Welcome to join Swim Strong June Bootcamps
Swim Strong June Bootcamps Schedule Tues June 11th Free/Back Sat June 15th Fly/Breast Tues June 18th Core Workout for competitive swimmers Sat June 22nd Free/Back Tuesday June 25th Fly/Breast
Young Lia Neal and New Swim Mom Figure Swimming Out 1 of 4
On Saturday, April 20th,2019 2x Olympian, Lia Neal returned home to Brooklyn to pay her skills forward. Partnering with Swim Strong Foundation, she held a Freestyle Bootcamp. The event was a success and the NY1 News Coverage can be viewed via our previous blog post. During the event, SSF founder, Shawn Slevin, took the opportunity to interview Lia’s biggest fan, her mother, Siu Neal to find out what her journey as the parent of a world class elite athlete was and...
Healthy Lia and Almost Injured Lia 2 of 4
On Saturday, April 20th,2019 2x Olympian, Lia Neal returned home to Brooklyn to pay her skills forward. Partnering with Swim Strong Foundation, she held a Freestyle Bootcamp. The event was a success and the NY1 News Coverage can be viewed via our previous blog post. During the event, SSF founder, Shawn Slevin, took the opportunity to interview Lia’s biggest fan, her mother, Siu Neal to find out what her journey as the parent of a world class elite athlete was and...
Being a Swim Parent Through the Years 3 of 4
On Saturday, April 20th,2019 2x Olympian, Lia Neal returned home to Brooklyn to pay her skills forward. Partnering with Swim Strong Foundation, she held a Freestyle Bootcamp. The event was a success and the NY1 News Coverage can be viewed via our previous blog post. During the event, SSF founder, Shawn Slevin, took the opportunity to interview Lia’s biggest fan, her mother, Siu Neal to find out what her journey as the parent of a world class elite athlete was and...
The Human Side of an Olympian 4 of 4
On Saturday, April 20th,2019 2x Olympian, Lia Neal returned home to Brooklyn to pay her skills forward. Partnering with Swim Strong Foundation, she held a Freestyle Bootcamp. The event was a success and the NY1 News Coverage can be viewed via our previous blog post. During the event, SSF founder, Shawn Slevin, took the opportunity to interview Lia’s biggest fan, her mother, Siu Neal to find out what her journey as the parent of a world class elite athlete was...
Swim Strong Foundation participated in USA Swimming’s Make A Splash on THE TODAY SHOW
Swim Strong Foundation was excited to participate with USA Swimming Foundation on THE TODAY SHOW. Swim Strong's own Logan swam with Olympic athletes: Missy Franklin, Nathan Adrian, Cullen Jones, Simone Manuel and Rowdy Gaines to show off some skills while they spoke about the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The USA Swimming Foundation's Make a Splash initiative is a national child-focused water safety campaign which aims to provide the opportunity for every child in America to learn to swim. May...
LG training opportunity
Summer is almost here....Time to take aLG certification or RECert class? We have a great opportunity to get Red Cross certified for Lifeguarding, first aid, AED/CPR through our partners at Lifeguard Training NY. To celebrate our alliance they will discount the fees for this class normally $395 will be $300! Check the registration link for different options. Criteria for class: Be 15 years or older on day of the class. Swim nonstop 300 yards in either free or breaststroke ; Tread 2 minutes without using hands Swim 20 yards...
Swim Strong Olympic Bootcamp with Lia Neal
Swim Strong Foundation was proud and excited to feature Olympian Lia Neal as our guest coach for our freestyle bootcamp yesterday. The Bushwick HS pool was full of competitive swimmers eager to improve their skills; learn new drills and be motivated by Lia as she shared her story with us. Our thanks to her Mom, Sui Neal, for speaking to our parents about their families journey with Lia. The event was concluded with a free swim lesson for members of...
Olympian Lia Neal Comes Home to Brooklyn
Olympian Lia Neal Comes Home to Brooklyn Sat 4/20/2019 1-5 PM Bushwick HS 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn NY Freestyle Bootcamp with Lia 1-3pm $79/participant ( only for swimmers with 3+ years competitive experience) (click to register) Discussion with Lia’s parents Siu & Rome Neal about Raising an Olympian 1:30pm-2:30pm FREE/participant (click to register) Free swim lessons for the community (parents & Children) 3-5pm 25 students limit per 30min session (click to register) Learn Freestyle techniques and achieve your dreams Lia Neal, who is the daughter of a Chinese-American...
Registration for January/ February Classes is Open
The 2019 Swim Strong schedule is here and you can register now! It's not too late to register and don't forget you may qualify for a scholorship as well. Click on the class title to see all available sessions. We offer the following classes: 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...
Stop the proposed elimination of Swim Strong competitive programming in Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center
Hello Friends of Swim Strong Foundation The Department of Parks and Recreation wants to eliminate our competitive program at Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center. We need your help! This is a petition asking you to sign in favor of Swim Strong retaining our competitive training there. Everybody’s support is critical! Please sign through this link and share on your social media to let more people know what we are doing and ask for their help as well. Thank you.
Swim Strong Foundation celebrates Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play 2018
Swim Strong Foundation celebrates Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play 2018 Swim Strong partners with Nickelodeon for Worldwide Day of Play on Sept 29th. Nickelodeon’s Day of Play encourages families to turn off the TV and engage in play activities. Swim Strong incorporates purposeful fun water based activities within our swim instruction to build the skills necessary to learn to swim. Here’s a sampling: Get Ready/Get Wet: blowing bubbles; water submersion and mimicking sea creatures Learn to Swim: Butt bounces, hand stands ring toss/retrieve; kangaroo hops;...