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Writer's pictureHIGH FIVE® Team

Slow and Steady, Wins the Race!

Are you ready for an exciting change? At HIGH FIVE® National, we're always striving to enhance our programs and provide the best possible support to our community of trainers. That's why we're thrilled to announce some significant updates regarding our Aquatics Affiliate Trainer stream.

Since 2017, the Aquatics Affiliate Trainer stream has been undergoing a thorough review process. We've listened closely to your feedback and insights and we are excited to unveil the next phase of our trainer development journey.

Following focus sessions held over the past few years, we're proud to announce that HIGH FIVE® National is now fully supporting a comprehensive Become a HIGH FIVE Trainer (BAHFT) PHCD stream for all future candidates. This evolution marks a significant step forward in our commitment to excellence and innovation in training. The Aquatic Affiliate Trainer status will be sunset at the end of 2024.


To all our Aquatic Affiliate Trainers, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your invaluable contributions to our community. Your passion, expertise, and dedication have been instrumental in shaping the HIGH FIVE® experience for countless individuals and organizations. We are currently in the process of offering support to the Aquatics Affiliate Trainers and guiding them to the BAHFT Pathway.


HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development has been updated to provide a holistic approach to learning about healthy child development. Whether you are a camp leader, soccer coach or swim instructor the training has specific information for you to implement the Principles and Design Guidelines in your program.


Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as we continue to elevate the standard of excellence in training with HIGH FIVE® National.


Yours in Play,

The HIGH FIVE® Team

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