Swim Safely Series
Our Swim Safely Series is a water safety clinic led by collegiate swimmers for children in their communities to prevent drownings and increase access to aquatics.
Drowning is the second leading cause of death in the US and swimming lessons can reduce drowning by up to 88%. This ground-breaking program empowers collegiate swimmers and divers to share critical swim lessons which save lives.
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We’ve run this program with multiple universities at the D1 and D2 level and they’ve all been a huge success with everyone involved! The swimmers and divers, athletic departments, participating families, and donors have all shared incredibly positive feedback. Check out the video to learn more and feel the excitement that this program brings to all involved.
The Series in Brief
Our Swim Safely Series, designed by former college swimmers and aquatic experts, ensures maximum community impact with a short-term commitment from student-athletes. No More Under has developed a unique curriculum and provides virtual training to the volunteer instructors to equip them with the skills to share water safety with their community members.
The program is delivered over five consecutive days and is meant to serve as an introduction to water safety education and skills. Participating families are then connected to resources to encourage their continued learning and development of swimming skills after the Swim Safely Series concludes.​
Benefits of Swim Safely Series
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Provides families with equitable access to swimming lessons
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Improves equity, diversity, and inclusion in aquatics
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Builds and celebrates community connections
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Empowers collegiate swimmers with skills to teach water safety lessons
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Supports student-athletes gaining valuable leadership and volunteer skills
Requirements to Participate
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Have a collegiate Swim and Dive Team
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Have a minimum of 15 swimmers and/or divers who will volunteer as instructors
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Commit 5 consecutive days to teaching the program to community members
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One coach present throughout the series
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Hear from the Athletes
"Seeing the parents beam with pride over their childrens' progress was my favourite part!"
"I was in awe seeing the impressive progress in such a short time!"
"Talking to the parents was amazing. Hearing how grateful they are as well as hearing that their kids are interested in more swimming after this program made the whole thing worth it!"
"One of my swimmers was very inspiring. She told me she was working to overcome her fear of the water to be a good big sister."
Hear from the Parents
"She was so excited to go and smiling the whole time. She became comfortable floating on her back."
"Not only was it important that the lessons were free, but it meant they were a great gift to the community."
"Thank you for your patience, thoughtfulness, and the opportunity!"
"We saw so much growth in all the kids that were in pool. It shows that consistency pays off!"
Across all the series 100% of the volunteers' responses said they would like to repeat the program.
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In 2025 we will be inviting 10 colleges to participate in this program with the intention to support more than 700 children through free, life-saving water safety lessons. If you know a college that should participate in this program, connect with us now!