By Demetris Chambliss, full-time swim instructor What is National Water Safety Month? Every May, we celebrate National Water Safety Month, an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association. Throughout the month, aquatic
READ MOREBy Demetris Chambliss Throughout American history, it has been well-documented, although occasionally under-exaggerated, that black people have faced numerous instances of discrimination, prejudice, and racism. Diving into the depths of this pervasive issue, this blog post delves into the challenging waters surrounding the accessibility of swimming within black communities. As we navigate the historical currents
READ MOREBy Demetris Chambliss My journey as a swim instructor is deeply rooted in my family’s passion for aquatics. Long before I was born, the love for water and the importance of swimming ran in my family’s veins. My family members were all avid swimmers, and they instilled in me a profound respect for the water
READ MOREAfter two decades since its doors first opened, there is no stopping the activity that happens each and every day in the Zesiger Center on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Few people have seen much of what the building offers this community more than MIT Director of Recreation, Stephanie Smith. “The Z
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The Freestyle swim stroke, sometimes called the ‘front crawl,” is undeniably a fast way to get through the water. It is often the preferred stroke for triathletes and other competitive swimmers. And while it is fairly straightforward to execute compared to some (we are looking at you, butterfly stroke), there are some challenging aspects. Watch
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