Meet Abigail and Joshua Tan, two swimmers from one of our Maryland locations. Below are their stories, which are not only inspiring, but a joy to read. (We strived to keep the exact language they used when submitting their story. The answers are their own, but truth be told, to see it in their own handwriting made it all the more delightful!) As a bonus, their parent also provided some feedback on their experiences.
Abigail Tan
Age when student began lessons: 2.5
Age of student now: 7
Current program level: Barracuda
Then
When you began, what was your swimming goal? How to swim so I won’t drown.
What is your first swimming memory? Mr. Josh splashing me before we swim. Mr. Josh throwing a heavy box into the pool and we had to get it.
What was your instructor’s name? Mr. Josh
Now
What is your swimming goal today? Doing a no breather and getting all-star time for freestyle, breaststroke and butterfly.
If you could swim anywhere, where would it be? Olympics
Would you like to teach others how to swim? Yes
What is the most valuable lesson swimming has taught you? How to breath properly in butterfly. How to swim properly so you won’t drown.
Parent comments
I was so happy when I heard about British Swim School. Since she was only 2 years old, other swim schools required parents to be in the water. Not at BSS. They have a great concept, teaching kids how to survive in the water—the most important thing for young age. Great instructors, every single one of them is great in dealing with children. Very family-oriented, loving and caring environment. BSS helped Abigail to be where she is now as a swimmer. BSS is the very first place for her to learn swimming. The result is great! Bravo for BSS.
Joshua Tan
Age when student began lessons: 11
Age of student now: 14
Current program level: Barracuda
Then
When you began, what was your swimming goal? To be good at swimming.
What is your first swimming memory? Learning in the pool at BSS Rockville and taking the test with Josh.
What was your instructor’s name? Josh
Now
What is your swimming goal today? Make it to the Olympics.
If you could swim anywhere, where would it be? Rio or in the Pacific Ocean.
Would you like to teach others how to swim? Sure, I’d like to try it.
What is the most valuable lesson swimming has taught you? How to survive in the water.
Parent comments
Even though he came in late to join BSS, he had a great time there. He learned the good technique, swim properly. Very enjoyable lesson environment. It is a perfect place to learn how to swim. Good technique, very structured. The most important thing is how they teach kids not to panic when they are in the water. Clothing week is the greatest part of their program. Joshua has the most perfect backstroke, after he learned it from BSS. I love this place so much.