Category: Organization
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Cottage Grove Swim Coach Makes Lasting Impact in and Out of the Pool | KVAL News
One Cottage Grove swim coach is proving that a disability can be a strength, making a lasting impact on young athletes in and out of the pool. The Cottage Grove Aqua Lions is a year-round competitive swim team, and coach Sean Kelty has been coaching the program since 2014. Kelty has been legally blind for…
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Dozens Swim for Charity in the Ocean Mile at Clearwater Beach | WFLA News Channel 8
Sunday morning, dozens of people made a splash at Clearwater Beach for good causes, they were all swimming in the Ocean Mile to help raise money for charities. Over 60 swimmers jumped in the water, swam south almost to Pier 60, and then fought against the choppy currents coming back north.
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Swimming Is Growing… So Why Are Programs Struggling? | Swimmingly
Swimming has a growth story but it’s starting to hit a limit. More families want swim lessons than ever before. Demand is rising, waitlists are growing, and programs are filling up faster than they can expand. But growth in swimming isn’t just about bringing more people in. It’s about having the capacity to support them…
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Special Olympics Builds a Special Community and a Swim Team | Island News
A local Special Olympics team that started with just six athletes is now making a big impact across Oahu. The Honolulu Ducks, founded back in 1994, has grown to more than 100 members, offering sports like swimming and basketball, but families say it’s the sense of community that truly stands out.
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Lawsuit Alleges Swim School Failed to Protect Customers From Hidden Cameras | CBS Detroit
A woman who was a customer at the Goldfield Swim School in Rochester, Michigan, alleges that the school failed to protect them after a since-convicted doctor placed hidden cameras in the changing room.
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University of Montevallo Eliminates Swim, Tennis Programs Following Earlier Academic Cuts | WVTM 13 News
University of Montevallo eliminates swim, tennis programs following earlier academic cuts
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A New Kind of Swim Class? Groups Change How They Teach Water Safety to Kids | NBC Chicago
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two suburban Chicago groups are hoping to battle that statistic — but not with your average swim class.
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Construction Underway for the Fort Lauderdale “Water District” That Will House Swimming Hall of Fame | CBS Miami
This weekend, the aquatic center is hosting the Speedo Fort Lauderdale Open, where students and club swimmers get the chance to swim alongside Olympians.
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Over 2,000 Swimmers Take Over Greensboro Aquatic Center for US Masters Spring Championship | WFMY News 2
Competitors up to age 95 will compete at the GAC this week/weekend.