The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles recently collaborated with GEHA to provide aquatics and safety programs through the Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program.
Jamal Hill is another Paralympian in our own backyard. The Inglewood native and alum of Serra High School in Gardena won a bronze medal in the 50m freestyle S9. His 25.19 time broke his own American record in the event.
Families can cool off and enjoy some safe time together enjoying activities
Celebrating the 2021 swim season with two new pools at Algin Sutton and Van Ness Recreation Centers
Pools will be open from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. weekends through Sunday.
Mater Dei junior, Jada Ward, has been playing for the Varsity girls water polo team since she was a freshman. Despite her youth, Ward had the experience to battle against teenage opponents.
The second installment of the 2020 Angel City Virtual Games will be on August 3-9. The event is open to differently abled athletes as well as allies, care-givers, and family members of the athletes. Angel City Sports gives its participants a sense of community through sports, this can play an important factor in an individual’s life.
Once she became a contestant for the local games, Loretta Griffin was told that she would need to participate in the state level and place in the top four to attend the Nationals, as well as qualify the year before the actual Olympics. Griffin completed all her requirements, including coming in third place last year in a 500 freestyle that consisted of 20 laps and four strokes to qualify her for the Nationals.
City of L.A. Expands Affordable Swim Program for Kids