Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, according to survey data from the American Red Cross. But can they swim well enough to save themselves? Maybe not. The Red Cross has a list of five basic water ...

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HOUSTON – It’s pool season and with all the fun that comes with that, also comes some danger for inexperienced swimmers. The YMCA of Greater Houston is teaming up with Reliant Energy for its Safety ...

Elementary-aged students across Los Angeles have learned basic swimming skills with the help of Beyond the Bell’s free summer swimming program. Beyond the Bell is a Los Angeles Unified School District ...

May is National Water Safety Month and a time to consider signing children up for swim lessons, according to a news release from the YMCA of the Capital Area. The Americana YMCA has updated lessons to ...

Swimming instruction in Norway takes place almost exclusively in calm and controlled indoor swimming pools. But most water-related accidents occur outdoors, meaning the skills children have learned ...

SYLVANIA, Ohio — As the summer heat wave continues, many are flocking to local pools to cool off. Though swimming is a fun and relaxing way to beat the heat, swim safety still as important as ever.

Primary pupils in West Lothian are missing out on swim assessments because they lack basic swimming kit. A new initiative ...

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