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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Blue Swim School announces its partnership with Swim Angelfish, whose specialized training equips Big Blue instructors with the skills to provide adaptive swim lessons at participating locations. Adaptive swim lessons are designed to make swim lessons accessible for children of all abilities, including those with physical, cognitive, and sensory needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent Vital Signs study, pediatric drowning rates h...

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, agreed at its Board of Directors meeting to propose to the General Shareholders’ Meeting a dividend of 0.60 euros per share. In line with Fluidra’s dividend policy, the proposal implies a 50% payout of 2024 Adjusted Net Profit. The total payout, subject to approval by the General Shareholders’ Meeting on May 7th, 2025, will amount to around 115 million euros. If ap...

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cordillera Investment Partners, L.P. (“Cordillera”), an investment management firm that exclusively invests in niche, non-correlated assets, today announced a $10 million investment in the Professional Triathletes Organisation (“PTO”), a global sports body that is co-owned by its professional athletes. The capital will be used to support PTO’s growth initiatives. The PTO transaction supports the firm’s founding thesis for identifying assets that are unde...

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announce the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Winter), recognizing 20 standout student-athletes across collegiate winter sports for their exceptional achievements in community service, athletics and academics. This marks the first-ever expansion of the Good Works Team to include student-athletes from all collegiate sports and divisions. The final team was voted o...

PORT COQUITLAM, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pedalheads Swim, a trusted leader in children’s swim instruction, is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art facility at Fremont Village in Port Coquitlam. Launching this April, this new location will provide families in the Tri-Cities area with high-quality, stress-free swimming lessons for children aged 4 months to 12 years, aimed at addressing the pool shortage and making swimming more accessible. Located at Unit 160...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With spring break around the corner, Big Blue Swim School urges families to review important water safety tips before vacationing....

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, 10 enterprise-ready companies were chosen for the fifth class of Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech. This R&D program, powered by Boomtown Innovation, identifies and cultivates emerging companies from around the world to drive their growth and shape the sports industry while creating a space for Comcast and its partners to test and pilot new solutions. The 2025 program launches this week in Atlanta with an immersive kickoff designed to foster collaboration...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Blue Swim School celebrates another great year for the brand with 249 total units sold at the end of 2024 and momentum heading into the new year....

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, a global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, has agreed to acquire 100% of BAC pool systems (‘BAC’). The company is a recognized manufacturer and distributor of automatic, manual and safety covers for both residential and commercial pools with operations in Germany and Switzerland. BAC has a team of around 60 employees and expects FY 2024 sales and adjusted EBITDA to be approximately €13 million and €2.5 millio...

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park Debuts $8M Christmas event + additional $25M investment plans and partnership with Norton’s Children’s Hospital....