Read moreSearching for the Best Swim School? How Top Programs Compare in 202514 July 2025Choosing 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...
Read moreTankproof & FINIS Collaborate To Support National Water Safety Month10 May 2021The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with FINISSwim.com. For press releases and advertising inquiries please contact Advertising@SwimmingWorld.com. It is National Water Safety Month! With summer approaching, and pools reopening, more and more people are headed back to ...
Read more174 Swim Lesson Flaws that Haunt Today's Swimmers13 October 2015By Tori Caudill, Swimming World College Intern Taking swimming lessons is common at a young age. Ages three and up will crowd pool facilities for half-hour lessons to learn the fundamentals of the sport. Fun gimmicks and mnemonic devices are sometimes the best way to teach these fundamental skills o...
Read more16 Tips for Teaching Swim Lessons12 December 2018By Kelsey Mitchell, Swimming World College Intern. Teaching swim lessons is a fun and rewarding way for swimmers to share their love of the sport while making some extra money. While the job may be fun, working with young children who are not comfortable in the water can be difficult and oftentimes ...
Read more4 Life Lessons From Growing Up At The Pool09 July 2020Submitted by Ben Minister, a 20+ years competitive swimmer & water polo player/coach, lover of pools and co-founder of a new apparel brand, Chlorine Deckwear. #fortheloveofthepool Options for youth sports abound with the explosive growth of competitive teams and leagues across the country - baseball...
Read moreWhy Are Nemo Swim Schools Winning Parents' Trust in 2025?20 July 2025Why 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 ...
Read moreThe Beauty - And Levels - Of Swimming As a Lifelong Sport16 October 2021The Beauty - And Levels - Of Swimming As a Lifelong Sport By Annika Hobson, Swimming World College Intern The sport of swimming is a lifelong sport that people can join at any stage of life. Whether a child learns to swim, or an adult joins a local Masters swim program, swimming is a wonderful sport...
Read more4Ledecky Gives Swim Lessons In Tokyo As Part Of U.S. Embassy Program15 August 2018Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky, who is fresh off of winning five medals (including three golds) at the 2018 Pan Pacific Championships, stuck around after that meet in Tokyo to give swim lessons to Japanese students, per a report in the Charlotte Observer. Ledecky was on hand to work with more t...
Read more14 Principles Fred Rogers Leaves Us to Effectively Teach Swim Lessons to Children24 June 2019By Danny Whirlow, Swimming World College Intern. On February 19, 1968, Fred McFeely Rogers entered the hearts of millions of American children with his television show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Taking his shoes off once inside, Mr. Rogers became a paragon for treating others with respect, kindn...
Read more45 Ingenious Ways to Stay in the Water After the Competition Ends04 July 2018By McKenna Ehrmantraut, Swimming World College Intern Once the age group days are over and you’ve swum your way through your high school and college days, you are likely taking a nice deep breath and dreaming of sleeping in past 5 a.m. Maybe you'll finally get rid of those dark circles under your e...
Read more1The Hidden Benefits of Swimming23 July 2019By Ashleigh Scott, Swimming World College Intern. Nowadays, numerous products are marketed as having multiple secret benefits with catchy slogans, like "all hail kale!" or, "It's one simple motion: put on the lotion!" While swimming of course, is neither a cosmetic tool nor a superfood, it does yiel...
Read more5 Water Safety Tips to Know for This Summer and Beyond19 May 2020As more pools, beaches and lakes open with proper protocols in place amid the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important that all individuals who use the water do so safely. This summer, families will hopefully pack up their towels and floaties and coolers to head out to the beach or the pool for a fun day ...
Read more1Chicago Wolfpack Aquatic Club Instills Proper Training Habits Early24 July 2015By Brianna Hines, Swimming World College Intern Training Habits I remember swimming in a club practice and noticing swimmer after swimmer taking two lazy strokes after the flag, casually standing up and then walking to the wall. I was absolutely appalled. “How can you possibly know what your time i...
Read moreFINIS Partners With Hope Floats To Provide Scholarships For Swim Lessons04 December 2018FINIS, Inc., a worldwide leader in technical swimming development, is pleased to announce it has become a Business Partner with Hope Floats Foundation. Together, Hope Floats Foundation and partner businesses and swim schools are committed to providing scholarships for high-quality swim lessons for l...