Big Blue Swim School Announces Partnership for 16 New Locations
Big Blue Swim School, the nation’s leading swim school franchise, is excited to announce a new partnership with Shorewood Development Group to bring 10 new locations to Chicagoland and an additional six locations to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
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Big Blue Swim School Signs 5-Unit Deal with Former Orangetheory Fitness Franchisees to Develop the Brand in Denver
Wendy and Erik Skaalerud are the first franchisees to join Big Blue Swim School system and will open five locations over the next three to four years.
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Chris DeJong: From Elite Swimming To The Big Blue Swim School
Chris DeJong: “…after the Olympic Trials in 2008….bewildered, shocked and disappointed, I shuttled off to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield for my flight home like so many others before and after me – without a clue of what to do next.”
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Essential Psychology for the Swimming Teacher
You do not have to be an expert psychologist to realize that we are more likely to repeat a pleasant experience than an unpleasant one. Unfortunately for some, a swimming experience has been upsetting, while for others, there can be some form of reluctance towards a journey into the unknown, subsequently leading to a fear of drowning irrespective of any previous experience.
Manuel, Murphy to Serve as USA Swimming Foundation Ambassadors
The USA Swimming Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Swimming, today welcomed Olympic gold medalists Simone Manuel (Sugar Land, Texas/Stanford Swimming) and Ryan Murphy (Jacksonville, Fla./California Aquatics) as its newest Ambassadors.
10 Things I Learned from Swim Moms
was so fortunate to have amazing swim moms on my children’s team when I was a newbie. They took me under their wings and taught me the ropes around the pool. Here are 10 things about swimming that I learned from swim moms.
Ask Swim Mom: Why Isn’t My Child Dropping Time?
Our daughter likes the new team because many of her friends from school are on it, but at the same time she is frustrated and disappointed with not achieving her goals.
Swim Mom: When Our Kids Have Big Dreams
I have a question for swim coaches and parents. When our kids have huge dreams, should we tell them what is realistic and reasonable? Or, do encourage them to dream?
Swim Mom: Six Reasons Why Swimming is a Great Family Sport
If you’re looking for something active and fun to do together as a family there are many choices like running, skiing, hiking, golf, tennis, and yes, swimming. Kids naturally love to be in the pool and it makes us old folks feel good, too.
SwimMom Musings: What is a Swim Mom?
On Mother’s Day, we tend to reflect on the myriad roles we play in the lives of our children.
A Swim Mom’s Memory of the First Meet
My son missed his first event and the official in white scratched him out of his only other one. Then he was lectured by the meet administrator. “Wow. This is harsh! Not at all like T-Ball,” I thought.
Swim Mom Musings: Being a Person of Character
Whether you are Olympic bound, swimming in the NCAA or just enjoying high school or summer swim, the most important ideal that you must embrace is: Be a Person of Character.
Swim Mom: Can Perseverance and Grit Be Taught?
Two outstanding traits of swimmers are perseverance and grit. We hear those words tossed around the pool deck, but what exactly do they mean and is it possible to help our kids gain those traits?
Swim Mom Musings: Choosing the Right Swim Team
August is often the time athletes select clubs for the coming year. Here are a few swim mom tips for helping your child navigate the sometimes murky waters of club selection.
Ode To The Swim Mom
Swimswam is always here for you, and we’ve worked to set you up with a guideline of the perfect things to say to your mom this mother’s day.
