by Academy Swim | Sep 6, 2014 | Blog
Was your mother right? Is it dangerous to swim after eating? Do you really have to wait at least thirty minutes after eating to avoid stomach cramps and possibly drowning? This “old wives” tale has been around for quite some time and has been perpetuated generation...
by Academy Swim | Aug 29, 2014 | Blog
Meet the humble swim diaper. It’s got a dirty job to do, and it does it well. All swimmers under 36 months must wear TWO health department approved swim diapers at Academy Swim Club. If you’ve got a swimmer who is under three, or is perhaps older but...
by Academy Swim | Aug 22, 2014 | Articles
Drowning Prevention Checklist Date: Apr 11-2006 Drowning Prevention Checklist As we approach summer, it is important for parents to remember that drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 5 in the state of...
by Academy Swim | Aug 18, 2014 | Articles
Why Swim Year Round? Date: Sep 07-2007 Water is a unique medium that offers opportunity for everyone: Newborns, toddlers, children, teens, adults and the elderly, including athletes, arthritic, and the injured. Swimming is the only sport one can do, literally, from...
by Academy Swim | Jul 18, 2014 | Articles
Learn to Swim. . . for LIFE! Because We Don’t Learn by Accident Date: Jun 22-2007 During a 5th grade, end of year pool party, all the children were called inside to eat lunch and the lifeguard was sent home. After lunch was served, an adult chaperone...
