Bootcamp With Olympians
SAVE THE DATES 1/13/2018 9:00-11:00 AM Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center 131-04 Meridian Lane, Flushing NY 11368 (for new competitors ages 8-16 with 2+ years of competition) & 1/14/2018 10:00-1:00 PM Manhattan -Boys Club of NY 287 E 10th St, New York, NY 10009 (for competitors ages 17 through adult with 6 + years of competition) Daria Talanova My name is Daria Talanova (21 y.o). I am born in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I represented Kyrgyzstan at Summer Olympic Games in London (2012). In 2016 I qualified for Olympic Games in Rio, where...
Swim Strong Foundation was reported by Chinese News Papers
Coaches Vivi, Ying and Shawn were given a great opportunity by Mr. Peter Tu of the Flushing Chinese Business Association (FCBA), to introduce our programs and work to the Chinese media outlets. We appeared in several newspapers, radio and tv clips. We would like to share those report with you: The China Press: http://ny.uschinapress.com/m/spotlight/2017/11-29/133576.html Epochtimes: http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/17/11/29/n9904954.htm & http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/17/11/29/n9904948.htm NTD: http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/b5/2017/11/29/a1352877.html World Journal: http://www.worldjournal.com/5302258/article Sinovision: http://video.sinovision.net/?id=42044&sts=1511963135693 If any of you have the ability to do the same in other communities and to other media outlets,...
“Relentless Spirit”
How do you become an Olympian? For Missy Franklin, the journey to the top of her sport was made possible by the support of her parents, her faith, grit, determination and resiliency. This is a book, not only for aspiring Olympic hopefuls…but for their families a well. Shipping/Handing Fee: $8.50 * Book must be ordered by 11/30/2017 for delivery the week of Dec 11, 2017. No refunds, no returns. https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/relentless-spirit/
Swim Strong Hand Crafted And Handmade Distinctive Jewelry
Swim Strong is proud to present these beautifully hand crafted and handmade distinctive jewelry items…just in time for Holiday giving! Wear your Swim Strong Swimmer with pride and know that you are a vital supporter of our mission to save and change lives through the teaching of water safety and strong swimming skills. *Shipping and handling (only if being mailed) $8.50 *Orders must be made by 11/30/2017 to be delivered to you the week of December 11th *No refunds, no returns. https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/sterling-silver-pins/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/14k-gold-pins/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/earrings/ https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/product/sterling-silver-bracelet/
Swim Strong Foundation Receives $10,000 in Grants from PepsiCo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Shawn Slevin Executive Director Swim Strong Foundation shawn.slevin@SwimStrongFoundation.org Swim Strong Foundation received a $5000 grant from PepsiCo, the second investment to support our youth volunteer mentoring program. Swim Strong will provide job readiness skills that transcend the pool and can be applied from the school room to the board room. These skills include resume writing, networking, the professional use of social media and interviewing skills. PepsiCo has made a substantial investment in the youth of New York. Through their leadership, PepsiCo continues...
Butterfly Bootcamp TOMORROW! Last opportunity to swim with Coach Jay!
Swim Strong Foundation Butterfly Bootcamp TOMORROW Saturday, 10/28/2017 9:00-11:00am Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center Featuring: Joep (Jay) van Grunsven Fee: $75 per participant Last opportunity to swim with Coach Jay!! Coach Jay has swum with the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation. He is a 37 times State Champion. He holds 18 State records. He is an 8 times Dutch Champion and holds one Dutch record for the 4x100 Medley, Breaststroke leg. Breaststroke and the IM are his specialties. He has competed in not only his home country of the Netherlands but...
Completed the Tread Successfully!!
We are still waiting to hear if the record was broken. All of the Swim Strong team from ages 8 through 66 successfully completed the tread!!! https://youtu.be/oRzHl5k-MUw Posted on NET TV
TREADING WATER – An Attempt To Break The Guinness World Record
Swim Strong Foundation will be joining the teams across the country in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most people treading water at the same time in multiple locations. Proceeds raised will support our scholarship program and International Water Safety Association’s Cambodia Project. On September 27, 2017, we will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records: “Most People Treading Water at the Same Time in Multiple Locations”. The record currently sits at 805 people. Of the money we...
Today is the Day to Tackle the 20 Bridges Manhattan Swim
All of the hard work; all of the planning; all of the organizing; all of the mental preparation…all lead to this day and to this time. Join Alexis Puhan MD on his epic swim around Manhattan. Honor his efforts to raise $10,000 so that 40 at risk children will get free swim lessons now!
How do you Prepare to Swim Around Manhattan?
Just a few days remain before Alexis’s big swim! It takes a lot of heart and a lot of sweat equity to train for this challenging event…one of the three of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Alexis’s determination is met by his passion to help STOP needless drowning. He is using this challenge to provide free swim lessons for at risk kids through Swim Strong Foundation’s scholarship fund. You can support his efforts by making a donation here:
Swimming around Manhattan- A Swim Strong Fundraiser Cocktail Party
When passion meets purpose there’s nothing you won’t try to achieve. Thant’s particularly so for our guest athlete, Alexis Puhan MD, from Switzerland. Alexis is one of those people who isn’t afraid of a challenge. In his professional life he built an international consulting business. In his personal life, he has taken on the extreme sport of Open Water swimming. How fortunate for Swim Strong that he also believes as we do that drowning is largely preventable. Now we come to his...