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Choosing the right swim school can be overwhelming — especially with so many great programs expanding across the U.S. From nurturing early swim experiences to developing strong stroke technique, the best schools share a commitment to safety, consistency, and confidence-building. Whether you're looki...

Why an Olympic Year is Great for the Sport of Swimming By Annika Hobson, Swimming World College Intern Buzzing with anticipation, sports fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and eight days of fast swimming. For the most part, swimming is a beloved sport to only swimmer...

Black Swimming Association Earns 2022 National Lottery UK Project of the Year The Black Swimming Association (BSA) was awarded the National Lottery Award as the UK Project of the Year this week. The presentation was made in Cardiff, Wales, by sports television presenter Jason Mohammad at the STAR Hu...

It's mid-summer and everyone is in the pool! Now is the time to consider getting your child confident in the water. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1–4 in the United States, and the second leading cause for kids under 14. That’s why the American Academy of Pedia.....

Why Are Nemo Swim Schools Winning Parents' Trust in 2025? Nemo’s formula—small‑group instruction, calm learning spaces, and an early‑start philosophy—continues to resonate with families who value quality over volume during the crucial learn‑to‑swim years. What Sets Nemo Apart Small classes: no more ...

It’s well-known that dryland swim training is a great benefit to competitive swimmers. But what can it do for beginners and adult-onset swimmers? We asked two experienced coaches for their advice on the subject and both agree that dryland swim training can benefit any athlete, age and fitness level....

Anthony Ervin to Join Imagine Swimming’s Annual Brooklyn Swims Event Three-time Olympic gold medalist Anthony Ervin will join forces with Imagine Swimming for its annual Brooklyn Swims event on Tuesday. The annual outreach event will take place at Imagine Swimming’s new facility, the Major R. Owens ...

Black History Month Commentary by Bruce Wigo Black History Month is a time for us in the aquatic community to reflect on why more African Americans and people of color don’t swim.  Especially because for at least 400 years (the period from from 1451 - 1860), People of African descent, Native America...

Diversity in Aquatics to Launch HBCU Celebration Meet Dec. 16-17 Diversity in Aquatics will host the inaugural HBCU Celebration Meet on Dec. 16-17 at Morehouse College in Atlanta. The event is hosted in conjunction with USA Swimming and U.S. Maters Swimming at Morehouse’s Archer Hall Recreation cent...

The USA Swimming Foundation on Monday announced the recipients of its 2021 grant program for swimming lesson providers, doling out more than a half million dollars. In all, $507,618 will be divided among 67 programs from 27 states. USA Swimming estimates than those clubs will reach nearly 14,000 chi...

All schoolchildren in the Australian province of Victoria will be required to swim 50 meters straight and show in-pool survival skills beginning in 2017, according to a report from the Herald Sun. Swimming programs have become somewhat common already in Victoria, but many of these curricula did not ...

USA Swimming Foundation Joins Toyota, YMCA of the North for Mobile Learn to Swim Initiative The USA Swimming Foundation on Tuesday announced a partnership to deliver a mobile learn to swim initiative to children in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The partnership is with Toyota, the YMCA of the North a...

Retired Michael Gunning Leading Swim Lesson Campaign in England Retired Jamaican international swimmer Michael Gunning is leading a campaign in his home country of England to extend swimming education to children. Gunning hosted a recent clinic at London Fields Lido for primary school children from ...

European Aquatics Announces Two-Year Pilot Project At Inaugural Learn To Swim Conference European Aquatics has announced plans to roll out a two-year pilot project in the next step of its Learn to Swim (LTS) strategy. The announcement came at the conclusion of the governing body’s inaugural Learn to...

USA Swimming Announces 2023 Make A Splash Tour Dates in Five Cities USA Swimming on Tuesday released dates and locations for the 2023 Make a Splash Tour, which will visit five cities to raise awareness about water safety. The tour, presented by Phillips 66, will be in Houston from May 1-3; Lake Char...

Goldfish Swim School, Cullen Jones Announce New Partnership Goldfish Swim School on Tuesday announced a new partnership with four-time Olympic medalist Cullen Jones, joining forces in their shared mission of expanding access to swimming instruction. Jones has long been an advocate for swimming instr...

Double Olympic silver medallist Duncan Scott has welcomed the news he is to continue as an ambassador after Scottish Swimming and Scottish Water's Learn to Swim partnership was extended for a fourth year. Scott, who produced the second-fastest split in history when he anchored the GB 4x100m medley r...

In its continued effort to help make swim lessons accessible for every child across the country, the USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, distributed $702,819 to 151 Make a Splash Local Partners. The money, whic...