Why is Swimming Important?
- Swimming is a life-long sport.
- Swimming promotes multi-generational interaction.
- It's fun!
How Can Parents Prevent Accidents?
- Enroll children in swim lessons.
- Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
- Make sure children aged three and under are at least an arm's length away or less.
- Continuously watch all of your children, no matter what age.
Facts That Parents May Not Know
- Shallow water is the most common area for drowning, especially in water that is 3' or less.
- Sending your child to hang on the wall by the life guard stand is actually a blind spot in their scan.
- NASCO's (National Aquatic Safety Co.) fastest recorded drowning was 38 seconds.
Remember
The life guard's duty is to prevent accidents from happening. They are responsible for the overall safety of a facility, you are responsible for your child's safety.