DON’T be tempted to “just dive in”. It’s one of those hot, humid summer days and you are probably relaxing at the beach or a lake with one of yours friends. Maybe you have been drinking a little. Someone dares you to jump into the water, or maybe there is a competition among your friends. Only you don’t know how deep the water is or if there is anything on the bottom of the lake. You dive...
Get Ready Get Wet Build comfort and confidence in preparation for actual swim instruction. (30 Minutes) The class introduces new swimmers to the water. Children as young as 3 years old can participate if an adult family member joins them in the water. Learn to Swim Learn proper breathing and streamlining techniques. (1 Hour) For individuals who haven’t had swim lessons but are comfortable in the water. Swimmers must be a mature 5 years of age or older, able to stand in...
We are in the dog days of August and the Summer is winding down. Sadly, as in past years, we have continued to lose lives due to drownings off our beaches, in our lakes, rivers and yes, even our home pools. Understanding your environment and the hidden dangers; using common sense and good judgement and of course, having strong swimming skills combine to keep you safe. Water safety + swimming skills = LIFE skills.
Richmond Hill HS, 89-30 114 Street, Richmond Hill NY 11418 Program Classes Time Day Dates Price Get Ready Get Wet 8 7:00-9:00pm Monday 7/6-8/24 $120 Learn to Swim and Developmental 8 7:00-9:00pm Monday 7/6-8/24 $240
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These safety tips could save the life of a loved one. DId you know that more than 90% of drowning injuries and deaths are preventable? Take a look at these stats and share them with someone you love. Here are some highlights: • 10 people drown EACH DAY in the US • Boys are almost TWICE as likey as grils to drown • Drowning is the #1 preventable cause of death in children age 1-4 Learning water safety and swimming skills can save your...
BUTTERFLY BOOTCAMP Saturday June 27th 8:30-10:30am; Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center Featuring: Cameron Hood, Meg Hutchinson and Athena Liao, New York Athletic Club Swim Team Fee: $75 per participant; $10 per spectator So, you think you know everything about a winning butterfly stroke? Yes, fly is a tough stroke to master, but our guest coaches will help you break it down and build it back up! Elite swimmers Cameron Hood (Captain of University of Pennsylvania 2012; 8 time Ivy League Championship finalist; Division 1...
“Nothing great is easy” – lessons in motivation from an English Channel swimmer Motivation What motivates us to take on a large physical challenge? It probably starts with personal desire, that little voice inside that tells us to try something new, something difficult. Your challenge could be climbing K2, it could be climbing the stairs. It doesn’t matter. The thoughts processes are the same. For me it was to swim the English Channel. I had already swam it twice as part of...
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