Category: Organization
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ABC NEWS10 Interview on Swimming Safety Amid Lifeguard Shortage
A nationwide shortage of lifeguards is causing significant concerns. Wyatt Werneth, the spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, stated that the situation is critical, with more than half of the 309,000 parks and pools across the country already experiencing closures or reduced hours. New York State is also feeling the impact of this shortage. The…
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Kenya Facing Expulsion From World Swimming | Citizen TV Kenya
Aquatics Kenya, formerly Kenya Swimming Federation is facing an imminent expulsion from World Aquatics after they failed to beat the deadline of July 8th to hold elections for a new board. World Aquatics will meet this week to rubber stamp Kenya’s exit after they fired a warning shot on June 20th.
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Friday Morning Swim Club Making a Splash Along Chicago’s Lakefront | CBS Chicago
Hundreds of strangers, turned new friends showed up for the Friday Morning Swim Club at Montrose Harbor.
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NJ Beach Closed to Swimmers Due to Lifeguard Shortage | PIX11 News
A beach in New Jersey has been forced to prohibit swimming this year due to a shortage of lifeguards.
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Motor City Mile Swim Being Held at Belle Isle to Raise Funds for Cancer Research | CBS Detroit
Swim Across America is hosting its 5th annual Motor City Mile open water swim at Belle Isle Beach on Friday to help raise funds for local cancer research at Rogel Cancer Center.
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BREC Aquatics Is Hosting a Free Swim Lesson by Olympian Cullen Jones | BRProud News
According to the CDC, in the United States for children ages 5–14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death. That number is higher for ages one through four, but your children can get free lessons, if they don’t know how to swim.
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Phoenix Swim Coach: It’s Possible to Coach Without Being ‘Overbearing’ | AZFamily | Arizona News
Joe Johnson’s students appreciate his positive reinforcement coaching.
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Mayor Michelle Wu Jumps in Pool to Promote Swimming Lessons in Boston | CBS Boston
WBZ TV’s Courtney Cole reports.