Who could imagine today that before the Civil War, Blacks and Native Americans were universally regarded as the best swimmers in the world, while most Whites could not swim and drowned in appalling numbers? The history of Black swimming is one of the topics explored in detail at theInternational Aquatic History Symposium and Film Festival, May 9 – 12, at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, in Fort Lauderdale.Schedule of Presentations and Events concerning Black or African Diaspora…See More

Meeting Topics:The importance of attracting and developing  diverse aquatic professionals while growing financially sustainable swimming programsNational/local government and community based  organizations that have supported the development of  aquatics programs, addressing the need to teach swimming and prevent drowningTraining and Certification for new and existing aquatics staff, swimming instructors and coachesQuality Swimming lessons and lifeguards, essential to developing swim teamsCan…See More

Meeting Topics:The importance of attracting and developing  diverse aquatic professionals while growing financially sustainable swimming programsNational/local government and community based  organizations that have supported the development of  aquatics programs, addressing the need to teach swimming and prevent drowningTraining and Certification for new and existing aquatics staff, swimming instructors and coachesQuality Swimming lessons and lifeguards, essential to developing swim teamsCan…See More