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Butterfly Bootcamp with Olympians 3/24/2018

Saturday   3/24/2018     9:00-11:00 AM Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center 131-04 Meridian Lane, Flushing NY 11368 Featuring: Kim Vandenberg Fee: $75 per participant Learn butterfly techniques to improve your speed and stamina Olympic bronze medalist Kim Vandenberg specialized in the butterfly and freestyle. She is a gold medalist from the 2011 Pan American games in both the 200 butterfly and the 4x200 freestyle relay, she is also a silver medalist from the 2007 world championships in the 200 fly and a three time national champion in the 200...

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Breaststroke & Freestyle Skill Enhancement with Olympians – Sunday

Sunday     1/14/2018     10:00-1:00 PM Boys Club of NY 287 E 10th St. New York, NY 10009 (for competitors ages 16 through adult with 6 + years of competition) Featuring: Daria Talanova and Dion Dreesens Fee: $99.99 per participant Dry Lands to prevent injuries with Anka Presentation by Olympians with Q & A Sharpen your freestyle and breaststroke techniques Receive critique and coaching tips to improve performance   Our Guest Coaches are Daria Talanova who has represented Kyrgyzstan in the 100 breaststroke. Dion Dreesens who was part of SwimMAC Team Elite,...

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Breaststroke & Freestyle Bootcamp with Olympians – Saturday

Saturday    1/13/2018      9:00-11:00 AM Flushing Meadow Aquatic Center 131-04 Meridian Lane, Flushing NY 11368  (for swimmers ages 8-16 with 2+ years of competition) Featuring: Daria Talanova and Dion Dreesens Fee: $79.99 per participant Learn Freestyle and Breaststroke techniques to improve your speed and stamina from swimmers ranked at the top of their countries Federations.   Our Guest Coaches are Daria Talanova who has represented Kyrgyzstan at both the Summer Olympic Games in London (2012) and in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, competing in the 100 breaststroke.   Dion Dreesens who was part of...

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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...

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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,...

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“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/

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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/    

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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...

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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...

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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...

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