2013 National Conference - 25th Anniversary

Join the preeminent Swim School Organization in the World! 

Benefits include:

• A network of learn-to-swim experts
• Membership directory
• Invitation to exclusive conferences
• Vendor discounts
• And Much More!

Programs include:

• Safer³ Water Safety
• National Drowning Prevention Alliance
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• Infant / Toddler Teacher Training
• Special Needs Teacher Training
• Vendor discounts

Other Ways to Support USSSA

• Sponshorship Program
• Associate Member Program
• Event Exhibitors
• Advertising Programs

@ Home In The Water

US Swim School Association (USSSA) began in 1988 to fill a gap in the swim school industry. Over the past 25 years, USSSA has grown to become the largest swim school association in the country, and is recognized by affiliated schools, instructors, and parents alike as the preeminent swim school organization in the world. Currently, USSSA has over 400 member schools in 39 states and 16 countries worldwide. USSSA Member schools provide swimming and water safety instruction to over 500,000 students each year. Swim schools receive invaluable benefits as USSSA members, receiving the latest training in water safety, swim instr

USSSA Awards

Each year the US Swim School Association presents several awards to honor significant contributors to our organization and the learn-to-swim industry, as a well as, celebrate the evolving efforts of our member schools. While the "Big 3"- Guiding Light, Hall of Fame and Humanitarian Awards are reserved for those who have influenced their communities, the Association, and the aquatic industry as a whole, the Best of Association Awards allow the entire Association to try their hand. The "Best of" Awards reward our member schools for their everyday business tools and activities. With categories such as best photograph, best we

USSSA Core Values & Core Purpose

Core Values: Provide opportunities for learning and sharing for our members Help maintain high ethical and professional standards in our industry Provide business development education for our members Promote the importance of quality learn to swim programs Represent the interest of our association on matters affecting the learn to swim industry   Core Purpose: To provide resources to assist our members in achieving their goals in the learn to swim business.  

Today Show Interviews USSSA Member on Water SMART Babies

  PHOENIX, AZ – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year there are, on average, 700 accidental drowning deaths of children under the age of 14. The majority of those deaths are children under age four. United States Swim School Association member and owner of SWIMKids USA in Mesa, Arizona, Lana Whitehead was recently interviewed by the Today Show about a new initiative she is facilitating called Water SMART (Safety Methods and Rescue Techniques) Babies that will help reduce the number of child drowning deaths. Water SMART Babies takes a unique approach to educating parent