Swimming Championships in Roberval, Quebec, Canada on July 19th at the Hôtel Château Roberval. Each National Federation attending the world championships can send representatives.

Pierre Lafontaine (shown on left), CEO of Swimming Canada, will give the opening keynote speech on the Preparation of Athletes for the Open Water and the Organisation of Open Water Swimming in Canada.

Dr. Jim Miller (shown on left), a FINA Sports Medicine Committee member, will give a technical presentation on the Optimal Hydration and Nutritional Needs of Open Water Swimmers.

Interactive panel discussions with experts from around the world will cover Promotions of Open Water Swimming around the World and Training of World-class Open Water Swimmers.

Copyright © 2010 by Steven Munatones