We hear it every day "My kid is the only one on their swim team." Black children who enjoy the sport of competitive swimming are frequently the only one on their team and one of very few at swim meets. This may, unfortunately, lead to isolation,...
Let's face it, competitive swimming can simply be cost prohibitive for many families. Swim teams are forced to charge fees to cover pool lanes, coaching staff, insurance and a host of other expenses. To stay afloat, and to keep the sport as affordable as possible,...
Cason Wilburn is one of the fastest high school swimmers in the U.S.A. Black Kids Swim is proud to announce that Cason has decided to attend Notre Dame beginning in the fall of 2019. Cason will swim for coach Mike Litzinger who has led the...
Summer break is almost here, and everyone is looking for the perfect summer job. Why not spend the summer by the pool as a lifeguard and pool operator? Black Kids Swim has partnered with American Pool to offer free Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Pool Operator Training. American...
The EBAN system of hair products and swim caps was created as an act of love by a swim mom for her daughter. As her daughter became tired of cornrows, daily hair maintenance after swim practices became a frustrating struggle. Knowing that Black girls regularly quit the...
History teaches us that African people were skilled swimmers and divers centuries ago. The first written account of the crawl or freestyle referred to West Africans in Senegal and Ghana. Swimming and excelling in the water is a part of African history and competitive swimming...
Black Kids Swim Founder Ebony Rosemond was named a Change Maker by Aquatics International for her efforts to increase the number of Black competitive swimmers....
Everything you need to know about the National Black Heritage Swim Meet 2018!...
Hair is a huge issue for swimmers. Black hair and chlorine do not mix. For many African Americans, hair is unfortunately a reason to avoid the sport of competitive swimming entirely. Black Kids Swim developed the SOAK, COAT, COVER system to protect swimmers'...
Nothing makes a great swimmer want to quit swimming more than an overbearing parent. You know the ones. As much as they love their kid they can't help but offer critiques after every race; "you took too many breaths, stop looking at the swimmer next...
STUDENT Athletes Corner – Helpful tips for parents on supporting a successful student and swimmer A column by Monica E. Randall, PhD. Let me share a little known secret with you. In recent years, college admissions officials have placed more weight on college essays when making admission...
Black Kids Swim Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary by Making Swimming Cool! Black Kids Swim is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the number of African American competitive swimmers by making the sport exciting and inviting for Black children. For two years we have worked to serve you -...
