Hair and Skin Maintenance For Swimmers

Anyone who starts taking swim classes regularly needs also to take care of their skin and hair to protect them from the sun and pool chemicals. Learning to swim is an important skill set. It’s also an activity that can bring the whole family together for a fun time...

How to Stay Organized as a Swim Mom

Being a swim mom can be a hectic experience, with juggling schedules, packing gear, and ensuring your child is ready for their lessons. However, with a little organization and planning, you can make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful for both you and...

15 Things we LOVE About SwimWest

February is a month that’s technically short but feels L.O.N.G. There’s something about knowing we’re at the end of winter that makes the final push feel like it lasts a decade. The good news is…Temperatures are warming up this week (yay 40s!) as we inch our way...

Swim Lessons for Kids: Facts and Figures

For those of you who like hard data, this one’s for you. Let’s take a look at the statistics surrounding swimming and swim lessons for kids so that you have a better idea of what’s at stake at any age. Swim lessons are a vital part of your strategy to keep your...

Enter the New Year with a SPLASH!

Happy New Year, SwimWest families! It’s already off to a good start for those of us that were happy to see the snow piles melt over the weekend – and that’s not to mention the amazing Packers win yesterday. Welcome, welcome, welcome 2023! As we all march into...

Four Things To Know About Diving

A few years ago, my family made the decision to join a summer pool. It’s not flashy or fancy, but it has something that hooked us every year since: a diving board. My son was fairly young when we first joined, but he fell in love with diving. Well, to be clear, first...