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I love this for at least FOUR reasons. First, [once again], Sports as a Crucible for Life. ↳ Bryan Kryder’s story is another example of how sport ties back into work and life. Growth comes from being outside of your comfort zone. Kudos to Bryan for being brave and having a growth mindset. Let’s check out what Bryan said: ↳  “the older we get, we tend to fall into patterns of just playing it safe and doing the things that we know” ↳  “trying something new” ↳  “a new challenge” ↳  “test myself” ↳  “[overcoming] fear” ↳  “learning and taking instruction” ↳  “confidence” ↳  “progress” ↳  “life skill” ↳  “fitness” ↳  “taking a first step” ↳  “opening up your world” ↳  “limitless” Powerful stuff! Second, Connections and Relationship. ↳ Bryan’s story is moving to me, because its powerful, but also because I feel connected to it. It was reposted by my friend and former teammate Chris Plumb. Chris is the CEO and Head Coach at Carmel Swim Club. Carmel Swim Academy -- which offers “learn to swim” programs like the one Bryan is involved in – sits under Carmel Swim Club. Carmel Swim Academy is another amazing thing that my friend and former teammate is doing with his organizations in the sport of swimming and for the State of Indiana. Thank You and Keep Going! Third, Community. ↳ Chris and his team at the Carmel Swim Academy are doing their part to help their community by providing critical “learn to swim” programming.  As Bryan said, this is a life skill. Four, Enriching Content. ↳ I can’t wait to follow the SWIM feature, presented by INNOVATIVE and the Indiana Sports Corp. This is exactly the type of content that brings me back to LinkedIn. Refreshing. Motivating. Inspiring.

AVAILABLE NOW linktr.ee/edaccura Why We Don’t Talk About Swim Episode 5 with Abena Gray Founder, Director, Head Swimming Teacher, and Coach @GOGGLEandGIGGLE Swim School Black and Asian people have long faced unique challenges and struggles in the aquatic world, including the battling of systemic barriers that hinder their participation and success in swimming. Understanding the psychology behind swimming disparities is crucial in creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for all individuals, regardless of race or gender. Cultural factors also play a significant role in addressing swimming issues, highlighting the importance of providing culturally appropriate programs and resources to foster a love for swimming and water safety. By delving into these complex topics, we can work towards a more diverse and accessible aquatic community for everyone. hashtag #goggleandgiggle hashtag #wedonttalkaboutswim hashtag #bcstheconvo hashtag #blackscantswim hashtag #blackswimmingassociation hashtag #ChangingTheNarrative hashtag #Representation Repre hashtag #sentation

Advent Calendar Day 2 Our project also involves understanding about the water the students are rowing on. #envionment #culturalcapital #cleanrivers https://lnkd.in/e3r2qmRk

Over the weekend, Owen Lloyd achieved a personal best and won a conference championship in swimming. However, moments after the race, he was disqualified for breaking a rule designed to prevent swimmers from interfering with one another mid-race. Although Owen violated the letter of the rule by hopping on the lane line and hugging his friend, the intent of the rule was not violated. Despite this, the officiating crew chose to enforce the rule to its letter, resulting in Owen's disqualification. This story highlights a few takeaways that we can all learn from. First, winning and recognition are two separate things. Second, harsh letter-of-the-law application is often not optimal and can even be lazy. Finally, rules are only as useful as their intended outcomes are understood. What do you think about this story? Do you believe Owen should have been disqualified or not? Let us know in the comments!

The Olympic Games have recently concluded, and we witnessed athletes competing in various aquatic sports, including swimming, diving, and artistic swimming. We are excited to announce that a new article focusing on aquatic sports has been published on our platform, Commentary on Sport Associations Sportverbandskommentar by Weblaw. In this contribution, the authors Marc Cavaliero and Carol Etter, explore the organizational structures of World Aquatics and the Swiss Swimming Federation - Swiss Aquatics. The article also addresses key legal issues related to World Aquatics’ integrity and anti-doping regulations. #openaccess #sportslaw

Swimming is a popular summertime activity, especially for kids, whether it’s joining swim classes, swimming in a backyard pool, or swimming with friends in a community pool. Children with autism may face different challenges in the water. 🌊 By understanding your child’s unique needs, you can help ensure they have a safe and enjoyable swimming experience. We have provided some helpful swim safety tips you can use this summer. https://bit.ly/4eK1ARd #swimsafety #watersafety #inclusiveswimming #autismawareness

Supervising young children is important. Know your child's skill level for swimming. The supervision required depends on the swimmer's skill. Learn the rules at your pool for when a child may be left alone at the pool. Young swimmers may be strong in the water, but may be careless around the pool with horseplay, running, or other injury-prone activities. If socializing at a pool, designate at least one adult to be the "pool watcher" so that eyes are always on the swimmers. #safety #summer #poolsafety #pool #personalinjury #personalinjurylawyer

Be water aware. Water safety, including around resoivoirs, rivers, canals needs far greater promotion. Prevention first. For where this fails, all water ways need easily accessible water aides. #enjoysummersafely #wateraware

From Non-Swimmers to a Competitive Swimmer in the Family! 🏅🌊 Neither my husband nor I knew how to swim, which is why we prioritized swimming lessons for our son early on. Starting with 'Mommy and Me First' classes at just 3 months old, he was diving into individual lessons by the age of one. Today, he competes in swimming with absolute confidence and no fear of water. This transformation is not just about sports; it’s about safety. Dive into our journey and more in my book, "Safety First." Let's empower our kids with the skills they need! https://lnkd.in/eeeZDMd9

In 2021, Swimming Australia released its 2022-2032 (Our Decade of Opportunity) Strategic Plan. Swimming Victoria (SV) supports the direction Swimming Australia is taking to ‘inspire Australia to swim’ as we power towards the 2032 home Olympic and Paralympic Games. ‘Swimming 2028 - Inspiring Victoria to Swim’, reflects this alignment and outlines Swimming Victoria’s Strategic Plan for 2021 – 2028. This Strategic Plan was developed after a time of unprecedented change which started with the 2020 Victorian bushfires, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was updated in 2023, at a different stage of pandemic recovery, while Victoria was in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, experiencing a weakened economy and floods were challenging the sustainability of various aspects of the aquatic industry. View the updated plan here: https://bit.ly/4aJz8M5 We are pleased to release the Swimming Victoria – Inspiring Victoria to Swim Strategy Progress Report May 2024, which charts our progress over the past six months. View the report here: https://bit.ly/3Vj7mSc Of course, there is still work to be done. We are working on new KPIs to drive us forward and remain committed and accountable. View our new goals here: https://bit.ly/4e0QwyI We’ll provide a further progress update in November 2024.