Synchronized Swimming: An American History

by Dawn Pawson Bean

Overview

From novelty tricks in swim classes, through the Aquacades and movies, to the highly complex Olympic competitions—this history of synchronized swimming tells how the sport grew, examines the role the United States has played in its worldwide development, and describes the status of synchronized swimming in world sporting events today.

Among the topics covered are competition development, development around the United States, rules and technical changes, and leadership (from volunteers to a National Office). Four appendices list major award winners, U.S. National Champions, the results of major international competitions, and U.S. participation in international events. The work boasts photographs from the first trial national competition in 1942 to the World Championships of 2003, as well as a full bibliography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786419487
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	03/18/2005
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.64(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Dawn Pawson Bean founded Synchro—the first magazine devoted entirely to the sport—and was a champion competitor, (National and Pan American gold medal winner), coach, and Olympic judge. She lives in Santa Ana, California.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     
Preface     

1. The Beginnings     
2. The Emerging Sport (1937–45)     
3. Expansion and Structural Evolution (1946–51)     
4. Reshaping and Growing-The West Emerges (1952–56)     
5. Growing Pains Here, Promotion Overseas (1957–62)     
6. Change, Change, and Still More Change (1963–68)     
7. New Programs, New Ideas, Here and Abroad (1969–75)     
8. National Teams and Autonomy (1976–82)     
9. The Olympic Era Begins (1983–88)     
10. Growth and Popularity Worldwide (1989-94)     
11. Olympic Teams, at Last! (1995–99)     
12. Rising to the Challenge (2000–03)     

Epilogue: The Future of Synchronized Swimming in the 21st Century     
Appendix A: Awards and Honors     
Appendix B: U.S. National Champions (1946–2004)     
Appendix C: Major International Championships (1955–2004)     
Appendix D: U.S. Participation in International Events (1951–2004)     

Notes     
Bibliography     
Index