SWIM STRONG WANTS YOU TO: "BE THE BEAT!!" STEP 1: CALL 9-1-1 STEP 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest More people knew CPR, more lives could be saved! Let's check out this video: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/swimstrongfoundation/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/24152835/ThatsCPR_SwimStrong_MCLars_BLG.mp4
by Gerald M. Dworkin Consultant, Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue LIFESAVING RESOURCES www.lifesaving.com TWO BOYS, age 11, are ice skating at a local pond. Suddenly, the ice cracks and one boy falls through into 34 degree Fahrenheit water. His friend runs to his aid, and potential tragedy grows as the second boy is pulled into the ice cold water by the panic stricken child already in the water. Unless help is immediately available, both boys will perish within a few minutes, either from drowning...
In addition to toning visible muscles, swimming also helps improve the most important muscle in our bodies: our heart! Swimming is an aerobic exercise, it strengthens the heart by helping it to become larger; making it more efficient in pumping -- which leads to better blood flow throughout your body. 30 minutes of swimming a day can reduce coronary heart disease in women by 30 to 40 percent. Regular aerobic exercise can reduce blood pressure. Swimming raises “good” cholesterol HDL levels....
Swim Strong wishes all a Happy Chinese New Year and Prosperous Year of the Rooster!
Congratulations to Anna a FIT freshman! She competed against 6 other talented artists to win your votes! It certainly captures the strength of our swimmers and our programs. We will enjoy using it to celebrate 10 years of saving and changing lives through water safety education and teaching swimming and life skills.
Stopped into our partner Modells to have them pull our winning raffle. Thanks Camila. You made Regina from Brooklyn very happy!! Thanks to All who participated in our holiday raffle! Because of your generosity 60 at risk kids will get free swim lessons in 2017.
As we draw close to 2016 Swim Strong would again like to thank our sponsors for their support and partnership. Please support them as you shop during the Holidays and into 2017! Thank you! ...
Thank you for attending our 2016 Friend Raiser event. Your support means a lot and helps us to do our work. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/swimstrongfoundation/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/11185720/swimstronglooksto2017hq3b.mp4 We are looking for those great corporate partners to join us in teaching Water Safety Awareness through our Adopt a School program and build out and deliver our Job Readiness modules for our upcoming Water Safety Awareness Days. These are great ways for your employees to volunteer with us! We are looking forward to your ongoing interest and participation as we celebrate...
Quimey Moure was a young man on a mission. That mission was to honor his mentor Paul Brown, who recently passed away. Paul Brown’s work, teaching water safety and competitive swimming skills touched the lives and hearts of hundreds of people in his community. Quimey, a former student of Paul, celebrated his life by hosting the All For Paul Fundraiser. He organized a pool party at the Pembroke Meadows recreation center and had the radio station HOT 100.5 come out and...
Swim Strong Foundation brings affordable swim classes to the East Village! It's time to register for the September/October 2016 Session at Swim Strong! LOCATION PROGRAM DAY DATES TIME LINK Manhattan-Boys Club of NY 287 E 10th Street, New York, NY 11239 (NO CLASS on 10/9/2016) Get Ready Get Wet Sun. 9/25-10/23 11:00 to 1:00 PM View Learn to Swim Sun. 9/25-10/23 11:00 to 1:00 PM View Competitive & Stroke Enhancement Sun. 9/25-10/23 11:00 to 1:00 PM View For more information visit www.www.swimstrongfoundation.org Register for your class here: https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/classes/ Need financial help? https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Do you want to participate in a future Olympic Games? Never too late to chase Michael Phelps! The summer has flown by, but you know the warm weather will continue to give us more opportunities to enjoy ourselves outdoors. Many of those will be places in and around the water, so it’s a good time to refresh ourselves on the importance of “Know Before You Go!®.” See our infographics here: https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/know-before-you-go/. Remember: It only takes two minutes and two inches of water to drown. ...
Starts and Turns BOOTCAMP Saturday 8/20/2016 9:00-11:00am; Flushing Meadows Aquatic Center Featuring: Jonathan Fung, Matthew Stypulski and Jordan Melidor-Fuxis, Fee: $75 per participant; $10 per spectator So, you think you know everything about great starts and turns? Yes, Starts and Turns are tough techniques to master, but our guest coaches will help you break it down and build it back up! Our Guest Coaches are Jonathan Fung who has competed for 20 years; captained Men’s Swim Team at Hamilton College; specializes in fly and free events. Matthew Stypulski – entering his 4th year of swimming for...
