Tag: swimming
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Upper Freehold resident earns swimming medals at national Special Olympics
UPPER FREEHOLD — Support from the people in her hometown has helped Ireland Kosco develop as a competitive swimmer who recently won gold and silver medals at the Special Olympics 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Fla. “She has a big fan base in our community we like to call Team Ireland,” said Donna Kosco, Ireland’s…
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YMCA teaches water safety
As part of the YMCA’s commitment to reduce drowning rates and keep children safe in and around the water, the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) will provide scholarships for swim instruction and water safety to children from underserved communities in our service areas. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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CBA hires 2009 grad Fitton as new varsity swimming coach
LINCROFT – Administrators at Christian Brothers Academy have announced that Alex Fitton, a 2009 graduate of the Lincroft school, has been selected as the new head coach of the varsity swimming program. Fitton served as an assistant coach for the Colts in 2018-19, helping guide CBA to its 10th state championship, according to a press…
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Seven summertime health risks you may not know about
By Orlando F. Mills, MD, MPH When the weather is warm and the skies are blue, road trips and outdoor fun are almost always on the agenda. But health risks abound, especially during the summer. Here are a few uncommon ways that a fun time can be interrupted by a medical issue. 1. High-Altitude Sickness – Hiking…
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Kiddie Keep Well invites seniors to join camp program
Kiddie Keep Well Camp offers arts and crafts, game night, bingo, cooking and baking, swimming and more activities for Middlesex County seniors age 60 and older. The free program promotes health and wellness, and increasing community ties. The camp is located at 35 Roosevelt Dr., Edison. For more information, call 732-548-6542 or visit www.kiddiekeepwell.org.
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Appointments required for swim testing on Aug. 12
The North Brunswick Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Services (DPRCS) will hold swim testing for swim lessons for the fall season on Aug. 12 at the North Brunswick Township High School pool, 98 Raider Road. A swim test time must be scheduled by calling the DPRCS office at 732-247-0922, ext 475.