WATER SAFETY TIPS

1. Effective Supervision
The most critical line of defense is adult supervision. No level of aquatic skill can replace active supervision. If your child is ever missing, look in the water first.

2. Pool Fences & Alarms

Install a permanent 4-sided fence with self-locking gates. Ensure that the pool fence is at least 3-5 feet from the pool edge.   Make sure all doors and windows leading to the pool are locked and alarmed.

3. Keep a Cell Phone nearby

Every second counts when you have to call 911, but keep it turned off or silenced while you watch swimmers in the pool.

4. Survival Swimming Lessons
A moment's inattention does not have to cost a child his life. ISR's Self-Rescue™ training is an added layer of protection, teaching your child water survival skills in a completely safe environment.

5. CPR

If an emergency happens, it is essential parents and families are prepared. Learn to perform CPR on children and adults and remember to update those skills regularly.

Even if your child has had swimming lessons, no child is drown-proof and there is absolutely no substitute for adult supervision.

For more info please visit: http://www.infantswim.com/water-safety/water-safety-information.html

DROWNING PREVENTION

Did you know that - "Children ages 1 to 4 have the highest drowning rates?

In 2009, among children 1 to 4 years old who died from an unintentional injury, more than 30% died from drowning.  Research has shown that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children aged 1 to 4 years."   Read more - From the CDC Website

Nothing takes the place of parental supervision. Constant "eyes on" is absolutely essential near water.  Physical barriers and alarms are a necessary second line of defense, but they can fail. It only takes a second for a child to slip out of sight. Self-rescue instruction provides the third line of defense in helping to protect your child against childhood drowning.

A must watch video:
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/25733791/investigators-drowning-recognition-and-rescue


Can your child do this if he or she found themselves in the water unattended?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI_XzNfxjlY

Interested in having your children learn how to self-rescue ? 
Please visit: http://www.infantswim.com/

COMPETENT and CONFIDENT

Hey guys, there is no denying that the water can be a super fun place for our kids to play!  As we already know, children are curious, capable, and have an uncanny ability to overcome obstacles that we may set up  to keep them out of harms way.  With this in mind, please take the time to ensure that your children are competent and confident to potentially save themselves if they do happen to find themselves in the water alone.  I cannot stress enough the importance of equipping your little ones with the skills they would need to save themselves if the need were to arise.  These same skills form the foundation for a lifetime of safe, FUN, enjoyment of the water from snorkelling to swim teams. 

Can your Infant 6-12 months do this?
 

Can your Child 1-6 years do this?

These kids have been through the ISR Program.... For further information please contact us.

OUR PROGRAMS - ISR LESSONS

Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) provides and opportunity whereby children 6 months to 6 years are taught to self rescue if they ever find themselves unsupervised and in trouble in an aquatic environment. Our motto: "Not One More Child Drowns" is the foundation for everything we do.

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This is a worth watching video of what to expect from ISR Lessons for your infant (6-12mths), and children (1-6 yrs). Please do not try this with your infants/kids at home. Certified ISR Instructors are highly trained in Learning Theory, Child Psychology, Infant Anatomy and Physiology and skilled in providing SAFE lessons for your child/ren. Join us in helping your child become skilled in aquatic problem solving and self-rescue skills. For more information follow us on Facebook.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SWIMMING PROGRAM:

Choosing the right swimming program for your child is important and offers many benefits in addition to being a necessary life skill for them to learn as early as possible.

 Here are some things you should consider:-

·    What do I want my child to get out of the experience?

·    What type of swim Programs are available?

·    How many students are in each class?

·    How long is each class?
·    What methods are used to teach?

·    How do they deal with emergency situations?

·    What are the Instructor’s Qualifications? (CPR/First Aid)

·    How do instructors interact with students/parents?

Learning to swim is a priceless skill!  

WELCOME to the AQUA SPLASH SWIM ZONE BLOG!

 

The Aquatic Academy,  established in 2009, provides an opportunity for the entire family to learn how to swim and be safe in and around any aquatic environment. Our lessons are firstly designed to help teach children to be safe around water while giving them basic swimming skills that may help them and others around them survive. 

Through this blog we promise to bring to you informative aquatic tips and keep you informed as to what's going on at the academy. We look forward to working with you and your family and hope that you all enjoy your aquatic experiences with us.

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