Why Young Adults Should Learn to Swim
Drowning is a serious concern, and while it is widely known that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are at the highest risk, the statistics around adolescent drownings often go unnoticed. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescents aged 15-19 have the second highest fatal drowning rate among all age groups. The […]
Why Floatation Aids Are Not The Best Option
Flotation aids (puddle jumpers, water wings, or any inflatable toy or support) remain popular, and parents provide them to their children as flotation devices with the belief that they will provide safety/security. However, they can actually do more harm than good when the goal is to keep children safer in and around the water. In […]
Benefits of Year-Round Swim Lessons
For most parents, summer seems like the perfect time for their kids to learn how to swim and practice water safety, as water resides in almost every environment we vacate to during the warmest months of the year. However, what happens when their swim lessons end and it’s time for school and other extracurricular activities […]
Autism Acceptance Month: Drowning Risks and Prevention
April is Autism Acceptance Month; a nationwide effort started by the Autism Society to promote autism awareness and assure that all affected by autism are able to achieve the highest quality of life possible. First launched in 1972, Autism Acceptance Month focuses on providing information and resources for communities to be more aware of autism, promote acceptance, and […]
Learning to Swim Deemed Essential in California
Author: USSSA | US Swim School Association The United States Swim School Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that was developed to assist the swim instruction industry to help maintain high ethical and professional standards in our industry and to provide opportunities for learning and sharing. COVID-19 Restrictions in CA Now Include Language Deeming Swim Lessons Essential FOR IMMEDIATE […]
British Swim School at the USSSA Annual Conference
British Swim School recently had the opportunity to attend the United States Swim School Association’s (USSSA) Annual Conference. Although this year’s conference was held virtually, the combination of live sessions, on-demand sessions and interactive workshops provided opportunities for our team to learn from, and network with, the best in the industry! The conference covered a […]
British Swim School Promises Safety and Support for Children and Young Athletes
At British Swim School, we strongly believe that the physical and emotional wellbeing of our students should never be overshadowed. While carrying out our mission of spreading water safety awareness and teaching strong swim skills, we focus on cultivating a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. In the best interest of […]
Learning to Swim is a Public Health Need
Author: USSSA | US Swim School Association The United States Swim School Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that was developed to assist the swim instruction industry to help maintain high ethical and professional standards in our industry and to provide opportunities for learning and sharing. Learning to swim is a life-or-death skill, essential for every child. Formal […]
Water Safety Month: Swimming and Water Safety Tips
Water Safety Tips to Protect Families In and Around the Water At British Swim School, we are dedicated to teaching water survival skills and aim to protect all families from drowning and near-drowning accidents through education and water safety awareness. While swimming lessons can significantly reduce the risk of drowning, there are many layers of […]
Practice the ABC’s of Water Safety
By Dejan Simurdic, Franchise Owner of British Swim School East Valley (printed in the latest Apache Junction Independent) At British Swim School of East Valley, we partner with Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona and we strongly recommend and teach our students and families the same safety measures as they do: Child drownings are a top cause […]