Making Waves: A Water Safety Town Hall with Olympian Rowdy Gaines

Recorded May 7, 2025

Join us for an engaging, hour-long Water Safety Town Hall with Rowdy Gaines, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist and Vice President of Partnerships and Development at the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). Rowdy leads the Step Into Swim drowning prevention initiative and serves as the voice of swimming for NBC, advocating for the importance of water safety and swimming education. During this Q&A session, he will share highlights from his personal journey as an elite athlete, discuss the pivotal work of Step Into Swim, and provide valuable water safety facts and strategies for keeping children safe around water. Gain insights from Rowdy on how to prioritize swimming for kids and foster a lifelong appreciation for the sport.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role of the Step Into Swim program in promoting water safety and reducing drowning risks
• Explore strategies for introducing swimming and water safety to children at an early age
• Learn key water safety best practices and how to incorporate them in daily routines
• Gain inspiration from Rowdy Gaines' personal journey and his perspective on the long-term benefits of swimming

Presenter: Rowdy Gaines