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benefits of swimming for athletes

6 Incredible Benefits of Swimming for Athletes

Athletes who take their sport seriously are constantly training. Of course, they’re focused on their team and position when playing games or matches each week, but they know they can’t just

Safety

4 Fun & Safe Swimming Pool Games (Other than Marco Polo)

It’s no secret that kids of all ages love to swim, splash, and perform cannonballs in the pool. Take that fun up a notch by adding in some children’s games in

Keeping Up Swim Lesson Progress During Vacations

Vacations are certainly a time to clear the schedule and relax, especially for families with packed calendars. Quality time away together means fewer appointments and planned activities. Have Fun If your trip involves

4th of july pool safety

4th Of July Pool Safety Tips

Ahh Summer! It’s the perfect time to cook out, splash around in the pool and spend time with friends and family at a backyard barbecue. It also marks the time to start

benefits of swim lessons

Getting Kids Summer Swim Ready

Family pool time, hitting the local splash pad, or traveling to a lake or beach are priceless summer memories. Getting summer swim-ready includes all the usuals: making sure swimsuits fit, finding goggles, packing

O'Fallon, MO

Meet the Owner of Big Blue O’Fallon: Ben Cahill

One of the fastest growing swim school franchises, Big Blue Swim School announced its expansion into Missouri with franchise partner Ben Cahill. Although Ben Cahill never met his uncle, his relative’s tragic

Health

Can You Swim with an Ear Infection? A Guide to Ear Infections, Swimming, and Swim Lessons

Childhood is full of bumps, bruises, and sniffles. Managing earaches and ear infections can also be a common task when parenting young children. We’re here to answer your questions about ear infections

Safety

Guide to Water Safety for Kids

About Big Blue Swim School

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Big Blue in Your Community!

Learn what sets Big Blue Swim School apart, how to sign up for upcoming deals, and be the first to know about our grand opening in your community.

Swim Lessons for Babies

Research from the National Institute of Health (NIH) shows that formal swimming lessons reduce the risk of accidental drowning in children ages 1-4 by 88%. That kind of statistic may be enough for

COVID-19

COVID-19 Prevention & Cleanliness Practices at Big Blue Swim School

The safety of our Big Blue swimmers, families, and staff is our number one priority. Here are the steps we are taking to keep our pools safe from COVID-19.

spring break

Six Water Safety Tips for Spring Break

As families across the country prepare to embark on spring break adventures, here at Big Blue Swim School, we want parents and caregivers to have all the knowledge they need to ensure a

resilience

How Swim Lessons Teach Your Kids Resilience

Every day at Big Blue, our Swim Associates help kids learn new swimming skills in the pool and are right by their side as they reach new milestones. But every swimmer has to

Health

Five Reasons Why Kids Should Swim for Heart Health

Learn how swim lessons can help create healthy habits at an early age to ensure children maintain a healthy heart as they age.February is American Heart Month, and while heart disease is

Big Blue Benefits

4 Reasons to Start Swim Lessons...Now!

Here at Big Blue, it’s always a great time to get into the water. Curious about why January is the perfect time to get started with swimming lessons? We have answers!

Ann Arbor, MI

Meet the Owner of Big Blue Ann Arbor: Hiag Avsharian

One of the fastest growing swim school franchises, Big Blue Swim School announced its expansion into Michigan with franchise partner and Ann Arbor local, Hiag Avsharian. Hiag Avsharian was born and raised in

Kids Activities

Big Blue Swim School is Coming to Fairfax, VA in Early 2022

Big Blue Swim School's newest Fairfax location (located in the Fair City Mall at 9650 Main St. Fairfax, VA 22031) will offer weekly swim lessons year-round for children ages three to six months to 12 years of age.

Big Blue Benefits

Three Reasons to Believe in Big Blue

At Big Blue Swim School, our goal is to encourage transformations in kids - to go from the development of swim skills to the development of life skills. The swim associates strive to get every kid to make progress towards a BIG moment at every swim lesson.

Swim Lessons

Personality in the Pool: How to Prepare Different Swimmer Types for a Big Blue Lesson

While thousands of swimmers have been in the water learning at Big Blue, we know every child is unique. Each child brings past experiences, potential fears, a wide range of learning styles and, a boatload of personality to each lesson.

swimming

Olympic Swimming 101: Preparing to Cheer on Team USA

The 2021 Olympic Games are being held in Tokyo, Japan, and swimming events begin on Saturday, July 24th. We pulled together some basics for watching swimming in the Olympic Games to help your family cheer on Team USA in the pool and to put into context what your swimmers are learning at Big Blue!

Northern Virginia

Meet the Chantilly Manager: Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson is the General Manager at Big Blue Swim School Chantilly. At any given time, you may see him on the pool deck, behind the front desk, in the lobby talking to families, or in the pool teaching the students.

Kids Activities

We're Making a BIG Splash with our Pre-Opening Special in Chantilly

Big Blue Swim School Chantilly is excited to be opening on June 14th! Local families can lock in low prices on swimming lessons by taking advantage of our Pre-Opening Special available through opening day.

Safety

Getting Summer Ready Includes Water Safety

May is National Water Safety Month! We've developed a helpful acronym for water safety. Whenever you're around the water with kids, keep our swimming LAPS reminders top of mind.

Northern Virginia

Letters from Tom Dolan and Chris DeJong on Big Blue Swim School Acquisition

Big Blue Swim School acquired Tom Dolan Swim School in the spring of 2021 to expand the swim lessons brand to Northern Virginia with schools in Dulles and Falls Church. Read the letters from both founders on the new partnership.

Meet the Managers of Centennial: Jamie & Sandy

Jamie Hammond and Sandy Mayer are the Senior Managers at Big Blue Swim School Centennial. At any given time, you may see them on the pool deck, behind the front desk, in the lobby talking to families, or in the pool teaching the students.

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