Running a successful swim school in today’s competitive market involves a lot of different factors. As we mentioned in our first and second articles, maintaining attractive, user-friendly and clean facilities is critical to attracting and retaining students. Offering quick, easy online enrollment, registration and billing options is another key element. But none of those secondary […]
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What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 2
When it comes to attracting students to your swim school, the look of your facilities can either serve as a help or a hindrance. We’ve already mentioned (see Part 1) the importance of making sure your pool area has attractive landscaping, plenty of shade and comfortable seating. Another point we raised was using bright, fun […]
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 1
Perhaps you remember a time when the only factor a parent would think about when choosing a swim school was how close it was to home. Nowadays, distance is just one of many considerations parents have, and it’s not always even very high up on their list of priorities. In fact, today’s parents are often […]
Ways That Owning a Pool Can Help You Conquer Stress, Part 2
There are plenty of reasons to consider owning a pool. Whether it be having a place to spend quality time with family, finding a convenient way to exercise at home, or making your home the neighborhood entertainment destination, pools have a lot to offer, One of the main benefits to owning a pool is the […]
Ways That Owning a Pool Can Help You Conquer Stress, Part 1
Do you struggle to cope with stress in your life? Whether it’s an overloaded work schedule, a complicated social life, or the demands of caring for a family, battling stress is a part of practically everyone’s regular routine. When you allow your stress to get out of control, it can actually end up compromising your […]
How to Recognize and Reduce Bullying in Your Dance Studio, Part 3
Recognizing bullying behaviors in your dance studio is crucial, but it’s only the first step to making your studio a bully-free zone (see Parts 1 & 2). In this article, we’ll delve into some of the positive steps you can take to make your studio a more accepting place for aspiring dancers to learn and […]
How to Recognize and Reduce Bullying in Your Dance Studio, Part 2
As we noted in our first article, bullying can rear its ugly head in all sorts of social situations involving young people, and dance class is no exception. In fact, the competitive nature of dance can bring out the very worst in some students, especially when they’re jealous of others or worried that they won’t […]
How to Recognize and Reduce Bullying in Your Dance Studio, Part 1
Bullying is a huge problem in virtually all different walks of life. In settings such as a school classroom or sports team where large numbers of young people are grouped together, it tends to rear its ugly head on a regular basis. As teens and kids get even more interconnected online, the problem seems to […]
How to Sculpt Your Summer Body Using a Pool Noodle, Part 2
Pool noodles can be your secret weapon when it comes to getting fit in the pool. In our first article in this series, we looked at how pool noodle lunges, half-planks, and pushes can help you get back in shape. In this article, we’ll add even more moves you’ll want to use in your aquatic […]
How to Sculpt Your Summer Body Using a Pool Noodle, Part 1
If you’re like many other pool owners, chances are you can tend to get a little bit out of shape from the time you close your pool for the winter to the time you open it back up again. If you’re feeling like you could use some quick toning exercises to get your body back […]