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July 19, 2013 at 12pm to July 28, 2013 at 4pm – The Abaco Islands, Bahamas
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Justin Correia left a comment for Jayson Jackson"Hello Jayson! My sister Maritza was the first black US Olympian, and I know Shaun pretty well. He always told me about the site and I thought I'd join finally. I work in a facility that teaches Head Start children how to swim..and I love it,…"
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Pi presto left a comment for Jayson Jackson"Hi Jayson
I was just here in my shop trying to figure out why the local community here=
is so afraid of the water. The few actually now more then a few local Stand=
Up Paddlers That I have gone on board are natural waterman, i even noticed i=
t…"
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- Diversity in Aquatics, Inc. - Co-Founder
USA Swimming Diversity Committee Member
Allegheny Mountain Swimming Diversity Chair
United States Navy Special Warfare - Consultant
Penn State University - Cross Country/Track and Field Athlete and Team Captain (senior year)
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Swimming for the Soul
Posted on April 19, 2012 at 7:14pm 0 Comments 1 Like
From the WashingtonPost.com, by Lynn Sherr:
To call swimming a religious experience might sound like sacrilege.
But for many of us, every time we slip into a bikini, or plunge into the ocean, or pound out our laps, we’re actually taking part in a spiritual rite. Swimming is an ancient activity, combining the mystical properties of waters with the pure joy of…
Continue USRowing Diversity Invitational Recap
Posted on August 5, 2011 at 12:55pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
On July 30 my wife and I had the honor and privilege to attend the First Annual USRowing Diversity Invitational. For those of you who have never been to Rochester, I highly suggest you make a visit. I honestly felt as if Rochester is the friendliest city I have ever been to. Upon arriving to city limits, we…
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- At 1:50pm on June 14, 2013, Justin Correia said…
Hello Jayson! My sister Maritza was the first black US Olympian, and I know Shaun pretty well. He always told me about the site and I thought I'd join finally. I work in a facility that teaches Head Start children how to swim..and I love it, and I want to spread the word about it.
- At 12:43pm on June 14, 2013, Pi presto said…
- Hi Jayson
I was just here in my shop trying to figure out why the local community here=
is so afraid of the water. The few actually now more then a few local Stand=
Up Paddlers That I have gone on board are natural waterman, i even noticed i=
t when I did a free SUP camp for the kids here. But I had a feeling the fe=
ar was linked with slavery that was here on St Croix.
I was doing some research online when I came acrossWhite Wash and was inspir=
ed by Rick Blocker.
My little shop is called Freedom City Surf board shop and I have flags all a=
round about be the change that you want to be.
Since then my son who is now 16 and good friend Bill and myself have introdu=
ced back to the community the world of Surf& SUP and skateboarding.
A friend of ours just built a simple halfpipe for the community right here o=
n the beach.
A really kool thing a Rasta man said was "wow I have seen this on tv and now=
it's here ... Thank You"
That hit home for us:)
Now it's a matter of taking it all to the next level.
So on hearing Ricks story on how he started with skateboarding and the headi=
ng into the water.. Is exactly what is happening here with the kids.
We to want to promote and encourage the sport of SUP, Surf and skateboarding=
and give the kids a sense of belonging
And to motivate and encourage them to reach their goals.=20
And love the sea that is there's=20
Pi
- At 1:03pm on June 13, 2013, Alan Carlson said…
USA Swim Site... been trying to reach you to Manny for weeks via phone or email but I got no reply. Please ask someone in your office to reply my several requests for assistance in regards to low income aquatics programing and funding. Thanks Alan
- At 1:21pm on June 12, 2013, Deneil Brown said…
I saw there was a diversity board on USA swim and then looked into louisiana swim and googled the chairs name and that how I found your organization
- At 10:37pm on June 4, 2013,
Layla Brown-Vincent said… - I saw a friends profile in a google search and decided to join.
- At 2:32pm on June 4, 2013,
Bill Brenner said… I'm the Director of Club and Coach Services for U.S. Masters Swimming and would like to explore opportunities for participating with your organization in promoting health, wellness fitness and competition for adults through swimming.
- At 4:15pm on May 28, 2013, Chriss Kuykendall said…
I was looking into the adapted aquatics conferences and information as I do periodically and came across the page again, thinking I should join. I try to stay abreast of new information in the aquatics field.
- At 11:44am on May 14, 2013, Barbara Nichols said…
My daughter is swimming on the DMV-PV travel team going for the first time to the Black Heritage Swim meet.
- At 12:57pm on May 8, 2013, Tinea Rochelle- Spinkston said…
A friend of mine whose child swims on the same USA team told me about Diversity Aquatics. My daughter has been swimming for the past 4 yrs.
- At 12:46pm on May 7, 2013,
Alexander Brinks said… I was browsing some of the USA team websites in the Detroit area.
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