Category: Organization
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The Troubled History of Swimming Pools in the US | BBC Global
Public swimming pools in the US are a cherished summer destination for many Americans. However, the shadow cast by the history of segregation in these pools has left a lasting impact, particularly on Black Americans. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black children aged 10 to 14 are seven times more…
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City of Edinburg Offering Swim Lessons for Children and Adults | KRGV
Summer is almost here and lots of kids are already out for summer break, with many hitting the pool to cool off, but it’s important to do it safely. Edinburg Aquatics Supervisor Nick Villarreal speaks with Channel 5 News’ Dina Herrera Garza on why it’s important to know how to swim. The city of Edinburg…
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The College Swimmer Behind the NCAA’s $2.7 Billion Lawsuit | House vs NCAA | Kyle Millis
Former college swimmer, Grant House, talks about his lawsuit, House vs NCAA, that recently was settled in court with a $2.7 Billion settlement from the NCAA that will change NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) for College Athletes forever. As a member of the Arizona State Swim team & representing Team USA on multiple occasions, Grant’s…
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Orland Unified School District Giving Out Free Swim Lessons to Elementary School Students | Action News Now
Orland City manager Pete Carr says swimming is an important safety lesson to learn, especially since there are many water holes and rivers in our area.
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‘Ditch the Ditches’ Encourages Safe Swimming This Summer | KRQE
‘Ditch the Ditches’ encourages safe swimming this summer
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‘Help Us, Please’: Raytown Swim Team Needs a Pool to Practice in This Summer | KMBC 9
A swim team in Raytown is looking for help. They’re without a pool to practice in this summer. For more than 50 years, the Woodson Sharks have practiced at the Woodson Estates pool. But this summer, their homeowner’s association voted to keep the pool closed. They posted on their website – citing a lack of…
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LMPD Officers Learn How to Teach Swimming Lessons to Kids | WHAS11
The goal is to have officers able to administer free swim classes at Fairdale and Sun Valley pools.
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Swim Safety with Olympic Champion Rowdy Gaines | Colorado and Company KUSA-TV
Be Water-Safe with the kids and learn more at StepIntoSwim.org.
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‘Drowning Doesn’t Discriminate’: Where to Find Free Swimming Lessons | KPRC 2 Click2Houston
British Swim School owners, Greta Baccifava and Ashley Yates, explain how to apply for free swimming lessons.