Monthly Archives: November 2009

NEW POSTS!

Posted on November 2, 2009 by swimjim

Please read all of the new interesting posts by SwimJim, Inc. and its’ employees. If you want to get these in our monthly newletters, please send your E-mail address to info@swimjim.com and let us know!   Have a great week, … Continue reading →

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Winter Swimming

Posted on November 2, 2009 by swimjim

  TRUE OR FALSE: Involving a child in swimming during the winter will cause the child to have an excessive amount of colds and other illnesses.  They catch cold from going outside with a “wet head”.   The answer:  a … Continue reading →

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SwimBabies/SwimFants Classes!

Posted on November 2, 2009 by swimjim

SwimJim’s Swimbaby/Swimfant class is an introductory class for students to explore the water with their parents through song and sensory games/activities! Our method is based off of a routine program that helps you’re child adapt to water in a safe … Continue reading →

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Core Training

Posted on November 2, 2009 by swimjim

Core training is something that is neglected in many sports including basketball, baseball, and especially swimming. There are people who believe that the “core” only means having strong abdominal muscles, or a six-pack.  In all actuality, having strong abdominal muscles … Continue reading →

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Why we teach back floating…

Posted on November 2, 2009 by swimjim

We are first and foremost a water safety education center.  It is our primary goal to make sure that every child is safer in the water, no matter what skill level the child.  Every aspect of our curriculum is geared … Continue reading →

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Rip Currents!

Posted on November 2, 2009 by swimjim

I read an interesting article today, which made me eager to increase the awareness in the subject of rip currents.  Rip currents are strong channels of water flowing away from the shoreline, typically through the surf line, and can occur … Continue reading →

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Exciting New Check-In Policy!

Posted on November 2, 2009 by swimjim

Each teacher will be assigned a color chip. As you walk in, check in with the deck supervisor and have your child get the appropriate chip for their teacher. When it is time for the lesson to start, have your … Continue reading →

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