Swimming
DSSA is a National Sports Organization dedicated to transforming the lives of athletes with Down syndrome who want to develop and compete in sports. "...inspiring athletes with Down syndrome..."
Swimming - Latest Update
Welcome to our all-new swimming landing page. Members can access other pages within our swimming section.
SWIMMING NEWS
Following the successful launch of basketball at our Arizona camp, our soccer tour to Ireland, and our incredible experience representing the United States at the Sports Union for Down Syndrome event in Ferrara, Italy this past June, DSSA is excited to announce our next international adventure!
In June of 2026, we’ll be taking two teams of up to 10 players to compete at the Sports Union for Down Syndrome event in Hungary.
Register your interest now!
Former Olympian & gold medal winner, Nelson Diebel, will share his experiences and insights in an online session January, 20th - open to all.
Useful information...
Swimming organizations...
USA Swimming
Learn more about USA Swimming here
Find a team and/or lessons here
Find LSC Para Motivational Standards here. Please refer to the "Para 3" times at the bottom of page 1. This information can be found on the USA Swimming website. (Note: page 2 of this document is blank.)
U.S. Masters
Learn more about U.S. Masters here
Find a club here
U.S. Paralympics Swimming
Learn more about U.S. Paralympics Swimming here
For upcoming event schedule here
Learn more on the Classification Process here
For upcoming clinics and camps here