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As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 300,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education.
Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. Members can get involved through our more than 2,800 clubs across the nation.
USA Swimming is also responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve competitive success.
WHERE DO I FIT?
USA Swimming's 300,000 members come from every state in the nation, and represent every age group, ethnicity and background. USA Swimming offers member benefits for several groups, including:
Swimmers- USA Swimming Clubs across the nation offer membership for swimmers of all ages. Learn more about the swimming progression.
Coaches- USA Swimming's coaching program certifies coaches, offers valuable training and education and tracks team times and meet entries.
Officials - Our volunteer officials are a vital part of the sport. USA Swimming's Officials department offers training, resources and certification tracking for officals.
Parents- USA Swimming aims to support our dedicated Swim Moms and Dads.
Volunteers- The National Governing Body for Swimming could not function without its thousands of dedicated volunteers across the nation.
Main:
South Dade Park
16350 SW 280th Street
Homestead, FL 33031
Phone: 305-300-1270
Team Coach:
Yand Martinez
Devilrays Swim Club is proud to announce our Special Needs swim program specifically designed for children with special needs. The developmental swim program uses water education to develop water safety and swimming skills, and also focuses on developing self-confidence and self-esteem. The program is customized for each child's emotional and developmental abilities, with the goal to help each child become physically active and learn the life-saving skill of swimming, and eventually to offer them another avenue for integration into a small group for high functioning special needs children.
Disabled Cuban Swimmer seeks asylum in U.S. while in Mexico
The young swimmer Rafael Castillo, a member of the Cuban delegation that participated in the IV Parapan Games Guadalajara, Mexico, on Monday sought political asylum in the United States authorities. The Cuban swimmer Rafael Castillo disabled. Castillo, 25 years and amputee arm and left leg, he fled more than a week of the Pan American village that served as accommodation for athletes in Guadalajara, and after a perilous journey to the U.S. border went through the town of Matamoros.
The disabled young man escaped without documentation and only had to identify themselves to immigration officials the gold and silver medals won in the categories of 50 meters butterfly and 100 freestyle.
O nadador cubano Rafael Castillo, medalha de ouro nos Jogos Parapan-Americanos de Guadalajara, cruzou a fronteira entre México e Estados Unidos na busca de asilo com apenas uma muda de roupa e a medalha que havia conquistado no dia anterior. Castillo, que por conta de uma negligência médica teve o braço e a perna esquerda amputados quando era bebê, abandonou a equipe cubana em novembro e organizou sua viagem para Miami, onde apresentará sua solicitação de asilo político.
- Nunca planejei abandonar a equipe. Só resolvi um dia após bater o recorde, ao meio-dia. Estava almoçando sozinho, senti tanta raiva de todas as coisas que fizeram comigo em Cuba que não queria voltar. Tomei esta decisão porque pensei que para mim o esporte seria muito melhor aqui do que lá, e para ser mais livre do que era - afirmou o nadador, que chegou a Miami há 15 dias.
O atleta disse que em Cuba se sentiu limitado por não poder participar de outros eventos esportivos internacionais, incluindo a Copa do Mundo que foi disputada na Holanda.
- Proibiam-me, não me deixavam sair (...) não sei o porquê. Estava muito preparado para todas essas competições - explicou, lamentando a situação com a qual, segundo ele, convivem muitos atletas cubanos.
Para garantir sua arriscada travessia para os EUA, Castillo recorreu a uma jovem mexicana, voluntária na sede dos Jogos. Castillo viajou de ônibus de Guadalajara até Matamoros e ali cruzou a fronteira através de Brownsville (Texas). Para comprovar sua nacionalidade, mostrou às autoridades de Imigração a credencial que levava dentro da Vila Parapan-Americana e suas medalhas. Em território americano, entrou em contato com um amigo jornalista que comunicou o caso a um canal de televisão de Miami, que lhe pagou a passagem de avião. O advogado, Wilfredo Allen, disse que apresentará nas próximas semanas o asilo político do atleta.
A school teacher with over 30 years experience and dedication to the sport of swimming, coaching some of the world’'s top athletes, Coach Yand brings the best out of his swimmers.
Assistant Coach Johnson aka "Junior”" has 20 years experience and dedication to youth activities. His BIG heart and warm personality builds the Devilray swimmers camaraderie.
Assistant Coach Junior Cruz specializes in teaching our younger Devilray swimmers. His patience and passion develop young Devilrays into world class swimmers.
Coach Cruz holds a Bachelors Degree in aquatic sports. His extensive teaching experience ranges over 23 years as a swimming coach in Cuba, Sweden, and the United States.
Devilrays Swim Club has adopted three core objectives:
BUILD THE BASE
We seek to build the foundation necessary to allow our Devilray swimmers to achieve the highest possible skill levels. We are especially committed to developing the fundamental stroke techniques and strength required to maximize performance. We also want our young swimmers to discover that swimming is an activity they can enjoy for their entire life.
BUILD THE COMPETITIVE EDGE TO WIN
We want our Devilrays swimmers to receive as much competitive exposure as possible because we believe that the more they compete, the more they will build the competitive edge to win in life. We are proud of our sport and we seek to celebrate it whenever possible.
DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS AND LIFESTYLE
Swimming is considered one of the best fitness activities for all ages. Low impact, few injuries, and full use of all body muscles helps ensure a healthy body and mind. Building our Devilray swimmers body, mind, and spirit will promote a healthy lifestyle for many years to come.
Devilray's Swim Club has been serving the GOULDS community since 2005. Our friendly and professional staff are here to answer any questions you may have about our Swim Club and our Swim lessons.
Whether you need swim lessons, lifeguard training, or just want to join a competitive team, we have what you need. At Devilray's Swim Club, our goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient, professional service of the highest caliber.
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