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Aquatic Participation Amongst Ethnic Minorities Has Decreased
According to the Black Swimming Association (BSA) rates of participation in aquatic activities have declined since the pandemic and the cost of living crisis.
The latest Active Lives data reveals that in England 97% of Black adults and 96% of Asian adults (excluding those who identify as Chinese) do not participate in swimming activities regularly. The new figures show a decline from 2020, which stood at 95% and 93% respectively.
I’m the first Black female swimmer for Team GB – it shouldn’t have taken this long
BSA Co-Founder Alice Dearing shares her journey in overcoming self-doubt and how it feels to be the first Black female swimmer to represent GB at an Olympic Games. Be sure to have a read of this honest interview
How To Empower: Empowering people through conversations about water safety
In this episode of the How to Empower podcast series, host Katy Bennett is joined by Danielle Obe, co-founder and chair of the Black Swimming Association, and Lois Geraldo, a Senior Associate at PwC.
Jason Mohammad honours the Black Swimming Association with National Lottery Award
Black History Month: Why do so few people from Black and Asian communities swim?
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Sport London: Engaging black and ethnic minority communities in physical activity: a view from the Black Swimming Association
#OURSWIMSTORY, A NEW REPORT FROM THE BLACK SWIMMING ASSOCIATION IS SET TO LAUNCH IN WALES
The BSA is announcing the official launch of the organisation’s #OurSwimStory report in Wales. This will take place on the 7th of November 2023 at PwC, Cardiff. The launch follows a successful London launch event which took place in July 2023 at PwC, London. This also follows a significant roundtable discussion, also held in July 2023 at Number 10 Downing Street.
BLACK SWIMMING ASSOCIATION NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL LOTTERY PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Partner Spotlight: Black Swimming Association - Sport Wales
Swimming Against The Tide
#OURSWIMSTORY, A NEW REPORT FROM THE BLACK SWIMMING ASSOCIATION IS SET TO LAUNCH IN WALES
The BSA is announcing the official launch of the organisation’s #OurSwimStory report in Wales. This will take place on the 7th of November 2023 at PwC, Cardiff. The launch follows a successful London launch event which took place in July 2023 at PwC, London. This also follows a significant roundtable discussion, also held in July 2023 at Number 10 Downing Street.
Jason Mohammad honours the Black Swimming Association with National Lottery Award
Black History Month: Why do so few people from Black and Asian communities swim?
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Sport London: Engaging black and ethnic minority communities in physical activity: a view from the Black Swimming Association
#OURSWIMSTORY, A NEW REPORT FROM THE BLACK SWIMMING ASSOCIATION IS SET TO LAUNCH IN WALES
The BSA is announcing the official launch of the organisation’s #OurSwimStory report in Wales. This will take place on the 7th of November 2023 at PwC, Cardiff. The launch follows a successful London launch event which took place in July 2023 at PwC, London. This also follows a significant roundtable discussion, also held in July 2023 at Number 10 Downing Street.
Jason Mohammad honours the Black Swimming Association with National Lottery Award
Black History Month: Why do so few people from Black and Asian communities swim?
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Sport London: Engaging black and ethnic minority communities in physical activity: a view from the Black Swimming Association
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