Nathan Murray Launches ‘Water Comfort’ Program as Part of Eagle Scout Project
Nathan Murray, a Junior National qualifier at SwimMAC Carolina, turned his love for swimming into his Eagle Scout project.
2013 Make a Splash Local Partner Grant Recipients
The USA Swimming Foundation’s “Make a Splash” water safety initiative kicked off last weekend in NYC. Foundation Ambassadors visited nine local pools to stress the importance of kids learning how to swim. (Photo Courtesy of the USA Swimming Foundation)
May 15th, 2013 is the 2nd Annual International Water Safety Day
When Nate Tschol, one of the visionaries behind International Water Safety Day, approached me last year to gain SwimSwam’s support…
USA Swimming and Sigma Gamma Rho Partner For Conference In Boston
“This partnership is part of USA Swimming’s on-going recruiting efforts aimed at arming parents with the information and resources they need to get their children involved in the sport for its health and safety benefits.”
USA Swimming Foundation wins Award from National Water Safety Congress
Cullen Jones, Olympic Champion and USA Swimming Foundation Make a Splash Ambassador. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Getting started in open water swimming
Fun at the start of the annual 4th of July open water race. Photo credit: Mike Lewis, Ola Vista Photography
ISHOF Announces Recipients of the Inaugural Esther Award
“Esther Williams was a national swimming champion in 1939. Unable to compete in the 1940 Olympics because of WWII, she turned professional and swam alongside Olympic Champion and Tarzan star Johnny Weissmuller in the Billy Rose Aquacade in San Francisco.”
2012 CNN Hero: Wanda Butts, Nonprofit Swimming Lessons
Swim News: Vote for CNN Hero finalist, Wanda Butts! (Swim Photo Credit: )
Defy death at Victoria Falls, the Devil’s Pool, Part 2
Heather’s video sheds more light on the process and how the African guides marshal water safety. (Swim Photo Credit: Heather)
RCP Tiburon Mile, Fastest Open Water Competition on Earth
Swim news: “Since 1999 the RCP Tiburon Mile has attracted more than 100 Olympians and world-class elites from the open water ranks and the pool.”
