Make a Splash! SafeSplash Swim School Brings Water Safety and Family Fun to Bend
New North Bend Location Combines Water Confidence, Community, and a Hometown Return
Bend, OR (September 1, 2026) – SafeSplash Swim School, the nation's premier learn-to-swim and performance-based swim school, announces the opening of its newest location, SafeSplash Bend (North Bend), at 20467 Nels Anderson Place. The school will officially open with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, September 12, 2026, featuring giveaways, music, and games for the whole family.
The school is owned by Kristyn Deckard, Chase Jaffarian, and Grant Jaffarian, a team bringing together decades of competitive swimming, coaching, and athletic experience. Kristyn swam competitively at the national level through college, has coached both club and Division I programs, and worked as a team manager for USA Swimming's National and Junior National teams. Chase spent four years as a high school strength and conditioning coach and continues to swim competitively today. Grant is a former competitive triathlete.
For Kristyn, the opening is also a homecoming. Born and raised in Bend, she recently moved back to the area after more than 16 years away, returning to open a business that will serve the community she grew up in.
"We are so excited to have the opportunity to raise safe and efficient swimmers, of all ages, so they can enjoy all that nature has to offer," said Kristyn Deckard, Owner and General Manager of SafeSplash Bend.
SafeSplash Bend (North Bend) is also proud to offer the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise, a structured swim program designed to achieve clear, outcome-driven results, serving as a key differentiator in the swim school space. The program promises tangible results within one year, with up to two additional months of free lessons if goals aren't met. Supported by NDPA, the S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer Promise is designed to address the childhood drowning epidemic by teaching critical skills, including floating, rolling to breathe, and swimming to safety.
"We're proud to support Kristyn, Chase, and Grant as they bring SafeSplash to Bend," said Chris Harkness, President of SafeSplash Swim School. "Their competitive swimming background, combined with Kristyn's deep roots in this community, makes them exactly the kind of owners who understand what water safety means for families."
SafeSplash Bend (North Bend) is now enrolling. Families can learn more at www.safesplash.com/locations/bend-north-side-or.
WHEN:
Grand Opening Celebration
Saturday, September 12, 2026
WHERE:
SafeSplash Swim School Bend (North Bend)
20467 Nels Anderson Place
Bend, OR 97701
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About SafeSplash Swim School
SafeSplash Swim School, a part of Youth Enrichment Brands, promotes a lifetime of water safety and opportunity by teaching the joy of swimming. With over 200 swim schools in its network, it uniquely combines learn-to-swim programs with elite competitive instruction, catering to a diverse clientele and allowing franchisees to pursue their passion. The progressive curriculum ensures swimmers learn the correct techniques from the start, fostering safe, strong, and confident individuals who will enjoy the water for years to come. By offering the industry's most consistent and premium learn-to-swim and competitive programs, SafeSplash Swim School aims to make a lasting impact in the community through exceptional instruction in the industry’s most advanced facilities.
Madeleine Nasch