The World's Largest Swimming Lesson™
Aquabilities with Jennifer along with other top water safety and training organizations will be joining forces to present The World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. The goal of this worldwide event is to build awareness about the vital importance of teaching children and adults to swim to help prevent drowning. On June 14th, water parks, pools and other aquatic facilities around the globe will host local WLSL lessons simultaneously at 11am ET (3pm GMT) in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record.
Please email us at aquabilitieswithjennifer@gmail.com if you can join us for this unique opportunity on June 14th!
Thanks!
Jennifer
May is National Water Safety Month!
See some helpful tips below from the creators of The Worlds Largest Swimming Lesson.
Be Water Aware
Swimming is one of life's great pleasures. It offers many health and fitness benefits, cools you off in the summer, and provides a great opportunity to socialize with family and friends. Make sure you and yours stay safe in the water by being water aware.
Learn to swim
Swimming Lessons Save Lives.™ The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. This includes both adults and children.
Swimming Lessons Save Lives.™ The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. This includes both adults and children.
Never leave children unattended
Parents are the first line of defense in keeping kids safe in the water. Never leave children unattended near water, not even for a minute. If your child's in the water, you should be too!
Parents are the first line of defense in keeping kids safe in the water. Never leave children unattended near water, not even for a minute. If your child's in the water, you should be too!
Read all posted signs
Follow posted safety rules and warnings. Teach kids that being safe in and around the water is a personal responsibility - yours and theirs.
Follow posted safety rules and warnings. Teach kids that being safe in and around the water is a personal responsibility - yours and theirs.
Never swim alone or in unsupervised places
Teach your children to always swim with a buddy.
Teach your children to always swim with a buddy.
Wear a life jacket
If you or a family member is a weak or non-swimmer, wear a life vest. It's nothing to be embarrassed about and many facilities provide them at no charge.
If you or a family member is a weak or non-swimmer, wear a life vest. It's nothing to be embarrassed about and many facilities provide them at no charge.
Look for lifeguards
It is always best to swim in an area supervised by lifeguards, but remember, Lifeguards are the last line of defense when all other layers of protection fail.
It is always best to swim in an area supervised by lifeguards, but remember, Lifeguards are the last line of defense when all other layers of protection fail.
Don't drink alcohol
Avoid alcoholic beverages before or during swimming, boating or water-skiing. Never drink alcohol while supervising children around water. Teach teenagers about the danger of drinking alcohol while swimming, boating or water skiing.
Avoid alcoholic beverages before or during swimming, boating or water-skiing. Never drink alcohol while supervising children around water. Teach teenagers about the danger of drinking alcohol while swimming, boating or water skiing.
Spit it out
Teach kids not to drink the pool water. To prevent choking, never chew gum or eat while swimming, diving or playing in water.
Teach kids not to drink the pool water. To prevent choking, never chew gum or eat while swimming, diving or playing in water.
Avoid water wings
Do not use air-filled swimming aids (such as "water wings") in place of life jackets or life preservers with children. Using air-filled swimming aids can give parents and children a false sense of security, which may increase the risk of drowning. These air-filled aids are toys and are not designed to be personal-flotation devices. After all, air-filled plastic tubes can deflate because they can become punctured or unplugged.
Do not use air-filled swimming aids (such as "water wings") in place of life jackets or life preservers with children. Using air-filled swimming aids can give parents and children a false sense of security, which may increase the risk of drowning. These air-filled aids are toys and are not designed to be personal-flotation devices. After all, air-filled plastic tubes can deflate because they can become punctured or unplugged.
Check the water depth
The American Red Cross recommends 9 feet as a minimum depth for diving or jumping.
The American Red Cross recommends 9 feet as a minimum depth for diving or jumping.
Watch out for the dangerous "toos"
Don't get too tired, too cold, too far from safety, exposed to too much sun or experience too much strenuous activity.
Don't get too tired, too cold, too far from safety, exposed to too much sun or experience too much strenuous activity.
Note the weather
Pay attention to local weather conditions and forecasts. Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather.
Pay attention to local weather conditions and forecasts. Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather.
Use sunscreen
Apply sunscreen on all exposed skin to ensure maximum skin protection. Hats, visors and shirts are recommended to prevent overexposure.
Apply sunscreen on all exposed skin to ensure maximum skin protection. Hats, visors and shirts are recommended to prevent overexposure.
Don't take risks
Don't take chances by overestimating your swimming skills.
Don't take chances by overestimating your swimming skills.
Keep toddlers in shallow play areas
Zero-depth entry pools have water games, sprays and fountains with no appreciable water depth.
Zero-depth entry pools have water games, sprays and fountains with no appreciable water depth.
Follow age & height instructions at water parks
Restrictions apply to many rides in a water park. Size and coordination is critical to safety inside open water flumes.
Restrictions apply to many rides in a water park. Size and coordination is critical to safety inside open water flumes.
Watch water depth
When you go from one water park attraction to another, note that the water depth may be different and the attraction should be used in a different way.
When you go from one water park attraction to another, note that the water depth may be different and the attraction should be used in a different way.
Warn kids about swallowing park water
Chlorine and water pH readings are usually posted at large water parks.
Chlorine and water pH readings are usually posted at large water parks.
Use plastic swim diapers
Many parks require them. Note where changing areas are located and use these designated, sanitized changing spots.
Many parks require them. Note where changing areas are located and use these designated, sanitized changing spots.
Notice health restrictions
Guests with neck or back problems, heart conditions, prevalence toward motion sickness or pregnancy may not ride high-speed or rapid-descent rides.
Guests with neck or back problems, heart conditions, prevalence toward motion sickness or pregnancy may not ride high-speed or rapid-descent rides.
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