Generations of Cornellians have participated in a unique tradition: jumping feet first into the deep-end of a pool to swim three consecutive laps. The swim test has been a graduation requirement for ...

On Friday, Nov. 10, the Cornell Water Competency Graduation Requirement was updated according to “more modern water safety competency based on industry standards.” The new test requires students to ...

Portland’s public pools are now requiring visitors to pass swim tests before they may plunge into the deep end. The change, which went into effect June 20 when outdoor pools opened for the summer ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Since late last week, public pools have been extremely busy, but in the city of Portland, there are also some new rules for those looking to swim in the deep end, including passing a ...

If you are new to swimming and preparing for military swimming tests, you will encounter situations that have you guessing distances and times, depending on the pools where you practice and take the ...

Following the accidental drowning of Weinberg freshman Mohammed Ramzan last spring, the Northwestern crew team will require swim tests for members, University spokesman Al Cubbage confirmed to The ...

SPRINGDALE -- The Every Child Swims pilot program focuses on teaching students from across the School District to swim. The initiative made a splash as 75 third graders from Jones Elementary School ...

When taking swim tests for Navy Special Warfare or special operations, you must use underwater recovery strokes. Acceptable strokes for the entrance exam are the elementary sidestroke, the ...