Couple Opens Water Wings Swim School in Arlington
The new facility focuses on drowning prevention and water safety for local children in Tarrant County.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Swimming
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Ekene and Rosaline Ogbechie have opened a Water Wings swim school franchise in Arlington at 6501 S. Cooper St. The facility aims to teach children essential water safety skills to help address high childhood drowning rates in Tarrant County.
Why it matters
The new school provides critical access to certified water safety instruction in a region that ranks among the highest in Texas for childhood drownings. By using established industry standards, the owners seek to build confidence and save lives.
The school follows United States Swim School Association standards, with instructors certified in CPR, first aid, and water safety. The owners previously scaled their Albyn Swim Academy in Nigeria from 24 initial students to more than 800.
The players
Ekene and Rosaline Ogbechie
They are the founders of the Albyn Swim Academy and the new Arlington Water Wings franchise.
Water Wings
This swim school franchise is a brand under the parent company Unleashed Brands.
The details
The Arlington location is part of the Unleashed Brands franchise network based in Bedford. Owners Ekene and Rosaline Ogbechie were recognized for their commitment to safety with a 52 Faces of Community nomination.
Timeline
The owners began researching water safety solutions in 2017.
The Albyn Swim Academy opened in Nigeria in September 2022.
The Arlington Water Wings swim school opened on October 17, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The school aims to open 10 new locations over the next 10 years, including planned expansions in Nigeria. This growth strategy positions the owners to significantly impact water safety access across two continents.
Local families now have access to a facility prioritizing certified water safety instruction in a high-risk area. The curriculum follows recognized standards designed to develop confidence and life-saving swimming skills in children.
The takeaway
Drowning prevention remains a top priority for families in high-risk areas like Tarrant County. Establishing consistent professional instruction is the most effective way to help children develop the skills needed to stay safe in the water.
Further reading
Learn more about local aquatic resources at Arlington Swimming.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Report.
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