What’s So Special About British Swim School?
There are lots of reasons why we believe British Swim School is the best choice for you and your child, from the quality of our teachers to the focus on fun in our classes. More importantly, though, is what we hear from our students and their parents every day — how our small classes, warm […]
35 Ways to Stay Safe in and Around the Water
When you consider the U.S. Census Bureau shows there are 8.8 million residential and public-use swimming pools in the United States, and, the U.S Centers for Disease Control reports drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in children aged 1-14 years, being safe in and near the water is important. May is National […]
5 Women Who Changed the Sport of Swimming
From swim suits to gold medals while saving lives in between, women have left their mark in the world of swimming. As we celebrate National Women’s History Month, we are thrilled to share the stories of these five women. Read more in this article. Annette Kellerman – 1905 In 1905, Kellerman became the first woman to attempt […]
BSS Loves Moms
Dads, too, of course! And we’re thrilled to have all parents or any caregivers bring kiddos to our schools to learn to swim. A few Moms have written about their experience swimming with us in their awesome blogs. Below are a few. Enjoy! In Missouri … Read about this blogger’s experience learning the benefits of swimming […]
Here Comes the Sun!
Congratulations everyone – we made it through another tough Ottawa winter. The reward – sunshine and warm weather. And now that summer is right around the corner, we’ll all soon be swimming in our backyards, our local outdoor community pools, and the gorgeous lakes, rivers and streams that are so plentiful in our region. Unfortunately, […]