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After drowning deaths, Brooklynites urged to follow safety procedure

In the wake of multiple drowning deaths across the borough, Brooklynites are being urged to exercise proper water safety habits. Representatives from the Swim Strong Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with children and adults to combat drowning through affordable swim lessons, appeared with the Borough President and the family of a two-year-old drowning victim at Grand Army Plaza on Monday to stress several important tips. Continue reading on Brooklyn Daily Eagle

July 11, 2014Swim Strong in The NewsComments OffRead more...

Adolescent Brains Process Sugar Differntly to Adults

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Marketwired – Jun 15, 2014 With the increase in childhood obesity and the associated increase in type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents, there is growing interest in how children’s bodies process the foods they eat and how obesity and diabetes begin to develop at early ages. Two studies presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 74th Scientific Sessions help to shed light on this topic. One study, by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, compared how...

June 25, 2014ArticlesComments OffRead more...

The importance of having strong swimming skills

As we knock on summer’s door, I am reflecting on the overwhelming number of people I speak to on a daily basis who STILL don’t know how to swim! The American Red Cross conducted a recent survey and discovered that nearly half of American adults cannot swim. Their definition for the purpose of the survey: “Adults should be able to float or tread water for about a minute, then be able to turn yourself so you can orient to a...

June 16, 2014ArticlesComments OffRead more...

What every parent needs to know about secondary drowning

The weekend of May 17, writer Lindsay Kujawa and her toddler son Ronin were at a family pool party. Kujawa sat at the edge of the pool while Ronin played on the top step of the spa, and for five seconds she shifted her position to say something to a relative. Suddenly, she noticed Ronin wasn't on the step and was instead being whirled around by the jets in the whirlpool, frantically trying to get his head above water. She...

June 5, 2014Articles, PSAsComments OffRead more...

Water Safety Awareness Day!

On May 18th Swim Strong celebrated water safety awareness day at Brooklyn Sports Club and Far Rockaway. Here is some coverage from NET TV http://netny.tv/episodes/swim-strong-promotes-swim-safety/#.U4aNvRarDuc.

May 30, 2014EventsComments OffRead more...

Water Safety Tips

Did you know that? ➢ Drowning is the 2nd largest cause of death for children 14 and under here in the US? ➢ African American children drown 3x more than any other demographic? ➢ Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 5 years old and younger? ➢ Drowning is the 2nd largest cause of death GLOBALLY for people of all ages? ➢ Drowning can happen in less than 2 minutes after a person’s head goes under water? What can YOU do to make a change? Where...

May 24, 2014PSAsComments OffRead more...

Drowning Risk Varies by Age and Race

Almost 21,000 people under 30 died from drowning from 1999 to 2010 in the United States, and there were substantial variations in death rates depending on age, race and ethnicity. An analysis published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that infants most commonly drowned in bathtubs, young children in swimming pools, and people over 10 in natural water settings. Non-Hispanic whites at age 1 had a higher rate of drowning than blacks and Hispanics, possibly because whites have easier access to...

May 23, 2014ArticlesComments OffRead more...

Water Safety Awareness Day!

Swim Strong is a non-profit, Queens and Brooklyn-based community swim organization that is dedicated to saving lives. In response to community requests and the reception of our event in 2013, we are now expanding our offerings in both Brooklyn and Queens. Our community event is part of the National Water Safety Month, which is designed to start the summer season off by offering a number of educational and water skills events. This is an opportunity for community leaders to have...

May 14, 2014EventsComments OffRead more...

Stroke Analysis Clinic at FMP and JMHS

We are, once again, partnering with World of Swimming and SwimPro, Australia to offer a unique stroke analysis session for our swimmers. Multiple cameras will be taking a 3d view of your child as they swim each competitive stroke. Your child will be able to see their stroke technique and receive feedback as to their strengths and opportunities for improvement. Sessions will be held in the following locations and times: Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center Saturday May 10th 8:00AM - 10:30AM James Madison High...

May 4, 2014EventsComments OffRead more...

Swim Strong Founder Shawn Slevin on “Behind the Shadows”

Shawn Slevin Founder of Swim Strong Foundation will be on the air with Susan Finelli of Behind the Shadows on May 1st, May 7th, and May 13th. Check out the list of times and channels for the New York area: Thurs, May 1st @ 6:30 p.m. TimeWarner Channel 1996 RCN Channel 83 Verizon Channel 34 Wed, May 7th @ 8 p.m. TimeWarner Channel 1996 RCN Channel 82 Verizon Channel 33 Wed, May 7th @ 8 p.m. TimeWarner Channel 1996 RCN Channel 82 Verizon Channel 33 http://www.prlog.org/12315220-susan-finelli-behind-the-shadows-swim-strong-foundation-interview-with-shawn-slevin.html

May 4, 2014Swim Strong in The News, VideosComments OffRead more...