Synchronized swimming : an American history / Dawn Pawson Bean.

Author/creator Bean, Dawn Pawson, 1927-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2005.
Descriptionvii, 312 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents The beginnings -- The emerging sport : 1937-45 -- Expansion and structural evolution : 1946-51 -- Reshaping and growing--the West emerges : 1952-56 -- Growing pains here, promotion overseas : 1957-62 -- Change, change, and still more change : 1963-68 -- New programs, new ideas, here and abroad : 1969-75 -- National teams and autonomy : 1976-82 -- The Olympic era begins : 1983-88 -- Growth and popularity worldwide : 1989-94 -- Olympic teams, at last! 1995-99 -- 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.
Abstract "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"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 263-290) and index.
LCCN 2005000090
ISBN0786419482 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks GV838.53.S95 B43 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold