Sports: Water Sports: Swimming and Diving: Winter Swimming

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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.
Cold Water Therapy - A martial arts perspective on the benefits of icy water, with photographs and suggestions for a procedure to follow.
Coney Island Polar Bear Club - Features photographs, history, and details of club activities, with FAQ and merchandise. New York, USA.
Jacksonport Polar Bear Club - Includes pictures of annual swims, instructions, tips and articles. Wisconsin, USA.
Polar Bear Club - Group in Moscow, Russia presents photograph galleries of their members and events.
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.
Winter Swimming - Examines the benefits from a spiritual perspective, and provides a video to download.
Winterbathers of NYC - The organization is devoted to winter polar plunging. New York, USA.
Winterschwimmen und Eisbaden - German club provides photographs and several pages in English, including the health benefits and history of the sport.
World Winter Swimming Championships - Held in the United Kingdom in February 2008. Provides details of events, accommodation, rules, and FAQ.
Ice swimming cure-all claims - A news report from New Zealand evaluates the benefits claimed by enthusiasts, and outlines research findings. (March 15, 2006)

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