The tradition dates back more than a century. Cornell claims credit as the first college to mandate swimming in 1905. MIT ...

If you are training for special tactics officer (STO)/combat rescue officer (CRO) selection and your base pool only goes to 5 feet, it’s understandable to be concerned about your ability to practice ...

Here is a question from a future Navy diver or rescue swimmer who is considering his options and working on becoming better ...

On Friday, Nov. 10, the Cornell Water Competency Graduation Requirement was updated according to “more modern water safety competency based on industry standards.” The new test requires students to ...

Generations of Cornellians have participated in a unique tradition: jumping feet first into the deep-end of a pool to swim three consecutive laps. The swim test has been a graduation requirement for ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In a groundbreaking effort to close the water safety gap and equip children with a vital life skill, a new public-private partnership is launching a free swim instruction ...

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Hundreds of Houston County School District second graders are getting their feet wet and learning a crucial life skill – swimming. The American Red Cross said drowning is the ...

Instructors help children build confidence in aquatic skills and lay down a secure foundation for water safety and personal fitness. The program offers private swimming lessons as well as classes for ...