Nation's Most Established Swim School Franchise Strengthens its Water Safety Programs Just in Time for Summer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- British Swim School, North America's leading "learn to swim" provider, is proud to announce its official partnership with Stop Drowning Now (SDN). The collaboration marks a significant milestone, as British Swim School becomes the first full swim school franchise to align with SDN's mission. This is the latest commitment made by British Swim School to help students of all age groups build confidence to face challenges in and out of the water, positioning individual franchise locations and their instructors as trusted go-to providers for effective survival and swimming skills.
"The demand for swim lessons and water safety education is growing, making this the perfect time to expand our efforts," said Ashley Gundlach, President of British Swim School. "As the first swim school franchise partner of Stop Drowning Now, we are proud to lead the industry in drowning prevention. This partnership is also an important step forward in equipping individual British Swim School franchise locations with the knowledge and tools to help others become lifelong swimmers."
Stop Drowning Now is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through drowning prevention education. By providing water safety resources to schools, municipalities, and aquatic professionals, SDN is making an impact on the lives of many across the country.
"We are thrilled that British Swim School has become the first large swim school organization to join forces with Stop Drowning Now in our mission to save lives," said Bobby Hazen, Director, Stop Drowning Now. "Together, we will bring water safety education and swimming lessons to communities, helping to prevent future tragedies."
British Swim School and Stop Drowning Now are launching joint awareness campaigns, workshops, and community engagement initiatives, supplying franchisees with valuable resources and opportunities to support the organizations' efforts of making water safety education more accessible to families across North America.
To learn more about British Swim School and its franchising opportunities, visit https://britishswimschoolfranchise.com/. To learn more about Stop Drowning Now, visit https://www.stopdrowningnow.org/.
About British Swim School
British Swim School, the nation's most established swim school franchise, with over 40 years in business, believes that every individual, regardless of age or ability, should have the opportunity to become a safe and happy swimmer. Offering lessons for babies, children, and adults, the brand is dedicated to its mantra, "Survival of the Littlest," focusing first on the survival skills needed to survive a water accident, then moving on to stroke development and more advanced skills. Not only does British Swim Schools give peace of mind to countless families who seek the essential life skills the brand offers their children, but the purpose-driven franchise also offers an exceptional opportunity for entrepreneurs who seek a fulfilling business venture with a sound foundation, low investment, and an easily scalable model. Part of the Buzz Franchise Brands family, British Swim School currently operates over 500 schools across the United States and Canada.
For more information about British Swim School, visit www.britishswimschool.com.
About Stop Drowning Now
Stop Drowning Now is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing best practice drowning prevention strategies through education to parents, caregivers, children, communities and governments.
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For more information about Stop Drowning Now, visit www.stopdrowningnow.org.
Contacts:
Nadia Caron (British Swim School)
[email protected]
(954) 893-9150
Bobby Hazen (Stop Drowning Now)
Executive Director
[email protected]
516) 578-3453
SOURCE British Swim School
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