Swim IN Safety Program
USA Swimming and the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming Local Organizing Committee are launching the Indiana Water Safety Program (Swim IN Safety). In partnership with the Indy Aquatic Alliance longitudinal program, Swim IN Safety will teach water safety to as many Hoosiers as possible ages 5 and older over the course of the next two years. The goal of the program is to train 25,000 individuals to be water safe in 2023 and an additional 25,000 in 2024. Swim IN Safety will serve as one of several legacy initiatives surrounding the 2024 Olympic Swimming Trials set to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium June 15-23, 2024.
Swim IN Safety aims to recruit organizations to teach programming which entails five 40-minute sessions to teach participants to save themselves if they fall in water. Indiana Sports Corp is currently collecting interest form applications for organizations throughout Indiana looking to take part in the Swim IN Safety initiative. The form can be found on the Indiana Sports Corp website or via this link. In addition, Indiana Sports Corp is offering a virtual informational session on May 16 at 9 AM for those who fill out the interest form.
Be a part of Swim IN Safety, a free, accessible program teaching Hoosiers ages 5 and up how to be water safe!
Pools across the state can sign up any time between now and the end of 2024. Curriculum, training, and $5 per participant can be provided by USA Swimming and Indiana Sports Corp to support your organization.
What is Swim IN Safety?
A resource program that grants funds to support organizations and pools hosting water safety classes in their community.
What does it mean to be water safe?
- Learning and practicing progressive self-rescue and swimming skills that help reduce the risk of drowning.
- Building those skills so an individual can be more comfortable and confident in and around water.
What does a water safety class entail?
Five (5) 40-minute sessions to instruct participants on how to save themselves if they fall in water. Classes can be hosted once a week for five weeks or daily for one week.
What if I don’t have an established program but would like to provide this opportunity to my community?
Through the Swim IN Safety initiative, you will receive curriculum and training if you do not already have an existing water safety program.
What is the grant amount I can apply for?
Swim IN Safety will grant up to $5/participant.
How do I apply for my organization/pool to be considered for a grant?
You can fill out this registration form.
Who can I contact to learn more information?
Fill out this interest form and we will connect with you to share more information.
Questions contact Melissa Thompson MThompson@IndianaSportsCorp.org