WIN “FREE” ISR LESSONS IN JANUARY 2015!

Can your child/ren self-rescueTM if they were to find themselves in the water alone?  If not, then you should seriously consider getting them involved in ISR Lessons.

To kick off the New Year, we are offering a Promotion and you can “WIN FREE ISR LESSONS” for your child.

 

To be eligible to WIN you need to:

·  Join our Facebook Page and carefully read through the article on ISR Lessons:https://www.facebook.com/notes/the-aquatic-swim-academy/isr-infant-self-rescue-lessons/840387025981451

 

·   Make a comment or ask a question on at least 3 Posts on our Aqua Splash Swim Zone BLOG: http://aquaticacademy.blogspot.com/

 

·   Message us on Facebook and tell us why YOU should win FREE lessons.

 

For further information on what your child will learn, please have a look at this video:  https://vimeo.com/86433290

 

What is: SHALLOW WATER BLACKOUT?

Shallow Water Blackout is Real!   Please don't encourage your little ones to hold their breath too long! Excessive breath holding can be extremely dangerous so please do not encourage your little ones to see how far they can swim across the pool without breathing.  This is one of the reasons why in ISR lessons we teach children to swim 3-4 seconds and then rollback to float. This way your child will have sufficient breath and learn to be safe while swimming.

 

 

 

For further information please visit:  http://shallowwaterblackoutprevention.org/

ARE GOGGLES ALLOWED IN LESSONS?

Confused over whether your child can wear goggles in swimming lessons? Then let us clear it up for you.

Swimming is a vital skill for children to learn for health and enjoyment reasons, and also because it could one day save their life.  Children need to learn to swim without goggles unless they have a medical condition or other associated problem/s.

While swimming, goggles may make a child feel comfortable, however if they accidentally end up in water, it is unlikely they will be wearing them, and this can cause them to panic. It is vital therefore that children are comfortable swimming with and without goggles.

LIFE JACKET SAFETY…

It is extremely important that your child’s safety take priority at all times. Regardless of boating regulations in your area, life jackets are always a good idea. Please make sure to purchase a life jacket that fits your child well, but is still comfortable, and most importantly, make sure the jacket you purchase will float your child face up even if he or she is incapacitated.  Similarly, read the label on each of the jackets you are considering to make sure each one is an approved flotation device before purchasing.

Read more.... http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/other-safety-issues/choosing-life-jackets-for-kids/

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING FOR KIDS?

Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular workout that promotes heart and lung health, improves strength and flexibility, increases stamina and even improves balance and posture. In addition, swimming is a way to prevent childhood obesity, which has been linked to juvenile diabetes.  Swimming also puts less strain on joints and connective tissues than other forms of exercise. 

Enrolling your child in swim lessons and encouraging him to swim regularly can have significant benefits for both his health and safety as it encourages a healthy level of physical and social activity.  It will also give him that ability and confidence to fully enjoy his aquatic environment.  Did I mention that it’s also great FUN!!!

We'll love if you share some pictures of you and your kids SAFELY having FUN in the pool..

 

 

FLOATION DEVICE HAZARDS

The use of flotation devices (arm bands, bathing suits with flotation panels, rings, etc.) is the worst pre-swim lesson experience your child can have as it allows a child to “swim” in a vertical position through the water.  A vertical swimming posture is not only almost impossible to maintain, it is the fastest way to sink.  Please DO NOT encourage your child to depend on flotation devices.   Enrol them in swim lessons that will teach aquatic survival skills.

Do you allow your children to use flotation devices?  If yes, why?
Can you think of other reasons why flotation devices are hazardous?

 

 

SUN PROTECTION

Let’s face it…. we all need some sun exposure — it's the top source of vitamin D.  Repeated unprotected exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin damage, eye damage, immune system suppression, and skin cancer.

It is important for parents to ensure that their kids enjoy fun in the sun safely!  Sunburn can happen within 15 minutes of being in the sun. It is recommended that all kids — regardless of their skin tone — wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.

 So Think Prevention...!