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Advancing Water Safety: USSSA’s Support of Every Child a Swimmer Legislation to Provide Water Safety Education with School Enrollment Drowning Prevention Flyer | Folleto sobre la prevención de ahogamientos (español) | Feyè sou Prevansyon Nwaye (Kreyòl) Water safety is not just a seasonal concern—it is a year-round priority and a critical public health issue. Across [...]

New York Enacts First‑in‑the‑Nation Legislation Requiring New Parents to View Water‑Safety Video Before Leaving Hospital In a historic effort to protect America’s youngest and most vulnerable population, New York State has enacted landmark legislation, the Hospital Video Bill, requiring that all new parents who deliver their babies in a state hospital or birthing center watch [...]

April Legislative Updates Momentum for water safety education continues to grow across the country: • Texas: Texas Day at the Capitol is being planned for May 1st from 8:00–10:00 AM on the south steps of the Capitol. If you plan to attend, please contact the coordinators: Dana Gage dana.gage@thelvproject.org and Kori Delapena kori@livelikecati.org. • [...]

By Wendy Gibson | Founder, Wendy’s Waves Swim School Have you ever stood at the edge of the pool, heart racing, ready to take a leap? That’s exactly what it felt like to go from a full-time educator to a part-time professional—and then dive headfirst into launching my own swim instruction business. If you're dreaming about taking the plunge into [...]

Water safety just made a huge splash across the country! The Every Child a Swimmer program is thrilled to announce that Arizona and New Mexico have officially passed life-saving water safety legislation. That means more kids will have access to important swimming and safety information, and more families will be prepared when it comes to [...]

A Critical Step Toward Drowning Prevention The United States Swim School Association (USSSA) is proud to voice its strong support for H.R. 1506, also known as the Safe Water Instruction for Minors (SWIM) Act. This bipartisan bill represents a pivotal opportunity to reduce preventable drownings by making basic swimming lessons a reimbursable expense under Health [...]

At Ocaquatics Swim School, culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a living, breathing force that drives their people and purpose. Featured in the Spring 2025 issue of USSSA's Ready, Set, Swim Magazine, Ocaquatics shared how they’ve turned a simple phrase—“OWN IT”—into a powerful way of thinking, acting, and showing up every single day.  As leaders in [...]

If you're passionate about making waves in the world of swim education, there's no better way to keep your school afloat with the best resources and connections than by joining the US Swim School Association (USSSA). Whether you're a seasoned swim school owner or just dipping your toes into the industry, the benefits of being [...]

Learning to swim is more than just a vital life skill; it’s a powerful confidence-builder that sets children up for success both in and out of the water. Swim lessons provide children with safety skills, physical fitness, and an emotional boost that can help them conquer challenges throughout life. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) [...]