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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...

May 23, 2019Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

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...

May 17, 2019Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

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...

April 21, 2019Events, Swim Strong in The News0 CommentsRead more...

Are YOU one of the 37% of ADULT Americans the Centers for Disease Control says cannot swim the length of a 25 yard pool?

If so, you can change that! Swim Strong is celebrating April as Adult Learn to Swim Month! Take 15% off swim lessons this month by registering with this discount code ADT15. What are you waiting for?!?! Register Now: https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/shop/classes/learn-to-swim/

April 9, 2019ArticlesAdult swim, Learn to SwimComments OffRead more...

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...

February 18, 2019Events, Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

Swim Strong January February 2019 class schedule

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...

January 9, 2019Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

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.

October 30, 2018Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

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;...

September 14, 2018Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

PAY YOUR SKILLS FORWARD

Volunteers wanted to teach Learn to Swim and competitive stroke technique Make a difference in the lives of others this Fall with Swim Strong! LOCATION PROGRAM DAY DATES TIME Bushwick High School400 Irving, Brooklyn, NY 11237 No Class on 9/3, 9/10 & 10/8 Get Ready Get Wet Mon. 9/17-10/29 5:00-5:30pm 5:30-6:00pm View Learn to Swim Mon. 9/17-10/29 6:00-7:00pm View Competitive & Stroke Enhancement Mon. 9/17-10/29 6:00-8:00pm View Jamaica High School168-01 Gothic Drive, Jamaica, NY 11432 No Class on 9/19 Get Ready Get Wet Wed. 9/5-10/31 7:00-7:30pm 7:30-8:00pm View Learn to Swim Wed. 9/5-10/31 7:00-8:00pm 8:00-9:00pm View Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center 131-04 Meridian Lane, Flushing, NY 11368 Competitive & Stroke Enhancement Tue. 10/2-10/30 7:30-9:30pm View Competitive & Stroke Enhancement Sat. 10/6-10/27 9:00-11:00am View Competitive & Stroke Enhancement Tue.&Sat. 10/2-10/30 7:30-9:30pm 9:00-11:00am View Manhattan Boys Club287 E 10th Street, New York, NY 10009 No Class on 9/2, 9/16 & 10/7 Get Ready...

September 5, 2018ArticlesComments OffRead more...

Breaststroke Bootcamp+Discussion

Breaststroke Bootcamp+Discussion with International Coach Merle Liivand Tuesday 8/21/2018 6:30-9:30 PM Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center 131-04 Meridian Lane, Flushing NY 11368 Featuring: Merle Liivand Fees: $75 per participant / $10 per parent participation / $25 per coach Learn breaststroke techniques to improve your speed and stamina Merle Liivand is an elite competitive swimmer, international coach and open water swimmer from Tallinn, Estonia who was the Baltic States Champion in the 100m and 200m breaststroke and an Estonian National Swim Team member in Open Water. She has medaled in numerous international events such...

August 16, 2018Events, Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

Core Workout Mini Bootcamp

Core Skills Drills! Tuesday, July 24, 2018 7:30 – 9:30 pm Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center Aquatic sports are distinct from other sports in that the athlete functions in an environment devoid of gravity. A swimmer must rely on the athlete’s ability to generate propulsive forces using their arms and legs while attempting to minimize drag resistance in order to propel themselves as efficiently through the water as possible. For this reason core muscle conditioning is important to improving swimming performance. Core strength allows a swimmer...

July 11, 2018Events, Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

Swim Strong successfully held the Water Safety Awareness Event in May 2018

Swim Strong has been hosting a celebrating Water Safety Awareness event for 6 years. This year we were excited to reach more than 200 families who learned many new skills and have more understanding about the benefits and dangers of water from inside their very own homes to the great outdoors. We invited 2X Olympian Marko Blazevski and Patterson College Swim Coach Vera Blazevska to give free swimming lessons and share their experiences to inspire kids to love swimming and set...

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